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R&B trio WSTRN were mistakenly given someone else’s prize at Friday night’s Mobo Awards in Glasgow.<\/p>\n

The Londoners were announced as winners of best song and gave a speech before organisers revealed the prize should have gone to MC Abra Cadabra.<\/p>\n

“Of the many worthy winners of best song, we deeply regret a mistake was made,” said Mobo organisers, in a statement blaming a “production error.”<\/p>\n

Craig David, Drake, Kano and Lady Leshurr won the night’s main prizes.<\/p>\n

David was named best male, capping a year in which he has returned from the pop wilderness with a number one album, Following My Intuition.<\/p>\n

Drake, whose single One Dance was at number one for 14 weeks earlier this year, was named best international act.<\/p>\n

And the winner is… When announcements go wrong<\/p>\n

While Birmingham MC Lady Leshurr, who learned to make music in her local youth club, took home best female act.<\/p>\n

The 27-year-old is perhaps less well-known than her fellow winners, but is poised for big things after a series of freestyle raps, called The Queen’s Speech, went viral online.<\/p>\n

She is currently recording her debut album with US mega-producer Timbaland.<\/p>\n

“This is like a dream come true,” said the rapper. “I’ve been watching the Mobos since ages ago, basically. To be here behind this stand… I’m shaking.”<\/p>\n

\"CraigCraig David and Drake have sold millions of albums between them<\/span><\/figure>\n

Craig David’s win came 16 years after he picked up the Mobo for best newcomer.<\/p>\n

“What a time to be alive. 2016 feels good,” he said as he picked up his trophy from singer Katy B. “Thanks to everyone who’s been rolling with me since 1999.<\/p>\n

“Can I say a huge thank you to the Mobos for supporting me since day one?” the star added.<\/p>\n

However, he went on to recognise his fellow nominees – including Skepta, Kano and Stormzy, all of whom have been at the frontline of the grime resurgence this year.<\/p>\n

\"LadyLady Leshurr dedicated her award to her mother<\/span><\/figure>\n

Grime was well-represented in the night’s other categories. Section Boyz took home best hip-hop, while Chip picked up the best grime prize.<\/p>\n

Kano won best album for Made In The Manor, a textured and reflective record, rooted in his east London upbringing.<\/p>\n

The star beat Mercury Prize-winner Skepta, and two other Mercury nominees, Laura Mvula and Michael Kiwanuka, to scoop the prize.<\/p>\n

He was unable to attend the ceremony, but sent a recorded message, holding aloft a chipped trophy. “My award’s broken but I’m going to have a drink tonight,” he said.<\/p>\n

\"AbraAbra Cadabra with best song trophy for Robber (remix)<\/span><\/figure>\n

WSTRN had kept their award for best song for almost an hour before hosts Rickie Williams and Melvin Odoom announced the error, explaining “someone picked up the wrong envelope”.<\/p>\n

Abra Cadabra then accepted the award, accompanied by Krept and Konan, whose remix of his song was the eventual winner.<\/p>\n

WSTRN’s night was not a complete loss, however. They went on to win the prize for best newcomers.<\/p>\n

Rap star Tinie Tempah pulled out of performing at the ceremony with hours to go.<\/p>\n

In a handwritten statement, the star blamed “music industry politics” and stressed: “The Mobos is a ceremony I have grown up watching and take pride in”.<\/p>\n

The full list of Mobo winners:<\/p>\n

    \n
  • Best Male Act – Craig David<\/li>\n
  • Best Female Act – Lady Leshurr<\/li>\n
  • Best Newcomer – WSTRN<\/li>\n
  • Best Album – Kano: Made In The Manor<\/li>\n
  • Best Hip Hop Act – Section Boyz<\/li>\n
  • Best Song – Abra Cadabra ft. Krept & Konan: Robbery (remix)<\/li>\n
  • Best Video – Nadia Rose: SKWOD<\/li>\n
  • Best R&B\/Soul – Shakka<\/li>\n
  • Best Grime Act (In Association with BBC Radio 1Xtra): Chip<\/li>\n
  • Best International Act: Drake<\/li>\n
  • Best Jazz Act: Esperanza Spalding<\/li>\n
  • Best Gospel Act: Guvna B<\/li>\n
  • Best Reggae Act: Popcaan<\/li>\n
  • Best African Act: Wiz Kid<\/li>\n
  • Paving The Way: Nicola Adams MBE and Ms. Dynamite<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    –<\/p>\n

    Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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