Birth of Afrobeat
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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Movie Details
- Original Title: Birth of Afrobeat
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2018-01-01
- Runtime: 7 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Rest in Beats
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.0311
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Tony Allen
as Self
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birth of Afrobeat?▼
Birth of Afrobeat is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2018-01-01.
Who are the main actors in Birth of Afrobeat?▼
The main cast includes Tony Allen, .
Where can I watch Birth of Afrobeat online?▼
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Is Birth of Afrobeat based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of Birth of Afrobeat?▼
Birth of Afrobeat has an IMDb rating of 0/10 based on 0 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Birth of Afrobeat?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Birth of Afrobeat?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Rest in Beats. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Birth of Afrobeat filmed?▼
Birth of Afrobeat was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Birth of Afrobeat?▼
The total runtime of Birth of Afrobeat is 7 minutes.
Is Birth of Afrobeat suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Birth of Afrobeat?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Birth of Afrobeat.
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