A fearless female leader sparks a revolution against colonialism and patriarchy in Nigeria, forever transforming the destiny of her nation.
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.
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti (2024) Movie
Release date: May 17, 2024 (Nigeria)
Country of origin: Nigeria
Languages: English and Yoruba
Production company: BAP Productions. Director: Bolanle Austen-Peters
Writer: Tunde Babalola
Top Casts
- Kehinde Bankole
- Joke Silva
- Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko
- Ibrahim Suleiman
- Iremide Adeoye
- Funmi Abe
- Adunni Ade
- Omolabake Adetunmbi
- Ifakolade Ajanaku
- Folake Akindele
- Ejiroghene Jyro Asagba
- Earl Atta
- Abdul Basir
- Tatiana Nassar Boudokhane
- Dede Caleb
