Fonko (2016)
While southern Europe is crumbling, Angola is the world’s fastest growing economy. In Africa’s rapidly developing cities, urban musicians are creating sounds that have come to define the new generation. Urban music like kuduro, coupé-décalé and azonto have arisen out of social change and have come to define a new African identity shaped by post-colonial consciousness.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 87 min
Release Date: April 8, 2016
Cast
- Neneh Cherry - Narrator
Screenplay
Country: Sweden
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: sv
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fonko about?
- While southern Europe is crumbling, Angola is the world’s fastest growing economy. In Africa’s rapidly developing cities, urban musicians are creating sounds that have come to define the new generation. Urban music like kuduro, coupé-décalé and azonto have arisen out of social change and have come to define a new African identity shaped by post-colonial consciousness.
- Who directed Fonko?
- Fonko was directed by Göran Olsson, Lars Lovén, Daniel Jadama.
- Who stars in Fonko?
- Fonko stars Neneh Cherry.
- How long is Fonko?
- Fonko has a runtime of 1h 27m (87 minutes).
- What genre is Fonko?
- Fonko is a Documentary film.
- Where was Fonko produced?
- Fonko was produced in Sweden.