‘He has risen to a higher plane as an Orisa’ — Tinubu hails Fela’s Grammy lifetime honour
[NigerianEye - Nigeria] - 2/02/2026
President Bola Tinubu has celebrated the late music legend Fela Kuti, hailing him as a “philosopher of freedom” and a fearless champion of the people. The statement followed the posthumous recognition of a Grammy lifetime achievement award to the Afrobeat pioneer by the Recording Academy at a ceremony in Los Angeles. The prestigious accolade was accepted on Saturday by Fela’s children — Femi, Yeni, and Kunle. In his statement, Tinubu reflected on Fela’s impact, noting that he was far more than a musician. He described Fela’s life as a beacon of “courage, creativity, and conviction,” (…)
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