Red Carpet Photos And More From The 2011 MOBO Awards

It was a fun night at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow, Scotland as stars trooped out for the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards which was held on Wednesday, October 5, 2011.
English recording artist Jessie J was the biggest winner of the night. The 23-year-old walked away with three awards including the award for ‘Best Album’.
Surprise winner Wizkid also bagged the ‘Best African Act’ award over big shots D’banj, Afro beat singer Seun Kuti, Liquid Deep and others. He was however not present to receive his award.
Check out the fabulous photos from the red carpet session, performances on stage and more…

Alexis Jordan

Chipmunk

Dappy

Dionne Bromfield

Fazer

Gemma Cairney

Jade Thompson

Jason Derulo

Jessie J

Josh Kumra

Jourdan Dunn

Kanya King

Katty B

Keisha Buchanan

Labyrinth

Loick Essien

Lucien Laviscourt

Mann

Miss Dynamite

Mr Hudson

Myleene Klass

Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wayne Morris

Professor Green, Emeli Sande

Shawn Stockman, Oritse Williams

Tinchy Stryder

Tinie Tempah

Brooke Vincent and Sacha Parkinson present the award for Best Song

Keisha Buchanan presents the Best UK Act award

Labyrinth and Preeya Kalidas

Miss Dynamte on stage

Tinchy Stryder on stage

Dappy and Tinchy Stryder performing on stage

Jason Derulo on stage

Wayne Morris of Boys II Men performs on stage

Shawn Stockman of Boys II Men performs on stage

Nathan Morris of Boys II Men performs on stage

Loick and Essien

Jessie J

Alesha Dixon

Miss Dynamte and Katy B perform on stage

Aston Merrygold, Oritse Williams, JB Gill, Marvin Humes

Jordan 'Rizzle' Stephens and Harley 'Sylvester' Alexander

(L-R) Wayne Morris, Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boys II Men accept the award fro Outstanding Contribution during the MOBO Awards

Adam Deason and Yasmin present the award for Best Video

Kanya King and Myleene Klass present the BeMobo award

Mr Hudson and Mann present the Best International Act

Miss Dynamite and Chipmunk

Jessie J on stage

Dionne Bromfield

Dappy

Dappy performs on stage

Alexis Jordan performs on stage

Jade Thompson and Lucien Laviscourt present the Best R&B/Soul Act

Jourdan Dunn and Fazer present the award for Best UK Hip-Hop/Grime Act

Phillips Idowu and Keisha Buchanan present the Best UK Act

Professor Green performs on stage

Rap Duo Jordan Rizzle Stephens and Harley Sylvester Alexander-Sule from Rizzle Kicks accept their BeMobo award

Tinchy Stryder (L) and Dappy accept the award for Best Video for 'Spaceship'

Tinie Tempah presents the award for Best Newcomer

(L-R) Wayne Morris, Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boys II Men with the award for Outstanding Contribution to Music

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Wizkid, M.I, Dr. SID, To Headline Performances At The Headies 2011

As this year’s edition of the prestigious music awards The Headies draws closer, organizers have announced the artistes who will be performing at the much awaited event.
The performers include M.I, Dr. SID, Banky W, Tiwa Savage, Waje, Iceprince, Flavour, Sound Sultan, Omawumi, Muna and oLamide.
Tiwa Savage, oLamide, will be making their first time appearances at the awards as well as Iceprince and BrymO who are expected to perform the fan-favourite ‘Oleku’. Rapper M.I also returns to the stage with high-life singer Flavour after his 2009 performance in Abuja.
R&B singer Banky W and Sound Sultan be performing their collabo single ‘Very good bad guy’, which will be followed by ‘Orobo’ remix featuring Flavour.
Waje and Muna will also perform the collaborative effort ‘So inspired’ while Mo’Hits rapper-turned-singer Dr.SID will also be performing hits songs from his debut album ‘Turning Point’.
The urban music awards which is aimed at ‘rewarding musical excellence and outstanding creativity’ will hold at the New Expo Hall of Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos on Saturday, October 22, 2011

