Rappers Little Simz and Knucks named first-ever joint winners of the best album prize at this year's Mobo Awards
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The ceremony also saw R&B star Craig David and Chic legend Nile Rodgers win lifetime achievement awards."Thank you to my dad, who was part of the Windrush era," he said. "He came over to this country and he experienced racism, he experienced being bullied... but he nurtured me and showed me love. was named best female, recognising the home-spun, sample-heavy of hits like Just For Me and Break It Off.This year's Mobos also featured two new categories - best alternative act and best dance/electronic act - in response to calls for the awards to diversify.
"I weren't expecting that, I can't lie," said the Bradford-born musician. "Jungle is music of black origin and I'm proud to be flying the flag for my community and my scene."Bob Vylan became the first band to win best alternative act at the awards "We're working-class musicians. We're on the ground, we're not removed from any of the struggle. We're here at an award show but we've got to pay our rent."Burna Boy beat Beyoncé, Drake and Kendrick Lamar to be named best international act
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