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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

1982

0h 54m

6.2(5 votes)

Music

Documentary

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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Ministère de la culture

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Fela Kuti

Self

Fela Kuti

Acting

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Self

John Paul II

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