Kanya King, who founded Mobo Awards to champion black music, dies at 57
Kanya King, the pioneering founder of the MOBO Awards, has passed away at the age of 57 following a battle with colon cancer. King is celebrated for her instrumental role in championing Black music and talent within the British music industry for over three decades.
Why it matters
King's work transformed the UK music landscape by providing a vital platform for Black artists, effectively challenging industry gatekeepers and diversifying the mainstream cultural narrative.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Alex Taylor BBC News Culture reporter Getty Images Mobo Awards founder Kanya King, who worked tirelessly to champion black musicians contribution to British culture, has died at the age of 57.
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