Discover this amazing story of Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, the fearless Nigerian educator, women's rights pioneer, and anti-colonial activist who led a successful nonviolent protest movement. Funmilayo organized thousands of market women to challenge British colonial rule and eventually, she helped force a powerful king to abdicate. In this episode of Women in History, we explore Funmilayo’s amazing story, from her education in England to her fight for women's rights and justice. She had such a lasting influence on Nigeria, including on her famous son, musician Fela Kuti. This is a story that deserves to be told.