Fantastic Man
William Onyeabor, a Nigerian synth funk pioneer, is examined through interviews with musicians and advocates discussing his music's impact and enigmatic life.
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William Onyeabor, a Nigerian synth funk pioneer, is examined through interviews with musicians and advocates discussing his music's impact and enigmatic life.
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William Onyeabor, a Nigerian synth funk pioneer, is the focus of this 31-minute documentary directed by Jake Sumner. It features interviews with musicians and advocates, including Quinton Scott and Duncan Brooker. They discuss Onyeabor's music and its influence on the 1970s compilation "Nigeria 70." The film tracks efforts to learn more about Onyeabor's life and career, which have remained largely mysterious despite renewed interest following the release of Luaka Bop's compilation "Who Is William Onyeabor?
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