Kanya King, MOBO Awards founder, reveals stage four bowel cancer diagnosis at awards show.

Kanya King, founder of the MOBO Awards, revealed she has stage four bowel cancer at the Live Awards in London while accepting a lifetime achievement prize. Despite the diagnosis, King aims to use her platform to raise awareness about early health detection and health equity, encouraging others to be proactive about their health. The MOBO Awards, which she founded in 1996 to celebrate black music in the UK, will continue under her guidance as it prepares for its 2025 event and 30th anniversary in 2026.

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