Olivia Dean's Streak Continues at Mobo Awards
Olivia Dean has further solidified her status as one of the UK's most promising musical talents by winning three prestigious awards at the Mobo Awards, which took place in Manchester for the first time.
The pop sensation clinched the highly sought-after Album of the Year award for her evocative second album, The Art of Loving, triumphing over formidable contenders such as rapper Little Simz's Lotus and Central Cee's Can't Rush Greatness. During her acceptance speech, Dean dedicated the accolade to author Bell Hooks and "all the black feminists that inspire me to love better and love the people in my life."
At the age of 27, the London native also received the Best Female Act Award, while her chart-topping single, Man I Need, was honored with the Song of the Year award. Dean conveyed her sentiments by saying, "I feel so proud to be a black British female artist."
This latest achievement at the Mobo Awards comes on the heels of a remarkable year in which she won four Brit Awards as well as a Grammy Award.
Other Highlights from the Night
The evening also recognized hip-hop legend Slick Rick, who delivered a performance that spanned his esteemed career alongside Estelle and received the Lifetime Achievement Prize. Multiple Grammy winner Pharrell Williams was granted the Global Songwriter Award, accompanied by heartfelt tributes, during which he commended Mobo founder Kanya King for her steadfast commitment despite numerous challenges.
Award Winners Summary
- Best Male Act: Jim Legxacy
- Best Female Act: Olivia Dean
- Album of the Year: Olivia Dean for The Art Of Loving
- Song of the Year: Olivia Dean for Man I Need
- Video of the Year: Raye for Where Is My Husband!
- Best Newcomer: DC3
- Best Hip Hop Act: Central Cee
- Lifetime Achievement: Slick Rick
- Best Media Personality: Niko Omilana
The ceremony celebrated a wide array of talent and acknowledged significant accomplishments in both music and television.
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