Jan 01, 1982
54 min
Full-HD

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)

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.

Category

Music Documentary

Country

France

Companies

Ministère de la culture France 2 K.I.C.S.

Fela Kuti

Self

Pope John Paul II

Self

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