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Jazzie B remembers Mobo founder Kanya King as ‘tower of strength’

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Fabbro, L. D. (2026, October 22). Jazzie B remembers Mobo founder Kanya King as ‘tower of strength’. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/music/kanya-king-king-b1301989.html

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Evening Standard · collected 2026-10-22 · by Lauren Del Fabbro

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The article reports on the launch of a visual tribute at Outernet in London to honor Kanya King, founder of the Mobo Awards, who recently passed away after a battle with illness. Jazzie B, a prominent figure in British music and recipient of multiple Mobo awards, describes King as a "tower of strength" who played a crucial role in recognizing black musicians and bringing their work to mainstream audiences. The tribute will be on display until November 18.
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Kanya King, founder of the Mobo Awards, has passed away, leaving a significant void in the UK's celebration of black music. Jazzie B, also known as Trevor Beresford Romeo and a recipient of multiple Mobo awards, described King as a "tower of strength" who played a crucial role in bringing black music and culture to the mainstream in the UK. An immersive visual experience was launched at Outernet in central London on Thursday to honor her legacy and mark the 30-year anniversary of the Mobo Awards organization. Jazzie B, aged 63, noted that King's efforts filled a gap in the market by celebrating music of black origin and musicians who were often overlooked by other industry events.

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British London Mobo Soul II Soul the Press Association

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King PERSON · 4× Jazzie B PERSON · 2× Soul II Soul ORG · 2× British NORP · 1× Kanya PERSON · 1× London GPE · 1× Mobo ORG · 1× Trevor Beresford Romeo PERSON · 1× the Press Association ORG · 1×

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Jazzie B was the first to receive the outstanding contribution to black music Mobo award during the inaugural ceremony and later picked up the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 ceremony for his group Soul II Soul.
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2026-10-22 · Evening Standard
Jazzie B remembers Mobo founder Kanya King as ‘tower of strength’ · assertive framing

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It has since grown into a national institution, with King playing a major role in bringing black music and culture to the mainstream in the UK. asserted
King → grow → UK
An immersive visual experience has been launched at Outernet in central London on Thursday to honour her legacy and the 30-year anniversary of the music organisation. asserted
experience → launch → organisation
Jazzie B, also known as Trevor Beresford Romeo, described King as a “lovely, bubbly, smiley lady” who “never accepts the word no”. asserted
who → know → word
The music producer, 63, told the Press Association: “She’s going to be really missed, this lady, she was a tower of strength, and somebody who was part in parcel of helping to put me on the map. asserted
who → tell → map
“We knew that she was ill a little bit earlier on in the year and we all thought that obviously she was going to pull through because it’s Kanya, so it was just a heavy surprise.” asserted
it → know → year
King’s endeavour filled a gap in the market – celebrating music of black origin and black British musicians who were overlooked by other industry events. asserted
who → fill → events
Jazzie B was the first to receive the outstanding contribution to black music Mobo award during the inaugural ceremony and later picked up the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 ceremony for his group Soul II Soul. asserted
B → receive → group
He said: “Her plight about recognising music of black origin, obviously, was very applicable to me and many other artists. asserted
plight → say → me
She just had the foresight to be able to recognise where a lot of this music originally generated from and decided to give people their flower. asserted
lot → have → flower
“It had an impact on me and that’s what helped to forge our relationship from way back in the day. asserted
what → have → day
“For Soul II Soul in those early years, we had no recognition whatsoever, she was the one who opened the door, as it were, and been pretty good friends ever since.” asserted
it → have → door
Known for the hit song Back to Life (However Do You Want Me), the DJ described King as a “real force”. asserted
DJ → know → force
Read More He added: “Not many of us go about our careers looking for an award, but it’s always nice to be recognised. “ asserted
it → read → award
It’s so wonderful and beautiful to be recognised. asserted
It → ’ → ?
“Long may it (Mobo) reign.” uncertain
it → reign → ?
The free immersive installation was launched on Thursday and will remain until November 18. asserted
installation → launch → November
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