Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has made history as the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a landmark recognition announced by the Recording Academy. The honour celebrates decades of fearless music, political resistance and cultural innovation that reshaped African soundscapes and influenced generations worldwide. Legacy endures beyond borders. Follow @GuardianNigeria for on-the-ground updates, exclusive videos, and real-time coverage of national stories that matter. #FelaKuti #Grammy #Afrobeat #Africa

Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti has made history as the first African to receive the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, a landmark recognition announced by the Recording Academy. The honour celebrates decades of fearless music, political resistance and cultural innovation that reshaped African soundscapes and influenced generations worldwide. Legacy endures beyond borders. Follow @GuardianNigeria for on-the-ground updates, exclusive videos, and real-time coverage of national stories that matter. #FelaKuti #Grammy  #Afrobeat #Africa