Fela Kuti, the late Afrobeat legend, is currently topping the voting chart for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame nominees for possible induction.
As of the time of filing this report, Fela has garnered over 64,000 votes to occupy the first spot followed closely by Tina Turner who has over 54,000 votes.
TheCable Lifestyle had reported how the late Afrobeat icon was nominated alongside 15 other artistes for possible induction into the coveted institution.
The organisers had announced that those with the highest votes will be announced in May and inducted at a ceremony in the fall in Cleveland, Ohio.
But on Thursday, Fela was the least on the chart with only 2,654 votes — a development which generated concerns among several Nigerians, including celebrities.
Just peeped that Fela Kuti has the lowest amount of votes to be selected for the rock and roll hall of fame induction, we can't let that happen, o wrong nau. pic.twitter.com/RqyaqDkQiI
— Don Paolo, The Creator. (@PaoloAbamwa) February 11, 2021
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This led celebrities like Burna Boy, Don Jazzy, Davido, Mr Macaroni, Banky W to join other Nigerians in canvassing for votes for the legendary singer.
“Come on Nigerians ! We can do this. This is our Baba Fela we are talking about o. Vote for Fela Anikulapo Kuti for a well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame,” the Mavins Records CEO wrote.
Come on Nigerians ! We can do this. This is our Baba Fela we are talking about o. https://t.co/Igjp7EKnAk
AdvertisementVote for Fela Anikulapo Kuti for a well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🇳🇬💪🏿
— IT’S DON JAZZY AGAIN (@DONJAZZY) February 12, 2021
In the same vein, the ‘African Giant’ crooner wrote: “Let’s get the legend Fela Kuti inducted into the Rock n Roll hall of fame!”
Let’s get the legend FELA KUTI inducted into the Rock n Roll hall of fame! https://t.co/5BMTmt3ivW
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) February 11, 2021
Similarly, Banky W, wrote: “As at last night Fela had the least votes… Nigerians, Africans, let’s pretend like this is Big Brother Naija and pepper dem. Vote for Fela Anikulapo Kuti for a well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”
As at last night Fela had the least votes… Nigerians, Africans, let's pretend like this is Big Brother Naija and pepper dem 👀😁🏃🏽♂️https://t.co/FBPIHU30nF
Vote for Fela Anikulapo Kuti for a well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🇳🇬💪🏿#VoteForFela
— Banky Wellington (@BankyW) February 11, 2021
Fela Anikulapo-Kuti has been nominated in the Rock & Roll Hall of fame class of 2021.
We have taken him from the last spot to 3rd in 24 hours.
I believe we can take him to number 1 today. YES, WE CAN’ 🙅🏽
Vote here 👉🏾 https://t.co/uNRfy0jmce#VoteFelaKuti pic.twitter.com/blcXdflYpw
— Wale Adetona (@iSlimfit) February 12, 2021
I humbly call on my amazing followers on here to cast a vote for the Legendary Fela Kuti to be inducted into the Rock N Roll hall of fame. 🙏🏾❤️https://t.co/jm46iX7wVb#VoteFelaKuti
— DeboMacaroni (@mrmacaronii) February 12, 2021
Fela is No. 1. But we need some daylight from the rest of the pack. Go to https://t.co/np1kYSEmKS and separate Fela Kuti further. Vote only Fela, your American faves can handle their own business! #VoteFelaKuti pic.twitter.com/FEVi0X3uAe
— JJ. Omojuwa (@Omojuwa) February 12, 2021
https://t.co/cb2mGWJTuL one time for BABA FELA !!
— Davido (@davido) February 12, 2021
Just voted for Fela Kuti!!
I made my #RockHall2021 vote count by supporting my favorite nominees! Go to https://t.co/xoD5p9JUIj to cast your official Fan Vote ballot too.— Kate Henshaw (@HenshawKate) February 12, 2021
Please vote for Fela: https://t.co/OTQb5egZCb
— tolu ogunlesi (@toluogunlesi) February 11, 2021
We have over 100 million of us on the internet, we could at least make @felakuti Secure a place in global history! #RevolutionNow https://t.co/mEYd9l1CCA
Vote for Fela Anikulapo Kuti for a well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame🇳🇬💪🏿
— Omoyele Sowore (@YeleSowore) February 11, 2021
Fela is regarded as the originator of Afrobeat — an African music genre combining traditional Yoruba music and Afro-Cuban music with funk and a bit of jazz in it.
He came into the spotlight in the 70’s for his constant criticism of the then military regime in Nigeria.
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