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| TimeManager(m): 7:51pm On Jun 13 |
Our father's legacy lives on 🙏🏾💫 We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf of Fela Anikulapo Kuti. His music continues to inspire & unite people across the world 🌎#Grammy https://x.com/Femiakuti/status/1932877483071721892?t=WuvWIUJKmUUTzp-RATOo0w&s=19 Late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has been honoured with induction into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his iconic 1976 album Zombie. Established in 1973 by the Recording Academy, the Grammy Hall of Fame recognises recordings that are at least 25 years old and hold enduring artistic or historical significance. Inductees are chosen each year by a dedicated committee made up of distinguished and experienced professionals from various fields within the recording industry. Femi Kuti, Fela’s eldest son, accepted the award on behalf of the family, describing the recognition as an “honour.” “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf of Fela Anikulapo Kuti,” Femi wrote on X on Wednesday. “His music continues to inspire and unite people across the world.” The legendary Afrobeat musician died on August 2, 1997. Almost thirty years after his ing, Fela Kuti remains a powerful symbol of influence, celebrated for using his music to speak out on issues impacting Nigeria. Following his early time overseas, Kuti rose to fame in Nigeria during the 1970s alongside his band, Africa 70. In 1970, he established the Kalakuta Republic, a self-declared commune that symbolically rejected Nigeria’s military regime. The Kalakuta Republic was demolished during a raid in 1978, and in 1984, Fela was imprisoned by the federal government under Muhammadu Buhari’s leadership. Following his release, Fela remained active in music, recording and performing throughout the 1980s and 1990s. 28 Likes 2 Shares |
| TimeManager(m): 7:52pm On Jun 13 |
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And the LEGEND lives on... "Artist, songwriter, producer".... How many artists of today can boast of that?. Much of what we have today are singers not artists. -Kiss the truth! Houseofglam7: Lol, seun did this, let's see what this other side bring as well, might just be such a treat. 31 Likes 5 Shares |
| Dalohad: 8:17pm On Jun 13 |
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Abami eda himself. If he were alive today, he for finish Tinubu with him song. Even MKO collect for him hand. He Sabi all of them. Ole ni Tinubu ati gbogbo won.. 40 Likes 4 Shares |
| moshoodn(m): 8:20pm On Jun 13 |
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Legendary Olufela Anikulapo Kuti. Rest on, His Legendary Highness! 16 Likes 1 Share |
| datola: 8:20pm On Jun 13 |
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It is sad that most of the Zombies Fela sang about in the album are still much around holding Nigeria's progress.
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| bewla(m): 8:21pm On Jun 13 |
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great Is something wrong with this app abi seun is afraid people are not interested in this nairaland again Why the you most write up to 40 character Before you can post 3 Likes |
| ogaemma: 8:24pm On Jun 13 |
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Legends don't die, they just cross over to world beyond.
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| Houseofglam7(f): 8:25pm On Jun 13 |
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And the legend lives on. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 Likes 1 Share |
| Efuaye(m): 8:25pm On Jun 13 |
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I am wondering why no national honours are conferred on Fela. Is it because his songs were mostly anti-government?
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| PheelzAlmighty: 8:27pm On Jun 13 |
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Fela the king of afro beats . Bow down 5 Likes |
| Halahhalah: 8:28pm On Jun 13 |
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Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 40 characters.
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| AustineE1: 8:28pm On Jun 13 |
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Congrats to the legendary Fela....His excellency, the late president of the defunct Kalakuta Republic!
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| Kemetian: 8:30pm On Jun 13 |
ogaemma: Same as all of us. We all cross over. 1 Like |
| Kemetian: 8:31pm On Jun 13 |
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Fela is an irreplaceable legend. Abami Eda 8 Likes |
| free2ryhme: 8:31pm On Jun 13 |
TimeManager: Na those wey no know fela. If you know fela at close quarters you will understand somethings are overhyped |
| Kemetian: 8:31pm On Jun 13 |
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| tivity101: 8:32pm On Jun 13 |
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He is indeed a true legend. His musical renditions can not be over-emphasized
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| Thryphosa(m): 8:32pm On Jun 13 |
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Well deserved. Legend Fela na agba singer.
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| Nahunger(m): 8:33pm On Jun 13 |
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Oh fela the true Nigerian kings with evergreen somgs
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| porthouse7(f): 8:33pm On Jun 13 |
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No igbo man will ever win Grammy, no igbo man will ever be president of Nigeria
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| PDPdestroyer(m): 8:34pm On Jun 13 |
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The best of them all…………………………………………………………………….
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| JovialJune(f): 8:34pm On Jun 13 |
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Yoruba to the world 🌎 When you're big you're big, omoluabi for many reasons 
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| Mirasteel: 8:35pm On Jun 13 |
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The legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti, whatever he sang years ago is still happening.
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| Omoawoke(m): 8:38pm On Jun 13 |
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Fela is a god that came to visit Earth… A gift to Africans But Africans would always demonize good things.. Like it or not, believe it or not, Fela is a god That’s why he beat all rules, he had no form, he does whatever he pleases… earth was just a joke to him… he came here to have fun, and yet fought for justice… Earth was just his playing ground. Long live Fela! Abami Eda 13 Likes |
| atobs4real(m): 8:45pm On Jun 13 |
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Democrazy did not give way baba Fela bcuz he is a prophet that said it alllllll. Thanks for honouring the the prophet who fought evil with his lyrics 2 Likes |
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