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Thursday, 4 October, 2001, 23:24 GMT 00:24 UK

In Pictures: Mobos 2001

The Music of Black Origin awards 2001 were the biggest in the event's history, and featured performances from Samantha Mumba, Mis-Teeq and Beverley Knight.

Singer Kelis and DJ Trevor Nelson hosted the ceremony

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Mis-Teeq were nominated for Best UK Act

Samantha Mumba's performance was a highlight

Beverley Knight - who won two awards in 1999 - performed

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