Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (Musique au poing) 42 years old

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.

Credits

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon Cast

Name Character
Pope John Paul II He was 61, 84 years old when he died
Fela Kuti

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon Crew

Name Department
Jean-Jacques Flori as Director. Directing
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff as Director. He was 40 (now 82) years old Directing
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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (42 years)

  • Release day: Friday, January 01, 1982
  • Runtime: 54 minutes