At the premiere of the biopic “Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti” by Bolanle Austen-Peters, fashion artist and model Tejiri Duke made a bold sartorial statement, channelling the iconic Nigerian matriarch with a contemporary twist. Duke, affectionately known as Jiri, reimagined Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’s classic Iro, Buba, and Ipele attire in a modern, chic form that resonated across generations. Her…
A new biopic shines a spotlight on Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, focusing on her leadership in the famous Abeokuta Women’s Revolt, a resistance movement by the Abeokuta Women’s Union (AWU) in the late 1940s. Kehinde Bankole, the actress playing Ransome-Kuti, is having a significant moment in her career. Bankole has recently starred in critically acclaimed Nollywood films…
Bolane Austin-Peters’ Nollywood biopic, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, has been overtaken at the Nigerian box office by the Hollywood blockbuster Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, according to data from the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN). CEAN’s recent report on the top 10 films from May 24, 2024, to May 30, 2024, revealed that Furiosa: A Mad…
A fearless female leader sparks a revolution against colonialism and patriarchy in Nigeria. Discover the untold story of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, mother of the legendary Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, who forever changed the course of history. FUNMILAYO RANSOME-KUTI is coming to cinemas near you on May 17! RELEASE DATE: May 17th 2024 DIRECTOR: Bolanle Austen-Peters STARRING:Kehinde BankoleAjoke SilvaAdunni…
