Movie Description
Birth of Afrobeat
(2018)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Opiyo Okeyo
- Producer : Opiyo Okeyo,David Glines,Eric Trosset
- Editor : Opiyo Okeyo
- Cast : Tony Allen
Cast
Self
Facts
Original TitleBirth of Afrobeat
Status Released
Release Information
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2018-01-01
Original Language
Runtime 00h 07m
Production CompaniesRest in Beats
Genres
- Documentary


