1982
6.2 (5 votes)
0h 54m
Genres
Music
Documentary
Production Companies
Ministère de la culture
France 2
K.I.C.S.
France 2
K.I.C.S.
Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (Musique au poing)
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.
Key Crew
Director: Stéphane Tchalgadjieff, Jean-Jacques Flori
Top Cast
Fela Kuti
Self
John Paul II.
Self
