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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

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2025 | 91 min | Drama, Romance

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics. If you loved Amadeus or The Pianist, start here.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

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 it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsBelow par

    3 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 4K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bolanle Austen-Peters

  • Kehinde BankoleFunmilayo
  • Joke SilvaOlder Funmilayo
  • Ibrahim SuleimanIsrael Ransome-Kuti
  • Jide KosokoOtun
  • Adebayo SalamiAlake
  • Dele OduleOsi
  • Omowunmi DadaGrace Eniola
  • Adunni AdeMrs. Thompson
  • Iyimide Ayo-OlumokoYoung Funmilayo
  • Iremide AdeoyeYoung Israel