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.
Where to watch Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
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| Ireland | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| New Zealand | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| India | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| South Africa | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| United Arab Emirates | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
| France | Amazon Prime Video | — | — |
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What is Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti about?
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 is a Drama, Romance movie, released on 2025-03-13, runtime 91 minutes.
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In the United States, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti streams on Amazon Prime Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Bolanle Austen-Peters
Cast
- Kehinde Bankole as Funmilayo
- Joke Silva as Older Funmilayo
- Ibrahim Suleiman as Israel Ransome-Kuti
- Jide Kosoko as Otun
- Adebayo Salami as Alake
- Dele Odule as Osi
- Omowunmi Dada as Grace Eniola
- Adunni Ade as Mrs. Thompson
- Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko as Young Funmilayo
- Iremide Adeoye as Young Israel
- Ifakolade Ajanaku as Baba Ifa
- Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey as Josiah
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