Finding Fela
Release date: 2014-08-01
Votes: 18
Genres: Documentary, Music
Fela Anikulapo Kuti created the musical movement Afrobeat and used it as a political forum to oppose the Nigerian dictatorship and advocate for the rights of oppressed people. This is the story of his life, music, and political importance.
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