“Finding Fela reinforces Kuti’s status as one of Africa’s bravest and most significant revolutionaries and musicians. Definitely see it.” – NME
Chris ‘Santo’ Cobbson has played withthe greats; Maceo Parker, Courtney Pine, Pee Wee Ellis, Oman, Osibisa, Ronnie Scott’s Big Band + more, his quartet wowed us last season and we vowed to get him back.
This is a music-lovers night out.
Fela Kuti was the principal innovator of Afrobeat, a Nigerian political activist and musican. Reclaiming Yoruba in the aftermath of colonialism, Fela rallied against its bindings, using music as a tool. This is his story.
Starring:
Fela Kuti, Fei Kuti, Seun Kuti, Questlove, Paul McCartney, Tony Allen, Bill T.Jones
Directed By:
Alex Gibney
Running time:
120 mins