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Kanya King Passes Away

Updated 2026-06-05 11:15 UTC 1 source Negative

Kanya King, founder of the UK’s MOBO awards, passed away at age 57. Her death was announced by the MOBO Organisation on Instagram. King's legacy in promoting black music and culture will be remembered.

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Kanya King Dies: Founder Of The UK’s Mobo Awards Was 57

Kanya King, the founder of the UK’s popular Music of Black Origin awards show, colloquially known as the MOBOs, has died. She was 57. King’s death was announced this morning by the MOBO Organisation with a post on Instagram. The statement said King died on June 3rd after a “courageous and char

2026-06-05 11:09 UTC