"Kanya King stated, 'Black music shapes what we listen to, how we speak, how we dress, how we tell our stories and I guess it's defined as Britain's cultural identity but structurally and institutionally is still often treated as m.'"
"King reflected on the Mobo's journey, saying, 'Did I think we'd still be here 30 years later? Honestly, no... I had to remortgage my house and put everything on the line.'"
"Research from UK Music revealed that 'Black music accounts for about 80% of the UK's recorded music market, 24.5bn of the sector's 30bn revenue,' highlighting its economic significance."
"King noted, 'The need didn't disappear, the landscape evolved, but the core mission, whether that was recognition, opportunity and equity, is just as important today.'"
The Mobo awards, founded by Kanya King in 1996, celebrate music of Black origin, stemming from frustrations over its lack of recognition in the mainstream. Despite Mobo's success and cultural impact, change has been slow. King emphasized that Black music constitutes about 80% of the UK's recorded music market, yet it is still not treated as a central part of British culture. The core mission of Mobo remains focused on recognition, opportunity, and equity, which are as vital today as they were at the inception of the awards.
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