@rockhall: Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti is a 2026 Inductee! @felakutiofficial was a revolutionary musician who transformed Afrobeat into both a global music genre and a weapon of political resistance against oppression and corruption. Born Olufela Olusegun Oludotun Ransome-Kuti in 1938, he came from a politically active Nigerian family that deeply shaped his worldview and artistic mission. While studying in London, he formed his first band, Koola Lobitos, and later drew inspiration from artists like James Brown and Sly Stone during his travels in the United States. Blending West African highlife, jazz, and soul, he created Afrobeat as a bold, rhythmic sound rooted in cultural pride and defiance. Fela used his music as a direct platform for resistance, openly confronting corruption and authoritarianism in songs such as “Water Get No Enemy” and “Beasts of No Nation.” Albums like Alagbon Close marked his shift toward more explicit political critique, which often led to harassment and imprisonment by the Nigerian government. Despite this, he became an icon of resistance whose influence spread worldwide, celebrated for both his musical innovation and fearless activism. Watch Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti’s Induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in December on @abcnetwork and @disneyplus. #felakuti #rockhall2026 #afrobeat
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Tuesday 14 April 2026 16:30:00 GMT
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Free :
One small Wiz mid talk say him better pass this legend
2026-04-22 18:42:00
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oladixton :
Nigeria greatest prophet fela
2026-04-22 19:43:31
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Awutaawu Ekpo :
THE UNIVERSE LISTEN, GONE ARE THE DAYS OF GREAT LEGEND FELA ANIKULAKPO RANSOM KUTI OF THE BLESSED MEMORIES, VIBES ON
2026-06-04 04:30:25
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destiny :
the great pa fela Rip my ancestor
2026-05-29 07:23:11
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CaribbeanFusion2Go :
Long overdue 🥰
2026-04-15 13:44:43
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Ms Fluffy :
As an African I am so proud
2026-04-16 12:59:57
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Miss Ibk :
seun is his father's son!! he has the same voice as his father!!
2026-04-22 21:57:33
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Kaybone :
Father of Afrobeat..... The King
2026-04-22 18:15:50
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Thomas Foolery :
this is such an honor for you
2026-04-14 16:39:52
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Ibileculture :
Augustine! Omo iya Ajee. Eleniyan.The Spirit Lives on!
2026-04-20 22:28:29
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Stephane :
King of Afrobeat ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
2026-04-23 05:39:10
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Omodia :
IDAN NLA 🙌
2026-05-25 19:13:49
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Big B :
Proudly Nigerian! 🇳🇬
2026-04-23 04:47:05
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Moses Diamond :
the love I have for you is not enough sir may ur soul rest in peace 🙏 💔 😢 fela
2026-04-28 17:38:13
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Mercy. Jay :
Ifa fela
2026-04-22 18:17:09
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@AMMAK ELECTRICAL WORK 💡⚡️ :
Anikulapo kuti.
2026-04-22 21:14:17
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Sunday walter :
baba your song na till Nigeria finish na he go end ooh because you see everything finish before you die may your soul rest in peace baba fela😭😭😭😭😭💔💔
2026-04-23 07:21:46
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@ohimai :
Abami Eda
2026-04-22 02:41:33
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31🙊 :
Baba 70🙌🏽
2026-04-22 18:59:53
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john :
legend
2026-04-21 22:28:20
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CHUKWUNONSO 🥷 :
Continue to live Legend✊🏽
2026-04-22 20:13:47
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kingdom :
Legend forever
2026-04-23 07:01:15
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Showboy :
Baba Fela
2026-04-22 18:45:05
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Abidemi Alabi :
post the United Nations Song by Fela
2026-04-22 21:03:46
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Bright Chimezie plc :
the voice that refuses to die
2026-04-29 18:42:49
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