CinemaOSMovie · 1982 · 0h 54m

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

67%(6)IMDbMusicDocumentary

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.

Directed byJean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 54m
Language
FR
Released
January 1, 1982
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Ministère de la cultureFrance 2K.I.C.S.

Featuring

Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring
Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti

Self

Pope John Paul II

Pope John Paul II

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Jean-Jacques Flori
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

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