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Birth of Afrobeat

2018 · 7 min Documentary

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.

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📋 Film Details

Year 2018
Country United States of America
Genre Documentary
Director Opiyo Okeyo
Runtime 7 min.

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Birth of Afrobeat is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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Released in 2018, this film holds up just as well today. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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