Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Jun 21 2024 N/A 1h 31m
Biography, 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.

Plot

A fearless female leader sparks a revolution against colonialism and patriarchy in Nigeria, forever transforming the destiny of her nation.

Written by

Tunde Babalola

Directed by

Bolanle Austen-Peters

Cast

Kehinde Bankole, Joke Silva, Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko

Crew

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Production Countries

Nigeria

Production Companies

BAP Productions

Languages

English, Èdè Yorùbá

Awards

3 wins & 2 nominations

Trailers
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti biopic | Trailer | Nollywood | Joke Silva | Kehinde Bankole
Scores
# of Votes
103
Average Rating
8.5 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA