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MOBO Awards 1996

1996 saw the first ever Mobo (Music of Black Origin) Awards held in the Connaught Rooms. Recoginsing the talent of The Fugees, TLC, Black Twang and the Chemical Brothers to name a few, this event proved a major hit. Hosted by Sonya Saul, the Mobo's had exclusive performance from artists both sides of the Atlantic ocean, which included Az Yet, Lionel Richie, and Chaka Demus and Pliers. Nominees on the night included Goldie, Coolio, TLC, The Fugees and Trevor Nelson. With an array of talent from the presenters as well which included John Fashanu, Samantha Janus, Darcus Howe and Felix Dextor. This was definitely an event not to be missed. 

Award categories

Categories

Best Album
Best Album

Presenter: Roland Gift

Nominees:

Goldie

Winner: Goldie

Best DJ
Best DJ

Presenter: Mica Paris

Nominees:

Pete Tong
Tim Westwood
David Rodigan
Jigs

Winner: Trevor Nelson

Best Gospel
Best Gospel

Presenter: Darcus Howe

Nominees:

Ann Nesby
Beehive
London Com. Gospel Choir
Remission

Winner: New Colours

Best Hip Hop Act
Best Hip Hop Act

Presenter: Roger Black/ Duaine LeDejo

Nominees:

Funky DL
Phoebe 1 feat.Ebony
Scientist Of Sound
The Brotherhood

Winner: Black Twang

Best International Act
Best International Act

Presenter: Paul Gambaccini

Nominees:

Fugees

Winner: Fugees

Best International Single
Best International Single

Presenter: Vinny Jones

Nominees:

Fugees

Winner: Fugees

Best Jazz Act
Best Jazz Act

Presenter: Samantha Janus

Nominees:

Juilian Joseph
Ronny Jordan
Steve Williamson
Sunship

Winner: Courtney Pine

Best Jungle Act
Best Jungle Act

Presenter: Felix Dexter

Nominees:

Alex Reece
Grooverider
M Beat Feat. Jamiroquai
Roni Size & Reprazent

Winner: Goldie

Best Newcomer

Presenter: Gabrielle

Nominees:

Peace by Peace

Winner: Peace by Peace

Best Producer
Best Producer

Presenter: Sonya Saul

Nominees:

Sean Puffy Combs
Baby Face
Dr Dre

Winner: Teddy Riley

Best Reggae Act
Best Reggae Act

Presenter: Lennox Lewis

Nominees:

Beenie Man
Buju Banton
Chaka Demus & Pilers
Finley Quaye
Maxi Priest

Winner: Peter Hunningale

Best Single
Best Single

Presenter: Alexander O'Neal

Nominees:

Gabrielle

Winner: Gabrielle

Best Video
Best Video

Presenter: Lisa I'Anson

Nominees:

Coolio
TLC
Jamiroquai Virtual
Will Smith

Winner: Tupac/Dr Dre

International Achievement Award
International Achievement Award

Presenter: Kanya King

Nominees:

Seal

Winner: Seal

Lifetime Achievement Award
Lifetime Achievement Award

Presenter: Kanya King

Nominees:

Lionel Richie

Winner: Lionel Richie

MOBO Choice Contribution
MOBO Choice Contribution

Presenter: Jenny Francis/ Chris Lewis

Nominees:

Jazzie B

Winner: Jazzie B