MOBO founder Kanya King reveals stage four bowel cancer battle

Kanya King, the founder of the MOBO awards, has been diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer.The chief executive of the event, which celebrates and elevates black music in the UK, disclosed her condition on Wednesday on social media.Sharing a video featuring herself and Labour MP Dawn Butler, King revealed that the diagnosis has given her a renewed sense of purpose and encouraged her followers to advocate for their health. King, who was awarded a CBE in 2018 for services to music and culture, shared on Instagram that she wants to “use my platform to shine a light on the importance of health equity and to empower others facing chronic illnesses to keep pushing”.“My faith remains my anchor, and I believe this chapter will be one of growth, resilience, and service,” King added.Stage four, or advanced, cancer means that a primary cancer has spread to other parts of the body.MOBO,founder, Kanya King, reveal, stage four, bowel, cancer, battle, diagnosed, black music, Labour, MP, Dawn Butler, diagnosis, health, showbiz, music, news, CBE, chronic illness, es video