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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

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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.

Directed byBolanle Austen-Peters

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
EN
Released
March 13, 2025
Studios
BAP Productions

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Funmilayo Ransome Kuti biopic | Trailer | Nollywood | Joke Silva | Kehinde Bankole

Funmilayo Ransome Kuti biopic | Trailer | Nollywood | Joke Silva | Kehinde Bankole

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko

Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko

Young Funmilayo

Iremide Adeoye

Iremide Adeoye

Young Israel

Creative team
Directed by
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Written by
Tunde Babalola
Produced by
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Joseph Umoibom

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