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