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The Guardian - World News

The Guardian - World News

Title Kanya King, founder of Mobo awards for Black British music, dies aged 57 Source The Guardian - World News
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Entrepreneur died of colon cancer, with Mobo Organisation hailing her as ‘one of the most fearless champions’ in the music industry

Kanya 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, which said she died on Wednesday “after a courageous and characteristically determined battle” with her illness.

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Link https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/jun/05/kanya-king-founder-of-mobo-awards-for-black-british-music-dies-aged-57 Published At 2026-06-05 05:28:18 (2 months ago)
Created At 2026-06-05 05:34:19 Updated At 2026-06-05 06:34:16