R&B star Estelle leads the way at this year's Music of Black Origin (Mobo) Awards with five nominations.
The 28-year-old, who went to number one with American Boy in March, is up for best song, best UK female, best R&B/soul, best video and best album.
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The 13th annual Mobo Awards, co-hosted by Spice Girl Mel B, will be held at Wembley Arena on 15 October.
She will be joined on stage by Rev Run, founding member of iconic hip-hop outfit Run DMC.
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Other nominees include last year's best male winner Dizzee Rascal who is up again for best male, as well as best song and best hip-hop.
Wiley, Jay Sean, Taio Cruz and Sway complete the best male line-up.
Estelle and Lewis will be up against Adele, Duffy, and M.I.A. in the best female category.
Kanya King, Mobo chief executive, said: "Hip Hop and R&B have emerged as popular music, not just genres beloved by a minority, and British artists are at the forefront.
"It's fantastic to see artists like Estelle, who Mobo championed early on, get their due.
"I'd like to call on the music industry to keep up the good work and capitalise on this. There are still barriers out there. Estelle had to go to America to really break through and be given her big chance.
"The talent is undoubtedly here, let's get behind them."
(BBC)
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