Friday, April 17, 2026
Fela Kuti first African solo artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
By Lucia Gadau
Afrobeat pioneer will receive the Early Influence Award at a ceremony in Los Angeles on Nov 14, capping a year of major recognition that saw his classic album Zombie enter the Grammy Hall of Fame
Fela Kuti (Photo: Rick McGinnis)
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