South London MC takes home best male artist, album and grime act prizes at annual celebration of black British musicStormzy, the charismatic grime MC who won the approval of Jeremy Corbyn as well as millions of fans, was the big winner at the 2017 Mobo awards. He scooped three prizes: best male artist, best grime act, and best album, for the chart-topping Gang Signs & Prayer. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Stefflon Don, who won best female. Photograph: David Fisher/Rex/ShutterstockStefflon Don, who was also shortlisted for the star-making Brits Critics’ Choice award this week, won best female. The Nigerian artist Wizkid beat a strong field including Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar to net the best international artist prize.

Source: The Guardian November 29, 2017 21:56 UTC