Leona Lewis, Dizzee Rascal Booed at Mobo Awards

Leona Lewis and Dizzee Rascal were both booed at the Mobo Awards after winning awards — but failing to attend the ceremony to receive them. That's just bad form, guys. You're not doing yourselves any favours...

Etana & Mavado For Mobo Awards 2008

The 13th Annual MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards announced its nominees Thursday, September 11.The Best New Reggae Artist category includes four VP recording artists (Etana, Mavado, Busy Signal and Tarrus...

Rap's rivals battle it out in Belfast

"Ulster music fans are today gearing up for the latest round in a showdown between two hip-hop heavyweights after 50 Cent announced a Belfast concert later this year. The US rapper confirmed that he will play the...

Work Permit Stalls Shaggy MOBO Appearance

  Wednesday nights MOBO awards were relatively successful expect for one unexpected hitch. Reggae/Pop legend shaggy was scheduled to appear as a guest performer and co-host, but was unable to fulfill his obligations due to work permit issues.  Organizers for the...

Sean Kingston, Rhianna Take MOBO Awards 2007

  Barbados-born teenage sensation Rihanna, who earlier this year topped the British singles charts for ten weeks running with "Umbrella", was named Best International Act at the awards ceremony at London's O2 Arena, hosted by Jamelia and Shaggy. The winners: Best UK...

Artists gear up for Mobo Awards

"Singer Amy Winehouse and British rapper Dizzee Rascal lead the nominations for this year's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards, to be held later. Winehouse, who recently performed at the Mercury Music Prize show...

Tony Matterhorn Nominated For Mobo Award 2007

Tony “mentally ill” Matterhorn popularly known for the worldwide dance craze known as the “Dutty Wine”, is tipped for a MOBO award 2007 in the category of Best Reggae Act  Tony Matterhorn who rose to international fame in 2006 with his witty, lyrics and...

Shaggy's Musical Love Affair With Jamelia

It seems that singer Shaggy is trying his best to flatter British singer Jamelia. The Jamaican singer, who is set to host the Mobo nominations on August 22 at London club Movida with Jamelia, is said to be thrilled about his newfound company. "Shaggy is thrilled Jamelia is...

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