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Book

Fela : music is the weapon

Call Number

  • GRAPHIC NOVEL 921 F311F (CEN, POW)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, NY : Amistad, 2025.

Physical Description

366 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm

Summary

In this bold and striking graphic novel, artist Jibola Fagbamiye and writer Conor McCreery tell the remarkable story of one of Nigeria's most famous sons, Fela Kuti, the King of Afrobeat, who rose to superstardom with his band Africa 70 in the 1970s, during a charged political period for his nation. Chronicling Fela's perilous journey to capiture his destiny and to advocate for Pan-African unity in the face of European imperialism and white supremacy, this masterful biographical graphic novel celebrates this enduring legend and his legacy, offering inspiration for our own troubled time.

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