Fela Resurrects as His Zombie Enters Grammy Hall of Fame
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti Enters Grammy Hall of Fame Posthumously An artist may die, but their music lives on — and no one embodies that more than Fela Anikulapo-Kuti , the legendary founder of Afrobeat. Twenty-eight years after his passing, Fela’s iconic 1976 album Zombie has been inducted into the 2025 Grammy Hall of Fame , cementing his place among global musical icons. The announcement was made by the Recording Academy , which selects recordings at least 25 years old that have “lasting qualitative or historical significance.” Zombie was praised for its “fearless critique of oppression, cultural impact, and enduring relevance to political resistance and African musical heritage.” Femi Kuti Celebrates Father’s Grammy Induction Reacting to the news, Fela’s eldest son and fellow Afrobeat musician, Femi Kuti , shared the family’s joy on social media: “Our father’s legacy lives on. We are […]