Movie Description
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
(2025)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Bolanle Austen-Peters
- Producer : Joseph Umoibom,Bolanle Austen-Peters
- Writer : Tunde Babalola
- Editor : Tanja Hagen
- Cast : Kehinde Bankole,Joke Silva,Ibrahim Suleiman,Jide Kosoko,Adebayo Salami,Dele Odule,Omowunmi Dada,Adunni Ade,Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko,Iremide Adeoye,Ifakolade Ajanaku,Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey,Bikiya Graham Douglas,Tatiana Nassar Boudokhane,Roland Obutu,Jonathan Millard
Cast
Funmilayo
Older Funmilayo
Israel Ransome-Kuti
Otun
Alake
Osi
Grace Eniola
Mrs. Thompson
Young Funmilayo
Young Israel
Baba Ifa
Josiah
Mrs. Soetan
Isabelle
Chief Enforcer
Winterbottom
Posters
Recommendations
Breathe
7.4
Skin
6.4
Time Is Up
6.503
Hollywood Dirt
6.4
Sylvie's Love
6.2
Petulia
6
Really Love
6.3
Love Everlasting
7.4
Désirée
6.6
Kitty Foyle
6.6
Nine Lives
6.1
Out of Africa
7.149
Facts
Original TitleFunmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Status Released
Release Information
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2025-03-13
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 31m
Production CompaniesBAP Productions
Genres
- Drama
- Romance
