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In Minab, southern Iran, a large crowd gathered for the funeral of schoolgirls who lost their lives in a strike that reportedly took over 150 lives, leading to calls from the United Nations for an immediate investigation.
President Bola Tinubu has honored the legacy of Fela Anikulapo Kuti as a trailblazing figure in Afrobeat. Meanwhile, at the Grammy Awards, South African artist Tyla claimed the 'Best African Music Performance' award, eclipsing Nigerian stars Davido, Burna Boy, and Ayra Starr. Tragically, rising singer Nanyah Music has died from a snake bite, raising concerns about inadequate medical supplies in Nigeria.
Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti shares that the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award given posthumously to his father, Fela Kuti, symbolizes global acknowledgment of a life spent resisting dictatorship and injustice. Femi highlights the emotional significance of this honor for those who experienced military rule in Nigeria.
Fela Kuti, the late Afrobeat innovator, has been posthumously awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, marking a significant milestone for African artists. This honor will be accepted by his family during the upcoming Grammy Awards ceremony.
Kunle Kuti has criticized the Nigerian government for neglecting the history of his father, Fela Kuti, in educational curricula, while also expressing his respect for Wizkid as an artist.
A recent altercation between Wizkid and Seun Kuti has sparked significant discussions online, with remarks from notable figures such as Babafemi Ojudu emphasizing the legacy of Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Wizkid's recent social media comments provoke controversy, leading Seun Kuti to release a video condemning the insults directed at his family and reigniting the discussion surrounding Fela's legacy.
In his latest work, ‘The Ikoyi Prison Narratives’, Majemite Jaboro reflects on his shared experience in a prison cell with Fela Kuti in 1993, presenting an oral history that serves as a political chronicle of Nigeria.
