Overview
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.
Production
Rest in Beats
Cast & Characters
Tony Allen
Self
Directors & Crew
Opiyo Okeyo
Director
Opiyo Okeyo
Producer
David Glines
Producer
Eric Trosset
Producer
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