Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024) on Netflix
NR20241h 31mBiographyDramaRomance
At thirteen, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti becomes the first girl to attend Abeokuta Grammar School. She goes to London, comes home to teach, and marries Israel Ransome-Kuti.
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Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the mother of the musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, grows up in Nigeria, where she learns that education matters. At thirteen she becomes the first girl to attend Abeokuta Grammar School. She goes to London, and after she comes home she works as an educator. She meets Israel Ransome-Kuti, and the two marry. At a time when few people in Nigeria are having conversations about equality, she speaks up for women's rights.
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Did you know?!Facts and trivia about Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)
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- Two of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti's grandsons appeared in the biopic as their own fathers: Dotun Ransome-Kuti played Olikoye Ransome-Kuti and Kunle Ransome-Kuti also played his father.
