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BY Francis Akhalbey, 10:00am November 26, 2018,

Here’s what you may have missed at the 2018 Soul Train Awards [Photos]

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by Francis Akhalbey, 10:00am November 26, 2018,
2018 Soul Train Awards hosts Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold -- Photo via @soultrainofficial on Instagram

The 2018 Soul Train Awards was aired on BET on Sunday, November 25.

Hosted by legendary actresses/comedians Tisha Campbell & Tichina Arnold, the star-studded event, which took place at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, saw some of our favourite black musicians being honoured and recognized for their outstanding work over the year.

British singer and songwriter Ella Mai was the big winner of the night taking home three awards. Legendary musicians Erykah Badu and Faith Evans were also honoured with the Legend Award and Lady of Soul Award respectively.

Below is the complete list of winners from the show:

  • Best New Artist: Daniel Caesar
  • Soul Train Certified Award: Ledisi
  • Best R&B/Soul Female Artist: Ella Mai
  • Best R&B/Soul Male Artist: Bruno Mars
  • Best Gospel/Inspirational Award: Lecrae
  • Rhythm & Bars Award: Drake, “In My Feelings”
  • Song of the Year: Ella Mai, “Boo’d Up”
  • Album/Mixtape of the Year: H.E.R., “H.E.R.”
  • The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award: Ella Mai, “Boo’d Up,” written by Ella Howell, Dijon McFarlane, Joelle James and Larrance Dopson
  • Best Dance Performance: Ciara, “Level Up”
  • Best Collaboration Performance: Daniel Caesar, “Best Part (feat. H.E.R.)”
  • Video of the Year: Bruno Mars, “Finesse (Remix) feat. Cardi B”

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The greatest hosts & BFF duo in the world! ❤️ #TichinaArnold & #TishaCampbell slayed the #SoulTrainAwards! – (?: Getty Images)

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#CarlThomas blessed the #SoulTrainAwards stage! – (?: @mr.carltonthomas)

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Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: November 26, 2018

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