Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Biyi Bandele
- Original Title
- Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- BBC
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Biyi Bandele
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Biyi Bandele
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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?
The principal cast of Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat includes Fela Kuti.
When was Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat released and how long is it?
Fela Kuti: Father of Afrobeat was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.