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Fela Kuti, Jay-Z among Hall of Fame nominees

Fela Kuti, Jay-Z among Hall of Fame nominees

LEGENDARY Nigerian musician, the late Fela Kuti, rapper Jay-Z, 1980s pop group The Go-Gos and rock band Foo Fighters were among first-time nominees announced yesterday for possible induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Others on the ballot for the first time include singer-songwriter Carole King, singer-actress Dionne Warwick and heavy metal group Iron Maiden. American rapper JAY-Z backstage on his On The Run II tour in 2018. Picture: Instagram/lavitaraynor The 16 contenders also included previous nominees Tina Turner, Mary J. Blige, Devo, LL Cool J and Todd Rundgren. Performers become eligible 25 years after their first commercial…
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