Nigerian musician Fela Kuti‘s song “Gentleman” has been featured in the latest trailer for the upcoming film “The Thomas Crown Affair,” which stars Michael B. Jordan.
The inclusion brings Fela Kuti’s sound into the film’s promotional campaign, introducing Afrobeat to an international movie audience.
“Gentleman” was released in 1973 as the title track of Fela Kuti’s album of the same name. The song remains one of his most recognisable works, known for its sharp social commentary and its signature Afrobeat instrumentation.
The trailer placement is another instance of Fela Kuti’s music reaching a global audience decades after its release.
