Is Kanya King Black?
Biography. King was born in Kilburn, London, to an Irish mother and a Ghanaian father, being the youngest of their nine children .
What is Kanya King famous for?
Kanya King CBE MBE, an internationally renowned entrepreneur has, through her role as CEO, founder and visionary of the MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards, displayed the drive and ambition needed to help take urban music from the margins of British popular culture to the heart of the mainstream culture, not just in …
Who created Mobo?
Kanya founded the MOBO Awards in 1996, when a broadcast slot with Carlton Television arose. She was given just six weeks to set up the very first awards show.
Who owns MOBO Awards?
MOBO Organisation
MOBO Awards
| The MOBO Awards | |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Presented by | MOBO Organisation |
| First awarded | 1996 |
| Website | www.mobo.com |
What does MOBO awards stand for?
Music of Black Origin
MOBO stands for Music of Black Origin, the awards have been running for 25 years and celebrate genres such as Hip Hop, Grime, RnB, Soul, Reggae, Jazz, Gospel, and African music talent.
Why did Sam Smith win a MOBO?
Sam Smith was the big winner at the MOBO Awards yesterday (October 22), scooping four trophies. The Londoner’s wins included Best R&B/Soul, Best Male, Best Song (for ‘Stay With Me’) and Best Album (for ‘In The Lonely Hour’).
Who won mo2 2021?
MOBO Awards 2021 winners: Wizkid win two Mobos, Tiwa Savage perform, see winners list. Wizkid win best international act and best African Act for MOBO Awards 2021.
Does Davido have a MOBO award?
Nigeria’s ace singer David Adeleke, a.k.a Davido, has won the “Best African Act”, at the 2017 edition of the prestigious Music of Black Origin (MOBO) Awards.
Who is hosting MOBO Awards 2021?
Leigh-Anne Pinnock
The 2021 ceremony was hosted by Little Mix’s Leigh-Anne Pinnock and comedian Munya Chawawa.
Where can I watch the Mobo Awards 2020?
The ceremony will be live-streamed on YouTube on 5 December – tune in and hit ‘subscribe’ at youtube.com/mobotv. BBC One will broadcast a special behind-the-scenes show which will include exclusive backstage content and never-before-seen performances and interviews from the award ceremony.