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Words Carinya Sharples  Pictured Emeli Sandé and Professor Green at the MOBO Awards

WizKid scooped Best African Act at this year's MOBO Awards, which dazzled Glasgow's SECC on Wednesday night.

Hosted by Jason Derulo and Alesha Dixon, the star of the evening was UK pop artist Jessie J who took four awards. Other big winners included Tinie Tempah beat his rivals to top the Best Hip Hop/Grime category.

There were also star performances from the likes of Wretch 32, Boyz II Men and Dionne Broomfield, who sang a moving tribute to her late godmother Amy Winehouse, plus a number of collaborations – including a duet between Professor Green and Zambian-Scottish rising star Emeli Sandé.

MOBO Awards 2011 – The Winners

Best UK Act – Jessie J

Best Newcomer – Jessie J

Best Hip Hop/Grime Act – Tinie Tempah

Best Video – Tinchy Stryder and Dappy – Spaceship

Best International Act – Rihanna

Best Song – Jessie J – Do It Like A Dude

Best Album – Jessie J

Best Reggae – Alborosie

Best Jazz Act – Kairos 4tet

Bets African Act – WizKid

Best Gospel Act – Triple O

Best R&B/Soul Act – Adele

Outstanding Contribution to Music – Boyz II Men

BeMOBO award – Youth Music

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