Fela Kuti Makes History as First African Artist to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Fela Kuti has become the first African artist to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. At the 2026 ceremony, Femi, Yeni, Shalewa, and Kunle Kuti accepted the honour on his behalf. The Recording Academy recognised the Afrobeat pioneer’s global legacy alongside fellow honorees Whitney Houston and Chaka Khan.The post Fela Kuti Makes History as First African Artist to Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on BellaNaija - Showcasing Africa to the world. Read today!.

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