Sampha Just Won The 2017 Mercury Prize For His Debut Album 'Process'

British-Sierra Leonean soul signer, Sampha is the winner of the 2017 Mercury Prize.

The singer snagged the coveted UK prize—awarded to the best British album of the year—for his acclaimed debut album Process.

The celebrated artist beat out some of the UK's biggest names, including StromzyJ Hus, and Ed Sheeran.

Fellow British-Sierra Leonean, Idris Elba, was there to present him with the award.

Very special night celebrating the incredible UK music scene. Honoured to have awarded @sampha with this years #MercuryPrize well deserved!

— Idris Elba (@idriselba) September 14, 2017

Last year's prize went to British-Nigerian grime rapper, Skepta for his album Konichiwa.

We couldn't be happier to see some of our favorite African musicians getting the recognition they deserve, especially the ones we've been following since the beginning! Major congrats to Sampha.

The winner of the 2017 Hyundai #MercuryPrize is @sampha's 'Process' #HyundaiMercuryPrizepic.twitter.com/W79XbjkIhj

— Mercury Prize (@MercuryPrize) September 14, 2017

Here's @sampha performing '(No One Knows Me) Like The Piano' to toast his #MercuryPrize win. pic.twitter.com/ddZVcUOKHW

— DIY (@diymagazine) September 14, 2017

Sampha dropped Process, the film back in March, revisit it here and check out our full review of the album from earlier this year.