Whiskey | For Izogie

Following her death, the film features a deeply emotional memorial scene. To honor her spirit, the surviving Agojie—specifically Nawi and General Nanisca—perform a ritual pouring of water and whiskey.

In the 2022 film , the story of "Whiskey for Izogie" is a poignant narrative arc centered on Lieutenant Izogie (played by Lashana Lynch), a seasoned and charismatic leader of the Agojie, the all-female warrior unit of Dahomey. The Role of Whiskey Whiskey for Izogie

During a daring mission to rescue Nawi and other captured sisters from the port of Ouidah, Izogie fights valiantly to ensure the others can escape. In the chaos of the battle, she is shot in the back by a European man and so that Nawi and her fellow warriors can find safety. The Memorial: "Whiskey for Izogie" Following her death, the film features a deeply

: This moment is underscored by a track titled "Whiskey for Izogie" on the original motion picture soundtrack by Terence Blanchard. The Role of Whiskey During a daring mission

: The track is described as offering a sense of warm and respectful remembrance , transforming Izogie's personal vice into a communal symbol of her strength, sacrifice, and the legacy she left behind.