
Winners from this years star-studded MOBO awards, presented by Mel B and Reverend Run from rap pioneers Run DMC at Wembley Arena, included U.S. R+B heart-throb Chris Brown, who picked up the Best International Artist award, and Leona Lewis, who won two awards for Best Album and Best Video for ‘Bleeding Love’.
The Best UK Female award went to Estelle, ahead of Duffy, Leona Lewis, Adele and MIA, with Dizzee Rascal winning the best UK male award for the second year in a row.
Former Supreme Mary Wilson collected a Lifetime Achievement Award that was given to Motown to mark the U.S. record label's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Wilson performed a medley of hits at the ceremony, as well as performing an exclusive collaboration with Sugababes.
The awards also saw amazing performances from Flo Rida, Estelle and Grammy award-winner John Legend, with celebrity guests celebrity guests including Grace Jones, Jamelia, Craig David and Danielle Lloyd.
The MOBO awards were set up in 1996 by the businesswoman Kanya King to recognize artists of any race performing music of black origin, and are now in their 13th year.
Kanya King told the audience at Wembley Arena, “I hope that we can inspire a new generation of talent to follow their lead and fulfil their dreams to one day appear on our show.”
The ceremony at Wembley Arena followed decisions by a judging panel of record company executives and industry experts, with fans also able to vote online for their favourites.
Previous MOBO Award winners include TLC, Eminem, Luther Vandross, Alicia Keys, Beyonce, Kanye West, 50 Cent and Janet Jackson.
Mobo Awards: Winners 2008
Best UK Female: Estelle
Also nominated:
Adele
Duffy
Leona Lewis
M.I.A
Best UK Male: Dizzee Rascal
Also nominated:
Jay Sean
Sway
Taio Cruz
Wiley
Best UK Newcomer: Chipmunk
Also nominated:
Bryn Christopher
DJ Ironik
Skepta
T2
Best International Act: Chris Brown
Also nominated:
Akon
Alicia Keys
Jay Z
Kanye West
Mariah Carey
Mary J Blige
Ne-Yo
Rihanna
Usher
Best Hip Hop: Lil' Wayne
Also nominated:
Dizzee Rascal
Jay-Z
Lupe Fiasco
Wiley
Best Video: Bleeding Love - Leona Lewis
Also nominated:
Kidulthood to Adulthood - Bashy
American Boy - Estelle
Stryderman - Tinchy Stryder
Heartbreaker - Will.i.am
Best Album: Spirit - Leona Lewis
Also nominated:
As I Am - Alicia Keys
Shine - Estelle
The Carter III - Lil’ Wayne
Here I Stand - Usher
Best Radio DJ: Trevor Nelson
Also nominated:
DJ 279
Ace and Invisible
Masterstepz
Rampage
Robbo Ranx
Semtex
Shortee Blitz
Steve Sutherland
Tim Westwood
Best Club DJ: Tim Westwood
Also nominated:
DJ EZ
Hotsteppa
Masterstepz
Rampage
Sarah Love
Scottie B
Semtex
Shortee Blitz
Steve Sutherland.
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