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Tinubu Hails Fela Kuti’s Historic Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award: “More Than A Musician”

President Bola Tinubu has paid glowing tribute to Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti following his posthumous recognition with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, describing the legendary musician as far more than an entertainer.
In a personally signed statement titled “Fela Lives” released on Sunday, the president celebrated Fela’s historic achievement as the first African artist to receive the prestigious honor from the Recording Academy of America at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards held in Los Angeles on Saturday night.
Tinubu described the late icon as a multidimensional force whose impact transcended music to encompass social activism, political resistance and cultural revolution.
“Fela was more than a musician. He was a fearless voice of the people, a philosopher of freedom, and a revolutionary force whose music confronted injustice and reshaped global sound,” the president declared in his tribute.
The statement emphasized that Fela’s courage, creativity and unwavering convictions not only defined an entire generation but continue inspiring artists, activists and freedom fighters across the world nearly three decades after his death in 1997.
Drawing from Yoruba spiritual tradition, Tinubu elevated Fela’s legacy to mythological dimensions, stating that the music icon has transcended ordinary mortality to achieve divine status.
“His courage, creativity, and conviction defined a generation and continue to inspire the world. In Yoruba mythology, he has transcended to a higher plane as an Orisa. He is now eternal,” the president added, invoking the Yoruba concept of deified ancestors.
Tinubu emphasized that the Grammy recognition affirms Fela’s enduring global influence and the foundational role he played in establishing Africa’s dominance in modern music, particularly through the creation of Afrobeat.
“The award is an affirmation of his enduring global influence and the foundational role he has played in the evolution and impact of Africa on modern music. He defined Afrobeat, and you can hear and see his influence in generations of Nigerian musicians and in Afrobeats and beyond,” the president stated.
The Lifetime Achievement Award was received by Fela’s children, including renowned saxophonist and multiple Grammy nominee Femi Kuti, during Saturday’s ceremony in Los Angeles. Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido was also present with the Kuti family at the event.
Fela’s grandson Made Kuti, who earned a Grammy nomination in 2022, described his grandfather as operating at the same professional level as the greatest musicians in history.
“There are not many people you can trace back as an originator of a style of music that would take that risk and be so creative that it’s really, truly developed into a genre that lives on its own,” Made stated from Lagos on Sunday.
The Lifetime Achievement Award represents the latest in a series of posthumous recognitions for Fela, whose 1976 album “Zombie” was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2025.
During his lifetime, the multi-instrumentalist invented Afrobeat by blending Yoruba rhythms with jazz, funk and highlife, creating a revolutionary sound that laid the groundwork for today’s globally successful Afrobeats genre.
Beyond musical innovation, Fela became legendary for his fearless political activism and confrontations with successive Nigerian governments, using his art as a weapon against corruption, oppression and social injustice.
His commune at Kalakuta Republic became a symbol of resistance, while songs like “Zombie,” “Sorrow Tears and Blood” and “ITT (International Thief Thief)” remain powerful political commentaries that resonate decades later.
The Recording Academy’s National Trustees present the Lifetime Achievement Award to performers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording during their lifetime.
Fela joins an elite 2026 class of honorees including American music legends Whitney Houston, Chaka Khan, Cher and Paul Simon, cementing his place among the most influential musicians in global history.
Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. described the honorees as an extraordinary group whose influence spans generations, genres and the very foundation of modern music.
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Madam Saje Knew About Some Women I Dated but Never Told My Wife – Yinka Quadri
Veteran Nollywood actor Yinka Quadri has spoken about his decades-long friendship with fellow actress Saje, which dates back to their early days in the movie industry.
According to Quadri, Saje was already close to his wife before the couple married, and she has kept that bond over the years without engaging in gossip. He said she knew about some of his relationships with other women but never passed the information on to his wife, describing her as someone who can be trusted.
The Agba Aki of Oro Kingdom also recalled a time he considered helping Saje’s husband, Rafiu Balogun, during a difficult period in their marriage. He told Saje that Rafiu wanted to accompany him to a movie location, expecting her to object because of their misunderstanding. Instead, she welcomed the idea. Quadri said he felt obliged to inform her because of her friendship with his wife.
The actor also spoke on pay in the movie industry, insisting he would not expect to earn more than younger colleagues simply because of his experience.
Citing Funke Akindele and Lateef Adedimeji as examples, he said, “If I’m being called to a job, and Funke Akindele and Lateef Adedimeji are going to be paid the same amount, I’m an enemy of God if I’m expecting that they should pay me more than him.”
The veteran actor added that actors negotiate their fees differently. Some accept whatever they are offered, while others insist on the amount they want. He concluded that such differences are simply part of life.


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Funke Akindele’s “THE FOUR: No One Fights Alone” Releases Soundtrack “WAJE” Ahead of December Cinema Debut

Nollywood icon gives fans an early taste of the film with a new track featuring SHODAY, now streaming on YouTube.
Ahead of its big-screen release, Funke Akindele’s highly anticipated film THE FOUR: No One Fights Alone has unveiled one of its soundtracks, “WAJE,” featuring SHODAY. The track is out now on YouTube via the FAAN TV channel.
By releasing the music before the film, the team is giving audiences a glimpse of the story’s tone and emotion. The accompanying visuals show a graduation scene with students in caps and gowns, surrounded by family members in colourful traditional attire who applaud the moment. It’s a fitting image for a film that stresses community and the idea that no one has to face life’s battles alone.
THE FOUR: No One Fights Alone opens in cinemas nationwide on December 11.
Fans can watch the video and share their thoughts in the comments using #TheFour and #TheFourNoOneFightsAlone.

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How Fatherhood Changed My Perspective on Life – Actor Kunle Remi

Nollywood actor Kunle Remi has opened up about how becoming a father has changed his outlook on life, saying the experience has influenced the way he approaches his career and personal decisions.
The actor shared the reflection while discussing the realities of fatherhood and how becoming a parent has changed his priorities.
According to Remi, fatherhood has made him more conscious of the risks he takes, particularly while working on film projects that involve dangerous stunts.
Fatherhood Changed His Approach to Stunts
Remi explained that becoming a father has made him think differently about performing risky scenes.
The actor, who has taken on physically demanding roles during his career, said the responsibility of being a parent has made him more cautious about putting himself in situations that could threaten his safety.
He noted that his perspective has shifted because he now has someone who depends on him beyond his professional responsibilities.
‘You Start Thinking Differently’
For Remi, fatherhood has brought a greater sense of responsibility and changed the way he evaluates certain decisions.
The actor’s comments reflect the broader adjustment that can come with becoming a parent, particularly when balancing professional demands with family responsibilities.
Rather than approaching every role purely from the perspective of performance, Remi said his responsibilities as a father now form part of the considerations he makes.
Kunle Remi’s Fatherhood Journey
Remi and his wife, Tiwi, welcomed their first child in 2025. The actor has since occasionally shared glimpses of his experience as a first-time father, including humorous moments about adjusting to life with a young child.
The actor has previously spoken about the unexpected realities of fatherhood, including the challenges of trying to balance parenting responsibilities with everyday activities.
His latest reflection shows another side of that experience, focusing on how becoming a father has influenced his decisions and outlook.
Career and Family Life
Remi remains active in Nollywood, having built a career across film and television and taking on roles in productions including Aníkúlápó, Muri & Ko and A Naija Christmas.
His experience in physically demanding productions has also made the issue of safety particularly relevant as he balances his career with his responsibilities as a father.
For the actor, fatherhood appears to have introduced a new perspective on the choices he makes both on and off the screen.
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