MOBO Organisation and Outernet have announced an immersive installation to celebrate 30 years of MOBO, and to honour its late founder Kanya King CBE.
The installation, which opens tomorrow (October 22) at Outernet's screens off Tottenham Court Road, London, is free for the public to experience.
The immersive experience will take audiences from MOBO's beginnings in 1996 through three decades of defining cultural moments and generations of talent, while exploring how King’s vision grew far beyond the MOBO Awards.
Opening during Black History Month, the installation is on display until November 18, marking 30 years to the day since the very first MOBO Awards ceremony in 1996.
Over the past 30 years, artists including Stormzy, Pharrell Williams, Olivia Dean, Little Simz, Craig David, Ms Dynamite, Jay-Z, Raye, Amy Winehouse, Sade, Lauryn Hill, Janet Jackson, Skepta, Beyoncé, Rihanna, Vybz Kartel and Central Cee have all been part of MOBO's story.
We are deeply proud to partner with the iconic MOBO Organisation to honour Kanya’s life and lasting impact
Scott Neal
MOBO Organisation said: “As we mark 30 years of MOBO, this moment is about celebrating the extraordinary vision of our founder, Kanya King CBE, and the space she created for Black music, culture and talent to be seen, celebrated and given the platform it deserved.
“What began with the first MOBO Awards in 1996 grew into something much bigger – a movement that has championed generations of talent and continues to create opportunities for those coming next. To see that story brought to life across Outernet, in the heart of London during Black History Month, is incredibly special.”
Scott Neal, creative director, culture and lifestyle, Outernet, added: “Kanya was a true trailblazer and an icon whose influence transformed both music and culture. Her extraordinary legacy continues to inspire generations, and we are deeply proud to partner with the iconic MOBO Organisation to honour her life, celebrate her remarkable contribution and remember the lasting impact she made.
“Black History Month at Outernet is celebratory and with incredible art by Caroline Chinakwe and Vince Fraser and the amazing Notting Hill carnival photo archive taken by Ian Watts we hope visitors will enjoy all of these different installations."
