Lupita's Documentary Sheds Light On Forgotten Women Warriors

Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o travels to Benin in West Africa to uncover the story of  female warriors -  the Agoji. These women fought both African and European powers in the 17th to 19th centuries in armies up to 4,000 strong. The Agojie were the inspiration for Black Panther's female fighters in which Lupita starred as Nakia, a spy for Wakanda's afro-futurist, all-female army the Dora Milaje. Warrior Women with Lupita aims to uncover the history of the often overlooked Agoji warriors, and with the help of extensive research, the documentrary will offer viewers an epic journey into their incredible story.

Lupita Nyong'o sheds light on the forgotten women warriors.

Video

InFocus

AllAfrica publishes around 500 reports a day from more than 110 news organizations and over 500 other institutions and individuals, representing a diversity of positions on every topic. We publish news and views ranging from vigorous opponents of governments to government publications and spokespersons. Publishers named above each report are responsible for their own content, which AllAfrica does not have the legal right to edit or correct.

Articles and commentaries that identify allAfrica.com as the publisher are produced or commissioned by AllAfrica. To address comments or complaints, please Contact us.