The MOBO Organisation is marking 30 years of championing Black music and culture with a series of special activities this November, celebrating three decades of groundbreaking music, unforgettable cultural moments and the extraordinary legacy of its founder, Kanya King CBE.

It is with immeasurable sorrow that the MOBO Organisation announces the passing of its Founder and CEO, Kanya King CBE. Kanya passed away peacefully on 3 June 2026 after a courageous and characteristically determined battle with colon cancer.

26 March 2026 – Olivia Dean, Jim Legxacy, RAYE and Central Cee are amongst the top winners at the MOBO Awards 2026 tonight. Hosted by Eve and Eddie Kadi , the MOBO Awards 2026 brought the party from Manchester's Co-op Live to the world with an unparalleled evening of live music with legends, global and homegrown music stars – befitting of a celebration to mark 30 years of the MOBO Organisation. The star-studded ceremony brought together cultural forces from the