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Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever S1E1 — Nigeria: Past Is Present
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Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever•Season 1•Episode 1

Nigeria: Past Is Present

7.4/10 · 53 votesFeb 28, 202331 min

Ranked #2 of 3 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Director Ryan Coogler and composer Ludwig Göransson work together in Lagos, Nigeria, which is at the center of a rapidly growing, dynamic musical scene. Focusing on the themes of past versus present and technology versus tradition, Göransson starts each recording day working with traditional musicians

Directed byBernardo Ruiz
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Episode Summary

"Nigeria: Past Is Present" is episode 1 of Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 53 votes, ranking #2 of 3 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Bernardo Ruiz, it aired on February 28, 2023.

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