Kanya King CBE, founder and CEO of the MOBOs, has died at 57, the organization has confirmed.
In a press statement, the MOBOs (Music of Black Origin) said that King “passed away peacefully after a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer” on Wednesday (June 3). They add that she was “surrounded by her family, close friends and love.”
King was the cofounder of the MOBO Awards which celebrated a landmark 30th anniversary in 2026. The event, which celebrates music of Black origin both domestically and around the world, was held annually with 2026’s edition seeing performances…
