Mahalia, Heidi One and Nines 2020 MOBO. Leads to a win in the awards

Yesterday, the 2020 MOBO. Mahalia, Haddy One and Nines were among the big winners at the awards, with Mahalia and Nines taking two trophies each.

The awards ceremony returned last night (December 9) for the first time since 2017 to celebrate the music of Black Origin.

For his album ‘Crabs in a Bucket’, Nines won Best Album of the Year as well as top prize in the Best Hip Hop Act category.

Following her provocative 2019 album ‘Love and Reconciliation’ and this year’s ‘Isolation Tapes’ EP, Mahalia won Best Female Act and Best R&B / Soul Act.

Fellow nominee Stromy, who defeated Hus and Nines, declared Heidi One the Best Male Act.

Young T and Bugsy were among the other winners of the evening, who received the Song of the Year Public Vote Award for ‘Don’t Rush’, which also included Heady One.

You can find the full list of 2020 MOBO winners below.

The MOBO Awards returned in 2020 for its biggest ceremony in two years. Organizers promised “more determination and strength” than ever before.

2020 MOBO Award winners

Album of the Year
Nines – ‘Crabs in a Bucket’

The best male act
Heidi Forest

The best female act
Mahalia

Song of the Year
Young Tea and Buggy – Don’t Rush (Hadeo One feat)

The best newcomer
Ach

Video of the Year
NSG – ‘Lupita’

Best R&B / Soul Act
Mahalia

Best Hip Hop Act
Nines

Best Grammy Act
J.M.E.

The best international act
Bernie Boy

Best performance in a TV show / movie
Marco as Michael Ward, Blue Story

The best media personality
Chinkz

Best Album 2017-2019
Ella Mai – ‘Ella Mai’

The Best African Act
Wizkid

Best Reggae Act
Buju Benton

The Best Gospel Act
Led out music

Best Jazz Act
Aham Ella May

Best producer
Go 5

Motivation Award
Steve McQueen