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    Birth of Afrobeat

    7'

    2018-01-01

    N/A

    Documentary

    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.

    DirectingOpiyo Okeyo

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Tony Allen

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. List of companies:
        1. Rest in Beats
      2. Vote Count: 0
      3. Popularity: 0.3015
      4. Status: Released
      5. Original title:Birth of Afrobeat

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