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Kanya King obituary

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 · Jun 9

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 · Jun 5

‘Your impact is immeasurable’: Stormzy, Alesha Dixon and Tallia Storm pay tribute to Mobo Awards founder Kanya King

Tributes paid to the pioneer who helped bring Black British music to the global stage with an event that was ‘not just an awards ceremony, but an act of cultural justice’

The Independent UK · Jun 5

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

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18, 2025

Mobo awards 2024: Central Cee tops winners thanks to megahit Sprinter

London MC wins best male and song of the year, while Potter Payper beats stiff competition to win album of the year

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2024

"We've been through pain and tribulation, we've been through hard times and fun times": Skindred win Best Alternative Music Act at the MOBO Awards

Skindred picked up the Best Alternative Music Act prize at the MOBOs from Nova Twins

Metal Hammer · Feb 7, 2024

Shygirl: 'It's really affirming to have people like Madonna and Björk reach out to connect through music'

The Mercury Award nominee talks going to Alton Towers with PinkPantheress, being inspired by Raye, and bagging her first ever MOBO nomination

Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024

MOBO Awards 2022 winners list in full: Craig David to Jamal Edwards' posthumous honour

The winners have been announced for this year's MOBO Awards, with Craig David, Little Simz, Central Cee and Knucks among the artists recognised

Daily Mirror · Nov 30, 2022

MOBO Awards marks 25 years of celebrating Black music – everything you need to know

The awards, founded by Kanya King in 1996 and celebrating artists who make genres including R&B, grime and soul, will be taking place at London’s OVO Arena Wembley tomorrow night

Daily Mirror · Nov 29, 2022

Nova Twins: Supernova review – explosive wit and anger from UK’s finest rock duo

The genre-splicing pair’s sharp, concise songwriting makes for a mindblowing blast of distorted noise-pop – and destroys the narrative about who gets to make rock music

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2022