Why Fela Kuti's Rock Hall honor is long overdue, sons say
Michelle Rivera
Michelle Rivera
Reporter · Cleveland, OH
Michelle, an Ohio State University graduate, has spent over six years focusing on community issues in Cleveland, including social justice and local initiatives. She has previously written for NPR's local affiliates, where she honed her storytelling skills to highlight diverse community voices.
More from Michelle →Reporter · Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at 12:07 PM · 1 min read
As the originator of Afrobeat and purveyor of other indigenous musics of that continent, the late Fela Kuti seems like one of those odd fits for the Rock Roll Hall of Fame.