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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

198254mJean-Jacques Flori,Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

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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.

MusicDocumentary
Afrobeat

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What is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982) about?

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.

Who stars in Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon stars Fela Kuti (Self), Pope John Paul II (Self). The film was directed by Jean-Jacques Flori.

How long is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon has a runtime of 54 min and premiered in 1982.

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