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Awoko 70's

Awoko 70's

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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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Status

Released

Original Language

French

Runtime

1 mins

Rating

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Release Date

15 June 2020

Country

France

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