Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)


  • Genre: Music, Documentary
  • Release Date: 1982-01-01
  • User Rating: 6.2/10 from 5 ratings
  • Runtime: 0h 54min
  • Language: English
  • Production Company: Ministère de la culture
  • Production Country: France
  • Directors: Stéphane Tchalgadjieff, Jean-Jacques Flori.
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Summary

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.

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  • Fela Kuti

    as Self
  • Pope John Paul II

    as Self
Directing Stéphane Tchalgadjieff Director
Directing Jean-Jacques Flori Director
Crew Jean Clavé Cinematography
Crew Elizabeth Prouvost Cinematography
Editing Annie Yonnet Editor

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