Beats of the Heart Konkombe The Nigerian Pop Music Scene

NR 51 min
Konkombe is an extraordinary journey into the musical kaleidoscope of juju Afrobeat highlife Afropop and Lagos street music that makes up the Nigerian pop music scene From traditional minstrels wandering the streets of Lagos to the talking drums of the Saharan north from recording session with stars of juju and highlife to an intimate visit with Fela surrounded by his exotic wives Konkombe looks at the entire spectrum of Nigerian music from its primitive roots to the most exciting stars of Afropop Features performances intimate interviews and recording sessions with some of the biggest stars of African music including King Sunny Ade Fela AnikulapoKuti Sonny Okosun IK Dairo and more
DirectorJeremy Marre

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Original Language:English