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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Overview

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.

RATING

6.20

DIRECTORS

Jean-Jacques Flori

Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

COUNTRIE

France

RELEASE DATE

1982

TIME

0h 54m

GENRES