Fela Kuti’s Epic Win: Afrobeat King Claims Grammy Lifetime Award, 58 Years After Death

Music icon Fela Kuti, Nigeria’s Afrobeat pioneer, makes history as the first African to snag a posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly 30 years after dying at 58.

Fans have long hailed him king; now the Grammys bow too. Son Seun Kuti said Fela’s ruled hearts forever.

Double victory, bringing balance to his story.

Longtime manager Rikki Stein adds, “Better late than never. Africa’s finally on their radar.”A trailblazing triumph for African sounds worldwide.