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FELA’S DOCUMENTARY PREMIERES AT SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL

"Finding Fela'- a new documentary revolving around the late Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo Kuti will premiere at the 2014 edition of Sundance Film Festival, which started in the United States on January 16 and ends on January 26. Directed by award-winning director; Alex Gibney and produced by Jigsaw Productions, the film is among the 18 movies and documentaries to be to be globally premiered at the event.

A synopsis of the documentary reads thus, "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."

Credit: HipHopWorld

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