By Hassan Sanusi
The 22-year-old singer picked up the trophies for Best Male Artist, Best R’n’B Artist, Best Song for ‘Stay With Me’ and Best Album for In the Lonely Hour at the ceremony which held at London’s SSE Wembley Arena.
The duo of Krept & Konan – who have so far only released mix tapes independently but recently signed a record deal – beat the likes of Tinie Tempah to pick up Best Hip-Hop act and were delighted to take home the prize.
Other winners at the event included Jessie J – who opened the show with a performance of ‘Bang Bang’ – Ella Eyre, and Beyonce, while performances came from Professor Green and Tori Kelly, Krept and Konan and Candi Staton, who joined forces with rapper, Little Simz for a rendition of her classic 1986 hit, ‘You’ve Got The Love.’
Mel B and Sarah-Jane Crawford hosted the ceremony, which returned to London for the first time in five years.
The winners were compiled 50% by the public and 50% by Mobo’s Panel Of Specialists, except for Best Grime and Best Album, which were entirely voted for by the public via Twitter.
See MOBO 2014 list of winners below…
MOBO Best African: Fuse ODG
MOBO Best Reggae: Stylo G
MOBO Best HipHop: Krept and Konan
MOBO Best RnB/Soul: Sam Smith
MOBO Best Gospel: Living Faith Connection Choir
MOBO Best Jazz: Zara McFarlane
MOBO Best Grime Act in association with Radio 1Xtra – Stormzy
MOBO Best Newcomer in association with HTC: Ella Eyre
MOBO Best Male: Sam Smith
MOBO Best Female: Jessie J
MOBO Best Intl: Beyoncé
MOBO Best Video: Skepta
MOBO Best Song: Sam Smith
MOBO Best Album: Sam Smith
MOBO Inspiration Award: Idris Elba
Sam Smith leads MOBO winners with 4 prizes
