United States Mission in Nigeria has congratulated legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, on receiving a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the Recording Academy, marking a historic milestone for African music on the global stage.
In a post shared on its official X (formerly Twitter) handle, @USinNigeria, the U.S. Mission celebrated Fela’s enduring influence and cultural legacy, decades after his passing.
“Congratulations to the legendary @felakuti on receiving a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award from the @RecordingAcad!” the U.S. Mission wrote.
The Mission noted that Fela’s music and message remain powerful and relevant long after his death, describing his impact as timeless and far-reaching.
“Even years after his passing, his creative genius and timeless music continue to resonate and inspire listeners across the world,” the post added.
Highlighting the historic nature of the honour, the U.S. Mission revealed that the Afrobeat icon has set a new continental record at the prestigious global music awards.
“#DidYouKnow? Fela becomes the first African musician to receive the #Grammys Lifetime Achievement Award?”