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Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete February 1, 2026 at 01:20 PM
Fela Kuti becomes first African to get Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
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Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti has been posthumously awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in Los Angeles. The award, presented on February 1, 2026, recognizes Kuti's significant contributions to music and his role as a political resistor. This marks a historic moment as Kuti is the first African artist to receive this prestigious honor from the Recording Academy. The award celebrates his lasting impact on the music world and his courageous activism. His unique sound and fearless stance against political oppression continue to inspire artists and activists globally.

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