MOBO Awards 2009

The 2009 MOBO Awards took place on 30 September 2009 at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, Scotland.
This was the first time the awards took place outside London. A tribute performance was dedicated to Michael Jackson, who was honoured with the MOBO Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Young Soul Rebels performed their charity single, "I Got Soul". Reggie Yates and Keri Hilson hosted the awards. Other guests included Rihanna who opened the show and Amir Khan who presented an award. The show was watched by an estimated 250million viewers worldwide.

List of nominations and winners

Best UK Act

Best Newcomer

Best R&B/Soul Act

Best Hip-Hop Act

Chipmunk

Best Music Video

Dizzee Rascal - "Bonkers"
Alesha Dixon - "The Boy Does Nothing"
Chipmunk - "Diamond Rings" Beyoncé - "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)"
Mr. Hudson - "Supernova"

Best International Act

Best Song

JLS - "Beat Again"

Chipmunk - "Diamond Rings"
K.I.G. Family - "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes"
Tinchy Stryder - "Number 1"
N-Dubz - "Strong Again"

Best Album

Kanye West - 808s & Heartbreak
Tinchy Stryder - Catch 22
Bashy - Catch Me If You Can
Beyoncé - I Am... Sasha Fierce'N-Dubz - Uncle B'''''

Best Reggae

Best DJ

Manny Norte
Masterstepz
Mistajam
Ras Kwame
Rickie & Melvin
Sarah Love
Semtex
Shortee Blitz
Steve Sutherland
DJ Target
Tim Westwood
'''Trevor Nelson'''

Best Jazz Act

Best African Act

Best Gospel Act

Lifetime achievement award

'''Michael Jackson'''