Photography by Inez & Vinoodh, Styling by Karen ClarksonMusic / NewsMusic / NewsWatch FKA twigs’ incredible MOBOs setThe avant-pop auteur performed ‘Figure 8’ and ‘In Time’ at the Leeds awards ceremonyShareLink copied ✔️November 5, 2015November 5, 2015Text Dominique Sisley There's no denying twig's genius anymore. It's official. Whether she's making art, directing feminist thinkpieces or just creating boundary breaking pop music, the mystic auteur has become one of the most formidable and original voices in the creative world. And last night, she proved exactly why. Performing at the 20th anniversary of the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) awards, the singer spellbound the audience with a very special extended performance of “Figure 8” and “In Time”. And, despite missing out on the award for Best Female – WTF btw – she did manage to walk away with Best Video for “Pendulum”. Twigs also proved her fashion credentials in a black bespoke leotard by Jitrois (she also wore the brand on the red carpet) teamed with black leather thigh-high boots. “I don’t really (keep my sexy on the downlow),” she told Paper recently. “I throb. Do you know what I mean? I have that throbbing energy, and I accept it, and I harness it when I need to. It’s not even a conscious thing.” Watch the unconscious throbbing in full force below. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureBeautyThe rise of the intellectual tattoo Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of soccer ahead of a summer shaped by the gameLife & CultureWhy so many young people are training to be death doulasBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: The stars say love deeply and risk embarrassmentFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workLife & Culture5 times ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin did the impossible on the iceBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy