Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)

Released: 1982-01-01 Duration: 54min
Genres: Music Documentary
Rating 6.2

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.

Production Companies

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

Additional Info

Budget $0.00
Revenue $0.00
Original Language fr
Popularity 0.403

Directed By

Jean-Jacques Flori

Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Crew

Cinematography
Elizabeth Prouvost
Cinematography
Jean Clavé
Editor
Annie Yonnet

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