Movie, 2018
Birth of Afrobeat
7 min, Documentary, United States of America
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.
Cast
1 credited
Details
DirectorOpiyo Okeyo
GenreDocumentary
Runtime7 min
ReleasedMon, Jan 1, 2018
CountryUnited States of America
IMDBtt8211234
