Mobo Awards 2009 Winners

The best of British were out in force at the Mobo Awards 2009, which were held in Glasgow this evening. The two big winners of the night were X-Factors JLS and N-Dubz, both groups picked up two awards each. This shows that you do not have to win X-Factor to be appreciated for your music.

According to STV Entertainment, JLS won Best Newcomer and Best Song; N-Dubz won Best Album and Best UK Act. The evening was also a celebration to one of the best entertainers of all time, Michael Jackson. Sister, La Toya Jackson gave an introduction with a tribute coming from Shaheen Jafargholi.

Another tribute came from Britain’s got Talent winners Diversity; they got the audience going with a dance medley to a number of “The King of Pop’s” greatest hits. Brother Jermaine also gave an emotional tribute, singing Michael’s favorite song “Smile.”

Here are the list of Mobo Awards 2009 winners below:

• Best African Act: Nneka
• Best Album: ‘Uncle B’, N-Dubz
• Best DJ: Trevor Nelson
• Best Gospel: Victizzle
• Best Hip Hop: Chipmunk
• Best International: Beyonce
• Best Jazz: Yolanda Brown
• Best Newcomer: JLS
• Best R&B: Keri Hilson
• Best Reggae: Sean Paul
• Best Song: ‘Beat Again’, JLS
• Best UK Act: N-Dubz
• Best Video: ‘Singles Ladies’, Beyonce