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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

2025-03-13 · 91 min · Not rated

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.

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Production details

Directors
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Production companies
BAP Productions
Countries
Nigeria
Status
Released

Top Cast

Kehinde BankoleKehinde BankoleFunmilayo
Joke SilvaJoke SilvaOlder Funmilayo
Ibrahim SuleimanIbrahim SuleimanIsrael Ransome-Kuti
Jide KosokoJide KosokoOtun
Adebayo SalamiAdebayo SalamiAlake
Dele OduleDele OduleOsi
Omowunmi DadaOmowunmi DadaGrace Eniola
Adunni AdeAdunni AdeMrs. Thompson
Iyimide Ayo-OlumokoIyimide Ayo-OlumokoYoung Funmilayo
Iremide AdeoyeIremide AdeoyeYoung Israel
Ifakolade AjanakuBaba Ifa
Keppy Ekpenyong-BasseyKeppy Ekpenyong-BasseyJosiah
Bikiya Graham DouglasMrs. Soetan
Tatiana Nassar BoudokhaneIsabelle
Roland ObutuChief Enforcer
Jonathan MillardWinterbottom

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