A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Original Title:
Fela Back to Lagos
Genres:
Animation
Production Companies:
Afrika Toon Europe
Culture Synapses
Production Countries:
France | Italy
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 80
The audience will experience an exciting deep dive into the legacy of Fela Kuti, the creator of the Afrobeat, through the eyes of a Nigerian boy, Adedola (Ade). Ade struggles to survive in Lagos. He has a special relationship with his grandfather and they share a passion for Fela Kuti; the sudden death of his granddad ignites a spiral of self-destruction. Ade is considered “possessed”, and almost killed by an exorcistic ritual. He is then visited by Fela’s spirit and embodies Fela’s fight.
Comic Book:
Loulou Dedola
Luca Ferrara
Director:
Abel Kouame
Loulou Dedola
Producer:
Abel N'guessan Kouame
Ivan Sanna
Screenplay:
Loulou Dedola
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