He was a People's Artist of Azerbaijan (2002) and one of the founders of the avant-garde style in Azerbaijani sculpture.

The sculpture composition "Explanation" of the artist, who participated in exhibitions since the 1960s, and later the work "Oilman" attracted the public's attention.

[2] In 2014, Najafov created a monument to the composer Gara Garayev, which was installed in the center of Baku.

[3] Currently, the works of Fazil Najafov form a significant part of the collection of Baku Museum of Modern Art.

[4] In January 2019, the presentation of the documentary film "Stones looking at the sky" dedicated to the work of Fazil Najafov was held.