Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

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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.

Country:

France

Genre:

Music,

Documentary

Duration:

54 minutes

Year:

1982

Director:

Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

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Company:

Ministère de la culture,

France 2,

K.I.C.S.

Cast:
Fela Kuti

Pope John Paul II

Crew:
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Director

Jean-Jacques Flori

Director

Jean Clavé

Cinematography

Elizabeth Prouvost

Cinematography

Annie Yonnet

Editor