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 | 0.155 |
Directed By
Rose Gallerand
Caroline Leibel
Faustine Merle
Claire Pellet
May Taraud
Chloé Van Becelaere
Crew
Rose Gallerand
Caroline Leibel
Faustine Merle
Claire Pellet
May Taraud
Chloé Van Becelaere
Nathan Minière
Laurent Jimenez
Laurent Jimenez
Laurent Jimenez
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