To enable commenting and other interactive features, please switch to the more advanced . Legit.ng has compiled a list of winners. The live event celebrated the best and brightest talent in the UK’s thriving Black music scene, alongside more established UK and international names and was hosted by Maya Jama and Chunkz.. By Gabriel Myers Hansen. Wizkid and Burna Boy win big at the 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards. Nigerian music superstars, Wizkid and Burna Boy, won big at the 2020 Music of Black Origin Awards (MOBO) which was streamed live on YouTube in the early hours of Thursday. He was nominated in the “Best African Act” category. Wizkid bagged the Best African Act while Burna Boy received the Best International Act. 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Wizkid made history as he becomes the first African artist to win “Best International Act” at the MOBO Awards which held last night, November 29, 2017 at Leeds First Direct Arena. R&B, soul, reggae, jazz, gospel and African music. Nigerian award-winning singers, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy and Ayo Balogun also known as Wizkid won big at the 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) awards held virtually on Wednesday night. The MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin) are an annual music award presentation recognising achievements in music by blacks. Wizkid was named the Best African Act while Burna Boy clinched the Best International Act award. Nigeriansuperstar singer, Ayodeji Balogun professionally known as Wizkid, has emerged winner of a 2020 MOBO Award. Wizkid was named the Best African Act while Burna Boy clinched the Best International Act award. Today at the awards ceremony,  the Nigerian Starboy was declared the winner of the category. (Naija Music), Don't miss a thing, get the latest updates to fuel your conversation daily, nominations for the 2020 Music of Black Origin Awards were announced. Artist, Wizkid This was announced via MOBO Awards official Twitter page on the 9th of December 2020 where they congratulated Wizkid, saying " Congratulations to @wizkidayo on an amazing year, which is now topped off by him winning Best African Act at the 2020 #MOBOAwards" READ ALSO: Headies Award Nomination List This was announced via MOBO Awards official Twitter page on the 9th of December 2020 where they congratulated Wizkid, saying “Congratulations to @wizkidayo on amazing year, which is now topped off by him winning Best African […] He wins ahead of colleagues like Tiwa Savage, Burna Boy, Davido, Shatta Wales, Stonebwoy etc. Another award in the bag: Rema wins Biggest African Music Exporter at the MUMA 2020 in Cameroon . On December 10, 2020, the MOBO Awards returned after a three-year hiatus and Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Burna Boy won big at event. Nigerian award-winning singers, Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu popularly known as Burna Boy and Ayo Balogun also known as Wizkid won big at the 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) awards held virtually on … MOBO Awards 2017: Wizkid and Davido win big. The live event celebrated the best and brightest talent in the UK’s thriving Black music scene, alongside more established UK and international names and was hosted by Maya Jama and Chunkz. The MOBO Awards are an annual music award presentation honouring achievements in ” music of black origin “, including hip hop, grime. This was announced via MOBO Awards official Twitter page on the 9th of December 2020 where they congratulated Wizkid, saying He was nominated in the “Best African Act” category. December 10, 2020. Some weeks ago the MOBO Awards published its nominees list for 2020 and Wizkid made the list. Eyewitness? The Award organizers made this known in a tweet through is official Twitter account on Wednesday, December 9, 2020. African superstar, Wizkid, has been declared the winner of the ‘Best African Act’ category at the MOBO Awards 2020. Nigerian superstars, Davido and Tiwa Savage also performed at the event. After reading this piece you’ll get a clearer picture on who has more awards between Wizkid and Davido. 30 November 2017. On December 10, 2020, the MOBO Awards returned after a three-year hiatus and Nigerian superstars, Wizkid and Burna Boy won big at event. Free subscription Get the hottest stories from the largest news site in Nigeria Via the MOBO Awards official Twitter page it was announced on December 9th, where they congratulated Wizkid, saying “ Congratulations to @wizkidayo on an amazing year, which is now topped off by him winning Best African Act at the 2020 #MOBOAwards”. The ceremony also featured two Afrobeats royalties – Davido and Tiwa Savage – delivering stellar performances, filmed outside the UK especially for the night. Album of the year: Nines – Crabs in a Bucket, Song of the year (public vote): Young T & Bugsey – Don’t Rush (feat Headie One), Best international act (public vote): Burna Boy, Best performance in a TV show/film: Michael Ward as Marco, Blue Story, Best album 2017-2019: Ella Mai – Ella Mai. To become the MOBO Awards 2020 Best African Act, Wizkid had to top a lineup of stars competing alongside him in the coveted category. Legit.ng has compiled a list of winners. Wizkid also clinched the “Best African Act” category beating the likes of Shatta Wale, Rema, Davido, Burna Boy among others, to score the award. 2017 MOBO Awards. African music superstar, Wizkid, has been declared the winner of the ‘Best African Act’ category at the MOBO Awards 2020. Album of the year: Nines – Crabs in a Bucket, Song of the year (public vote): Young T & Bugsey – Don’t Rush (feat Headie One), Best international act (public vote): Burna Boy, Best performance in a TV show/film: Michael Ward as Marco, Blue Story, Best album 2017-2019: Ella Mai – Ella Mai, Join the Today at the awards ceremony,  the Nigerian Starboy was declared the winner of the category. While Burna Boy was named the Best International Act, Wizkid emerged as the Best African act of the year 2020. The live-streamed event saw, which was hosted by Maya Jama and Chunkz and it featured performances by Headie One, Young T & Bugsey, Ms. Banks, Kojey Radical, and Shaybo, dancehall vocalist, Stylo G and soul singer, Tiana Major9. Ghanaian stars, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy also got nods alongside, Ivorian, Afro B, South African, Master KG and NSG. African superstar, Wizkid, has been declared the winner of the ‘Best African Act’ category at the MOBO Awards 2020. Burna Boy emerged winner the “Best International Act” at the 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, having captivated the local and global audience with … African music superstar, Wizkid, has been declared the winner of the ‘Best African Act’ category at the MOBO Awards 2020. Nigerian singers Wizkid and Burna Boy won big at the 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) awards held virtually via YouTube on Wednesday night. Burna Boy emerged winner the “Best International Act” at the 2020 Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, having captivated the local and global audience with his signature sound and undeniable charisma.. Wizkid also clinched the “Best African Act” category beating the likes of Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, Rema, Davido, Burna Boy among others, to score the award. Thursday, December 10, 2020 8:34 am | Entertainment | 1 Comment(s) Wizkid performs at Burna Boy’s show. The MOBO Awards happened on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, virtually on YouTube. On November 24, 2020, nominations for the 2020 Music of Black Origin Awards were announced. The MOBO Awards made a … Burna Boy emerged winner the “Best International Act” while Wizkid won the “Best African Act” category beating the likes of Shatta Wale, Rema, Davido, Burna Boy among others.