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Warrior: Bolanle Austen-Peters’ biopic portrays Nigerian fighter for women’s rights Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti as more than just Afrobeat star Fela Kuti’s mother and the first woman to drive a car in the country.
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Bolanle Austen-Peters’ biopic reveals the true legacy of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Film paints a strong picture of Nigerian activist and feminist but neglects her personal life

  • Daniel Okechukwu
5 min read