All hail Viola Davis. Davis stars in "The Woman King" as General Nanisca, leader of the Agojie, a group of fearless female warriors who protect the Kingdom of Dahomey under King Ghezo (John Boyega ...

All hail Viola Davis. Davis stars in "The Woman King" as General Nanisca, leader of the Agojie, a group of fearless female warriors who protect the Kingdom of Dahomey under King Ghezo (John Boyega).

King Ghezo Ruled from 1818 to 1858 John Boyega in “The Woman King” (Tristar) ... Dahomey was a West African empire that lasted from 1625 to 1894. ...

The post The Woman King Celebrates Forgotten Badass Women Without Becoming a Cheap Girlboss Statement: Review appeared first on Consequence.. The Pitch: In the 19th-century kingdom of Dahomey, a ...

Formed to defend the kingdom of Dahomey and answering only to King Ghezo (a real-life ruler portrayed by John Boyega), the courage and camaraderie exhibited by the Agojie was magnificent to behold ...

Viola Davis and Thuso Mbedu star in 'The Woman King' about the Agojie, an all-female warrior group. Is it based on a true story? Here's what we know.

Princeton professor Leonard Wantchekon is the official film historian for The Woman King, which has now grossed $83-million worldwide since its early September premiere.

The real King Ghezo ruled Dahomey from 1797 until 1818. In the documentary, the statue recounts his “loss of life” when he was dislocated from his place of birth by French troops in 1892. Read more: ...

“Dahomey” chronicles the return of looted artifacts to Benin, from the perspective of one of the treasures, known as “26”: a wooden statue of King Ghezo, a clenched fist raised.

NPR's Scott Simon speaks to director Mati Diop about her new documentary, "Dahomey." The film follows the return of royal treasures plundered by French forces. Search Query Show Search.