The film about female warriors in 1800s West Africa is all too relevant in 2022, writes Oyeronke Oyebanji. 'The inequalities faced by the women in the movie reflect the struggles of women today.'
When a man objects to her influence, she retorts:"If the king respects me, it is because I have earned it."As a Nigerian feminist, I have always been curious about how feminism has evolved in my country and culture. So naturally, I was curious to see, the new movie about an all-female troop of warriors in a 19th-century West African kingdom.
Even today, women around the world often have to choose between a fast-paced progressive career or slowing down to start a family. I hope that the movie inspires more people to recognize the strength of women and create opportunities that allow them to build their career while growing a family — or frankly to embrace any choice they prefer to make. And to be honored for charting their own path.
Nawi is a strong-willed and intelligent character, refusing to buckle down to the pressure of being married off early. In one scene, she dares to speak back to an old man who wants to marry her. He hits her – and then she fights back, shoving this prospective husband.Nawi is presented with the choice of joining the Agojie and remaining celibate or serving the palace in other ways. She chooses the path of becoming an Agojie and proved to be one of its best soldiers.
That doesn't bother him. In fact, his cabinet includes other women in addition to General Nanisca. He did not engage in tokenism.
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