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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Mobo | History Defined

Co-founder of the Mobo awards, which celebrate music of Black origin, as well as initiatives to encourage and recognise new talent

The Guardian - UK

Tributes paid to MOBO Awards founder and cultural pioneer Kanya King, dead at 57

MOBO Awards founder Kanya King championed Black musicians' contribution to British culture and funded the first Music Of Black Origin awards in 1996. Heartfelt tributes have been posted, remembering her as a "visionary" and "a pioneer" who "changed the face of culture and music.”

Euronews

In Pictures: Celebrating black music champion and Mobo Awards founder Kanya King

King was a single mother from a Kilburn council estate when she established the Mobos in 1996 and went on to become a CBE.

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Trailblazing MOBO Awards founder dies aged 57 after cancer battle

Kanya King, the trailblazing founder of the MOBO Awards, has died aged 57 following a battle with colon cancer.

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Mobo Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57

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The Independent UK

Kanya King dead: Mobo Awards founder, 57, dies after 'courageous' cancer battle

‘The music world has lost one of its most fearless champions’, the MOBO Organisation said

Evening Standard

Kanya King death: Mobo Awards founder dies aged 57 after cancer battle

King founded the awards ceremony, which celebrates Black music and culture, in 1996

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Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57

Entrepreneur died of colon cancer, with Mobo Organisation hailing her as ‘one of the most fearless champions’ in the music industry

The Guardian - UK

Olivia Dean stole the show and took home 3 prizes at the MOBO Awards 2026

Olivia Dean took home the most prizes at the MOBOs this year, earning three in total, as she continues her decent to the top.

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Olivia Dean dominates Mobo Awards with three major wins

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The Independent UK

Olivia Dean sweeps three major awards at Mobo Awards 30th anniversary in Manchester

Dean was honoured with Song of the Year for her single ‘Man I Need’, Album of the Year for ‘The Art of Loving’ and Best Female Act

The Independent UK

Olivia Dean wins big at Mobo awards with victories in three categories

London singer continues her awards ceremony dominance as she wins song and album of the year gongs and is named best female act

Evening Standard

‘Black music is not a subculture – it is the engine’: Why the Mobo awards matter more than ever, 30 years on

Three decades after launching the awards, founder Kanya King reflects on being ahead of the crowd and why Mobo has always been more than music

The Guardian - UK

British rapper Ghetts jailed for 12 years for causing death of student in hit and run

Grime artist was speeding and over drink-drive limit when he hit 20-year-old Yubin Tamang in London

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Evening Standard

Little Simz and Olivia Dean lead Mobo Award nominations

The pair, along with Kwn and Jim Legxacy, are this year’s most nominated artists at the awards ceremony, which is due to be held in Manchester.

Evening Standard

Rapper Ghetts facing years in jail after pleading guilty to killing man in hit-and-run crash in east London

Ghetts is in custody and likely to face several years in jail after his guilty pleas

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12 alternative acts you should try and watch at Glastonbury 2025

Think Glastonbury Festival is all about mainstream artists? Think again

Evening Standard

Idris Elba unveils Mobo paving stone at college where he ‘got to dream bigger’

The Luther star returned to Barking and Dagenham College where he studied performing arts.

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Nova Twins on silencing the heavy metal doubters: ‘People don’t question men’

The duo count Elton and Rage Against the Machine among their fans, but being two Black women in a largely white, male scene means working twice as hard. The duo discuss winning over the mosh pit – and why they’ve banned synths

Woman & Home

Denise Lewis' sultry take on the lace trend has convinced us to give it a go at our next special event

Dame Denise Lewis wore a sensational lace pencil dress to the 2025 MOBO Awards and it's a sophisticated way to wear this trend

Evening Standard

Bashy says he was scared to record Mobo-winning album after 15 years away

The actor and rapper said that ‘it hasn’t sunk in’, as he has wanted a prize at the award ceremony ‘since I was a young kid’.

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Central Cee makes history at the MOBOs

Rap star Central Cee has won the seventh MOBO award of his career.

The Guardian - UK

Bashy, Darkoo and Odeal top winners at 2025 Mobo awards

There are two awards apiece for the UK artists, while Nigerian singer Ayra Starr also wins two at Newcastle-hosted ceremony for Black musical excellence

Louder

Bob Vylan. Alt Blk Era, Kid Bookie, Spider among nominees for Best Alternative Music Act at MOBO Awards 2025

Native James and Hak Baker complete the nominations in the Best Alternative Music Act category at the 2025 MOBO Awards, to be staged in Newcastle on February 18

The Independent UK

MOBO Awards 2025 nominations announced with Ghetts, Jorja Smith, and Beyonce leading

Event celebrating Black music and culture has been running since 1996

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