Amy wins top award at Mobos
2007-09-20 09:35
London - Just weeks after checking into a rehab clinic over drink and drug problems, British soul singer Amy Winehouse scooped up the Best UK Female award at the Mobos in London on Wednesday.
Beating out Joss Stone, Jamelia, Corinne Bailey Rae and Beverley Knight with her Back to Black album, Winehouse also took to the stage to a standing ovation before performing Me and Mr Jones and Tears Dry On Their Own.
Winehouse's award victory at the Mobos - Music of Black Origin Awards - comes after months of reported problems with alcohol and drugs, prompting her to check into a rehab clinic with her husband Blake Fielder-Civil last month.
The 24-year-old also pulled out of concerts in Britain and France because of "health issues" and was admitted to hospital last month over what her record company said was severe exhaustion.
Kanye West
Meanwhile, Dizzee Rascal was named Best UK Male for his Maths and English album, and Kanye West went home with two awards - Best Video for Stronger and Best Hip Hop.
Barbados-born teenage sensation Rihanna, who earlier this year topped the British singles charts for ten weeks running with Umbrella, was named Best International Act at the awards ceremony at London's O2 Arena, hosted by Jamelia and Shaggy.
The winners:
Best UK Female: Amy Winehouse
Best UK Male: Dizzee Rascal
Best International Act: Rihanna
Best UK Newcomer: N Dubz
Best Song: Because Of You (Ne-Yo)
Best Video: Stronger (Kanye West)
Best Hip Hop: Kanye West
Best R-n-B: Ne-Yo
Best Reggae: Sean Kingston
Best Gospel: G-Force
Best DJ: Tim Westwood
Best Jazz Soweto Kinch: 2face Idibia
Best African Act: 2face Idibia