Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti was a pioneer in afrobeat, combining funk, jazz, and soul. He was also an activist against political corruption in Africa. His work has influenced Broadway. A theatrical play about him was produced by Will Smith and Jay-Z in 2009. It was nominated for 11 Tonys. It returned three years later for 32 performances. His work was used in Grand Theft Auto IV. He is currently a nominee for induction.