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Jazzie B hails the acts putting UK music on the global map at Mobos

Source: PA Wire

Soul II Soul singer Jazzie B told the 26th Mobos that the awards have put black UK music on the global map as his band was given the Lifetime Achievement Award.

He took to the stage to accept the award along with the others winners, although Stormzy accepted video of the year via a message on screen, as did Raye, who won best female act.

He told the audience in Sheffield: “This award ceremony here, the Mobos, put black UK music

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