Davido wins “Best African Act” at MOBO Awards

Nigeria’s ace singer, David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has won the “Best African Act”, at the 2017 edition of the prestigious Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards.
Davido edged out Wizkid, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal, Maleek Berry and others to pitch the “Best African Act” award.
Nigeria’s star boy, Wizkid, who did not disappoint his fans, also won the Best International Act, beating top artists like Drake, SZA, Cardi B, JAY-Z and Kendrick Lamar, among others.
On the international scene, English grime and Hip Hop artist, Stormzy, was the biggest winner of the night, winning in three categories – “Best Male Artist”, “Best Grime Act” and “Best Album”.
Dave emerged as the “Best Newcomer”, edging out Jorja Smith, Kojo Funds, Stefflon Don, Yxng Bane, and others, while “Best Song” went to J Hus for his chart-topping song, titled “Did You See.”
MOBO Award show is held annually in the United Kingdom to recognise artists of any ethnicity or nationality performing black music.