Music of Black Origin: Wizkid makes history at MOBO Awards

The MOBO Awards was held last night and Nigerian Starboy, Wizkid, made history.

Nigerian starboy, Wizkid has made history as he becomes the first African artist to win “Best International Act” at the MOBO Awards which held last night. He has now joined the likes of Eminem, Drake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé as winners of the category.

The 2017 MOBO winners in full

Best male act: Stormzy

Best female act: Stefflon Don

Best album: Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer

Best newcomer: Dave

Best song: J Hus – Did You See

Best video: Mist – Hot Property

Best hip-hop act: Giggs

Best grime act: Stormzy

Best R&B/soul act: Craig David

Best international act: Wizkid

Best African act: Davido

Best reggae act: Damian Marley

Best jazz act: Moses Boyd

Best gospel act: Volney Morgan & New-Ye