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The interpretation: Director Kola Tubosun has made a documentary about Wole Soyinka (above). Photo Keystone-France/Getty Images
ACADEMIC DISCOURSE

Wole Soyinka: The artist captured in a moment long gone

Kola Tubosun has made a documentary about Nigerian creative Wole Soyinka who has just turned 90

  • Wilfred Okiche
2 min read
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.
ABEOKUTA GRAMMAR SCHOOL

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