President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has honoured the late Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo Kuti following his posthumous recognition by the Recording Academy of America with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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In a statement released by the presidency, President Tinubu described Fela as “more than a musician” — a fearless voice for the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary whose music challenged injustice and transformed global sound.
The President highlighted that Fela’s courage, creativity, and conviction defined a generation and continue to inspire people around the world.
He further noted that, according to Yoruba mythology, Fela has transcended to a higher plane as an Orisa, ensuring that his legacy remains eternal.
“This award is an affirmation of his enduring global influence and the foundational role he played in the evolution of modern music,” the President said, noting that Fela was the first African to receive this prestigious honour.
Fela Kuti, who defined Afrobeat, continues to influence generations of Nigerian musicians, with traces of his sound visible in Afrobeats and other global music genres.
“Fela lives,” President Tinubu concluded.
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