'Too Much Music,' Doc Film on Ghana Keyboardist Kiki Gyan: Open Doors
The documentary 'Too Much Music' explores the life and career of Ghanaian keyboardist Kiki Gyan, focusing on his rise to fame with Osibisa and his subsequent struggles with addiction. The film aims to reclaim his narrative from the negative stereotypes that often define his legacy.
Why it matters
It highlights the importance of artistic legacy and the systemic exploitation of musicians from the Global South.
Music is a blessing, but maybe it can also be a curse - especially if you are a famous musician who gets remembered mostly for drugs and other negative narratives. Too Much Music , one of the works-in-progress showcased at the 2026 edition of Open Doors , the Locarno Film Festival 's co-production platform and talent development program for filmmakers from equity-seeking communities and regions where artistic expression is at risk, wants to explore all these issues.
It comes from director Aseye Fiagbe (short The Gentleman , episode 7 of Bad Mama ) and puts a spotlight on a famous keyboardist from Ghana, Kiki Gyan. Related Stories Movies 'Mission' Stars George MacKay and Rosy McEwen on Capitalism, Creative Freedom and the Eternal Allure of British Independent Film Movies Locarno Film Festival Awards Go to 'You Don't Belong Here,' Hong Sangsoo, Monica Bellucci
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