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.
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Studio
1 review
Title
Birth of Afrobeat
Released
Jan 1, 2018
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
United States of America
Original Audio
English
Runtime
7m
Status
Released
Studio
Rest in Beats
