Nigerian singers, Wizkid and Davido, continued their global domination on Wednesday as they emerged winners at the Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards 2017.
The award ceremony was held at the First Direct Arena in Leeds, England.
Wizkid won the best international act award, defeating top American artistes such as Jay-Z, Cardi-B, Solange, Drake, SZA, DJ Khaled, Travis Scott, Migos and Kendrick Lamar.
Yes! Starboy @wizkidayo has been crowned Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards 👑 pic.twitter.com/dK5nAwVXIb
— Sony Music UK (@SonyMusicUK) November 30, 2017
Davido was named best African act, defeating Mr Eazi, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, Wande Coal and Wizkid.
A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO @iam_Davido on winning best African act in association with ourselves🔥 at the @MOBOAwards 👏🏽 #MOBOAwards pic.twitter.com/9hGSl8xGkV
— THE BEAT LDN 103.6FM (@TheBeat1036fm) November 29, 2017
It does not seem as if the battle for supremacy between Wizkid and Davido will end anytime soon as the duo keep their fort strong and firm.
London-born hip-hop artiste, Stormzy, was the biggest winner on the night, scooping three prizes: best male, best grime act and best album.
The 2017 Mobo winners in full
Best male act: Stormzy
Best female act: Stefflon Don
Best album: Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
Best newcomer: Dave
Best song: J Hus – Did You See
Best video: Mist – Hot Property
Best hip-hop act: Giggs
Best grime act: Stormzy
Best R&B/soul act: Craig David
Best international act: Wizkid
Best African act: Davido
Best reggae act: Damian Marley
Best jazz act: Moses Boyd
Best gospel act: Volney Morgan & New-Ye
