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London, GBR, UNITED KINGDOM · Jun 5, 2026

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Jun 5, 2026

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BGUK_3603136 - **PICTURES TAKEN ON 17 OCTOBER 2023** Kanya King CBE, founder and CEO of the MOBO Awards, has died following a battle with colon cancer. King launched the groundbreaking awards ceremony after remortgaging her home, creating a platform that went on to honour global music stars including Destiny's Child, Janet Jackson and Tina Turner.

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Kanya KingKanya King CBEMOBO AwardsMOBO FounderChief Executive OfficerColon CancerDeathObituaryMusic IndustryBritish Music

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