Awoko 70's (2020)
Overview
Afrobeat emerged in Lagos, Nigeria in the 1970s. The film follows an Afrobeat tube broadcast, from its early morning studio recording, to selling vinyl records and cassette tapes in town, into the evening where people dance feverishly to the music.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | fr |
| Popularity | 0.025 |
Directed By
Claire Pellet
Caroline Leibel
Rose Gallerand
May Taraud
Chloé Van Becelaere
Faustine Merle
Crew
Claire Pellet
Laurent Jimenez
Nathan Minière
Caroline Leibel
Laurent Jimenez
Rose Gallerand
May Taraud
Chloé Van Becelaere
Faustine Merle
Laurent Jimenez
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