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

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


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Karam Gill
Director
Karam Gill
Producer
Karam Gill, Daniel Malikyar
Screenwriter
Karam Gill
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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