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Historic Grammy Recognition for Fela Kuti: Afrobeat Legend Honoured on the World Stage

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The name Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has once again echoed across the world, decades after his passing, as the legendary Afrobeat pioneer receives one of the highest honours in global music history. In a historic move, the Recording Academy has announced that Fela will be awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award , making him the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition. The award will be presented posthumously at the upcoming 68th Grammy Awards in 2026 , a moment many fans, scholars, and music lovers describe as long overdue. This recognition does not only celebrate Fela’s music but also acknowledges his fearless activism, cultural influence, and enduring global legacy. A Long-Awaited Honour For decades, Fela Kuti’s name has been synonymous with revolution, resistance, and artistic freedom. While his work influenced generations of musicians worldwide, official global recognition at the level of the Grammys had eluded him — until now. The Grammy Lifetime Achieve...
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Gunmen Raid Supermarket In Abuja, Cart Away Money, Phones, Rings, Airpords, Car Keys And Others (Video)

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Seven armed men invaded  a departmental store in Abuja on Friday,30th September 2022,and carted away items such as money, phones, rings, airpods, cars and others.


Journalist Luciano who shared the story online said his friend was among those that witnessed the robbery.

Posting a CCTV footage that captured the moment the robbers entered the departmental store, Luciano wrote;

''ABUJA IS NO MORE SAFE!!!

This happened to my friend @iammex_official

Yesterday the 30th of September at about 9:30pm, Armed gang of about six or seven persons entered a store in Abuja (Jekor Pharmacy, beside Regent School, opposite Yoruba mosque) and ordered everyone to corporate and lie down else they will be shot.

They made away with valuable items such as money, phones, smart watches, gold chains and rings, airpods, car keys, and other belongings.

They fled the scene in a white haice bus, with a purple diplomatic license plates) which they snatched from one of the customers at the store.

The matter has however been reported to the Maitama police station and currently undergoing investigation.

Please keep your eyes open ooo, the FCT is not safe anymore.

Please see photos and reach out to the nearest police station if you identify any of them.

The full CCTV footage is available for the police.''

 

Watch the CCTV footage below...




 

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