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Lioness of Lisabi

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Set in 1940s Nigeria, capturing the struggles of a young African girl. Funmi precariously straddles the different worlds of modernity and tradition. When Funmi's mother, a powerful market woman, insists on sending her to England for an education, Funmi goes reluctantly, knowing that the patriarchal traditions at home continue to oppress the market women. With the help of a strange African American angel, Funmi returns with the confidence of an educated young woman. But she soon finds that, even though she has changed, the oppression has remained the same. The film culminates in the moment when Funmi finally and fully faces the old challenges.

Directed byVlady Oszkiel

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 28m
Language
EN

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring

Anita Kavuu

Funmi

Alana Arenas

Alana Arenas

Iyalode

Bibi Lebechi

Mama Bayo

Warren Levon

Chief Ade

Charlette Speigner

Cherry

Creative team
Directed by
Vlady Oszkiel
Written by
Stephanie Shonekan
Produced by
Stephanie Shonekan

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