MOBO award-winner rapper performs at school in ‘brilliant surprise’

Rapper D Double E visited pupils St Antony’s Catholic Primary School on December 19 during the school’s morning assembly.

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He came bearing gifts for the children of every class and performed his first ever Christmas song, Merry Christmas.

D Double E picked up his MOBO award for Best Grime Act in November (Image: St Antony’s Catholic Primary School)

Headteacher Angela Moore said: “This is such a wonderful example being set for the children of the school regarding how to use their talents and gifts in a positive way to inspire and lift the spirits of others, particularly at a time when there is such hardship all around.

“The fact that D Double E is local to our school community and has taken the time to come in and perform for the children this morning has brought both joy and excitment to all.”

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The MOBO (music of black origin) Awards celebrated its 25th anniversary event on November 30 at Wembley Arena.

D Double E, from Forest Gate, Newham, picked up the award for Best Grime Act, alongside other winners including Central Cee, Pink Pantheress, Mahalia and Burna Boy.

The grime artist came with gifts for children across the school (Image: St Antony’s Catholic Primary School)

Head boy Alejandro said: “It made a great difference to me having a male role model from our very own community coming in to share his brand new Christmas song with us.

“He’s such a great rapper – I wish that I could be as creative with lyrics as he is!

“I think that he is inspirational because his lyrics are clean, appealing, catchy and fun!”

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“It was so amazing having a famous performer with us this morning,” added head girl Isabella.

“He brought fun and lots of energy to the assembly. It was a brilliant surprise for me and all the children of our school!”