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"
: She uses whiskey to welcome and mentor the young recruit, Nawi . Sharing the flask becomes a recurring gesture of their growing sisterhood and mutual respect. Izogie's Sacrifice Whiskey for Izogie
: A way to cope with the brutal realities of war and the slave trade. During a daring mission to rescue Nawi and
Throughout the movie, Izogie is frequently seen with a flask of whiskey, which she describes as the brought to their land by the white European slave traders. For her, the liquor serves as: Sharing the flask becomes a recurring gesture of
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.