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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

2025•1h 31m•0.0/10
  • Drama
  • Romance

Many have heard of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary artist from the 70s and 80s. But some may not know that his mother Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was also a legend in her own right, as a women's rights activist unabashedly pushing for equality in Nigeria at a time when people weren't having those conversations. "Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti" the film emerges as a new vivid exploration of Ransome-Kuti's journey. From growing up and learning about the importance of education, to her groundbreaking step in becoming the first girl to attend Abeokuta Grammar School at just 13, going to London and then becoming emboldened to return to Nigeria to step into her role as an educator and organizer.

Top Cast

  • Kehinde Bankole

    Kehinde Bankole

    Funmilayo

  • Joke Silva

    Joke Silva

    Older Funmilayo

  • Ibrahim Suleiman

    Ibrahim Suleiman

    Israel Ransome-Kuti

  • Jide Kosoko

    Jide Kosoko

    Otun

  • Adebayo Salami

    Adebayo Salami

    Alake

  • Dele Odule

    Dele Odule

    Osi

  • Omowunmi Dada

    Omowunmi Dada

    Grace Eniola

  • Adunni Ade

    Adunni Ade

    Mrs. Thompson

Details

Director
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Country
Nigeria
Language
English, Yoruba
Status
Released

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