MOBO Awards 2021: Winners revealed

The show took place on Sunday 5th December

Author: Alex RossPublished 6th Dec 2021
Last updated 6th Dec 2021

Following a three-year break, the MOBO Awards returned last night (Sunday 5th December), celebrating black music and culture as Little Mix's Leigh-Anne Pinnock hosted the show alongside comedian Munya Chawawa.

The star-studded event, which took place at the Coventry Building Society Arena, saw the likes of Central Cee, Stefflon Don, Little Simz, Dave and Skepta attend, as the event was streamed live on YouTube.

In what was the first show since 2017, both Wizkid and Central Cee picked up two awards, whilst Little Simz, Ghetts and Dave won the top awards.

Check out the full list of winners from the 2021 MOBO Awards below:

Album of the Year

WINNER: Dave - 'We're All Alone In This Together'

Best International Act

WINNER: Wizkid

Video of the Year

WINNER: M1llionz - 'Lagga'

Song of the Year

Tion Wayne & Russ Millions Feat. Arrdee, Bugzy Malone, Buni, Darkoo, E1 (3X3), Fivio Foreign & ZT (3X3) - 'Body (Remix)'

Best Female Act

WINNER: Little Simz

Best Male Act

WINNER: Ghetts

Best Newcomer

WINNER: Central Cee

Best Grime Act

WINNER: Skepta

Best Gospel Act

WINNER: Guvna B

Best Reggae Act

WINNER: Shenseea

Best Drill Act

WINNER: Central Cee

Best Producer

WINNER: Jae5

Best African Music Act

WINNER: Wizkid

Best Jazz Act

WINNER: Sons of Kemet

Best R&B/Soul Act

WINNER: Cleo Sol

Best Media Personality

WINNER: Chunkz & Yung Filly

Best Hip Hop Act

WINNER: D.Block Europe

Best Performance in a TV Show/Film

WINNER: Michael Ward in Small Axe

As well as the amazing awards, the 2021 MOBO Awards also saw the likes of Ghetts, Pa Salieu, Stefflon Don and Ms Banks, Bree Runway, Potter Payper, Tems, NSG and Enny all perform on the night.

You can re-watch the MOBO Awards live stream below:

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