Buju Banton wins Best Reggae Act at MOBO Awards
Jamaican artiste
Buju Banton beat four other entertainers to be named ‘Best Reggae Act’ at this
year’s MOBO Awards.
The show was
streamed live on YouTube today, December 9, and the Blessed artiste
walked away as the winner. The other nominees in the category were Koffee, Lila
Ike, Protoje and Popcaan.
After being
named winner, Buju took to Instagram where he thanked his supporters.
“I thank the
@moboawards committee, but most of all I thank everyone who has supported me
and continues to support me,” he said.
“Let’s
continue to allow music to do its job as the great healer, teacher, comforter and above all the restorative force that propels
human beings to higher heights.”
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Some of the other winners at the event
were Burna Boy, who walked away as Best International Act, and WizKid who got Best
African Act.
Other winners were Ella Mai, Nines,
Mahalia, Jae5, Headie One and JME.
During the show that was hosted by Maya
Jama and Chunkz, there were performances by the likes of H.E.R., Stylo G and
Davido.
