MOBO Awards 2009

The 2009 MOBO Awards took place on 30 September 2009 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow, Scotland. This was the first time the awards took place outside London. A tribute performance was dedicated to Michael Jackson, who was honoured with the MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Young Soul Rebels performed their charity single, "I Got Soul". Reggie Yates and Keri Hilson hosted the awards. Other guests included Rihanna who opened the show and Amir Khan who presented an award. The show was watched by an estimated 250 million viewers worldwide.

Contents

List of nominations and winnersEdit

(winners in bold)

Best UK ActEdit

• Alesha Dixon
• Bashy
• Beverley Knight
• Dizzee Rascal
• DJ Ironik
• Donae'o
• Mr Hudson
• N-Dubz
• Tinchy Stryder

Best NewcomerEdit

• Alexandra Burke
• Jade Ewen
• JLS
• Laura Izibor
• Master Shortie
• N-Dubz

Best R&B/Soul ActEdit

• Beverley Knight
• Ciara
• Jeremih
• Keri Hilson
• Lemar

Best Hip-Hop ActEdit

• Chipmunk
• Dizzee Rascal
• Drake
• Eminem
• Kanye West

Best Music VideoEdit

• Dizzee Rascal - "Bonkers"
• Alesha Dixon - "The Boy Does Nothing"
• Chipmunk - "Diamond Rings" (featuring Emeli Sandé)
• Beyoncé - "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
• Mr. Hudson - "Supernova" (featuring Kanye West)

Best International ActEdit

• Akon
• Beyoncé
• Ciara
• Mariah Carey
• Eminem
• Jay-Z
• Kanye West
• Keri Hilson
• Lady Gaga
• Drake

Best SongEdit

• JLS - "Beat Again"
• Chipmunk - "Diamond Rings" (featuring Emeli Sandé)
• K.I.G. Family - "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes"
• Tinchy Stryder - "Number 1" (featuring N-Dubz)
• N-Dubz - "Strong Again"

Best AlbumEdit

• Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak
• Tinchy Stryder - Catch 22
• Bashy - Catch Me If You Can
• Beyoncé - I Am... Sasha Fierce
• N-Dubz - Uncle B

Best ReggaeEdit

• Mavado
• Sean Paul
• Serani
• Tarrus Riley
• Vybz Kartel
• Alamin Rahman

Best DJEdit

• Manny Norte
• Masterstepz
• Mistajam
• Ras Kwame
• Rickie & Melvin
• Sarah Love
• Semtex
• Shortee Blitz
• Steve Sutherland
• DJ Target
• Tim Westwood
• Trevor Nelson

Best Jazz ActEdit

• Diana Krall
• Herbie Hancock
• Madeleine Peyroux
• Melody Gardot
• Yolanda Brown

Best African ActEdit

• Amadou and Mariam
• Baaba Maal
• Eldee
• Femi Kuti
• K'Naan
• Lira
• Mujava
• Nneka
• Oumou Sangare
• Salif Keita

Best Gospel ActEdit

• Desire to Worship God
• Kiki Sheard
• Mary Mary
• New Direction
• Victizzle

Lifetime achievement awardEdit

• Michael Jackson

See alsoEdit

• Music of Black Origin Awards