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- Fela Kuti Makes History As First African Inducted Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame In Landmark 2026 Class
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Section: Africa
Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has become the first African artist inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, following an announcement on April 13, 2026. Inducted under the...
- Seun Kuti Claims Late Afrobeat Legend Fela Kuti Contracted HIV From Spousal Infidelity
Published: Apr 6, 2026
Section: Africa
Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti alleged during a recent social media broadcast that his father, Fela Kuti, was the victim of a terminal illness brought into his home by his wives. Kuti...
- Legendary Artist Lemi Ghariokwu Commends Contemporary Afrobeats Stars for Unprecedented Global Export of Nigerian Music
Published: Mar 28, 2026
Section: Africa
Veteran designer Lemi Ghariokwu has praised the current generation of Nigerian musicians for successfully scaling the global reach of the country's sounds beyond previous eras. The...
- Veteran Rapper Ruggedman Slams Afrobeats Label As A Shield For Talentless Artists And Musical Homogeneity
Published: Mar 26, 2026
Section: Africa
Nigerian rap pioneer Ruggedman has publicly criticized the "Afrobeats" branding, arguing that the catch-all term erases the continent's musical diversity. The veteran artist conten...