Daily Mirror (Northern Ireland)
Chic night out
Legend Nile given lifetime honour
CHIC’S Nile Rodgers and Craig David were among the big winners as celebs flocked to the MOBO Awards last night.
Nile, 70, was given a Lifetime Achievement Award, while Craig, 41, was honoured for his Outstanding Contribution. Both performed on the night, which was hosted by Chunkz and Yung Filly.
Among the audience at Wembley Arena was Oti Mabuse, who came straight from Strictly rehearsals.
The dancer and choreographer also presented an award at the ceremony.
Oti, 32, is working on a routine for the professionals to dance to during Musicals week, which airs on Friday.
Others there included Loose Women’s Judi Love, 42, and Sir Mo Farah, 39, who both handed out awards, and boxer Anthony Joshua, 33.
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During the show, singer Emeli Sande, 35, performed a special tribute for the late Jamal Edwards MBE.
Jamal, whose mum is Loose Women’s Brenda Edwards, was given a posthumous honour for Paving The Way with his platform SB.TV.
He died in February aged just 31 from a heart attack.
His Youtube platform helped launch the careers of huge stars including Ed Sheeran, Dave and Skepta.
The Album of the Year award was shared by Mercury Prize and Brit winner Little Simz, for Sometimes I Might Be Introvert, and Knucks for Alpha Place.
The ceremony marked the 25th MOBO awards, which recognise and celebrate black music and culture.
Central Cee was named Best Male, while the 24-yearold’s song Doja also won video of the year.
Pinkpantheress, 21, took the Best Female Act trophy.
BBC One will broadcast the MOBO Awards 2022: Access All Areas special, hosted by 1Xtra’s DJ Target, on December 7 at 10.40pm.
The show will feature highlights from the ceremony, behind-the-scenes action, performances and interviews on the red carpet.