Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

1982
54m
6.2

6.2/10

5 votes • View on IMDb
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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Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Ministère de la culture France 2 K.I.C.S.
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
English French

Keywords

afrobeat

Quick Facts

Original Title Musique au poing
Release Date January 1, 1982
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0483296

Cast

Fela Kuti
Fela Kuti

Self

Pope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II

Self

Key Crew

Jean-Jacques Flori
Director
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff
Director