Plot Summary

A provocative and wholly unique hybrid of dance, theatre and music, FELA! explores the world of Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Winner of three 2010 Tony Awards including Best Choreography (Bill T. Jones). Featuring many of Fela Kuti’s most captivating songs and Bill T. Jones’ visionary staging, FELA! – an original new creation – comes via Broadway to London and the National Theatre. FELA! explores the extravagant, decadent and rebellious world of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. Using his pioneering music (a blend of jazz, funk and African rhythm and harmonies), FELA! reveals Kuti’s controversial life as an artist and political activist.

Movie Details

Original Title
National Theatre Live: Fela!
Status
released
Original Language
en

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Cast

Sahr Ngaujah as Fela

Sahr Ngaujah

Fela

Lydie Alberto as

Lydie Alberto

Sherinne Kayra Anderson as

Sherinne Kayra Anderson

Jonathan Andre as

Jonathan Andre

Rolan Bell as

Rolan Bell

Cindy Belliot as

Cindy Belliot

Nandi Bhebhe as

Nandi Bhebhe

Ricardo Coke Thomas as

Ricardo Coke Thomas

Kwame Peter Crentsil as

Kwame Peter Crentsil

Scarlette Douglas as

Scarlette Douglas

Jacques Dubois as

Jacques Dubois

Poundo Gomis as

Poundo Gomis

Paulette Ivory as

Paulette Ivory

Aisha Jawando as

Aisha Jawando

Wanjiru Kamuyu as

Wanjiru Kamuyu

Nyron Levy as

Nyron Levy

Melanie Marshall as

Melanie Marshall

Shelley Maxwell as

Shelley Maxwell

Tamara McKoy-Patterson as

Tamara McKoy-Patterson

Catia Moto da Cruz as

Catia Moto da Cruz

Production Companies

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