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Olivia Dean cleans up again at MOBO Awards - as Pharrell Williams takes special prize for songwriting
Olivia Dean won Song of the Year, Album of the Year, and Best Female Act at the MOBO Awards, celebrating 30 years of Black music and culture.
- On Thursday, singer Olivia Dean won three major awards at the 30th anniversary MOBO Awards held at Manchester's Co-op Live arena: Album of the Year, Female Act, and Song of the Year.
- Marking three decades since its founding, the MOBOs arrived in Manchester for the first time to celebrate black music and culture across the entertainment industry.
- Ezra Collective secured best jazz act, while R&B trio FLO and rapper Central Cee also claimed trophies, with FLO declaring "R&B is back" as they collected their award.
- Global songwriter Pharrell Williams received a special honor while hip-hop veteran Slick Rick accepted a lifetime achievement prize; actor Stephen Graham won best performance for the series Adolescence.
- Comedian Eddie Kadi and rapper Eve hosted the ceremony, which featured performances by Dean and others, showcasing black British talent across the entertainment industry.
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The Independent (US)Olivia Dean sweeps three major awards at Mobo Awards 30th anniversary in Manchester
Dean was honoured with Song of the Year for her single ‘Man I Need’, Album of the Year for ‘The Art of Loving’ and Best Female Act
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