The MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards have run since 1996, with categories covering R'n'B, hip hop, reggae, world music and jazz.
- Music of black origin accounts for 20% of all album sales in the UK, according to the BPI.
- Nominees this year range from Mariah Carey to Snoop Dogg and Lemar.
- In 2004 the winners included Usher for best R'n'B artist and Kanye West, who won for best album and best hip hop act.
- Last year's ceremony was broadcast across 30 countries to an audience of 250m.
- The awards' sponsors include MTV Base and Lloyds TSB.
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