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Fela’s ‘Zombie’ Album Inducted Into Grammy Hall of Fame
- Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his 1976 album, Zombie, making him the first Nigerian artiste to receive this honor.
- The Recording Academy stated that Zombie met the criteria for recordings with lasting qualitative or historical significance.
- Zombie, released during Nigeria's military regime, was a fierce critique of military brutality and loyalty to authority, resonating deeply with the Nigerian population.
- Fela's eldest son, Femi Kuti, accepted the award and expressed gratitude, saying, 'Our father's legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf of Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
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Fela Kuti becomes first Nigerian inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
Fela joins the likes of Jay Z, late Michael Jackson and several others who belong to the exclusive league of the Grammy Hall of Fame. The post Fela Kuti becomes first Nigerian inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Fela’s ‘Zombie’ album inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the late Afrobeat pioneer, has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his 1976 album, ‘Zombie’. The announcement was made by the Recording Academy earlier in the week, declaring that the classic album met the criteria for recordings with “lasting qualitative or historical significance.” The award was received on behalf of the Kuti family by Fela’s eldest son, Femi Kuti, who described it as an “honour”. READ ALSO…
Fela's Zombie Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s iconic album “Zombie” has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame.Released in 1976, “Zombie” is a powerful critique of the Nigerian military, likening soldiers to mindless drones who blindly follow orders.The album’s influence extends beyond its music, as it sparked a violent assault on Fela’s commune, Kalakuta Republic, and cemented his reputation as a fearless musical dissenter.React…
Fela’s 'Zombie' Makes Grammy Hall of Fame History - TheNGblog | Nigeria's Best News Blog
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has made history with his politically charged 1976 album, Zombie. This is as he has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame. With the recognition coming nearly 30 years after his death, he becomes the first Nigerian artiste to achieve the feat. The announcement was made by organisers of the Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy, as part of this year’s Hall of Fame inductees. The aw…
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