African music continues to push for greatness, amidst what we’re gradually coming to terms with as perhaps one of the most progressive eras for the culture as a whole. Following Wizkid and Davido and a host of other Nigerian artists landing on the international radars last year, more attention has been turned to African popular music and it’s firebrands, even better, some of the rewards are already coming in.

Last Night, both Wizkid and Davido were winners at the MOBO awards, with the former bagging the award for Best International Act Worldwide and the latter winning for the African category of the same award. Congratualtions have been outpouring to both artists since the announcements were made.

See tweets below

And a massive congratulations to @wizkidayo – Best International Act 2017!! 🏆🏆🔥🙌🏾🙌🏾 #MOBOAwards pic.twitter.com/vnY95wohej

— MOBO (@MOBOAwards) November 30, 2017

Put your hands together for @iam_davido – #MOBOAwards Best African Act 2017. pic.twitter.com/ga0WeHafXs

— MOBO (@MOBOAwards) November 29, 2017

When you see Wizkid and Davido winning #MOBOAwards but the best artiste in your country is Shatta Wale😂😂😂#MOBOAwards pic.twitter.com/p04rNCtOYe

— Kaptain ⚡ (@the_olusegun) November 29, 2017

https://twitter.com/OsasCruz/status/936137700461211649

Davido won “Best African Act”…
Wizkid won “Best International Act” ahead of Jay-Z, Cardi B, Travis Scott, Migos, DJ Khaled, Solange, Drake, SZA, and Kendrick Lamar!

Nigeria is blessed to have these two… 🇳🇬 #MOBOAwards

— Series Abíọ́dún ☻ (@Engr_Series) November 29, 2017

With the EMAs conferring a similar title on Davido earlier this month, this MOBO award adds to an increasing row of valid bragging rights for Davido, following what has beeen a rather remarkable year for the OBO. Wizkid also dominated the year with a whole brand revamp and re-alignment of his music and craft for a universal sound. Fandom or no fandom, both wins for Wizkid and Davido are equally satisfying and to be celebrated.

You may see full list of winners from the MOBO awards below but first, 2018 just might be the year we get a Davido and Cardi B joint.

WE GOTTA LOCK IN THE STUDIO!! https://t.co/viCcYORZoB

— Davido (@davido) November 30, 2017

Now, here are the full list of winners as promised.

Best male

*Stormzy
Bugzy Malone
Chip
Dave
Giggs
J Hus
Maleek Berry
Mostack
Sampha
Skepta

Best female

*Stefflon Don
Emeli Sandé
Jessie Ware
Jorja Smith
Lady Leshurr
Little Simz
Mabel
Nadia Rose
NAO
Ray BLK

Best album

*Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
J Hus – Common Sense
Nines – One Foot Out
Sampha – Process
Wretch 32 – Growing Over Life

Best newcomer

*Dave
Jorja Smith
Kojo Funds
Lotto Boyzz
Loyle Carner
Mabel
Mist
Not3s
Stefflon Don
Yxng Bane

Best song

*J Hus – “Did You See”
Kojo Funds feat. Abra Cadabra – “Dun Talkin”
Not3s – “Addison Lee”
Stormzy – “Big For Your Boots”
Yungen feat. Yxng Bane – “Bestie”

Best video

*Mist – “Hot Property”
Bossman Birdie – “Walk The Walk”
J Hus – “Spirit”
Loyle Carner – “The Isle Of Arran”
Stormzy – “Big For Your Boots”

Best hip-hop act

*Giggs
Little Simz
Loyle Carner
Nines
Stefflon Don
Wretch 32

Best grime act

*Stormzy
AJ Tracey
Chip
P Money
Skepta
Wiley

Best R&B/soul act

*Craig David
Jorja Smith
NAO
Ray BLK
Sampha

Best international act

*Wizkid
Cardi B
DJ Khaled
Drake
JAY-Z
Kendrick Lamar
Migos
Solange Knowles
SZA
Travis Scott

Best African act

*Davido
Eugy
Juls
Maleek Berry
Mr Eazi
Sarkodie
Tekno
Tiwa Savage
Wande Coal
Wizkid

Best reggae act

*Damian Marley
Aidonia
Alkaline
Chronixx
Popcaan

Best jazz act

*Moses Boyd
Cleveland Watkiss
Daymé Arocena
Mr Jukes
Terrace Martin

Best gospel act

*Volney Morgan & New-Ye
Lurine Cato
Mali Music
S.O.
Triple O

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There won’t be a Wizkid vs Davido face-off at the MTV EMAs

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