'Playing the role of Funmilayo Ransome Kuti made me depressed'—Actress Kehinde Bankole reveals

What happens when an actor gives everything to a role? In this powerful episode of The Clapperboard on JapaJantis TV, award-winning actress Kehinde Bankole opens up about the emotional and psychological journey behind portraying the legendary Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti. Kehinde takes us behind the scenes of one of her most demanding performances, revealing how deeply inhabiting the character affected her — and why “Playing the role of Funmilayo Ransome Kuti made me depressed.” From acting, identity and emotional vulnerability to the pressures of bringing an iconic African woman to life on screen, Kehinde shares candid insights into the realities actors face when art and life collide. This is more than an interview. It is a conversation about art, sacrifice, identity and the emotional cost of great performance. Watch. Listen. Share. And tell us: how far should an actor go for a role? #KehindeBankole #TheClapperboard #JapaJantisTV #FunmilayoRansomeKuti #Nollywood #AfricanCinema #Acting #Film #MentalHealth #NigerianFilm #BehindTheScenes On Instagram:   / japajantistv   On Twitter:   / japajantis.tv   Or visit our website www.thrivetogetherinitiative.co.uk