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Fonko

  • 20162016
  • 1h 27m
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Fonko (2016)
  • Documentary
  • Music
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 tr... Read allIn 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 th... Read allIn 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 so... Read all
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  • Directors
    • Lamin Daniel Jadama
    • Lars Lovén
    • Göran Olsson
  • Writers
    • Lamin Daniel Jadama
    • Lars Lovén
    • Göran Olsson
  • Stars
    • Nneka Egbuna
    • Sister Fa
    • Neo Muyanga
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  • Directors
    • Lamin Daniel Jadama
    • Lars Lovén
    • Göran Olsson
  • Writers
    • Lamin Daniel Jadama
    • Lars Lovén
    • Göran Olsson
  • Stars
    • Nneka Egbuna
    • Sister Fa
    • Neo Muyanga
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    • Release date
      • April 8, 2016 (Sweden)
    • Countries of origin
      • Sweden
      • Germany
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    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Portuguese
      • Wolof
    • Production companies
      • Story AB
      • Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR)
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      • SEK 2,700,000 (estimated)
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      • D-Cinema 48kHz 5.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 16:9 HD

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