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As reported, Hip-Hop force <strong data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Eve<\/strong> and comedian and media maestro <strong>Eddie Kadi <\/strong>have been tapped to host.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-refreshrate=\"0\">Ahead of the show, the <strong><span class=\"mark2ntilnaka\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">MOBO<\/span>\u00a0<span class=\"mark42w3zgvgf\" data-markjs=\"true\" data-ogac=\"\" data-ogab=\"\" data-ogsc=\"\" data-ogsb=\"\">Fringe<\/span><\/strong>runs from March 19 to March 24.Comprised of live music, showcases, industry panels, education programmes, heritage activations and community-led events\u00a0hosted in some of Manchester\u2019s most loved cultural venues.<\/p>\n<div id=\"primis10TGJ\" data-refreshrate=\"0\"><\/div>\n<div>The free programme has been curated in collaboration with over 50 community leaders, creatives, grassroots platforms and industry representatives to ensure it\u00a0reflects the voices and energy of those\u00a0already shaping culture in the city of Manchester.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Organizers of the MOBO awards have revealed a fresh lineup of performers set to take the stage at the highly anticipated ceremony celebrating music of Black origin. 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