Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

1982 54m ★6.7

Music Documentary

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

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.

Release Date January 1, 1982

Runtime 54m

Country France

Language French

Director Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Category Music, Documentary

Rating 6.7 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1982

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Fela Kuti Self

Pope John Paul II Self

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

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