Emeli Sande hat trick MOBO awards

Scottish-Zambian born singer Emeli Sande was the big winner at the 17th Music of Black Origin awards, which took place Saturday in Liverpool. The 25-year-old singer, whose hits include the No 1 single Read All About It, won best female, best R&B/soul act and best album.

The winners in full

Best female act Emeli Sandé
Best male act Plan B
Best newcomer Rita Ora
Best R&B/soul act Emeli Sandé
Best hip-hop/grime act Plan B
Best video JLS: Do You Feel What I Feel
Best song Labrinth ft Tinie Tempah: Earthquake
Best album Emeli Sandé: Our Version of Events
Best international act Nicki Minaj
Best reggae act Sean Paul
Best jazz act Zoe Rahman
Best African act D'Banj
Best gospel act Rachel Kerr
Outstanding contribution to music TLC
Lifetime achievement award Dionne Warwick