MOBO AWARDS 2013: Fuse ODG Beats Tiwa Savage, Ice Prince & Wizkid To Win Best African Act

The event was held at the new SECC Arena in Glasgow last night (Saturday, October 19) and celebrating MOBO's 18th birthday, the night saw performances from artistes including Iggy Azalea and Rudimental.

Trevor Nelson MBE and DJ Sarah Crawford were in charge of the proceedings, and there were appearances from Mutya Keisha & Siobhan (MKS), Ashley Banjo of Diversity, Kimberly Wyatt, Gabrielle, Katy B, Stooshe, So Solid, Ms Dynamite, and more!

Laura Mvula Won the Award for Best Female Act, and Naughty Boy took home the Best Song prize.

Fuse ODG’s win, might not be the popular choice of Nigerians, but on deeper reflection, it’s been a great year for him with the release of his infectious tunes, Azonto & Antenna that literally took over African music and made a huge impact on the global stage as well.

Below is the complete list of winners.

Full list of winners

Best African Act – Fuse ODG

Best Album – ‘Home’, Rudimental

Best Female in association with Tresor Paris – Laura Mvula

Best Gospel – Lurine Cato

Best International Act – Kendrick Lamar

Best Jazz – Sons of Kemet

Best Male – Wiley

Best Newcomer in association with HTC – Krept & Konan

Best Reggae Act – Sean Paul

Best RnB/Soul Act – Laura Mvula

Best Song in association with PRSforMusic – ‘La La La’, Naughty Boy

Best UK Hip Hop/Grime – Tinie Tempah

Best Video in association with SBTV – ‘La La La’, Naughty Boy

Be MOBO – Stephen Lawrence Trust