DRAMA . 2025 . 1h 31m

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti_

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.

Starring Kehinde Bankole, Suliman Ibrahim, Adunni Ade
1h 31m
Runtime
2025
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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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.

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Cast
Kehinde Bankole stars as Funmilayo in Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
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Year context
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was released 1 year ago in 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 le...
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is a Drama, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 31m.

CAST (4)

Kehinde Bankole
Kehinde Bankole
Funmilayo
SI
Suliman Ibrahim
Israel
Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade
IA
Ifakolade Ajanaku
Baba Ifa

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
91 min (1h 31m)
Country
NG

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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.
How long is Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti?
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti has a runtime of 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Who stars in Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti?
The cast of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti includes Kehinde Bankole, Suliman Ibrahim, Adunni Ade, Ifakolade Ajanaku.

GENRES (2)

Drama Romance
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