Legendary Afrobeat pioneer, Fela Aníkúlápó Kuti, will be in the spotlight again this Sunday, as he receives a posthumous Lifetime Achievement Award at the 68th Grammy Awards, in recognition of his profound impact on African music and global culture.

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Reacting to the honour, his son and Afrobeat musician Seun Kuti, said, “Fela has been in the hearts of the people for such a long time. Now the Grammys have acknowledged it, and it’s a double victory. It’s bringing balance to a Fela story.”

Here is a list of nominees in the major categories for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which will be handed out on Sunday in Los Angeles.