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Efuaye:
I am wondering why no national honours are conferred on Fela. Is it because his songs were mostly anti-government?

A public holiday is supposed to be declared to celebrate Fela

One day, it will come… a president will come and give Fela is over due honor.. Movies would be made about him, a museum would be dedicated to him

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.
Grammy is worth more than our democrazy of madness

Dalohad:
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..

Don’t be too sure bro! Who would have thought Wole Soyinka will keep quiet or even praise sing a president with shortcomings?

TimeManager:
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!

1. Danny Young
2. Young John
3. Asa
4. Pheelz
5. Big Bamo
6. Psquare
7. Don Jassy
8. Maleek Berry
9.Tekno
10. Sarz
11. Sam klef
12. Phyno
13. Davido
14. Cobhams
15. Rexxie
16. Shizzi
17. Omah Lay
18. Rema
19. Magicsticks
20. Jesse Jagz
And many more ......
Stop yearning dust

Efuaye:
I am wondering why no national honours are conferred on Fela. Is it because his songs were mostly anti-government?

Fela will not accept it. Same with Gani when he was alive .

Abàmi Èdà Osha.

What's in a name: Ànikulapo ( Big name)

Fela mean One who emenate greatness
Anikulapo Means one who has death in his pouch (pocket)
Kuti means one who never die.

Long live the black prophet

Baba 70.The most talented musician Nigeria has ever produced!!

Love it!! And, the lot of Nigerians leaders that tried to silence him have all been forgotten/languishing in the abyss of history!! Power is transient but the Truth is Everlasting..

Fela is dead but his manhood lives on, baba 70 himself

Ironic how BAT has turned the opposition , judiciary , senate , reps, military etc into zombies .

Burna follow activate Fela legacy for this current generation.....
Respect!

Music Legend and Angel of all time.

No Nigerian musician will ever come close when it comes to doubling as a great singer and a true freedom fighter.

I said it again, No ONE!

TimeManager:


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.

the greatest Yoruba man ..

Legendary
Phenomenal

Fela's songs will always be evergreen!


Many of those things that he criticized and fought against through his songs are still relevant today.


Legends never die!


Rest on!


The Ebami Eda himself!

The Black President!


Continue to rest in perfect peace!



@hotseat

Fela's song "zombie" still resonates loud and clear; as we have so many zombies roaming around NL at this time, t!

Efuaye:
I am wondering why no national honours are conferred on Fela. Is it because his songs were mostly anti-government?

Because he despises people with questionable wealth; like the one ruling you presently!

Fela Kuti played a variety of instruments, including the saxophone, keyboards, trumpet, guitar, and drums.

These days no one plays any instruments

It's one of Fela's very best, striking at the very heart of the then military regime.

Efuaye:
I am wondering why no national honours are conferred on Fela. Is it because his songs were mostly anti-government?

You have already answered the question you asked..............................

datola:
It is sad that most of the Zombies Fela sang about in the album are still much around holding Nigeria's progress.

Aliens and Zombies are not real! It's all fiction.
Fela too smoke cannabis and he mostly surround himself with women and women like fantasies

DonBenny77:
Burna follow activate Fela legacy for this current generation.....
Respect!

Nor be only Burna boy na burn a boy! What an insult !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

smartec:
Fela is dead but his manhood lives on, baba 70 himself

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Efuaye:
I am wondering why no national honours are conferred on Fela. Is it because his songs were mostly anti-government?

You have already answered the question you asked..............................

All of you are praising fela now. But when he was alive and actively criticizing the government with his songs, everyone refuse to tag along with him because they were afraid of the government. Fela was most times all-alone in this.

Nigerians are hypocrites!