Masego is a Grammy-nominated recording artist known for his unique blend of jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and electronic music, which he has dubbed "TrapHouseJazz".

How is Masego involved in the 'Mfinda' film?

Masego has been selected to compose the original score for the 'Mfinda' film, making him the first Black composer to score an anime theatrical release.

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Grammy Nominee Masego Tapped to Compose Score for Groundbreaking Anime 'Mfinda'

Q: What is the 'Mfinda' anime film?

'Mfinda' is an upcoming anime fantasy film that follows a 13-year-old Congolese girl who is transported to a primordial forest of spirits, gods, and ancestors.

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Masego, a Grammy-nominated artist, to compose original score for anime film 'Mfinda'
Masego is the first Black composer to score an anime theatrical film
'Mfinda' is a co-production between GKIDS, JuVee Productions, and legendary anime producer Masao Maruyama

Grammy Nominee Masego Tapped to Compose Score for Groundbreaking Anime 'Mfinda'

In a groundbreaking move, Grammy-nominated recording artist Masego has been tapped to produce the original score for the upcoming anime fantasy film 'Mfinda'. This marks a historic milestone, as Masego is set to become the first Black composer to score an anime theatrical release.

'Mfinda' is a co-production between GKIDS, the Oscar-winning producers and distributors, Viola Davis and Julius Tennon's JuVee Productions, and legendary anime producer Masao Maruyama. The film, created by Patience Lekien and Christiano Terry, follows a 13-year-old Congolese girl who is transported to the mystical Mfinda forest, where she meets another young girl and embarks on a journey to find a magical artifact that could help her return home.