- Fela Kuti to Receive Posthumous Lifetime Achievement Honour at 67th Grammys
- The Recording Academy hailed Fela as the “architect of Afrobeat”
- Described the honourees as “an extraordinary group
The late Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, is set to be posthumously honoured with a Special Merit Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th Grammy Awards, becoming the 1st African musician to receive the prestigious honour.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian music legend will be recognised alongside global music icons including Whitney Houston, Paul Simon, Cher, and Chaka Khan.
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In an official statement, Harvey Mason Jr, Chief Executive Officer of the Recording Academy, described the honourees as “an extraordinary group whose influence spans generations, genres, and the very foundation of modern music.”
The Recording Academy hailed Fela as the “architect of Afrobeat,” citing his groundbreaking role in shaping the genre and his lasting influence on generations of musicians across the world.
The Academy further noted that Fela’s legacy continues to resonate decades after his death, reflecting both his musical innovation and cultural impact.
Earlier, the Recording Academy inducted Fela’s 1976 album, Zombie, into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame, further cementing his place in global music history.
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