Lioness of Lisabi

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Anita Kavuu

Anita KavuuFunmi

Alana ArenasIyalode

Bibi Lebechi

Bibi LebechiMama Bayo

Warren Levon

Warren LevonChief Ade

Charlette Speigner

Charlette SpeignerCherry