Brit Awards on Tuesday night at The O2 Arena. The singer, 27, brought the foster carer up on stage - whose name is unknown - to collect the trophy with her, who excitedly threw her hands in the air and beamed from ear-to-ear.
She began: 'Wow. Thank you so much. Mum, look at what you've done. I wanna say thank you to everyone that's supported me on this journey to far. 'My name is Simbiatu Ajikawo.
I'm from north London, Islington, grew up on a council estate. I'm an independent artist. 'To be here tonight receiving this award. . .
I'm so grateful. I wanna say thank you to my team. 'I am living proof that if you work hard at something, no matter where you come from, no matter your background, no matter your race, you can do something extraordinary. 'Her teary-eyed mother soon crouched over as she became overwhelmed with emotion, before picking up the award and soaking up the atmosphere.
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