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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
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.
Genre: Music, Documentary
Stars: Fela Kuti, Pope John Paul II
Crew: Stéphane Tchalgadjieff (Director), Jean-Jacques Flori (Director), Jean Clavé (Cinematography), Elizabeth Prouvost (Cinematography), Annie Yonnet (Editor)
Country: France
Language: EnglishFrançais
Studio: Ministère de la culture, France 2, K.I.C.S.
Runtime: 54 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Jan 01, 1982
IMDb: 4.8
Keywords:afrobeat
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