Sneakbo triumphed at last night’s Urban Music Awards, picking up the best newcomer gong, beating critics’ favourites Rita Ora, The Weeknd and Cover Drive. Pleased with his success, he said: “I’m proud of what I have achieved.”
He also added: “It feels great because I know where I’ve come from, and this is obviously a big achivement for myself and the fans.”
Rapper Sway also overpowered Professor Green, Klashnekoff, Lady Leshurr, Plan B, Tyga, Maxsta and Dizzee Rascal to win Best Hip Hop. Picking up the gong, Sway told us, “This really ends the year on a great high.”
Former Made In Chelsea star Kimberley Garner, Katie Price’s ex-fiancé Leandro Penna, Lemar, Levi Roots and Eastenders actress Preeya Kalidas were just a few of the many celebs who came out in support of the music bash.
Here are the other winners:
: Best Female Act: Lady Leshurr
: Best MusicVideo: Rudimental – Feel The Love
: Best Grime MC: Big Narstie
: Best Group: Clement Marfo & The Frontline
: Best Gospel Act: London Community Gospel Choir
: Best Radio Show: Charlie Sloth
: Best Radio Station: Choice Fm
: Best Newcomer: Sneakbo
: Best African/Afrobeat: Fuse ODG
: Best R&B Act: Lemar
: Contribution to Music: Norman Jay