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.
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Tony Allen | As: Self |
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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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Cast
Tony Allen |
Self |
Directed By
Opiyo Okeyo |
Director |
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Writing Credits
Production Crew
Eric Trosset |
Producer |
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Opiyo Okeyo |
Producer |
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David Glines |
Producer |
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Edited By
Opiyo Okeyo |
Editor |
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Costume and Makeup
Sound
Matt Giordano |
Recording Supervision |
Visual Effects
Mel Roach |
Animation |
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Camera
Lighting
Art Department
Other Crew
Opiyo Okeyo |
Cinematography |
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Michael Gabriele |
Cinematography |
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