Stars remember ‘incredible’ and ‘inspiring’ Mobo Awards founder Kanya King
King died peacefully on June 3 aged 57, following a ‘courageous’ battle with colon cancer.
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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.”
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Trailblazing MOBO Awards founder dies aged 57 after cancer battle
Kanya King, the trailblazing founder of the MOBO Awards, has died aged 57 following a battle with colon cancer.
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