Fonko

Apr 8 2016 N/A 1h 27m
Documentary, Music

While southern Europe is crumbling, Angola is the world’s fastest growing economy. In Africa’s rapidly developing cities, urban musicians are creating sounds that have come to define the new generation. Urban music like kuduro, coupé-décalé and azonto have arisen out of social change and have come to define a new African identity shaped by post-colonial consciousness.

Plot

In the Manding language Fonko means "the thing", in Wolof "to take care of each other". The great musical revolution of today takes place in Africa, where urban club music is merging with traditional styles. New technology and swift communications has released super talents of the continent, spreading music, arts and ideas to the rest of the world. In Fonko we meet some of the most outspoken, creative and interesting artists of today that redefines the image of Africa, traveling from Dakar in the west through Accra, Lagos and Luanda to Johannesburg in the south. Throughout the movie we also hear the voice of Fela Kuti, one of the continent's greatest musical icons and political activists. Fela speaks through early recorded interviews.

Written by

Lamin Daniel Jadama, Lars Lovén, Göran Hugo Olsson

Directed by

Lamin Daniel Jadama, Lars Lovén, Göran Hugo Olsson

Cast

Nneka Egbuna, Sister Fa, Neo Muyanga

Crew

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Languages

Deutsch

Awards

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Trailers
Fonko (TV-series Trailer)
Scores
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Average Rating
6.9 out of 10
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