TAFTA wasn’t left out as Social media went wild for the premiere of Fumilayo Ransome Kuti. But the buzz in TAFTA isn’t just about the movie hitting the Cinemas. It was also because the movie grasped the best script win among the other four movies nominated for the award.

TAFTA in line with Terra Kulture has always reiterated its commitment to promoting art as a means of youth empowerment. TAFTA offers script writing among its other free courses; animation, stage lighting, and sound design. A win for one TAFTA free course is a win for other courses TAFTA offers.

From the premiere of the movie Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti

FRK AMVCA Win From The Desk of TAFTA

FRK swept the Best Writing in a Movie among other prestigious movies in the category including, Breath of Life, Over The Bridge, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Jagun Jagun: The Warrior, Afamefuna, A Tribe Called Judah, and Mami Wata.

This script writing excellence is a significant accomplishment for Tera Kulture and Terra Academy for the Arts. Aside from the significance it holds for the movies, it’s an exciting moment for Terra Academy for the Arts as the recent cohort of its classes commences.

TAFTA’s free courses on script writing among others hope to cultivate a well-rounded, highly skilled, and creatively empowered group of individuals. These individuals in turn can collaborate and innovate in the areas of art and entertainment.

Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti Major Casts

FRK Casts

Funmilayo Ransome Kuti is a movie about a fearless female woman leader who led a revolution against colonialism and patriarchy in Nigeria premiered on May 12, 2024. The story was written by Tunde Babalola and was directed by the electrifying Bolanle Austen-Peters.

The movie features lead actors like,

  • Kehinde Bankole as Funmilayo
  • Joke Silva as Older Funmilayo
  • Iyimide Ayo-Olumoko as Young Funmilayo
  • Ibrahim Suleiman as Israel
  • Iremide Adeoye asYoung Israel
  • Earl Atta as Rev. Cole
  • Abdul Basir as Young Fela and
  • Ejiroghene Jyro Asagba as Young Oluremi

Other cast members include

Funmi Abe, Adunni Ade, Omolabake Adetunmbi, Ifakolade Ajanaku, Folake Akindele, Tatiana Nassar Boudokhane, Dede Caleb, Omowunmi Dada, Patrick Diabuah and Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey.

Conclusion

FRK winning in the best writing category is a win for the scriptwriter. You too can become a winning script writer or any other dream you have for yourself.

TAFTA offers free cinematography courses of which script writing is one. Other courses in the learning program include animation, stage lighting, and sound design.

You don’t have to write for the big fishes but you can begin somewhere. In the corner of your room, write YouTube video content and script the content for other social media. If you need more information about the TAFTA courses, check out the course page.

FAQS

How can you take TAFTA Courses?

You can take the courses on the TAFTA website. The registration for cohort 7 is ongoing at the moment and will continue until cohort 7 ends. 

Does TAFTA hold practical classes for stage lighting and sound design?

Yes, Terra Academy for the Arts holds practical classes for the stage lighting and sound design course. 

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