Top Nigerian music artist, Dbanj wins 2012 MOBO Awards Best African Act. Dbanj was nominated among Africa’s top musicians such as Cabo Snoop, Camp Mulla, Fally Ipupa, Fatoumata Diawara, Spoek Mathambo, Amadou & Mariam, Sarkodie and P-Square for the category.
The ceremony, which took place at the Echo Arena in Liverpool was established in 1996 by Kanya King MBE to recognise the outstanding achievements of artists who perform music in genres ranging from Gospel, Jazz, RnB, Soul, Reggae to Hip Hop. These include the best British and international urban music talent.
Below is the list of the rest of the MOBO Awards winners.
Best Gospel: Rachel Kerr
Best Jazz: Zoe Rahman
Best Reggae: Sean Paul
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
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