Story Line
The story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen, and General Nanisca as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
“Her reign begins.”
Top Cast
Viola Davis
Nanisca
Thuso Mbedu
Nawi
Lashana Lynch
Izogie
Sheila Atim
Amenza
John Boyega
King Ghezo
Jordan Bolger
Malik
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Rating
7.6/ 10
Release Date
2022-09-16
Runtime
2h 15m
Genres
ActionDramaHistoryWar
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