From the colorful, celebratory sounds of Juju music to the politicized urgency of Afrobeat, Nigerian musicians have spearheaded some of Africa's most prominent musical movements. Oftentimes, their work formed the backdrop against which the nation blossomed and floundered. So what happened to these pioneering artists who rose to prominence during the country's halcyon years, and continued to endure when it faltered?
Crew
Adesiji Awoyinka
Director, Writer, Editor, Cinematography, Executive Producer, Producer
Charlie Hoxie
Editor
Oluwaseye Olusa
Cinematography
Edel Kelly
Cinematography, Co-Producer
Tunji Ladoja
Cinematography, Co-Producer
Kay Hung
Cinematography, Co-Producer
Tunji Olowolafe
Executive Producer
Ade Bantu
Producer
Abby Ogunsanya
Co-Producer
Osita Anienwelu
Sound Supervisor
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