Birth of Afrobeat - Movie

Afrobeat and classical music at Beethovenfest 2025

Afrobeat is going to the Grammys. On Saturday the 31st of January 2026, Fela Kuti receives the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Before we celebrate, let’s remember: – He created Afrobeat in 1970s Lagos – He turned his band into a movement – He influenced all generations globally from Lagos to the world. Afrobeat, has gone global and is being played on all continents. This is bigger than a trophy. It’s a global “thank you” for a sound that never died. #FelaKuti #Afrobeat #Grammy2026 #felabratio