From her hospital bed, she reflects on her journey: from being the first female student at Abeokuta Grammar School to her evolution as a revolutionary leader. The heart of the film centers on her mobilization of the Abeokuta Women’s Union. Tired of the oppressive and gender-biased taxes imposed by the colonial government and local puppet rulers, Funmilayo (Kehinde Bankole) leads thousands of market women in a historic revolt that eventually forces the Alake of Egbaland to abdicate his throne. It is a stirring tribute to the woman who didn’t just drive a car first—she drove a nation toward equality.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti
Genre: Biography, Drama, Romance
Stars: Kehinde Bankole, Joke Silva, Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko, Ibrahim Suleiman
Release Date: 2024
Runtime: 89mins
📅 Last Updated: April 4, 2026
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