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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon

Plot: 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
Release Date: Friday, January 1 1981
42 years ago
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Portrait of Fela KutiFela Kuti
Fela Kuti was
43 in Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
Sat, Oct 15 1938 –
Sat, Aug 02 1997
Portrait of Pope John Paul IIPope John Paul II
Pope John Paul II was
61 in Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
Tue, May 18 1920 –
Sat, Apr 02 2005

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Portrait of Stéphane TchalgadjieffStéphane Tchalgadjieff
Stéphane Tchalgadjieff was
39 in Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon
as 'Director'
Sun, Aug 09 1942
Portrait of Jean-Jacques FloriJean-Jacques Flori
Jean-Jacques Flori was
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Portrait of Annie YonnetAnnie Yonnet
Annie Yonnet was
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as 'Editor'
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Portrait of Jean ClavéJean Clavé
Jean Clavé was
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as 'Cinematography'
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Portrait of Elizabeth ProuvostElizabeth Prouvost
Elizabeth Prouvost was
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