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 | 0.015 |
Directed By
Faustine Merle
Chloé Van Becelaere
May Taraud
Caroline Leibel
Rose Gallerand
Claire Pellet
Crew
Laurent Jimenez
Faustine Merle
Chloé Van Becelaere
Laurent Jimenez
May Taraud
Caroline Leibel
Rose Gallerand
Nathan Minière
Laurent Jimenez
Claire Pellet
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