The 2009 MOBO Awards took place on 30 September 2009 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC) in Glasgow, Scotland.
This was the first time the awards took place outside London. A tribute performance was dedicated to Michael Jackson, who was honoured with the MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Young Soul Rebels performed their charity single, "I Got Soul". Reggie Yates and Keri Hilson hosted the awards. Other guests included Rihanna who opened the show and Amir Khan who presented an award. The show was watched by an estimated 250million viewers worldwide.
List of nominations and winners (winners in bold)
Best UK Act Alesha Dixon Bashy Beverley Knight Dizzee Rascal DJ Ironik Donae'o Mr Hudson N-Dubz Tinchy Stryder
Best Newcomer Alexandra Burke Jade Ewen JLS Laura Izibor Master Shortie N-Dubz
Best R&B/Soul Act Beverley Knight Ciara Jeremih Keri Hilson Lemar
Best Hip-Hop Act Chipmunk Dizzee Rascal Drake Eminem Kanye West
Best Music Video Dizzee Rascal - "Bonkers" Alesha Dixon - "The Boy Does Nothing" Chipmunk - "Diamond Rings" (featuring Emeli Sandé) Beyoncé - "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" Mr. Hudson - "Supernova" (featuring Kanye West)
Best International Act Akon Beyoncé Ciara Mariah Carey Eminem Jay-Z Kanye West Keri Hilson Lady Gaga Drake
Best Song JLS - "Beat Again" Chipmunk - "Diamond Rings" (featuring Emeli Sandé) K.I.G. Family - "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" Tinchy Stryder - "Number 1" (featuring N-Dubz) N-Dubz - "Strong Again"
Best Album Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak Tinchy Stryder - Catch 22 Bashy - Catch Me If You Can Beyoncé - I Am... Sasha Fierce N-Dubz - Uncle B
Best Reggae Mavado Sean Paul Serani Tarrus Riley Vybz Kartel Alamin Rahman
Best DJ Manny Norte Masterstepz Mistajam Ras Kwame Rickie & Melvin Sarah Love Semtex Shortee Blitz Steve Sutherland DJ Target Tim Westwood Trevor Nelson
Best Jazz Act Diana Krall Herbie Hancock Madeleine Peyroux Melody Gardot Yolanda Brown
Best African Act Amadou and Mariam Baaba Maal Eldee Femi Kuti K'Naan Lira Mujava Nneka Oumou Sangare Salif Keita
Best Gospel Act Desire to Worship God Kiki Sheard Mary Mary New Direction Victizzle
Lifetime achievement award Michael Jackson
See also Music of Black Origin Awards
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