Music star, Damini Ogulu, popularly known as Burna Boy, has bagged two awards at the 2022 edition of the MOBO Awards.
The event, which is held annually to recognise and award Music of Black Origins, celebrated its 25th year anniversary on Thursday at the OVO Arena in Wembley, London.
Hosted by UK media personalities, Chunks and Yung Filly, the event saw performances by Nigeria’s Fireboy DML, London girl-band, FLO, and British-born Ghanaian, Kojey Radical.
Ogulu carted home the awards for the Best International Act, beating global music heavyweights such as Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar.
Jack Harlow, Skillibeng, Summer Walker, Jasmine Suleiman and Tems were also nominated on the Category.
He also won at the Best African Music Act Category, which was notably dominated by Nigerian artistes.
Adekunle Gold, Asake, Fireboy DML, Omah Lay, Oxlade, Pheelz, Rema, Tems, as well as South Africa’s Kabza De Small were nominated at the category.
Below is the full lists of nominees and winners,
BEST MALE ACTCentral Cee- WinnerDave D-Block EuropeDigga DKnucksTion Wayne
BEST FEMALE ACTLittle SimzMahaliaMiraa MayMs BanksPinkpantheress – WinnerTiana Major9
ALBUM OF THE YEARAitch – Close to HomeKnucks – Alpha Place – WinnerKojey Radical – Reason to SmileLittle Simz – Sometimes I Might Be Introvert -WinnerM Huncho – Chasing EuphoriaMiraa May – Tales of a Miracle
SONG OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH LUCOZADE – (Public Voted Category)Aitch featuring Ashanti – BabyCentral Cee – DojaDave – StarlightDigga D & Stillbrickin – Pump 101Dreya Mac, Felixthe1st & Finch Fetti – Own Brand (Baddie) – WinnerPotter Payper featuring Tiggs Da Author – Gangsteritus
Best Newcomer in Association with Asos – (Public Voted Category)Amaria BbBru-C – WinnerCat BurnsClavishCristaleFloJbeeNemzzzNia ArchivesSwitchotr
VIDEO OF THE YEAR IN ASSOCIATION WITH MCCRISPY – (Public Voted Category)Central Cee – Doja (directed by Cole Bennett) – winnerHeadie One, Abra Cadabra & Bandokay – Can’t Be Us (directed by Headie One & Don Prod)Knucks – Alpha House/Hide & Seek (directed by Emile Ebrahim Kelly)Kojey Radical featuring Knucks – Payback (directed by Charlie Sarsfield & Ejiro Dafé)Little Simz featuring Obongjayar – Point and Kill (directed by Ebeneza Blanche)Mahalia – Whatever Simon Say (directed by Mahalia)
BEST R&B/SOUL ACTElla MaiMahalia – WinnerMiraa MayNaoShakkaTiana Major9
BEST GRIME ACT – [Public Voted Category]Blay VisionD Double E – WinnerFriscoKamakazeManga Saint HilareNovelist
BEST HIP HOP ACT IN ASSOCIATION WITH MIXTAPE MADNESSD-Block Europe – WinnerKnucksKojey RadicalLittle SimzPotter PayperYoungs Teflon
BEST DRILL ACT SUPPORTED BY TRENCH – (Public Voted Category)Central CeeDigga DHeadie OneIvorian DollK-Trap -WinnerKwengfaceM2Russ MillionsUnknown TV9
BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT – (Public Voted Category)BeyoncéBurna Boy – WinnerChris BrownDrakeJack HarlowJazmine SullivanKendrick LamarSkillibengSummer WalkerTems
BEST PERFORMANCE IN A TV SHOW/FILM – (Public Voted Category)Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – SnowfallDaniel Kaluuya as Otis “Oj” Haywood Jr – NopeJasmine Jobson as Jaq – Top BoyKane Robinson (Kano) as Sully – Top Boy – WinnerLashana Lynch As Nomi – No Time to DieSamuel Adewunmi as Hero – You Don’t Know Me
Best Media Personality – (Public Voted Category)Big ZuuChuckie OnlineChunkzHarry PineroKsiMo GilliganMunya ChawawaNella Rose – WinnerYung FillyZeze Millz
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ACT IN ASSOCIATION WITH MARSHALLBig JoanieBob Vylan – WinnerKid BookieLoatheNova TwinsSkunk Anansie
Best Electronic/Dance Act – supported by MixmagAnzEliza RoseFka TwigsJax JonesNia Archives – WinnerSherelle
BEST AFRICAN MUSIC ACT – SUPPORTED BY AFROZONS – [Public Voted Category]Adekunle Gold (Nigeria)Asake (Nigeria)Burna Boy (Nigeria) – WinnerFireboy Dml (Nigeria)Kabza De Small (South Africa)Omah Lay (Nigeria)Oxlade (Nigeria)Pheelz (Nigeria)Rema (Nigeria)Tems (Nigeria)
BEST GOSPEL ACT – supported by Premier GospelAsha EliaCalledout MusicRachel KerrReblahSarah TeiboStill Shadey – Winner
BEST JAZZ ACT – supported by Jazz FmBlue Lab BeatsDoomcannonEgo Ella MayEzra Collective – WinnerJas KayserKokoroko
BEST CARIBBEAN MUSIC ACTKoffeePopcaanSean PaulShenseeaSkillibeng – WinnerSpice
Best Producer – supported by Complex UKInflo – WinnerJae5LabrinthM1onthebeatPJTSB
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – Nile RodgersOUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTION AWARD – Craig DavidPAVING THE WAY AWARD SUPPORTED BY BBC 1XTRA – Jamal Edward Mbe