Birth of Afrobeat (2018)
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.
Director: Opiyo Okeyo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 7 min
Release Date: January 1, 2018
Cast
- Tony Allen - Self
Editing: Opiyo Okeyo
Production: Rest in Beats
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Keywords
afrobeat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Birth of Afrobeat 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 directed Birth of Afrobeat?
- Birth of Afrobeat was directed by Opiyo Okeyo.
- Who stars in Birth of Afrobeat?
- Birth of Afrobeat stars Tony Allen.
- How long is Birth of Afrobeat?
- Birth of Afrobeat has a runtime of 7m (7 minutes).
- What genre is Birth of Afrobeat?
- Birth of Afrobeat is a Documentary film.
- Where was Birth of Afrobeat produced?
- Birth of Afrobeat was produced in United States of America.