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Following this successful raid, King Ghezo prepares for an inevitable war with the Oyo. Meanwhile, a young, headstrong girl named Nawi is given to the King by her father after she refuses to marry an abusive, older man. Nawi is placed in the care of the Agojie and begins her rigorous training under the guidance of Izogie, a seasoned and highly skilled warrior. Read a summary of and character arc Discuss
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. Back at the palace, King Ghezo refuses to
Ignoring Nanisca’s orders to stay back, Nawi joins a reconnaissance mission to scout the Oyo forces. The mission goes wrong, and several Agojie, including Nawi and Izogie, are captured by the Oyo and taken to a slave port to be sold to the Portuguese. During the fight, Izogie is tragically killed while