The MOBO (an acronym for Music Of Black Origin) Awards, established in 1996 by Kanya King and Andy Ruffell, are held annually in the UK to recognise artists of any race or nationality performing music of black origin. Acronyms, initialisms, and alphabetisms are Abbreviations that are formed using the initial components in a phrase or name Kanya King MBE (born in London) is the founder of the MOBO Awards. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom, the UK or Britain,is a Sovereign state located

Controversy

Controversy has surrounded the name of the awards since its outset. ^[1] Some people argue that styles of music cannot be linked to skin colour in any useful way. The history of music shows that people of different races have influenced both 'black' and 'white' music especially in music such as jazz or rock and roll. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Rock and roll (also known as rock 'n' roll) is a form of Music that evolved in the United States in the late 1940s and early 1950s with roots in mostly African For example, Western music influences and has been influenced by Asian music. Alternative names for the awards have been suggested, such as "Music Influenced By Peoples With African Heritage" or the "Modern Urban Music Awards" in order to distinguish it from musical genres such as country music, folk music and classical music, which are considered by some to be music of 'white' origin or, more accurately, European origin. Country music is a blend of popular musical forms originally found in the Southern United States and the Appalachian Mountains. Folk music can have a number of different meanings including Traditional music: The original meaning of the term "folk music" was synonymous Classical music is a broad term that usually refers to mainstream music produced in or rooted in the traditions of Western liturgical and Secular music

Many people have said that there is a double standard because a MOWO awards would be considered politically incorrect. The counter argument is that black people should be able to claim certain music for themselves just as white people can claim European classical music or country music. The term black people usually refers to a racial group of Humans with dark Skin color, but the term has also been used to categorise a number of diverse White People is the second album by Handsome Boy Modeling School.

2004 Awards

The ninth annual MOBO Awards ceremony took place on 30 September 2004 at the Royal Albert Hall in London and was broadcast by BBC television. Events 1399 - Henry IV is proclaimed King of England. 1744 - France and Spain defeat the "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The Royal Albert Hall is an Arts venue situated in the Knightsbridge area of the City of Westminster, London, England, best known London ( ˈlʌndən is the capital and largest urban area in the United Kingdom. Lisa Maffia was the only UK female artist to win an award. Lisa Maffia (born 16 June 1979, South London) is an English Model, Presenter, Singer-songwriter and She won the award in the UK Garage Act category award beating Dizzee Rascal and The Streets . UK Garage ( UKG) is an umbrella term that refers to several different varieties of modern Electronic dance music generally connected to the evolution of house Dylan Mills (born 1985 in Bow, East London) known professionally as Dizzee Rascal, is a British Rapper, Record producer and Mike Skinner (born 27 November 1978) more commonly known by his stage name The Streets, is a Rapper from Birmingham, England Controversy surrounded the removal of reggae artists Vybz Kartel and Elephant Man from the 'Best Reggae Act' category at the 2004 awards due to their homophobic lyrics. Reggae is a Music genre first developed in Jamaica in the late 1960s Vybz Kartel (born Adidja Azim Palmer on 8th January Elephant Man, also known as the Energy God, (born O'Neil Bryan on September 11, 1975, in Kingston, Jamaica) is a dancehall BenPhelpsJPG|thumb|right|Westboro Baptist Church picket signs with Ben Phelps grandson of Fred Phelps Lyrics (in singular form Lyric) are a set of words that accompany music either by speaking or singing ^[2]

2006 Awards

In 2006 the awards were hosted by Coolio and Gina Yashere. Artis Leon Ivey Jr (born August 1 1963 better known by his Stage name Coolio, is a Grammy Award -winning American Rapper and Gina Yashere (born April 6 1973) is a Nigerian comedian living in Britain Biography Early life Yashere was born in

There was further controversy in this year when it was discovered that underground band the Choong Family were removed from the short list for newcomer due to pressure from Def Jam to include Lady Sovereign on the list. Louise Amanda Harman (born 19 December 1985) known as Lady Sovereign, is an English Rapper. The decision to drop the award categories of world music and jazz prompted protests from jazz musicians outside the event. The term world music includes Traditional music (sometimes called Folk music or roots music of any culture that are created and played by indigenous musicians Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Beyoncé Knowles was booed for not showing up to the event despite winning 3 awards. Beyoncé Giselle Knowles (born September 4 1981 commonly known as Beyoncé (biːˈɑn Corinne Bailey Rae went on to win the prize for best UK newcomer. Corinne Bailey Rae (born Corinne Jacqueline Bailey on 26 February 1979) is an English Singer-songwriter and Guitarist The British rapper Akala caused a stir when he won best hip hop act, beating competition from acts such as Kanye West, 50 Cent, and The Game. Akala (real name Kingslee Daley) born December 1983 is a British rap and Electro/rock/alternative artist Kanye Omari West (ˈkɑnjɛj born June 8 1977 is a ten-time Grammy Award -winning American Rapper, Record producer and Singer. Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29 1979 better known by his Stage name The Game, is an American Rapper.

2007 Awards

The 2007 awards broadcasted live on BBC 3 from the O2 Arena in Greenwich, London and hosted by Shaggy and Jamelia. Jamelia Niela Davis (born on 11 January 1981) known simply as Jamelia, is a Mercury Music Prize nominated English R&B Shaggy opened the evening with a medley of hits including "It Wasn't Me", "Mr Bombastic" and "Angel". The show featured several other performances. T-Pain performed on stage with Yung Joc whilst Craig David and Kano also collaborated on stage. Rising stars, Ne-Yo, Mutya Buena and Robin Thicke also wow-ed the crowds at the O2 with performances. England cricketer, Monty Panesar and England footballer, Micah Richards were among a star studded line up of guests presenting individual awards which also boasts names including Sinnita and Quentin Tarantino.

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External links

• MOBO Awards
• Kanya King talks about setting up the MOBO awards