MOBO Awards Founder Kanya King Dies At 57 After Cancer Battle

Leadership | 07-06-2026 01:31am |

Kanya King, the esteemed founder of the Music Of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards, has passed away at the age of 57 after a prolonged battle with colon cancer. The MOBO Organisation confirmed her death, stating that she succumbed to the illness on Wednesday. King was a prominent figure in the Black British music scene, recognized for her significant contributions to the industry and her efforts in promoting diversity and representation in music. Her legacy will be remembered through the impact she made on artists and the cultural landscape.

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