Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon ·Musique au poing

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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Music
Documentary
Release Date

Jan 01, 1982

Duration: 54 min

Popularity: 0.2648
5 votes
Directed by

Jean-Jacques FloriStéphane Tchalgadjieff

Productions

Ministère de la culture (FR)France 2 (FR)K.I.C.S.

Budget

Revenue: NA

Crew & Team

Jean-Jacques Flori

Director

Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Director