The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution 1970-1980 Ki’mon!’ recently premiered in Lagos. The film aims to foster a deep understanding of the Eastern Afro-Funk movement through stories from the legends who pioneered it, radio presenters, historians, music critics, and others who chronicled the movement.
The event took place at Alliance Francaise, Ikoyi, Lagos. This film premiere followed the film’s prior screenings in Enugu and London. This event was hosted in partnership with Josplay Music, Piql Africa, Iba Aije, and Nigerian Funk.
This film is directed by Ed Keazor, produced by him and veteran Afro-Funk drummer Eddie Offeyi, and executive produced by Muni King-Keazor, Obi Asika, and Ed Keazor.
In an era where the contributions of our past music heroes are largely underappreciated and underdocumented, ‘Ki’mon’ not only narrated history but also celebrated the contributions of key players in Eastern Nigeria’s Afro-Funk scene and further illuminated the complex cultural realities of a post-Biafra Nigeria.
Audiences were also welcomed with an original Afro-Funk song mix created by Alternative artist Suté Iwar, founder of the Abuja-based NGO Nigerian Funk, a collective dedicated to preserving Nigeria’s music history).
In addition to a screening of the film, this premiere included a film talkback with Nze Keazor and a cohort of music industry legends, a performance from the Lagos Afro-Funk Collective, and a presentation of Lifetime Achievement Awards to a set of Nigerian music industry legends for their incredible contributions to the history of Nigerian music.
