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Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti and British-Nigerian singer Sade Adu have been inducted into the 2026 class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, marking a significant moment for African and diaspora representation in global music. The announcement, made on April 13, 2026, confirmed that both artists will be honoured at the official induction ceremony scheduled for November 14, 2026, in Los Angeles, with a broadcast expected later in December.
Femi Kuti, son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, has praised the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award given to his late father, describing it as “a win for Africa and global peace.” Fela became the first African musician to receive this award, marking a new dawn for Afrobeat music. The award was received by his children, Yeni, Femi, and Kunle, at the 2026 Special Merit Awards,held in Los Angeles on Saturday night before the main Grammys ceremony.
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been posthumously inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame for his politically charged 1976 album, Zombie. With the recognition coming nearly 30 years after his death, he becomes the first Nigerian artiste to achieve the feat.