Usher, John Legend, Jason Derulo, and Jessie J. In 2000, Sade came out of retirement to perform at the Awards, her first performance in almost a decade. History Kanya King launched the MOBO awards in 1996, aiming to establish a platform for music that, according to King, encompasses urban, hip hop, R&B and reggae. 1996 Best Album: Goldie - Timeless Best Single: Gabrielle - "Give Me a Little More Time" Best Newcomer: Peace by Piece Best Video: Tupac Shakur featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman - "California Love" Best Hip-Hop Act: Blak Twang Best R&B Act: Mark Morrison Best Reggae Act: Peter Hunnigale Best Gospel Act: New Colours Best Jazz Act: Courtney Pine Best Dance Act: Baby D Best Jungle Act: Goldie Best DJ: Trevor Nelson Best International Act: Fugees Best International Single: Fugees - "Killing Me Softly" Outstanding Contribution to Black Music: Jazzie B Lifetime Achievement Award: Lionel Richie 1997 The 1997 award ceremony was held at London's New Connaught Rooms on 10 November. The gala included performances by Mary J. Blige and Eternal. Best Dance Act: The Prodigy Best R&B Act: Shola Ama Best Hip Hop: Funky DL Best International Hip Hop: Coolio Best Reggae Act: Finley Quaye Best Jungle Act: Roni Size and Reprazent Best Single: Eternal Best Video: Will Smith Best International Act: Blackstreet Best Album: Jamiroquai Best Newcomer: Shola Ama Best Unsigned Act: Fola Sade Best International Reggae Act: Beenie Man Best Producer: Sean Puffy Combs Best Radio DJ: David Rodigan Best Club DJ: Metalheadz Best Jazz Act: Sunship Best Gospel Act: Beehive Best International Single: Rosie Gaines "Closer Than Close" Outstanding Achievement: Mick Hucknall Lifetime Achievement: Bootsy Collins 1998 The Malibu MOBO Awards show was held at The Royal Albert Hall and hosted by Mel B and Bill Bellamy. It was broadcast nationally by Channel 4. Performers and presenters included footballer Sol Campbell, girl band All Saints, DJ Trevor Nelson, boxers Lennox Lewis and Chris Eubank, Puff Daddy, Chaka Khan, Goldie, Another Level, and Martine McCutcheon. Contribution to Black Music went to Carl McIntosh and B.B. King won the Lifetime Achievement Award. Best Dance Act: Stardust Best Reggae Act: Glamma Kid Best Drum and Bass: 4 Hero Best Hip Hop Act: Pheobe 1 Best Unsigned Act: Alison Brown Best Newcomer: Lynden David Hall Best R&B Act: Beverley Knight Best International Reggae: Beenie Man Contribution to Music: Carl McIntosh Best Video: All Saints Best International