1Xtra Talks with Richie Brave - Why Fela Kuti still matters

The legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti has been posthumously honoured with the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, becoming the first African artist to receive this prestigious recognition from the Recording Academy since the award's inception in 1963. Richie sits down with his son Seun Kuti to talk what this means for his legacy.

Richie is also joined in studio by 2026 EE BAFTA Rising Star Nominee, Archie Madekwe.

Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Published on Sunday, 8th February 2026.

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