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Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by chopnaira(op): 4:31pm On Apr 15

Fela makes history as first Nigerian in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first Nigerian artist to receive the prestigious honour.

Fela was listed in the “Early Influence” category alongside Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte and Gram Parsons.

The list of inductees was unveiled in the United States during a broadcast of American Idol.

Also recognised is Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu, who will be honoured in the “Performer” category alongside global acts such as Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Luther Vandross and Wu-Tang Clan.

However, some nominated stars, including Shakira, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, New Edition and Pink, did not make the final list.

According to organisers, more than 1,200 artists, historians and music industry professionals took part in the voting process. The induction ceremony is scheduled to be held on November 14 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles.

Fela’s latest recognition comes months after he made history in January as the first African musician to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.

The honour comes nearly 30 years after his death and two years after the introduction of the Best African Performance category at the Grammys.

https://dailytrust.com/fela-makes-history-as-first-nigerian-in-rock-roll-hall-of-fame/

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by Stephen0mozzy: 4:57pm On Apr 15

If nor be say them dey craze, nor be since when Baba even dey alive them supposed add am for the Hall of Fame?

Man brought a different type of vibe and spirit to the game.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by TossTos(m): 4:59pm On Apr 15

Greatness 🔥🔥🔥🔥 , My second Mentor after the king of Pop Late Michael Jackson.. I be the real Afro-Pop Artist..

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by femi4: 4:59pm On Apr 15

Fela n Sade

Awon omo Oodua tooto

Awon omo Oluwabi to the core

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by gulfer: 5:00pm On Apr 15

Let me wait here for comments from a specific set of people, Fela na legend grin

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by marriseller: 5:00pm On Apr 15

Yoruba Lagba. Fela lives forever and this is another proof.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by Flangelo12: 5:01pm On Apr 15

3 more musicians needed:

King Sunny Ade

Sir Isaac Black

Oliver De Coque.

The others can play with sand sand.

grin

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by HacheNoire: 5:02pm On Apr 15

On behalf of my Honorable self and His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR), we are congratulating Nigerians and the Kuti family for this great achievement!

Let’s continue to strive on how best to showcase our exceptional skills as Nigerians on the world stage.

Once more, congratulations!

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by dam2000(m): 5:03pm On Apr 15

No African artist should compare there self with fela again

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by walozanga(m): 5:04pm On Apr 15

Where is wizkid that is yarning dust

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by victorazyvictor(m): 5:05pm On Apr 15

gulfer:
Let me wait here for comments from a specific set of people, Fela na legend

I preferred SpeedDarlinton

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by Believeintruth: 5:06pm On Apr 15

femi4:
Fela n Sade

Awon omo Oodua tooto

Awon omo Oluwabi to the core

When other tribes start hailing theirs, the same you will begin to vex.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by Love800(m): 5:08pm On Apr 15

Those guys you mentioned can never be recognised by such awards.

Fela is a mantle of greatness.
He is everything!

Flangelo12:
3 more musicians needed:

King Sunny Ade

Sir Isaac Black

Oliver De Coque.

The others can play with sand sand.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by JohnAOne: 5:09pm On Apr 15

YORUBA LAGBA!!! cool

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by ProudlyLagos: 5:12pm On Apr 15

chopnaira:
Fela makes history as first Nigerian in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

https://dailytrust.com/fela-makes-history-as-first-nigerian-in-rock-roll-hall-of-fame/

Abami Eda himself………even in afterlife baba still Dey make history…….tribute to the pioneer of Afro beat and congrats to Sade Adu……indeed yoruba lagba, we no be anybody mate grin

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by datola: 5:12pm On Apr 15

If not because of careless personal life, Fela would have been alive and one of the greatest musicians in the world!

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by 2cribz: 5:13pm On Apr 15

Seun go soon go take his higher herbs(loud) n won't let us rest

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by marlow1962(m): 5:13pm On Apr 15

Flangelo12:
3 more musicians needed:

King Sunny Ade

Sir Isaac Black

Oliver De Coque.

The others can play with sand sand.

I no see baby oil name why? grin

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by UkoAnnang(m): 5:14pm On Apr 15

Na this Baba Fela wey Wizkid da compare himself with?

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by marlow1962(m): 5:14pm On Apr 15

datola:
If not because of careless personal life, Fela would have been alive and one of the greatest musicians in the world!

Good people don't last on earth.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by SaLongs1(m): 5:14pm On Apr 15

Flangelo12:
3 more musicians needed:

King Sunny Ade

Sir Isaac Black

Oliver De Coque.

The others can play with sand sand.

Lizard no be crocodile. No matter how dem try.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by bolaayenimo: 5:15pm On Apr 15

Best Nigerian musician ever liveth

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by free2ryhme: 5:15pm On Apr 15

chopnaira:
Fela makes history as first Nigerian in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

https://dailytrust.com/fela-makes-history-as-first-nigerian-in-rock-roll-hall-of-fame/

Na so one ojuelegba studio rat say Fela no get level or impact 😂😂😂

Nonsense talk 🤣

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by wman(m): 5:16pm On Apr 15

Not just Fela.

Fela and Sade Adu will both be inagurated this year

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by Olafada(m): 5:17pm On Apr 15

That yeye boy wizkid wey dey run mouth will nit understand

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by BreakingNews21: 5:19pm On Apr 15

My GOAT!

Fela Kuti - Sorrow Tears & Blood (Original Extended Version)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tj1wpNuQRaM

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by TGreatGatsby: 5:19pm On Apr 15

Baba na baba na

Don't insert signatures into your posts. Instead, add the desired signature to your profile.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by blowjohn(m): 5:21pm On Apr 15

Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis

Chai those days wey I be rock freak.

The cranberries
Alice in chains
Avril avigne
The corrs
Arcade fire
Blink 182
Alanis morissette
The script
Stone temple pilots
Rush
Coldplay
U2
R. E. M
Vanessa Carlton
Bon Jovi
The rejects
3 doors down
Incubus
Editors
Creed
Mgmt
Smashing pumpkins
The verve
Garbage
Vitamin c
Paramore
Evanescence

Chai

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by AyakaDunukofia: 5:21pm On Apr 15

Good one from Fela He was a legend. Essentially a Jazz musician. And in Africa, no one came close. Not even Manu Dibango.

As a Jazz lover, I knew this day will come. Anyone that has good ears for music, knows that Fela was in the league of Duke Ellington, Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Hank Mobley. Grover Washington etc.

Well deserved honour. Femi, gather his best clothes; they deserve to be hung in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with the likes of Jimmy Hendrix, Prince, Otis Redding, James Brown. This is amazing!!!

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by LordIsaac(m): 5:22pm On Apr 15

Waste of hall of fame. Quote me daily! grin

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by fatosky1(m): 5:24pm On Apr 15

chopnaira:
Fela makes history as first Nigerian in Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

https://dailytrust.com/fela-makes-history-as-first-nigerian-in-rock-roll-hall-of-fame/

The Abami eda himself.

She na this one Whiz Kid they compare himself with. Fela is still remembered globally even 30 years after his death.

He is the Africa version of Michael Jackson who still earn millions of dollars in royalty after death.

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Re: Fela In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame by Honestey: 5:25pm On Apr 15

On behalf of Mama P, I will like to say, Fela is dead but his manhood lives on

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