Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

April. 05,2024

Rating：

5.5

Genre：

Drama Romance

Keywords：

Biography Based On True Story Women's Rights

Trailer Synopsis Cast

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.

Kehinde Bankole as Funmilayo

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Reviews

Evengyny

2024/04/05

Thanks for the memories!

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Platicsco

2024/04/06

Good story, Not enough for a whole film

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Hattie

2024/04/07

I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.

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Ginger

2024/04/08

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

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