Bob Marley honoured at Britain's MOBO music awards
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Friday, September 23, 2005
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LONDON (AP) - Reggae legend Bob Marley received a "posthumous achievement award" yesterday at Britian's MOBO music awards at a ceremony. Marley was honoured for the role he played in the development of reggae and black music.
It was accepted by his son Damian, who was named best reggae act.
Former reality-TV contestant Lemar won two prizes yesterday at the MOBOs, Britain's awards celebrating music of black origin.
The soul singer, who launched his career by appearing on the reality talent show Fame Academy, was named act of the year and won the best-album prize for Time to Grow.
Singer Lauryn Hill opened the 10th annual MOBOs show, a typically eclectic affair at London's elegant Royal Albert Hall.
US singer-songwriter John Legend was named best R&B act, while Senegalese superstar Youssou N'Dour took the prize for best African act and reggaeton star Daddy Yankee won the world-music prize. Rhian Benson took the award for best jazz act, while Sway won the hip-hop prize.
Drop It Like It's Hot, by Snoop Dogg and featuring Pharrell, was named video of the year.
Politically-charged rappers Public Enemy were honoured for outstanding contribution to black music.
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