Fela Anikulapo-Kuti inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as first Nigerian

Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti don make history as him dey inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, becoming the first Nigerian artist wey ever receive dis kain big recognition. Fela enter for the ‘Early Influence’ category along with other international stars like Queen Latifah, Celia Cruz, MC Lyte, and Gram Parsons. The announcement happen for United States during American Idol broadcast. Meanwhile, Nigerian-born British singer Sade Adu go also dey honoured in the ‘Performer’ category alongside global acts such as Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, Oasis, Luther Vandross, and Wu-Tang Clan. Some big names wey get nomination like Shakira, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, New Edition, and Pink no make the final list. Organisers talk say over 1,200 people, including artists, historians, and music industry pros, participate for the voting process. The induction ceremony dey scheduled for November 14 at Peacock Theatre, Los Angeles. Dis new honour follow months after Fela become the first African musician to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, nearly 30 years after him pass away, and two years after Grammy introduce Best African Performance category.