Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2025)
1h 31m
Running Time
March 13, 2025Release Date
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2025)
1h 31m
Running Time
March 13, 2025Release Date
Network & Production Companies


Plot.
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.
Where to Watch.


Currently Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Prime Video
Streaming in:🇺🇸 United States
Cast & Crew.

Kehinde Bankole
Funmilayo

Suliman Ibrahim
Israel

Adunni Ade

Joke Silva
Older Funmilayo

Ifakolade Ajanaku
Baba Ifa

Bolanle Austen-Peters
Director / Producer / Executive Producer / Casting

Tanja Hagen
Editor

Iremide Adeoye
Young Israel

Joseph Umoibom
Producer

Alan Derian
Music

Leo Omosebi
Production Design

Tunde Babalola
Writer

George Acogny
Music

Lance Gewer
Director of Photography
Media.

Details.
This Movie Is About.
biography
based on a true story
nigeria
women's rights
romantic drama
Wiki.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is a 2024 biopic about the life and times of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, a renowned Nigerian activist and mother of Afrobeat Legend, Fela Kuti.
The film was screened at the 12th edition of the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) where it won the prizes for Best Overall Feature Film and Best Screenplay.