MOBO Awards 2012
The MOBOs were set up in 1996 to honour Music of Black Origin, and were soon established as one of the most respected awards shows in the UK. In their 17th year they’re more open-minded than ever, celebrating everyone from African artists to homegrown, urban talent, and highlighting genres as diverse as hip hop and jazz.
As we predicted, the all-conquering Emeli Sandé was the big winner at this year’s event, scooping a hat trick of prizes, including the coveted ‘Best Album’ award.
You can check out the winners, and preview and download music from all the nominees below.
Best Album: Emeli Sandé - Our Version of Events
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+ (2013) by Ed Sheeran
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Our Version of Events (Special Edition) (2012) by Emeli Sandé
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Electronic Earth (2012) by Labrinth
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ill Manors (2013) by Plan B
| Best UK Male: Plan B |
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| Ed Sheeran |
| Labrinth |
| Plan B |
| Professor Green |
| Rizzle Kicks |
| Wiley |
| Best UK Female: Emeli Sandé |
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| Emeli Sandé |
| Jessie J |
| Jessie Ware |
| Rebecca Ferguson |
| Rita Ora |
| Tulisa |
Best Song: Labrinth 'Earthquake'
Best Newcomer: Rita Ora
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Your Drums, Your Love (2012) by AlunaGeorge
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From The Roots Up (2013) by Delilah
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Is Your Love Big Enough? (2013) by Lianne La Havas
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Feel The Love (2012) by Rudimental
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Black Heart (2012) by StooShe
Best video: JLS 'Do You Feel What I Feel'
Best International Act: Nicki Minaj
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1991 EP (2012) by Azealia Banks
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Watch The Throne (2011) by JAY Z / Kanye West
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channel ORANGE (2012) by Frank Ocean
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Life Is Good (2012) by Nas
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Libra Scale (2010) by Ne-Yo
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God Forgives, I Don't (2012) by Rick Ross
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Talk That Talk (2011) by Rihanna
| Best Hip Hop / Grime: Plan B |
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| Devlin |
| Plan B |
| Professor Green |
| Wiley |
| Wretch 32 |
| Best R&B / Soul Act: Emeli Sandé |
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| Angel |
| Emeli Sandé |
| Labrinth |
| Maverick Sabre |
| Rebecca Ferguson |
| Best Reggae Act: Sean Paul |
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| Damian Marley |
| Konshens |
| Mr. Vegas |
| Popcaan |
| Sean Paul |
| Best Jazz Act: Zoe Rahman |
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| Ayanna Witter-Johnson |
| Femi Temowo |
| Roller Trio |
| Zara McFarlane |
| Zoe Rahman |
Best African Act: D'Banj
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Folila (2012) by Amadou & Mariam
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Bluetooth (2011) by Cabo Snoop
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Oliver Twist (2012) by D'banj
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Arsenal De Belles Melodies (2011) by Fally Ipupa
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Fatou (2011) by Fatoumata Diawara
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The Invasion (2011) by P-Square
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Father Creeper (2012) by Spoek Mathambo
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MTMTMK (2012) by The Very Best
