Kanya King

SINGER KELLY ROWLAND FURIOUS OVER MOBO SOUND PROBLEMS

October 1, 2009

Oh dear….. Via Digital Spy Kelly Rowland has called for an apology from MOBO organisers, claiming that her performance at the awards ceremony was affected by poor sound quality. The former Destiny’s Child star, who sang her David Guetta collaboration ‘When Love Takes Over’ at the event in Glasgow, admitted that she “struggled” because of the technical problems. Rowland momentarily stopped singing at the start of the track and appeared confused as she continued. Writing on Twitter after the show, she said: […]

UK NEWS: PETER ANDRE SET TO REPORT BACKSTAGE AT THE 2009 MOBO AWARDS CEREMONY?

August 28, 2009

Photograph: WireImage Peter Andre attends the 2009 MOBO nominations launch party that took place on Wednesday in London. I heard that Peter will actually co-host the 2009 MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) Awards ceremony, which will take place in Glasgow (Scotland) on the 30th September. Lady GaGa has received a nomination (she will probably win) and loads of acts who have only managed to scrape out one lowsy single in the last 12 months have been nominated for awards (why?), so at this point anything is possible. Via The […]

UK NEWS: ORGANISERS OF THE MOBO AWARDS WANT SNOOP DOGG TO HOST CEREMONY

April 21, 2009

What they don’t want a UK “personality” to host the awards this year? Shame on you MOBOS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (LOL) Via Digital Spy Organisers of this year’s MOBO (Music of Black Origin) awards reportedly want Snoop Dogg to host the ceremony in Glasgow on September 30. Bosses are said to have lined up the rapper to host the event after his success at similar awards shows in Europe, The Mirror reports. An insider said: “It would be a huge coup to get Snoop. He’s such a […]

GLASGOW TO HOST 2009 MOBO AWARDS

April 17, 2009

The Mobo (Music of Black Origin) Awards will host it’s annual event in Glasgow, Scotland this year.  Up until now the MOBO Awards has always been hosted in London. Via Digital Spy The MOBO Awards 2009 will take place in Glasgow on September 30, organisers have confirmed. It is the first time the event, which was established in 1995 and celebrates music of black origin, has been staged outside of London. “We are delighted to be able to announce that the MOBO music awards show for 2009 will take place […]

UK TV: MOBO AWARDS 2008

October 15, 2008

  Mobo Awards founder Kanya King Yes folks the wait is FINALLY over. Tonight the prestigious Mobo (Music Of Black Origin) Awards will take place at Wembley Arena. Viewers at home can watch coverage of the festivities tonight on BBC3 at 10.45pm The ceremony will be hosted by former Spice Girl Mel B and Hip Hop icon Reverend Run of Run DMC.  The show will feature performances from John Legend, Estelle, Flo Rida, Jay Sean, Taio Cruz and Sugababes. Awards include, Best Hip Hop, Best International Artist, Best UK Male and […]

UK NEWS: MORE MOBO 2008 NOMINATIONS LAUNCH PICS / FULL LIST OF NOMINEES

September 11, 2008

The annual MOBO (Music Of Black Origin) 2008 nominations launch party took place last night (September 10th) in London, and here are some more pics……. [The MOBO Awards ceremony will take place on October 15th] 80s childrens TV personality Timmy Mallet with Skepta. Is Timmy about to release a Hip Hop/R&B inspired track or something? Because his presence at the nominations launch baffles me. Video model Rachel Ritfield and guest Nancy Del’Olio Former 2008 Big Brother contestant Mohamed Mohamed and guest. Timmy Mallet and the “Big Dawg” […]

UK NEWS: MOBO (MUSIC OF BLACK ORIGIN) AWARDS 2008

September 10, 2008

Well folks here we are again! It’s MOBO awards time! Yey!!!!!!!! For those who don’t know about the MOBO Awards, it’s the UK’s answer to the BET Awards…..well… sort of…. As always I look forward to seeing which acts have been included in the now controversial Reggae category. Will the organisers go for the “safe” options and nominate Shaggy and Sean Paul this year, like they do EVERY YEAR!!! Peter Tatchell still got you shook Kanya??? (lol) And don’t even get me started on the foolishness that took last year when they nominated soul singer ANTHONY HAMILTON for a reggae award! […]