Wizkid: Long Live Lagos
World Premiere

Wizkid: Long Live Lagos

Spotlight+
Feature | United States, UK, Nigeria | 83 MINUTES | English, Yoruba | English subtitles
Documentary, Music, Politics, Biography, Expressions of Black Freedom

Following the Grammy-award winning Nigerian musician Wizkid from Lagos to Tottenham Stadium in London, Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is a raw look at the life of a boundary-pushing musician and the power of international music and art to shift perception and reclaim a sense of identity for its people. Motivated and inspired by his family and his home, Wizkid's sound has a modern flair but draws from deep roots. While his journey to the stage has its challenges, his determination and artistry ensure a mind-blowing show for all to see.

A deeply personal look at a singular musician, this film also outlines the expansion of African music to a global, mainstream stage where it's recognized as the many disparate genres and sounds it is. Tight editing, exclusive behind the scenes footage and a solid soundtrack round out this deeply engaging documentary.—Hope Wager

After the Premiere: A conversation with Wizkid and Karam Gill.


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Karam Gill
Director
Karam Gill
Producer
Karam Gill
Daniel Malikyar
Cinematographer
Lucas Klingner
Daniel Malikyar
Composer
Craig Deleon
Editor
Joshua Whitaker
Executive Producer
Charles D. King
James Lopez
Andrew Primavera
Andie Tenoso
Bobby Singh
Blase Biello
Jody Gerson
Marc Cimino
Bill Simmons
Nancy Abraham
Lisa Heller
Tina Nguyen
Co-Producer
Seni Saraki
Magdalena Munao
Co-Executive Producer
Geoff Chow
Sean Fennessey
Adam Gibbs
US Distributor
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Femi-Anikulapo Kuti
Ayodeji Balogun
Jada Pollock
Julie Adenuga
Seni Saraki
Sunday Are
Matthew Temitope Solomon
Karen Binns
Adosu Segan
Tops Bademosi

Contacts
Press Contact
Erica Rosenthal
HBO
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 646 864 9315
erica.rosenthal@wbd.com
International Sales Contact
Travis Tammero
UTA
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 424 258 2425
travis.tammero@unitedtalent.com
US Sales Contact
Travis Tammero
UTA
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 424 258 2425
travis.tammero@unitedtalent.com

 

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