Kanya King, Founder of UK's MOBO Awards, Dies at 57 After Cancer Battle
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Summary
Kanya King, founder of the UK's MOBO Awards (Music of Black Origin), has died at age 57 after a battle with colon cancer. She launched the MOBOs in 1996 as an annual celebration of Black British music, and the awards show went on to champion artists such as Stormzy. Her death was announced by the MOBO Organisation, stating she died on June 3rd surrounded by family and close friends.
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Kanya King died on June 3rd after a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer.
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