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The victorious warriors return to the Dahomey capital. King Ghezo, recognizing Nanisca's bravery and leadership despite her defiance, crowns her "The Woman King"—the female co-ruler of Dahomey. Nanisca and Nawi privately acknowledge their mother-daughter bond, and the kingdom celebrates its freedom and the end of its participation in the slave trade. If you'd like to explore this topic further,
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In the 1820s, the Kingdom of Dahomey (located in modern-day Benin) is under the rule of King Ghezo. The kingdom is guarded by the Agojie, an elite group of fierce female warriors led by General Nanisca. The story begins with the Agojie liberating Dahomean captives who had been abducted by slave raiders from the Oyo Empire, a powerful rival kingdom that demands tribute from Dahomey. Nawi is fiercely independent and questions the strict
Nawi is fiercely independent and questions the strict rules of the Agojie, particularly the vow of celibacy and the ban on having children. During her training, she learns that General Nanisca has a dark past. Years earlier, Nanisca was captured by the Oyo, raped, and held prisoner. She later gave birth to a child but gave the baby away, marking the infant's shoulder with a permanent scar to identify her if they ever crossed paths again. As Nawi and Nanisca grow closer, Nanisca discovers a scar on Nawi's shoulder and realizes that Nawi is her biological daughter.