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Birth of Afrobeat
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Birth of Afrobeat

20187mDocumentary

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.

Created By

Director
Opiyo Okeyo
Status
Released
Original Title
Birth of Afrobeat
Production Countries
United States of America