Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)

Production companies : Ministère de la culture / France 2 / K.I.C.S. /

January 1, 1982 54m France Music English More

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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.

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title：Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
status：Released
Release date： 1982
Runtime：54m
Genres： Music · Documentary ·
Countries of origin： France ·
Original Language： English · French ·
Director： Stéphane Tchalgadjieff / Jean-Jacques Flori /
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Production companies： Ministère de la culture · France 2 · K.I.C.S. ·
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.

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