Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982)

• Music
• Documentary

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.

Rating

6.7 / 10 (6 votes)

Release date

January 1, 1982

Runtime

54m

Language

French

Director

Jean-Jacques Flori, Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Status

Released