传奇音乐家费拉·库蒂在格莱美奖上获得终身成就奖，成为首位获此殊荣的非洲人。文章回顾了他开创非洲节拍音乐流派、反对腐败和殖民影响的生平事迹，以及他对非洲音乐的革命性影响。
The legendary musician Fela Kuti has been awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Grammys. He is the first African to get the award. A Grammy award recognises outstanding achievements in music. Kuti died in 1997, but he left an amazing legacy.
Kuti's daughter told Al Jazeera that the award was "better late than never". She said "we still have a way to go" to recognise musicians from Africa. She said her father didn't care about awards. She said: "He played music because he loved music. It was to be acknowledged by his people…that made him happy."
Fela Kuti was born in 1938. He was a singer, musician, and bandleader. He revolutionized African music. He pioneered the Afrobeat music genre. This mixed traditional rhythms, jazz, and funk to make a powerful, dynamic sound.
He was an amazing live performer. He toured the world many times. His concerts were a celebration of rhythm, African identity, and freedom.
Fela fought against corruption, military dictatorship, and colonial influence. Because of this, he was arrested, beaten, and imprisoned. However, his influence on music is still alive today.