Fela Kuti - Music Is The Weapon - DVD

The definitive film on FELA, the Black President", creator of Afrobeat
Fela Anikulapo Kuti is to African music what Bob Marley is o Raggae: its Prophet. All contemporary froms of black music (from funk to electronic) owe something to the irresistible groove if which he was the creator: Afrobeat. During his live, Fela never ceased to record: more than 60 albums, all mythical. For most if his career he fought against political corruption in his homeland, Nigeria, and was much loved by his people who affectionately called him their "Black President"... Until 1997, when he died if Aids at the age of 58.
Directed in 1982 by Stephane Tchal-Gadjieff and Jean Jaques Flori, "Musics Is The Weapon" is the definitive documentary of FELA. An essential film for all who wish to know more about an artist at the heart of African musical history. Shot in Lagos in 1982, this documentary carries us from the "Kalakuta Republic" to the mythical "Shrine" nightclub. At the height of his popularity in a chaotic Nigeria, Fela wanted to stand for president. The army responded by attacking and ransacking his community, raping his wives and trowing his mother from a window, who was later to die from her injuries. Coming from jet another time in prison, more determined than ever and surrounded by his wives. Fela tranmits to the camera his thoughts in politics, panafricanism, music and religion.