His story inspired a nation. His music inspires the world. The Tony-Award winning musical FELA! tells the true story of the legendary Nigerian musician Fela Kuti, whose soulful Afrobeat rhythms ignited a generation. Motivated by his mother, a civil rights champion, he defied a corrupt and oppressive military government and devoted his life and music to the struggle for freedom and human dignity. FELA! is a triumphant tale of courage, passion and love.
Director: | Bill T. Jones |
Studio: | National Theatre, London |
Writer(s): | Jim Lewis, Bill T. Jones |