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Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards

Olivia Dean's streak continues as she wins big at Mobo Awards

Summary

Olivia Dean won three awards at the Mobo Awards, including album of the year, best female act, and song of the year. The event, which celebrates black talent in entertainment, also honored other artists like Pharrell Williams, who received a global songwriter award, and rapper DC3, who won several awards. The ceremony took place in Manchester for the first time and marked its 30th anniversary.

Key Facts

  • Olivia Dean won three Mobo Awards: album of the year, best female act, and song of the year.
  • Dean's album "The Art of Loving" won over other nominations like Little Simz's "Lotus".
  • The Mobo Awards celebrate black talent across the entertainment industry.
  • The event marked its 30th anniversary and was held in Manchester for the first time.
  • Pharrell Williams received the global songwriter award.
  • DC3 won the best newcomer and best gospel act awards.
  • Nigerian singer Ayra Starr won best international act but lost the best African music award to Wizkid.
  • The awards recognize achievements in entertainment beyond music.

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