Forty-nine years after its release, Fela Kuti’s defiant Afrobeat anthem “Zombie” has made history again. The Grammy Recording Academy, in 2025, inducted the album into its Hall of Fame, making Fela the first Nigerian artist to receive this honour. It’s a reminder that music born from struggle can echo far beyond its time and its place.
Fela’s posthumous Grammy honour is less about nostalgia and more about rightful recognition of a fearless storyteller and an Afrobeat pioneer.
- Fela Kuti’s 1976 album 'Zombie' is now part of the Grammy Hall of Fame.
- This marks the first time a Nigerian artist has received this recognition.
- 'Zombie' is praised for its political commentary and musical innovation.
- The Grammy Hall of Fame honours recordings over 25 years old with a lasting cultural impact.
- Nigerians and global fans celebrated the induction as a victory for Afrobeat and African music.
Fela Kuti may be gone, but his message, like his music, marches on with undimmed fire.
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