Archives Tag: Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti

Women

April 19, 2022

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti is often mostly remembered as the first woman (allegedly) to drive a car in Nigeria, or as the mother of Afrobeat maestro Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. However, what she truly lived for, was seeing women break free. She breathed women’s rights, and she worked tirelessly to uplift women in every way she could. Many have … Continue reading International Women’s Day: Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti- Bold for Change

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History Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

    We all know her as the first woman to drive a car in Nigeria. She is also very popular for her activism and political participation. She was born on the 25th of October, 1900 and died on the 13th of April, 1978. During her lifetime, Olufunmilayo was a teacher, women’s rights advocate and … Continue reading Throwback Thursday: A Lesson From The Life of Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti

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