Madu Soundtrack: Directed by Matthew Ogens and Joel Kachi Benson (a single co-director, not two separate people), Madu is a 2024 documentary film that follows a young Nigerian ballet dancer.
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Release date: March 29, 2024 (Disney+)
The film follows Anthony Madu, a 12-year-old boy who leaves his home and family in Lagos, Nigeria, to study at one of the world’s most prestigious ballet schools in Birmingham, England. His journey is a story of great obstacles, courage, and belonging.
Quick Facts
| Title | Madu |
| Directors | Matthew Ogens and Joel Kachi Benson |
| Genre | Documentary, Biography |
| Composer | Jackson Greenberg |
| Release Date | March 29, 2024 |
| Where to Watch | Disney+ |
Who composed the Madu Soundtrack?
Jackson Greenberg composed the music for Madu, released through Walt Disney Records. He is well-known for scoring the Oscar-nominated documentary short Audible (2021, Netflix), the Emmy-winning Cartel Land (2015), and the Emmy-nominated Let Me Be Me (2023).
His other film and TV credits include DMX: Don’t Try to Understand (HBO), Hot Girls Wanted: Turned On (Netflix), Dating Around (Netflix), Afflicted (Netflix), and City of Ghosts.
Madu Soundtrack List
Walt Disney Records released Jackson Greenberg’s original score album alongside the documentary on March 29, 2024. We haven’t been able to confirm an official track-by-track listing yet, so we’re not publishing a guessed tracklist here — check the links below to hear the score directly.
The score is available on various platforms like Spotify and Apple Music.
Official Trailer: You can also watch the trailer of Madu on YouTube, where you can get a glimpse of the film and its characters.
The trailer is genuinely heart-touching, capturing the mix of hope and hardship at the center of Madu’s story.
This is a feature documentary based on the real-life story of Nigerian ballet dancer Anthony Madu, who first went viral in 2020 in a video of him dancing barefoot in the rain. It went on to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary at the 2025 News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
Official Synopsis: Follows Anthony Madu, the Nigerian boy who became a viral sensation after a video showed him dancing ballet barefoot on a rainy street outside Lagos.
The film is produced by Rachel Halilej, Katie McNeill, and Jamie Patricof of Hunting Lane Films. The executive producers of the film are Joshua Roth and Adeyinka Oduniyi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who directed Madu?
Madu is co-directed by Matthew Ogens and Joel Kachi Benson — Joel Kachi Benson is one filmmaker’s full name, not two separate directors.
Who composed the Madu score?
Jackson Greenberg, whose other credits include Audible and Cartel Land, composed the original score, released by Walt Disney Records.
Where can I watch Madu?
Madu streams on Disney+, where it premiered on March 29, 2024.
Is Madu based on a true story?
Yes. It’s a documentary about the real Anthony Madu, a Nigerian ballet dancer who went viral in 2020 and later enrolled at the Elmhurst Ballet School in Birmingham, England.
Has Madu won any awards?
Yes. It won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Arts and Culture Documentary at the 2025 News and Documentary Emmy Awards.
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