Angola / 2016 / 83mins / Documentary / Portuguese and English

The African continent has always been a place that evokes a deep sense of wonder and fantasy. It is naturally diverse, with a vast array of people, cultures, and natural beauty. Being the home to ancient civilizations, it is considered the “birthplace of humanity” or “the Motherland.” But could it also be the birthplace of style? Africans and their cultures are inspiring the aesthetic world today more than ever. From the runways of the world to the meccas of visual art, there is an undeniable presence of African influence and a growing number of African trendsetters. Bangaologia sets out to explore the reason behind the recent growth of the African aesthetic in the world.

Coréon Dú

Coréon Dú is a multilingual Angolan creative director, producer and singer. He is known for his distinct aesthetic style, bold creative choices and his contributions to projects that have brought Angolan pop culture to the international forefront in the realms of music, dance, fashion, TV and film. Among his works are various acclaimed projects such as the writing and production of 2015 Seoul International Drama Award-winning and 2015 International Emmy and 2017 FESPACO nominated series, Jikulumessu (2015), and his visual achievement as creator and creative director of the International Emmy-nominated telenovela Windeck (2013). He launched the ever-growing, "I Love Kuduro" multi-media experience turned award-winning documentary, and produced the critically acclaimed epic Njinga: Queen of Angola (2014). Learn More