Legendary Nigerian singer and Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, marking a historic milestone as the first Nigerian artist to receive the honour.
New Telegraph reports that Fela is acknowledged in the “Early Influence” category, alongside renowned artists like Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons.
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This development was disclosed on Monday during a broadcast of American Idol, Sade Adu, a British singer originally from Nigeria, is also among the awardees, acknowledged in the “Performer” category alongside Phil Collins, Billy Idol, and Iron Maiden.
Fela’s induction is a significant milestone, occurring almost 30 years after his death and two years after the Grammys launched the Best African Performance category.
Earlier this year, he was the first African artist to be honored with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
The ceremony for induction is scheduled for November 14 at the Peacock Theatre located in Los Angeles
FULL LIST OF INDUCTEES
Performer Category:
Phil Collins
Billy Idol
Iron Maiden
Joy Division/New Order
Oasis
Sade Adu
Luther Vandross
Wu-Tang Clan
Early Influence Award:
Celia Cruz
Fela Kuti
Queen Latifah
MC Lyte
Gram Parsons
Musical Excellence Award:
Linda Creed
Arif Mardin
Jimmy Miller
Rick Rubin
Ed Sullivan
