05/06/2026
We’re devastated to hear of the passing of Kanya King CBE.
Kanya’s influence on Black music in the live industry was immeasurable. We were proud to be able to host the MOBO Awards 3 times at Wembley in 2008, 2014 and 2022 but the part Kanya played in the UK Live music scene went far beyond that. So many artists have been championed by the MOBO Organisation over the past 30 years and we see many of them passing through Wembley and the other UK arenas as their careers grow. Kanya’s mark on the British Black music scene will always stand as a legacy to her dedication, tenacity and her pioneering ways.
Our thoughts are with Kanya’s family, friends and all at the MOBO Organisation.