Fela's Zombie Inducted into Grammy Hall of Fame
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 13/06/2025
Afrobeats pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti’s iconic album “Zombie” has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame.Released in 1976, “Zombie” is a powerful critique of the Nigerian military, likening soldiers to mindless drones who blindly follow orders.The album’s influence extends beyond its music, as it sparked a violent assault on Fela’s commune, Kalakuta Republic, and cemented his reputation as a fearless musical dissenter.Reacting to the news, his eldest son, Femi Kuti wrote: “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are honoured to accept this Grammy Hall of Fame award on behalf (…)
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