IBADAN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Nigerian celebrities including Iyabo Ojo, Uti Nwachukwu, Saga Deolu, Leo Da Silva, Lilian Afegbai, came out in their numbers for the Lagos premiere of the highly anticipated Hollywood historical drama, “The Woman King”.
The “Woman King” is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world had ever seen.
Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life.
Viola Davis starred alongside Nigeria’s John Boyega and Jimmy Odukoya.
Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo, known for going all out in terms of fashion, stole the show on the red carpet in a daring costume designed by prominent fashion designer Toyin Lawani, with makeup by Fred Makeover.
She wasn’t the only one who turned heads at the movie premiere with her bold look.
In keeping with the Afro-warrior theme, guests dressed in a variety of ways, from Uti Nwachukwu and Idia Aisien to Lilian Afegbai.
