Fela Anikulapo Kuti Honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at Grammy Awards
The 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles featured a historic win as Fela Anikulapo Kuti, the iconic Nigerian musician, was posthumously honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award. The event highlighted Fela's significant impact on global music and his pioneering role in Afrobeat.
Despite Nigeria not winning any awards in 2026, Fela's recognition marked a full-circle moment in the music industry. Fela's children, including Yeni, Kunle, Shalewa, Femi, and Seun Kuti, were present to accept the award on his behalf, emphasizing his enduring legacy.
The late Fela, known for his fearless music and activism, was hailed by Nigerian fans and public figures like Davido and Lagos State Governor for his revolutionary contributions to music and society. The recognition of Fela's influence on modern music and the Afrobeat genre was widely welcomed by music critics and fans alike, underscoring his lasting impact on the global music scene.
Plus234Feed summary based on reporting from This Day. Read the original report below.
Read full article
Continue on This Day
Get the week in one email
Top stories, NPFL results, the naira — every Friday morning. Free, one email a week.
Related Stories
Fela Anikulapo Kuti Receives Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2026
Tinubu Praises Fela Kuti's Grammy Honor; Femi Kuti Clarifies Support Comments
Tinubu Applauds Fela Kuti's Grammy Win for Impactful Music Legacy
Nigerian Artists Shine at 68th Grammy Awards with Burna Boy Leading Nominations
Yeni Kuti Criticizes Artists Comparing Themselves to Fela After Grammy Win
Fela Kuti's Legacy: Music, Politics, and Modern Influence
Get Plus234Feed on messaging apps
Same headlines, delivered where you already scroll.