Apple Founder Steve Jobs, Dies At 56

US computer entrepreneur, inventor and founder of electronics multinational corporation Apple Inc., Steve Jobs is dead. Jobs who was diagnosed with a cancerous tumour in his pancreas back in 2004 passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the age of 56 years.
On August 24, 2011 Steve Jobs announced his resignation as C.E.O of Apple due to health reasons. He stated in his resignation letter that he could no longer ‘meet his duties and expectations as Apple’s CEO’. He strongly recommended the Apple executive succession plan be followed and Tim Cook be named as his successor.
In the late 70’s Jobs along with Apple co-founders Steve Wozniak, Mike Markkula, and a few others created the first set of commercially viable computers called the Apple II series which finally led to the creation of the Macintosh popularly called MAC.
Job’s death hasn’t come as a rude shock but everyone seems to be quite solemn. Popular and influential figures have shared their grief on Jobs death;
Co-computer developer and stiff competitor Bill Gates released a statement this morning. ‘I’m truly saddened to learn of Steve Jobs’ death. Melinda and I extend our sincere condolences to his family and friends, and to everyone Steve has touched through his work. Steve and I first met nearly 30 years ago, and have been colleagues, competitors and friends over the course of more than half our lives. The world rarely sees someone who has had the profound impact Steve has had, the effects of which will be felt for many generations to come. For those of us lucky enough to get to work with him, it’s been an insanely great honour. I will miss Steve immensely’, Gates said.
An excerpt from President Barack Obama‘s statement reads:
Steve was among the greatest of American innovators – brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it. By building one of the planet’s most successful companies from his garage, he exemplified the spirit of American ingenuity. By making computers personal and putting the internet in our pockets, he made the information revolution not only accessible, but intuitive and fun. And by turning his talents to storytelling, he has brought joy to millions of children and grownups alike. Steve was fond of saying that he lived every day like it was his last. Because he did, he transformed our lives, redefined entire industries, and achieved one of the rarest feats in human history: he changed the way each of us sees the world.
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg wrote on his Facebook page: ‘Steve, thank you for being a mentor and a friend. Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world. I will miss you.
Movie director Steven Spielberg said: ‘Steve Jobs was the greatest inventor since Thomas Edison. He put the world at our fingertips’.
In a space of three decades, Jobs with Apple have created over 300 products including the popular, Mac Book, Apple TV and the ‘i Series’ such as iPod, iPad, iPhone, iBook, iMac and more.

Breaking News: Wizkid Wins MOBO Award For Best African Act!

Fast rising Nigerian pop sensation Ayo Balogun better known as Wizkid has won the award for ‘Best African Ac’t at the 2011 edition of the MOBO Awards!
Wizkid’s win has come as a huge surprise as he beat African entertainer D’banj and Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti to the prize. Other nominees in the category inlcude Cheikh Lo, Fatoumata Diawara, Liquideep, Owiny Sigoma Band, Smod, Spoek Mathambo, and Vieux Farka Toure.
Wizkid was quick to tweet about his surprise win. ‘#TEAMWIZKID we did it!!..now let’s get the EMA!!!!…God bless every1 dat voted!!!…wow!!!’, @wizkidayo tweeted
Guest presenters on the night included Chipmunk, Olympic medallist Philipps Idowu, Fazer of N-Dubz and ex-Sugababe Keisha Buchanan.
‘The excitement and atmosphere of our second year here in Glasgow has shown the love that the whole country has for MOBO. We felt so welcome the first time we came here, we didn’t think it could be topped. This year has been a phenomenal success and we can’t wait to return in 2013‘, Kanya King, CEO and Founder of MOBO said after the show.
The awards show was broadcast live on BBC3 and was hosted by pop act Jason Derulo and  English singer-songwriter, dancer, model Alesha Dixon.
Check out the full list of winners below…
Best Newcomer In Association With Lebara Mobile – Voted For By Facebook – Jessie J
Best Hip Hop / Grime Act – Tinie Tempah
Best Video- Tinchy Stryder And Dappy (Spaceship)
Best International Act- Rihanna
Best Song In Association With PRS For Music- Jessie J (Do it like a dude)
Best Album – Jessie J (Who You Are)
Best Reggae – Alborosie
Best Jazz Act- Kairos 4tet
Best African Act – Wizkid
Best Gospel Act – Triple O
Best R&B / Soul Act – Adele
Outsanding Contribution To Music – Boyz II Men
Bemobo Award – Youth Music