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Kanya King, who founded Mobo Awards to champion black music, dies at 57

Kanya King, who founded Mobo Awards to champion black music, dies at 57
BBC Arts Friday 05 June 2026, 09:45 UTC 1 min read
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King overcame doubters and mortgaged her house to launch the influential ceremony 30 years ago.

King overcame doubters and mortgaged her house to launch the influential ceremony 30 years ago.
Kanya King (PERSON)
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