Award winning singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, otherwise known as Wizkid keeps beaking more and more barriers as he has won two awards at the 2021 MOB
Award winning singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, otherwise known as Wizkid keeps beaking more and more barriers as he has won two awards at the 2021 MOBO awards.
The award show which held on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 at the Coventry Building Society Arena was hosted by British-Zimbabwean comedian, Munya Chawawa and Little Mix member, Leigh-Anne Pinnock.
The award ceremony features live performances by Ghetts, Pa Salieu, Stefflon Don and Ms Banks, Bree Runway, Potter Payper, Tems, NSG and Enny.
Wizkid won the award for Best African Act beating artists such as Burna Boy, Davido, CKay, Tiwa Savage, Rema, Tems, NSG, King Promise, and Ayra Starr.
He also took home the award for Best International Act beating artists like Ye West, Drake, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Nas X, Doja Cat, Polo G, Rema, Skillibeng, and Young Stoner Life (Young Thug & Gunna).
The MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin) is an annual British music award presentation honouring achievements in “music of black origin”, including Hip Hop, Grime, R&B, Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and African music.
Below is a full list of winners from the MOBO 2021 awards
Album of the Year: Dave – We’re All Alone in This Together
Best Female Act: Little Simz
Best Male Act: Ghetts
Best Newcomer: Central Cee
Song of the Year: Tion Wayne & Russ Millions – Body (remix feat ArrDee, Bugzy Malone, Buni, Darkoo, E1, Fivio Foreign & ZT)
Video of the Year: M1llionz – Lagga (directed by Teeeezy C)
Best Grime Act: Skepta
Best R&B/Soul Act: Cleo Sol
Best Hip-Hop Act: D Block Europe
Best Drill Act: Central Cee
Best International Act: Wizkid
Best Performance in a TV Show/Film: Michael Ward – Franklyn in Small Axe
Best Media Personality: Chunkz & Yung Filly
Best Gospel Act: Guvna B
Best African Music Act: Wizkid
Best Reggae Act: Shenseea
Best Jazz Act: Sons of Kemet
Best Producer: Jae5