Things The Woman King Got Factually Right & Wrong

VOICE OVER: Rebecca Brayton
WRITTEN BY: Don Ekama

"The Woman King" got a fair deal factually right and wrong. For this list, we'll be looking at key details and plot points from this epic historical film that are factually accurate, as well as the creative liberties taken by the filmmakers. Our countdown includes celibacy of the Agojie, recruitment into the Agojie, the characters' accents, and more!

  • #11: The Characters' Accents
  • #10: The Kingdom of Dahomey Under Oyo Control
  • #9: Recruitment into the Agojie
  • #8: Agojie Preference of Palm Oil Trade Over Slave Trade
  • #7: The Violent History of the Dahomey Kingdom
  • #6: The Existence of the Agojie
  • #5: Celibacy of the Agojie
  • #4: The Real-Life Figures
  • #3: Combat Skills & Bravery of the Agojie
  • #2: Dahomey's Role in the Slave Trade

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