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Kanya King, founder of Mobo Awards celebrating black music, passes away at 57

5 Haziran 2026BBC News

Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO Awards, has passed away at the age of 57 after a battle with cancer. She was a pioneering figure in the music industry, having mortgaged her home to establish the awards 30 years ago to celebrate black music.
Her legacy includes not only the awards themselves but also the impact she made on the representation of black artists in the UK music scene.
The MOBO Awards were founded in 1996 to honor music of Black origin and have played a crucial role in promoting diversity within the UK music industry. King's vision for the awards was born out of a desire to create a platform for artists who were often overlooked by traditional award ceremonies.
Kanya King's passing marks a significant loss for the music industry, particularly in the realm of black music representation. Her courage to launch the MOBO Awards during a time when such recognition was scarce highlights her commitment to uplifting marginalized voices.

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