The late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has been nominated for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction ceremony.
The Nigerian musical icon was announced on Wednesday alongside Mary J. Blige, Kate Bush, Devo, Foo Fighters, The Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden, Jay-Z, Chaka Khan, Carole King, LL Cool J, New York Dolls, Rage Against the Machine, Todd Rundgren, Tina Turner and Dionne Warwick.
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Foo Fighters, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige, Iron Maiden and Fela Kuti are all first-time nominees.
After many complaints that the hall’s hundreds of inductees over the years have been overwhelmingly white and male, this year’s ballot is its most diverse yet. Seven of the 16 nominees are female acts, and nine feature artists of color.
The chairman of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation, John Skyles, said, “This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates.
“These Nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them.”
If Kuti gets inducted, he will make history as the first Nigerian artist in the Rock and Roll hall of fame.
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