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<h2>Nigeria's musical sensation, <a href="https://www.naijanews.com/topic/Asake">Asake</a>, secured the title of Best African Act at the 2024 MOBO Awards.</h2>
<p>The award-winning artist, known for "Lonely at the Top," emerged victorious over renowned stars like Adekunle Gold, Davido, Rema, Ayra Starr, Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Rema.</p>
<p>The category also featured South African Tyla, Cameroonian-American Libianca, and Eswatini artist, Uncle Waffles.</p>
<p>At the 2024 MOBO Awards, Asake wasn't the sole Nigerian victor; Afro-gospel singer Limoblaze clinched the title of Best Gospel Artist.</p>
<p>Asake and Limoblaze now join the ranks of 2Baba, D'Banj, Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy as Nigerians who have secured victories at the MOBO Awards.</p>
<p>Additionally, British-Nigerian rapper, Tunde emerged triumphant, earning the Best New Artist award.</p>
<p>British rapper, Central Cee topped the winners' chart with two awards: Best Male Act and Song of the Year for 'Sprinter' with British-Nigerian rapper, Dave.</p>
<p>Drake and 21 Savage shared the title of Best International Act, while Soul II Soul received the esteemed Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 MOBO Awards.</p>
<p>2024 MOBO Awards: See Full List of winners</p>
<p>1. Best Newcomer: Tunde<br />
2. Best African Music Act: Asake<br />
3. Best Alternative Music Act: Skindred<br />
4. Best Caribbean Music Act: Valiant<br />
5. Best Drill Act: K-Trap<br />
6. Best Electronic/Dance Act: Shygirl<br />
7. Best Female Act: Raye<br />
8. Best Gospel Act: Limoblaze<br />
9. Best Grime Act: Bugzy Malone<br />
10. Best Hip-Hop Act: Little Simz<br />
11. Best International Act (US): Drake and 21 Savage<br />
12. Best Jazz Act: Ezra Collective<br />
13. Best Male Act: Central Cee<br />
14. Best Media Personality: ShxtsnGigs<br />
15. Best Performance in a TV Show/Film: Damson Idris as Franklin Saint – Snowfall<br />
16. Best Producer: Inflo<br />
17. Best R&B/Soul Act: Sault<br />
18. Best Song of the Year: Central Cee and Dave – Sprinter<br />
19. Best Video of the Year: Stormzy – Mel Made Me Do It (dir Klvdr)<br />
20. Album of the Year: Potter Payper – Real Back in Style<br />
21. Impact Award: Sugababes<br />
22. Lifetime Achievement Award: Soul II Soul<br />
23. Paving the Way Award: Jessica Ennis-Hill<br />
24. Pioneer Award: Ghetts</p>
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