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Fonko is a 2016 documentary directed by Göran Olsson and Daniel Jadama, starring Neneh Cherry as Narrator. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes.

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Fonko (2016) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
German
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Fonko About?

The premise of Fonko without spoilers.

Amidst the economic struggles of southern Europe, Angola experiences unprecedented growth, shaping a vibrant cultural landscape. In rapidly developing African cities, innovative musicians are pioneering new sounds like kuduro, coupé-décalé, and azonto. These genres reflect profound social change and represent a new African identity, born from post-colonial consciousness and the energy of a generation.

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Cast & crew

Fonko Cast & Characters

Neneh Cherry plays Narrator in Fonko. Directed by Göran Olsson and Daniel Jadama.

From the directors

More from Göran Olsson and Daniel Jadama

More films directed by Göran Olsson and Daniel Jadama, best-rated first: Concerning Violence, The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975, That Summer and Israel Palestine on Swedish TV 1958-1989.

Videos

Fonko Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Fonko.

Fonko (TV-series Trailer)
Details

Fonko Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “Fonko - Afrikas musikalische Revolution” and “Фонко”.

Also known as
  • Fonko - Afrikas musikalische Revolution
  • Фонко

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FAQ

Fonko FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Fonko, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Fonko?

Fonko runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was Fonko released?

Fonko was released on April 8, 2016.

Who directed Fonko?

Fonko was directed by Göran Olsson and Daniel Jadama.

More films by Göran Olsson

Who is in the cast of Fonko?

Fonko stars Neneh Cherry as Narrator.

Does Fonko have a post-credit scene?

No. Fonko has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Fonko in?

The original language of Fonko is German.

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