Back at the palace, King Ghezo refuses to authorize a rescue mission, believing it is too dangerous. Defying the king's orders to protect her people and her daughter, Nanisca leads a group of loyal Agojie on a covert mission to liberate the captives. A chaotic and bloody battle ensues at the slave port. During the fight, Izogie is tragically killed while trying to help Nawi escape. Heartbroken but determined, Nawi and Nanisca fight side-by-side. Malik, horrified by the brutality of the slave trade, helps the warriors by creating a diversion and freeing more captives.
Tensions rise when a group of Portuguese slave traders, led by Santo Ferreira and accompanied by the half-Dahomean Malik, arrive to buy slaves from the Oyo. Malik is drawn to Nawi, and she learns from him that the Oyo are planning a massive attack on Dahomey. Back at the palace, King Ghezo refuses to
Read a summary of and character arc Discuss the cultural impact and reception of the film During the fight, Izogie is tragically killed while
Back at the palace, King Ghezo refuses to authorize a rescue mission, believing it is too dangerous. Defying the king's orders to protect her people and her daughter, Nanisca leads a group of loyal Agojie on a covert mission to liberate the captives. A chaotic and bloody battle ensues at the slave port. During the fight, Izogie is tragically killed while trying to help Nawi escape. Heartbroken but determined, Nawi and Nanisca fight side-by-side. Malik, horrified by the brutality of the slave trade, helps the warriors by creating a diversion and freeing more captives.
Tensions rise when a group of Portuguese slave traders, led by Santo Ferreira and accompanied by the half-Dahomean Malik, arrive to buy slaves from the Oyo. Malik is drawn to Nawi, and she learns from him that the Oyo are planning a massive attack on Dahomey.
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