The Woman King
September 16, 2022
Overview
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...More
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.
Cast and crew
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Gina Prince-Bythewood
Director
Viola Davis
Nanisca
Thuso Mbedu
Nawi
Lashana Lynch
Izogie
Sheila Atim
Amenza
John Boyega
King Ghezo
Jordan Bolger
Malik
Hero Fiennes Tiffin
Santo Ferreira
JO
Jimmy Odukoya
Oba Ade
Masali Baduza
Fumbe
Jayme Lawson
Shante
Adrienne Warren
Ode
Chioma Antoinette Umeala
Tara
SM
Siyamthanda Makakane
Cindra
Shaina West
Esi
Sivuyile Ngesi
The Migan
RV
Riaan Visman
Tanonu
SS
Seputla Sebogodi
The Meu
Angélique Kidjo
The Meunon
Wanda Banda
Young Nanisca
L
Lethabo
Young Amenza
KM
Kekole Mathabathe
Ajahe
Daniel Hadebe
Oyo Secretary
KM
Kgomotso Moshia
Dayo
Zozibini Tunzi
Efe
Makgotso M
Iniya
TD
Thando Dlomo
Kelu
ZE
Zeaf Ejama
Fumbe's Mother
Julius Tennon
Moru
PN
Pumla Ndlazi
Ydande
Bonko Khoza
Boma
SM
Sne Mbatha
Okankan
BM
Boitumelo Makgalemele
Lida
Bongo Mbutuma
Oyo Soldier
KTD
Kwanda Tim Dlamini
Bothi
NM
Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Master Abade
DL
Didi Ledwaba
Teenage Girl
CP
Chumani Pan
Abomey Father
CM
Cebelihle Mbambo
Curious Abomey Child
CN
Chris Ncekana
Dahomey Warrior
Tuks Tad Lungu
Village Leader
YB
Yannick Brand
African Kruman
Nancy Sekhokoane
Shopkeeper
JM
Joel Mukadi
Young Oba
Princess Elmore
Villager (uncredited)