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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982): Cast

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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon is a 1982 music documentary directed by Stéphane Tchalgadjieff and Jean-Jacques Flori, starring John Paul II. and Fela Kuti. It runs 54 minutes.

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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon (1982) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
54 min
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon About?

The premise of Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon without spoilers.

Fela Anikulapo Kuti recorded over 60 albums, using Afrobeat to celebrate African music while maintaining a fierce political stance against Nigeria’s pervasive corruption. The documentary explores how the artist, known as the “Black President,” exposed governmental atrocities and helped propel Afrobeat onto the global stage.

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Cast & crew

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon Cast

John Paul II. leads the cast, with Fela Kuti. Directed by Stéphane Tchalgadjieff and Jean-Jacques Flori.

Details

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Fela Kuti Music is the Weapon” and “Music with a Fist”.

Also known as
  • Fela Kuti Music is the Weapon
  • Music with a Fist

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Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon runs 54 minutes.

When was Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon released?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon was released in 1982.

Who directed Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon was directed by Stéphane Tchalgadjieff and Jean-Jacques Flori.

More films by Stéphane Tchalgadjieff

Who is in the cast of Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon?

Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon stars John Paul II. and Fela Kuti.

Does Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon have a post-credit scene?

No. Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon in?

The original language of Fela Kuti: Music Is the Weapon is French.

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