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Fela Kuti Set to Become First African to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

The late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, is set to be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammy Awards, making history as the first African musician to receive the prestigious recognition.

The Nigerian icon will be honoured alongside some of the most celebrated figures in global music history, including Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher, and Chaka Khan, placing Fela among an elite group of artists whose work has shaped the sound of modern music.

In an official statement announcing the honourees, Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. described them as an extraordinary group whose influence spans generations, genres, and the very foundation of modern music. The Academy emphasised that the award recognises artists whose creative contributions have left a permanent mark on the music industry.

The Recording Academy also reaffirmed Fela’s legacy as the architect of Afrobeat, crediting him with creating and popularising a genre that blends traditional African rhythms, jazz, funk, and politically charged lyrics. His music not only transformed African popular music but also inspired generations of artists across the world.

This honour comes shortly after the Academy inducted Fela’s groundbreaking 1976 album, Zombie, into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame, recognising its cultural significance and lasting impact. Decades after his passing, Fela’s influence continues to resonate globally, cementing his status as one of Africa’s most influential and revolutionary musical figures.

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