Viola Davis as Nanisca

Thuso Mbedu as Nawi

Lashana Lynch as Izogie

Sheila Atim as Amenza

John Boyega as King Ghezo

Jordan Bolger as Malik

Hero Fiennes Tiffin as Santo Ferreira

Jimmy Odukoya as Oba Ade

Masali Baduza as Fumbe

Jayme Lawson as Shante

Adrienne Warren as Ode

Chioma Antoinette Umeala as Tara

Siyamthanda Makakane as Cindra

Shaina West as Esi

Sivuyile Ngesi as The Migan

Riaan Visman as Tanonu

Seputla Sebogodi as The Meu

Angélique Kidjo as The Meunon

Wanda Banda as Young Nanisca

Lethabo as Young Amenza

Kekole Mathabathe as Ajahe

Daniel Hadebe as Oyo Secretary

Kgomotso Moshia as Dayo

Zozibini Tunzi as Efe

Makgotso M as Iniya

Thando Dlomo as Kelu

Zeaf Ejama as Fumbe's Mother

Julius Tennon as Moru

Pumla Ndlazi as Ydande

Bonko Khoza as Boma

Sne Mbatha as Okankan

Boitumelo Makgalemele as Lida

Bongo Mbutuma as Oyo Soldier

Kwanda Tim Dlamini as Bothi

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as Master Abade

Didi Ledwaba as Teenage Girl

Chumani Pan as Abomey Father

Cebelihle Mbambo as Curious Abomey Child

Chris Ncekana as Dahomey Warrior

Tuks Tad Lungu as Village Leader

Yannick Brand as African Kruman

Nancy Sekhokoane as Shopkeeper

Joel Mukadi as Young Oba

Princess Elmore as Villager (uncredited)