Faaji Agba

2015 | 90 minutes | 0.0 ★ (0)

Faaji Agba
  • Overview

    An intimate portrait of the history, culture and music scene of Lagos, Nigeria from 1940 to present day through the lives of a group of 68-85 year-old master musicians brought back from obscurity by Kunle Tejuoso, owner of Jazzhole Records. The documentary follows their lives and for some, their death. Filmmaker Remi Vaughan-Richards a 'student' of the era has been documenting Kunle and the Faaji Agba musicians since 2009 to keep their musical legacy alive and relevant.

  • Release Date

    30 September 2015

  • DirectingRemi Vaughan-Richards
  • Budget

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  • Revenue

    $0.00

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