D'banj Wins First Mobo Award

Yesterday 3rd of November in London, D’banj was named ‘Best African Act’ at the 2012 MOBO Awards with his song, ‘Oliver Twist’.

The award ceremony was held at the Echo Arena, Liverpool, UK.
D'banj emerged victorious amongst artists like: Nigerian's  Psquare, Fatoumata Diawara, , Spoek Mathambo, Fally Ipupa, Sarkodie, Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla and Amadou and Mariam.
It would be recalled that D’banj was nominated for the award last year but was edged out by Wizkid.
See the full list of winners after the cut.


Best Gospel: Rachel Kerr
Best Jazz: Zoe Rahman
Best Reggae: Sean Paul
Best African Act: D’Banj
Best Song: Labrinth
Best R&B/Soul: Emeli Sandé
Best Album: Emeli Sandé
Best Hip Hop/Grime: Plan B
Best Video: JLS
Best Female Act: Emeli Sandé
Best Male Act: Plan B
Best Newcomer: Rita Ora
Best International: Nicki Minaj