267. Fela Kuti

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The first of our list from the continent of Africa may not have had as big an impact on the world of Rock and Roll, but to those who view music as a global community, Fela Kuti’s contributions to the world of music was a huge one. His pioneering of the Afro Beat musical style was large; though not as large as the persona he seemed to create. As important to African music as Bob Marley was to Jamaica, Fela Kuti is the biggest wild card of a list of wild cards to make the Hall.

 

The Bullet Points

Eligible Since:

2006

 

Country of Origin:

Nigeria 

 

Nominated In:

Never

 

NIHOF’s Favorite Album:

Black President (1981)

 

NIHOF’s Favorite Song:

Expensive Shit (From Expensive Shit, 1975)

Should Fela Kuti be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 9.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.3%
No opinion. - 4.8%
No way! - 9.5%

The Bullet Points

  • Eligible Since: Monday, 01 January 1996
  • Nominated in: 2021 & 2022

Should Fela Kuti be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 61.9%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 9.5%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 14.3%
No opinion. - 4.8%
No way! - 9.5%
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