South Africa / Mar 13, 2025 / Joburg Film Festival
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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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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Èdè Yorùbá |
| Production countries | Nigeria |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | BAP Productions |
| Release date | 13 marzo 2025 |
| Executive producer | Bolanle Austen-Peters |
| Production | Joseph Umoibom, Bolanle Austen-Peters |
| Writer | Tunde Babalola |
| Casting | Bolanle Austen-Peters |
| Editing | Tanja Hagen |
| Cinematography | Lance Gewer |
| Assistant directors | Bolanle Austen-Peters |
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| Camera operators | Lance Gewer |
| Additional photography | Lance Gewer |
| Production design | Leo Omosebi |
| Art direction | Leo Omosebi |
| Set decoration | Leo Omosebi |
| Music | Alan Derian, George Acogny |
| Sound | Alan Derian, George Acogny |
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Nigeria / Apr 05, 2024 / Prime Video
United States / Apr 05, 2024 / Prime Video
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