The legendary Nigerian musician and Afrobeat pioneer, late Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has again made history nearly three decades after his passing, becoming the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award.
The honour, presented posthumously in Los Angeles on the eve of the 68th Grammy Awards, has sparked fresh conversations around African representation, cultural recognition, and the lasting political and musical legacy of Fela’s work.
So what does this recognition truly mean, not just for Fela’s legacy, but for African music in the global industry today?
To help us unpack this, we’re joined this morning by BJ Barango, a Media and Entertainment Consultant, as he shares key insights on the business, impact, and future opportunities this moment creates for African music worldwide.