Nigerian artist Asake has won the “Best African Act” at the recently concluded Music Of Black Origins Awards (MOBO) held in Sheffield United Kingdom, triumphing over Grammy winner Tyla.
The singer’s success came less than a week after he lost to South African sensation Tyla at the Grammy.
Other Nigerian artists were also nominated in the group including Davido, BurnaBoy, Ayra Star, Rema and Adekunle Gold.
Nigerian gospel singer Limoblaze also took home the gospel act award.
They joined the ranks of past Mobo winners like Wizkid and Burna Boy, who have left an indelible mark on the international music scene.
See list of winners below;
1. Best Male Act: Central Cee
2. Best Female Act:** RAYE
3. **Album Of The Year:** Potter Payper – ‘Real Back In Style’
4. **Song Of The Year:** Central Cee and Dave – ‘Sprinter’
5. **Best Newcomer:** Tunde
6. **Video Of The Year:** Stormzy – ‘Mel Made Me Do It’
7. **Best R&B/Soul Act:** SAULT
8. **Best Hip Hop Act:** Little Simz
9. **Best Grime Act:** Bugzy Malone
10. **Best Drill Act:** K-Trap
11. **Best International Act (US):** Drake and 21 Savage
12. Best Performance In A TV Show/Film: Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – Snowfall
13. Best Media Personality:** Shxtngigs
14. Best African Music Act:** Asake
15. Best Caribbean Music Act:** Valiant
16. Best Jazz Act:** Ezra Collective
17. Best Alternative Music Act:** Skindred
18. Best Electronic/Dance Act:** Shygirl
19. Best Producer:** INFLO
20. Best Gospel Act:** Limoblaze
21. Lifetime Achievement Award:** Soul II Soul
22. Impact Award:** Sugababes
23. Paving The Way Award:** Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill
24. Pioneer Award:** GHETTS
