Craig David wins his first Mobo since 2001 – where he won three awards – in his highly successful comeback year. Mobo organisers were left red-faced after handing out best song to WSTRN in error: the actual winners were eventually announced as Mc Abra Cadabra. WSTRN won best newcomer.

Craig David impressively beat heavyweights such as Kano, Skepta, Stromzy, Tinie Tempah. Grime continued its momentum from last year’s growth. Kano said of Grime’s continuing success:

“It feels like a second chance – doing it the right way. We don’t want to make it to a mainstream audience by doing just anything. Let’s not hide the fact we’re British, when in the past we have, with American accents.”

Michael Kiwanuka also added:

“You can’t really escape it. Up until now, grime has been pushed to one side and not seen as relevant. It’s always been credible but people are finally sitting up and taking notice. So it’s a good year, I think, and good to be a part of it.”

Best male act – Craig David
Best female act – Lady Leshurr
Best newcomer – WSTRN
Best album – Kano ‘Made In The Manor’
Best hip hop act – Section Boyz
Best song – Abra Cadabra ft Krept & Konan ‘Robbery (remix)
Best video – Nadia Rose ‘Skwod’ (Directed by Reece Proctol)
Best R&B/soul – Shakka
Best grime act (in association with BBC Radio 1Xtra) – Chip
Best international act – Drake
Best jazz act – Esperanza Spalding
Best gospel act – Guvna B
Best reggae act – Popcaan
Best African act – Wiz Kid
Paving the way – Nicola Adams and Ms Dynamite

Listen to the single ‘Nothing Like This’ below: