LONDON, Nov 13 — The MTV Europe Music Awards (EMA), held in London yesterday evening, honoured the 19-year-old Canadian singer Shawn Mendes with both the Best Artist and Best Song prizes.

ISinger Camila Cabello poses with her award during the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards at Wembley Arena in London, Britain November 13, 2017. — Reuters pic
Singer Camila Cabello poses with her award during the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards at Wembley Arena in London, Britain November 13, 2017. — Reuters pic

n a first for the EMAs — created in 1994 — categories were stripped of gender in a bid to “break barriers”.

Here is the list of the winners of the 24th edition of MTV EMA:

Best artist: Shawn Mendes

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Best song: There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back by Shawn Mendes

Best video: Humble by Kendrick Lamar

Best pop artist: Camila Cabello

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Best electronic artist: David Guetta

Best rock artist: Coldplay

Best hip hop artist: Eminem

Best alternative artist: 30 Seconds To Mars

Best live artist: Ed Sheeran

Best new artist: Dua Lipa

Best look: Zayn Malik

Biggest fans: Shawn Mendes

Best push artist: Hailee Steinfeld

Best world stage: The Chainsmokers

Global Icon: U2.  — AFP