Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

1982
54min

Musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti recorded more than 60 albums to promote the magic of Afrobeat but never lost his political voice as an outspoken critic against widespread government corruption in Nigeria. This documentary examines the role that Fela, dubbed "Black President," played in shedding light on atrocities in his homeland and in promoting the ascent of African music worldwide.

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

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Musician Fela Anikulapo Kuti recorded more than 60 albums to promote the magic of Afrobeat but never lost his political voice as an outspoken critic against widespread government corruption in Nigeria. This documentary examines the role that Fela, dubbed "Black President," played in shedding light on atrocities in his homeland and in promoting the ascent of African music worldwide.
    Released
    January 1982
    Runtime
    54min
    Genre
    Status
    Released
    Language
    French
    Production
    Ministère de la culture, France 2, K.I.C.S.
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