Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: Gov Sanwolu, Joke Silva and Other Prominent Faces at Movie Premiere

• The premiere for the biographical film on Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti’s mum, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, went down in Lagos, Nigeria
• The movie, set to be shown in the cinema soon, saw dignitaries from different works of life present to show their support 
•  At the event, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state highlighted the importance of women’s rights concerning the life of Funmilayo Ransome Kuti 

The biographical film ‘Funmilayo Ransome Kuti’ by renowned filmmaker Bolanle Austen-Peters premiered over the weekend at Terra Kulture, Lagos, Nigeria.

Dignitaries from the entertainment industry, including Joke Silva, Toyin Abraham, and Kehinde Bankole, along with the governor of Lagos state, Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, graced the event.

Videos making the rounds online showed Governor Sanwo-Olu appreciating Bolanle Austen-Peters for her passion and supporting the growth of the entertainment industry following her new movie, which is set to be in cinemas on May 17.

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See a video of Sanwo-Olu speaking at the event below:

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun state was also present and made remarks about women’s rights and democracy. He also gave Bolanle Austen her flowers for being a hard worker in telling rich Nigerian stories.

See video of Governor Dapo Abiodun giving his speech below:

The forthcoming film chronicles the life of the late Funmilayo Ransome Kuti, a well-known Nigerian educator, political crusader, women's rights activist, and the mother of Afrobeats legend Fela Kuti. It delves into her time at Abeokuta Grammar School, her marriage to Isreal Ransome-Kuti, and her revolutionary struggle against colonialism and patriarchy through the formation of the Abeokuta Women's Union.

The film was written by Tunde Babalola and directed by Bolane Austen-Peters. It stars Kehinde Bankole, Ajoke Silva, Adunni Ade, Adebayo Salami, Omowunmi Dada, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Ibrahim Suleiman, Bikiya Graham-Douglas, Yewande Osamein, and Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko.

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Watch a video from the premiere below:

Toyin Abraham hails Kehinde Bankole

Meanwhile, a video of Nollywood stars Toyin Abraham and Kehinde Bankole hours after the African Magic Viewer's Award (AMVCA) celebrating the latter's achievement at the ceremony created a stir online.

In the viral clip, filmmaker and former winner Toyin Abraham hailed her colleague and friend, Kehinde Bankole, over her recent triumph at the AMVCA.

Toyin Abraham was seen lavishing Bankole with praises, calling her the best actress in Africa.

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Source: Legit.ng