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R&B artists Jamelia and Brandy shared a joked ahead of the Music of Black Origin Awards in London on Thursday. Jamelia went on to win three awards.

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Double Olympic gold medallist Kelly Holmes was one of the guests at the ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall. Her outfit was completed with �500,000 worth of jewellery loaned to her for the event.

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US star Janet Jackson was invited to the Mobos to present a lifetime achievement award to Anita Baker.

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Hip hop artist and actor Mos Def stepped in at the last minute to host the awards show after Pharrell Williams pulled out due to "scheduling problems".

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Jamie Cullum was presented with his best jazz artist award by Natalie Imbruglia.

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The night was slightly marred by protests outside the venue by the Black Music Council. They were angry that two Jamaican reggae artists were excluded over homophobic lyrics.

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Jamelia was surrounded by an army of dancers during her performance. The singer had a number of costume changes during the evening.

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Mary J Blige was one of the special guest performers on the night.

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Despite an early morning presenting BBC Breakfast, Strictly Come Dancing winner Natasha Kaplinsky was still up for a night out with the music stars.