Nigerian artist Asake has won the “Best African Act” at the recently concluded Music Of Black Origins Awards (MOBO) held in Sheffield United Kingdom. The singer’s success came less than a week after he lost to South African sensation Tyla at the Grammy for the Best African Music Performance award at the Grammys
MOBO Awards, or the Music of Black Origin Awards, are an annual British music awards that celebrate achievements in music genres like hip hop, grime, R&B, soul, reggae, and more.
The awards are a significant recognition of black artistes and their contributions to the music and entertainment industry.
Nigerians who have won this award in the past include:
D’banj similarly won the title of Best African Act in 2012.
Wizkid, who won Best African Act in 2020 and Best International Act in 2016.
Davido won the Best African Act award in 2017.
Burna Boy, who also clinched the Best International Act in 2020.
Asake ‘Mr Money’ 2024.
Samuel Onwubiko, aka Limoblaze, also clinched the Best Gospel Act award. 2024
