Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

54 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 1, 1982

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.

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

54 mins | Documentary, Music | Jan. 1, 1982

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.
IMDb rating 7.7
Producers Ministère de la Culture, France 2, K.I.C.S.
Original title Musique au poing
Directors Stéphane Tchalgadjieff, Jean-Jacques Flori
Writers