Michael Kiwanuka has won the 2020 Mercury Prize Award.The British singer- song writer has been confirmed as the latest musician to be awarded the accolade for his third album Kiwanuka.Kiwanuka was released in November last year and peaked at number 2 in the UK charts.At the time of its release the record was described as a "bold, expansive, heartfelt, sublime album" by critics.Speaking after about the win, Michael said: “I don’t even know what to say - I’m speechless. "This is amazing…I don’t even have any words.
This is ridiculous, it’s crazy! I’m so happy. "Third time’s a charm. It’s blown my mind. I’m over the moon, I'm so excited - this is for art, for music, for albums."The singer added: "This is the only thing I've ever wanted to do.
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