Other standout moments on the night were performances from R&B group Flo who performed their songs Immature and Cardboard Box, along with a moving tribute from Emeli Sandé, who sang Heaven in tribute to the late SB.TV founder Jamal Edwards. Edwards was honoured with the Paving The Way award.

As the MOBOs marked its 25th anniversary, the ceremony served as a reminder of its importance in representing Black music in the UK and internationally, along with the many amazing stars past and present who’ve contributed to it.

Here’s to another 25.

The full list of winners

Best male act – Central Cee

Best female act – PinkPantheress

Album of the year – Alpha Place by Knucks and Sometimes I Might Be Introvert by Little Simz

Song of the year – Own Brand (Baddie) by Dreya Mac, FelixThe1st and Finch Fetti

Best newcomer – Bru-C

Video of the year – Doja by Central Cee

Best R&B/soul act – Mahalia

Best grime act – D Double E

Best hip hop act – D-Block Europe

Best drill act – K-Trap

Best international act – Burna Boy

Best performance in a TV show/ film – Kane Robinson (Kano) as Sully in Top Boy

Best media personality – Nella Rose

Best alternative music act – Bob Vylan

Best electronic/dance act – Nia Archives

Best African music act – Burna Boy

Best gospel act – Still Shadey

Best jazz act – Ezra Collective

Best Caribbean music act – Skillibeng

Best producer – Inflo

Lifetime achievement award – Nile Rodgers

Outstanding contribution – Craig David

Paving the way – Jamal Edwards

MOBO Awards: Little Simz, PinkPantheress, Nella Rose and more among the winners at this year’s ceremony