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British-Ghanaian star Stormzy beats Ed Sheeran to win best British album
The British-Ghanaian stole the show as he beat Ed Sheeran to the coveted titles of best British male and best British album for his debut Gang Signs and Prayer.
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Stormzy was raised in south London by his Ghanaian mother.
Speaking at the award ceremony, he said his album "Gang Signs And Prayer" which happened to be UK's first grime album to reach number one last March was "the hardest thing" he had done.
"I've never worked on something like this in my life. We made something I feel that is undeniable, that I can stand by today."
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His fans were appreciated in this tweet.
Full list of winners
British male solo artist: Stormzy
British female solo artist: Dua Lipa
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British group: Gorillaz
Breakthrough artist: Dua Lipa
Global Success award: Ed Sheeran
British single: Rag’n’Bone Man – Human
British album: Stormzy – Gang Signs & Prayer
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British video: Harry Styles – Sign of the Times
International male solo artist: Kendrick Lamar
International female solo artist: Lorde
International group: Foo Fighters
Critics’ Choice award: Jorja Smith
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British producer: Steve Mac
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