Entertainment of Thursday, 23 October 2014

Source: Desola Ade-Unuigbe

2014 MOBO Awards: Fuse ODG wins ‘Best African Act’

Ghanaian artist Fuse ODG last night emerged as the winner of the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards in the ‘Best African Act’ category, beating other African artistes Afrikan Boy, Davido, DJ Clock, Dr Sid, Mafikozolo, Mista Silva, Tiwa Savage, Wizkid and Yemi Alade.

The MOBO award was held yesterday, Wednesday 22 October, 2014 at London’s SSE Wembley Arena.

Check out the full list of winners:

MOBO best African act: Fuse ODG

MOBO best reggae act: Stylo G

MOBO best hip-hop act: Krept and Konan

MOBO best RnB/soul act: Sam Smith

MOBO best gospel act: Living Faith Connection Choir

MOBO best jazz act: Zara McFarlane

MOBO best grime act: Stormzy (In association with BBC Radio 1Xtra)

MOBO best newcomer: Ella Eyre (In association with HTC)

MOBO best male: Sam Smith

MOBO best female: Jessie J

MOBO best intl: Beyoncé

MOBO best video: Skepta ft J.M.E ‘That’s Not Me’

MOBO best song: Sam Smith ‘Stay With Me’

MOBO best album: Sam Smith

MOBO inspiration award: Idris Elba

Fuse ODG’s acceptance speech on the night…