Fela Back to Lagos
The audience will experience an exciting deep dive into the legacy of Fela Kuti, the creator of the Afrobeat, through the eyes of a Nigerian boy, Adedola (Ade). Ade struggles to survive in Lagos. He has a special relationship with his grandfather and they share a passion for Fela Kuti; the sudden death of his granddad ignites a spiral of self-destruction. Ade is considered “possessed”, and almost killed by an exorcistic ritual. He is then visited by Fela’s spirit and embodies Fela’s fight.
Director: Abel Kouame, Loulou Dedola
Genre: Animation
Runtime: 80 min
Screenplay
- Loulou Dedola (Screenplay)
- Luca Ferrara (Comic Book)
- Loulou Dedola (Comic Book)
Production: Afrika Toon Europe, Culture Synapses
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fela Back to Lagos about?
- The audience will experience an exciting deep dive into the legacy of Fela Kuti, the creator of the Afrobeat, through the eyes of a Nigerian boy, Adedola (Ade). Ade struggles to survive in Lagos. He has a special relationship with his grandfather and they share a passion for Fela Kuti; the sudden death of his granddad ignites a spiral of self-destruction. Ade is considered “possessed”, and almost killed by an exorcistic ritual. He is then visited by Fela’s spirit and embodies Fela’s fight.
- Who directed Fela Back to Lagos?
- Fela Back to Lagos was directed by Abel Kouame, Loulou Dedola.
- How long is Fela Back to Lagos?
- Fela Back to Lagos has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Fela Back to Lagos?
- Fela Back to Lagos is a Animation film.
- Where was Fela Back to Lagos produced?
- Fela Back to Lagos was produced in France, Italy.