Birth of Afrobeat

Birth of Afrobeat

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2018
7m
15
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3.7(174)
Documentary

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Overview

In September of 2017, 77 year old Nigerian drummer Tony Allen was invited to record the album 'What Goes Up' with American band, Chicago Afrobeat Project. During their time together, Allen recounts how he and partner, late music legend, Fela Kuti, created the Afrobeat genre in Lagos, Nigeria. This hybrid live-action/animated film is a snapshot illustrating Tony Allen's story.

Director

Opiyo Okeyo

Production

Rest in Beats

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Cast

Tony Allen

Tony Allen

Self

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