…Awards for FUSE ODG and South London grime MC Stormzy demonstrated that the underground British urban music scene continues to produce talent with mainstream crossover potential.

There were also wins for Jessie J and Beyoncé at the MOBOs, now in its 19th year, which was broadcast by ITV for the first time.

FULL LIST OF WINNERS

Best African – Fuse ODG

Best Reggae: Stylo G

Best HipHop: Krept and Konan

Best RnB/Soul: Sam Smith

Best Gospel: Living Faith Connection Choir

Best Jazz: Zara McFarlane

Best Grime Act: Stormzy

Best Newcomer: Ella Eyre

Best Male: Sam Smith

Best Female: Jessie J

Best International: Beyonce

Best Video: Skepta

Best Song: Sam Smith, Stay With Me

Best Album: Sam Smith, In The Lonely Hour

Best Inspiration: Idris Elba

Credit: Independent.co.uk