Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history as the first African artist to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy. The late music icon was posthumously honoured at the 2026 Special Merit Awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday, January 31, on the eve of the main Grammy Awards ceremony. The award was…
Grammy-nominated Afrobeat legend, Femi Kuti, has expressed concerns over the growing comparisons between his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and afrobeats star, Wizkid, describing the debate as unnecessary and distracting. Speaking during an interview on Arise Television on Friday, Femi said he deliberately chose not to engage in the controversy, stressing that Nigeria faces more pressing…
Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti is set to receive a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammy Awards, nearly three decades after his death, marking a historic first for an African musician, according to the BBC. Widely regarded as the architect of Afrobeat, Fela’s recognition comes amid growing global acknowledgement of African music, following…
Yeni Kuti, first daughter of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, has weighed in on the escalating feud between her brother, Seun Kuti, and Grammy-winning singer Wizkid, saying the singer crossed a line by dragging her late father into the dispute. Speaking on TVC’s Your View on Thursday, Yeni said her reaction was not driven by animosity…
Media personality Daddy Freeze has shared his perspective on the ongoing debate involving Wizkid and Seun Kuti, strongly cautioning against comparing the Afrobeats star to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Speaking in a video posted on Instagram, Daddy Freeze praised Wizkid’s talent, describing him as a superstar, skilled musician, and songwriter, whom he called a “living…
Babafemi Ojudu, former senator and ex-presidential adviser, has criticised comparisons between younger Nigerian musicians and Fela Kuti, saying the late Afrobeat icon’s life and work remain “unmatched”. Ojudu shared his opinion in a Facebook post on Tuesday while reacting to the ongoing online dispute between Wizkid and Seun Kuti, Fela’s son. The 64-year-old said he…
Afrobeat singer and activist, Seun Kuti, has launched a scathing attack on fans of popular artiste, Wizkid, over what he described as repeated and disrespectful attempts to drag the name of his late father, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, into online music debates. In a lengthy Instagram video posted on Saturday, Seun warned Wizkid’s fan base, popularly known…
The late Afrobeat icon Fela Anikulapo-Kuti will be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammy Awards, becoming the first African musician to receive the prestigious recognition. The Recording Academy announced that Fela will be celebrated alongside global music greats including Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher, and Chaka Khan for…
Former US President Barack Obama has paid tribute to legendary Afrobeat artist, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, describing him as a unique figure in musical history who mixed art with activism. He described Fela as “a musical genius from Nigeria” who fused funk, jazz and soul into what became known worldwide as Afrobeat. Obama said this in…
The powerful legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has once again taken centre stage on the global music scene as the late icon was posthumously inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. His children, speaking on behalf of the family, accepted the honour, stating: “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept…
