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Fela

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Synopsis

A chronicle of the life of Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician and political force who invented Afro-beat music and introduced it to the world.

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Chiwetel Ejiofor

Fela Kuti

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director: Andrew Dosunmu
Screenplay & Story: Steve McQueen, Biyi Bandele
Original Title: Fela
Spoken Languages: English
Runtime: Unknown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrew Dosunmu

Screenplay & Story

Steve McQueen, Biyi Bandele, Michael Veal

Producers

Edward Tyler Nahem, Lydia Dean Pilcher, Leigh Blake

Department Leadership Roster

Steve McQueen

Screenplay

Edward Tyler Nahem

Producer

Lydia Dean Pilcher

Producer

Andrew Dosunmu

Director

Biyi Bandele

Screenplay

Leigh Blake

Producer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Fela

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Fela about?

A chronicle of the life of Fela Kuti, the Nigerian musician and political force who invented Afro-beat music and introduced it to the world.

Who directed Fela?

Fela was directed by Andrew Dosunmu.

Who stars in Fela?

The principal cast of Fela includes Chiwetel Ejiofor.

When was Fela released and how long is it?

Fela was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of Unknown.