Fela Kuti Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 17, 2013

Fela Kuti

To Be Announced (TBA)

Director: Andrew Dosunmu

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor

N/A Biography N/A

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

Production Status

Current stage in the film’s journey

Pre-Production

Concept

Announced

Development

Pre

Filming

Post

Completed

Key talent and film crew being hired; budgeting, preparing and planning of production schedule; approving final shooting script. Andrew Dosunmu is on-board to direct the film.

September 17, 2013

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: A human rights activist, sexual revolutionary, and political maverick, Fela Kuti was one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century. He was the king of Afrobeat, a fusion of jazz, funk, psychedelic rock, and Yoruba chants and rhythms. Taking on Nigeria’s rapidly changing and often corrupt government in the 1970s, Fela pushed boundaries in art and life. His legacy as a charismatic visionary continues to inspire the contemporary hip-hop world and generations of artists who believe in the power of music to transform people and cultures.

Biography Drama Music

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Who stars in Fela Kuti – Cast List

Chiwetel Ejiofor
2012, The Life of Chuck

Who is making Fela Kuti – Crew List

A look at Fela Kuti behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Andrew Dosunmu last helmed Beauty and Mother of George. The film's writer Biyi Bandele last penned Half of a Yellow Sun.

Director: Andrew Dosunmu
Screenwriters: Biyi Bandele
Steve McQueen
Chris Abani
Producers: Leigh Blake
Lydia Dean Pilcher

Studios: Focus Features
Production Company: Focus Features

Production – What we know about the Fela Kuti

Key Facts

The production's source material is Michael Veal's 2000 book "Fela: The Life and Times of An African Musical Icon", and is not an adaptation of, or affiliated with, the Broadway musical Fela! Fela Kuti will include original music from the performer himself.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Sep 2013

Pre-Production

Changed Fela Kuti movie production status. Andrew Dosunmu is on-board to direct the film.

Dec 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Fela Kuti Trailers and Clips

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Fela Kuti Release Date: When is the film coming out?

Fela Kuti is scheduled for release in on To Be Announced (TBA) . There are 9702 9,702 other movies scheduled for release on the same date, including The Rosie Project, Soulm8te and Star Wars: New Jedi Order.

The estimated home release date for Fela Kuti is currently being determined. Stay tuned!