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Birth of Afrobeat

20187mOpiyo Okeyo

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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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What is Birth of Afrobeat (2018) about?

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.

Who stars in Birth of Afrobeat?

Birth of Afrobeat stars Tony Allen (Self). The film was directed by Opiyo Okeyo.

How long is Birth of Afrobeat?

Birth of Afrobeat has a runtime of 7 min and premiered in 2018.

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