Sweden, Germany, 2016, 87’

Directors: Göran Hugo Olsson, Lamin Daniel Jadama, Lars Lovén

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 traditional styles. New technology and swift communications have released super talents of the continent, spreading music, arts, and ideas to the rest of the world. In Fonko we meet some of the most outspoken, creative and interesting artists of today that redefines the image of Africa, traveling from Dakar in the west through Accra, Lagos, and Luanda to Johannesburg in the south. Throughout the movie, we also hear the voice of Fela Kuti, one of the continent’s greatest musical icons and political activists.