Gangbé!

  • 10 10
  • 2015
  • 58min
Gangbé!
  • Original Title: Gangbé!

A brass band from Benin travels to Lagos to perform with Femi Kuti, turning a musical collaboration into a powerful encounter between two Africas—and a bold reimagining of cultural identity.

Gangbé!
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Gangbé! - One band, two Africas, and a road to rethink the map

This poetic and funky documentary follows the Gangbé Brass Band from Benin to Nigeria, on a mission to perform with Femi Kuti at the legendary Shrine.

But this isn’t just a musical road trip—it’s a confrontation between two Africas, a journey through post-colonial borders, and a dialogue with Pan-Africanism in the 21st century. Along the dusty roads to Lagos, the band navigates more than distance; they challenge outdated perceptions and open new cultural routes across the Global South.

Arnaud Robert
Arnaud Robert Director

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