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The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2021 nominees and it includes the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti.
Artistes become eligible for induction 25 years after the release of their first record. In order to be inducted, an artiste must be nominated by a committee that selects a number of candidates, the highest being 16 for the 2020 class.
The top five inductees are selected by public vote and the Fan Vote is now officially open from Wednesday till April 30, fans can vote for up to five nominees daily.
Fela is appearing on the list for the first time alongside Jay-Z, Foo Fighters and Tina Turner.
Other first-timer on the list include the Go-Go’s, Iron Maiden and Dionne Warwick.
LL Cool J has been nominated 6 times – in 2010, 2011, 2014, 2018, and 2019.
In a statement, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame foundation chairman, John Sykes described this 2021 nominations as the most racially diverse since 1996 with nine people of colour making the cut.
“This remarkable ballot reflects the diversity and depth of the artists and music the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame celebrates. These nominees have left an indelible impact on the sonic landscape of the world and influenced countless artists that have followed them,” he said.
Below is the full list of nominees for the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame:
Kate Bush
Devo
Foo Fighters
The Go-Go’s
Iron Maiden
JAY-Z
Mary J Blige
Chaka Khan
Carole King
Fela Kuti
LL Cool J
New York Dolls
Rage Against the Machine
Todd Rundgren
Tina Turner
Dionne Warwick
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