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Fonko is a new 6-part documentary series about the musical revolution taking place in Africa today. New African artists are creating their own style of music and thus defining a whole new generation. The program will illustrates how music plays a huge role in African’s growing economy. In the trailer, Ghanaian musician Wanlov discusses his African-gypsy style and artist Sister Fa talks about how politics play a huge role in the Senegalese music scene. There are also interviews and commentaries from Nigerian artists Nneka and 2Face idibia, South African musician Hugh Masekela and Senegalese legend Youssou N’dour to name a few. The program will also discuss the rise of Azonto, South African House and other trends that play a huge role in the shaping of Africa’s music scene.