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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 industryKanya King, the entrepreneur and tireless champion of Black British music who founded the Mobo awards, has died aged 57 from colon cancer. The news was announced by the Mobo Organisation, who said she died on Wednesday “after a courageous and characteristically determined battle” with her illness.

The Guardian UK 5d ago

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 industryKanya King, the entrepreneur and tireless champion of Black British music who founded the Mobo awards, has died aged 57 from colon cancer. The news was announced by the Mobo Organisation, who said she died on Wednesday “after a courageous and characteristically determined battle” with her illness.

The Guardian Culture 5d ago

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 industryKanya King, the entrepreneur and tireless champion of Black British music who founded the Mobo awards, has died aged 57 from colon cancer. The news was announced by the Mobo Organisation, who said she died on Wednesday “after a courageous and characteristically determined battle” with her illness.

The Guardian World 5d ago

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.” The MOBO Organisation has announced that British entrepreneur and cultural pioneer Kanya King, who founded the annual music award which honours achievements in “music of Black origin”, has died aged 57.

Euronews 5d ago

Mobo Awards founder Kanya King dies aged 57

Kanya King attends the Mobo Awards at Co-op Live Arena, Manchester. Picture date: Thursday March 26, 2026. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire

Sky News 5d ago

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

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

BBC Entertainment 5d ago

Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King

Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.

BBC Arts 5d ago

Stars pay tribute to 'visionary' Mobo Awards founder Kanya King

Sir Idris Elba, Alesha Dixon and Stormzy remember King after her death from cancer at the age of 57.

BBC UK 5d ago

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

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

BBC Arts 5d ago

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

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

BBC News 5d ago