Finding Fela! (2014) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2014 · 119 min · English

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Directed by

Alex Gibney

This is the story of Fela Anikulapo Kuti, a Nigerian musician and activist whose powerful Afrobeat music became a soundtrack for social change. The film explores his life as he fearlessly challenged the oppressive military regimes of 1970s and 1980s Nigeria. Through his music and activism, Kuti forged a new musical movement that continues to inspire freedom fighters and advocates for social justice globally, leaving a lasting impact on the world.