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Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat (2020): Cast

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Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat is a 2020 music documentary directed by Biyi Bandele, starring Fela Kuti. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.

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Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 21m (81 min)
Director
Biyi Bandele
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat About?

The premise of Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat without spoilers.

A million people mourned in Lagos for the funeral of Fela Kuti, the pioneering artist who created Afrobeat and challenged Nigeria’s military governments. A revolutionary and musician, he used his music to fight for justice while also leading a flamboyant personal life, famously marrying twenty-seven wives at once. Following his death from a stigmatized illness, concerns arose about the preservation of his legacy. Exclusive interviews offer insight into the complex and unconventional life of this influential performer.

Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat Cast

Fela Kuti stars in Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat. Directed by Biyi Bandele.

From the director

More from Biyi Bandele

More films directed by Biyi Bandele, best-rated first: Half of a Yellow Sun, Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman and Fifty.

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Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat?

Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).

When was Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat released?

Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat was released on November 21, 2020.

Who directed Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat?

Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat was directed by Biyi Bandele.

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Who is in the cast of Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat?

Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat stars Fela Kuti.

Does Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat have a post-credit scene?

No. Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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