Celebrating Fela’s Grammy – thisdaylive.com

A shirtless man with a necklace stands on stage, fists clenched and arms raised, under bright lights—a powerful scene reminiscent of Fela’s legendary performances; backup performers appear behind him.

Ferdinard Ekechukwu

The recently held 68th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles featured many historic wins and reflective speeches that resonated across continents. It was heralded by a weekend of high emotions, and a reminder of Africa’s influence on the global stage. It refocused how far our sounds have moved from the shores of the continent to the global stage. 

While many fans’ favourites were in the building, the weekend belonged to creatives who broke new grounds and carried the culture with pride. Although Nigeria…