How African Female Ex-Slaves Became Agojie Warriors

Name: How African Female Ex-Slaves Became Agojie Warriors
Uploaded: 2018-05-01
Duration: 155850
Description: During the 17th century, the Agooji were a battle-hardened, all-female warrior force that held a special place within the African kingdom of Dahomey. Most were former slaves, with only the bravest and toughest admitted into the fold.

During the 17th century, the Agooji were a battle-hardened, all-female warrior force that held a special place within the African kingdom of Dahomey. Most were former slaves, with only the bravest and toughest admitted into the fold. (02:35)