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PHOTOS: The only woman Fela Anikulapo-Kuti never joked with was born on this day (October 25), 1900 in Abeokuta, Southern Nigeria as it was then.
The only woman Fela Anikulapo-Kuti never joked with was born on this day (October 25), 1900 in Abeokuta, Southern Nigeria as it was then.
Her complete names: Frances Abigail Olufunmilayo Olufela Folorunso Thomas. That was before she got married and adopted ‘Ransome-Kuti’.
She grew up to be known as the Lioness of Lisabi because of the role she championed on behalf of women.
Her Children:
– Dolupo Ransome-Kuti (daughter)
– Olikoye Ransome-Kuti (son)
– Fela Anikulapo-Kuti (son)
– Beko Ransome-Kuti (son)
Note that his three sons made very strong marks in the history of Nigeria.
– Olikoye, a Professor, became Nigeria’s health minister and is known to initiate the Primary Healthcare, a health initiative that continues to remain strong across villages and local government areas in Nigeria.
– Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the Afrobeat legend, became a bone too hard to break in the hands of the military governments of Nigeria. Now, you know where Fela (Olufela) got his name.
– Beko, a medical doctor, became a human rights activist that gave the military sleepless nights.
Photo: Colourised collage of Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti.
Credit: Ethnic African Stories
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