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Bolanle Austen-Peters’ Latest Film, FUNMILAYO RANSOME-KUTI Thrills Audiences At Cinemas, Eyes Oscar’s Slot

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MThe Bolanle Austen-Peters Productions is thrilled to announce the arrival of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti the movie.

It is the story of the legendary Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, mother to Afrobeat legend, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, in Silverbird Cinema, Victoria Island for an ongoing one-week screening, that will last till Thursday September 14, 2023.



This landmark film marks a new era in the production company’s illustrious journey and showcases its passion for creating captivating movies for global audiences

Directed by the visionary Bolanle Austen-Peters, ‘Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti’ (FRK) is notable for its brilliant storytelling, unique characters, and stunning craftsmanship and is already wowing audiences at the cinema since it started screening on September 8.


The film follows the story of Fela’s mother, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, from her pioneering days as the first female student at Abeokuta Grammar School to her marriage to Israel Ransome-Kuti.

Together with her husband, they challenged oppression and created the Abeokuta Women’s Union, igniting a fierce battle against colonial and traditional rulers who stood in the way if fairness and justice.


This narrative artfully contrasts FRK’s tireless activism with her delicate balancing act as a wife and mother, revealing the indomitable spirit of a woman who changed the course of history.

This film emerges as one contribution to the important conversations people are having now around women, identity and the constant push for equality.


The phenomenal cast features groundbreaking performances from Joke Silva, Kehinde Bankole, Ibrahim Suleiman, Jide Kosoko, Dele Odule, Adebayo Salami, Keppy Ekpeyoung, Adunni Ade, Omowunmi Dada, Patrick Diabuah and others

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Tems’ ‘Me & U’ My Favourite Song – 50 Cent

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American rapper, Curtis James Jackson III, aka 50 Cent, has revealed his favourite song at the moment.

The hip-hop legend disclosed in a clip of an interview that went viral on Tuesday that ‘Me & U’ by Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, is his current favourite song.

“My current song on repeat is ‘Me & U’ by Tems,” he said.


‘Me & U’ is the lead single of Tems’ critically acclaimed debut studio album ‘Born In The Wild.’

The song sparked controversy after it won the Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award with her song, ‘Me & U’ at the 2024 BET Awards.

Critics argued that a song by a secular artist shouldn’t have won the category ahead of gospel legends like Kirk Franklin, Shirley Caesar, CeCe Winans and the Maverick City Music.

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I Canceled $6,000 Show In US To Meet Davido, He Wasted My Time – Portable

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has claimed that he cancelled a $6,000 show he was billed to perform.


He said the cancellation was in order to meet his colleague, Davido in the United States back in June.

DAILY POST reports that Portable and Davido fell out after the former publicly accused the latter of giving him “bad advice” during their dinner in the United States.


He had also flayed the DMW boss for giving him a pair of shoes instead of $10,000.

Speaking on the incident in a recent interview with Echo Room, Portable said Davido wasted his time and also reneged on his promise of giving him a feature.

He said, “I was on my own in the United States when Davido called me, saying he wants us to link up. I canceled a $6,000 show to meet him. I still canceled another show in his presence because he promised me a feature but he ended up wasting my time.


“If you want to help me, help me and don’t stress me.”

Davido has since unfollowed Portable on social media since he began dragging him

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‘Fela died early for not minding his business’ – Portable

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Controversial Nigerian singer, Portable has blamed the late Afrobeats pioneer and activist, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, for his own death.

Portable shaded Fela during his latest podcast with media personality, Quincy Jonze on the ‘Echoo Room’.

In a now trending interview on social media, the singer insisted that Fela died early because he did not mind his business.


Also, reacting to his online feud with rapper Zlatan Ibile, Portable referred to him as the devil who caused the misunderstanding between him and Davido.

“According to what we were told, if Fela had minded his business a little he would have lived longer. But he was busy fighting for Nigerians wey no fight for their selves.

“I was in America looking for foreign artistes. I was busy displaying my madness online when Davido called me to come. Me and Davido did not quarrel until when the devil Zlatan came.”

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