Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat (2020)
In 1997, over one million people gathered in Lagos for the funeral of Fela Kuti, Africa’s biggest artist, who gave the world Afrobeat, yet was also a thorn in the side of Nigeria’s military regimes - a revolutionary who fought injustice with his music and a libertine who married 27 wives in one ceremony. When he died from a disease that carried a huge stigma in Africa, there was fear his legacy would die with him. Exclusive testimony reveals the multifaceted man behind the maverick performer.
Director: Biyi Bandele
Genre: Music, Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: November 21, 2020
Cast
- Fela Kuti - Self (archive footage)
Production: BBC
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat about?
- In 1997, over one million people gathered in Lagos for the funeral of Fela Kuti, Africa’s biggest artist, who gave the world Afrobeat, yet was also a thorn in the side of Nigeria’s military regimes - a revolutionary who fought injustice with his music and a libertine who married 27 wives in one ceremony. When he died from a disease that carried a huge stigma in Africa, there was fear his legacy would die with him. Exclusive testimony reveals the multifaceted man behind the maverick performer.
- Who directed Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat?
- Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat was directed by Biyi Bandele.
- Who stars in Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat?
- Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat stars Fela Kuti.
- How long is Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat?
- Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat?
- Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat is a Music, Documentary film.
- Where was Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat produced?
- Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat was produced in United Kingdom.