With Nigeria's Fela Kuti, African music enters the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
For the first time in its history, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has honoured a major figure in African music. Nigeria's Fela Kuti was inducted on Saturday evening during a ceremony in Los Angeles, nearly thirty years after his death, consecrating the musical influence of the rebellious king of Afrobeat.
Nigeria's Fela Kuti was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame during a ceremony in Los Angeles on Saturday evening. According to RFI English, this marks the first time the institution has honored a major figure in African music, celebrating the influence of the Afrobeat musician nearly thirty years after his death.
The 2026 performer class includes several other acts, such as Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Phil Collins, Iron Maiden, Joy Division/New Order, and the late Luther Vandross. KBC reports that while the Cleveland-based Hall of Fame selected the inductees via a survey of over 1,000 musicians, historians, and industry members, some artists like Sade and Oasis have opted not to attend the gala concert at the Peacock Theatre.
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