EPISODE · May 16, 2026 · 5 MIN
Mankessim 1844: The Secret Treaty That Never Was
from The Story of Ghana: Gold, Empires, and the Road to Independence — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In 1844, British captain George Maclean convinced Fante chiefs to sign a document that would later be called the Bond of 1844 — but was it really a treaty ceding sovereignty? This episode unpacks the diplomatic maneuvering, the 'Judicial Murder' of Quamina Edusie, and how a misunderstood agreement became the legal foundation for British colonial rule on the Gold Coast. Lucas and Luna explore the real intentions of the Fante signatories, Maclean's controversial legacy, and why the Bond is still debated by historians today. #BondOf1844 #GeorgeMaclean #Fante #GoldCoast #QuaminaEdusie #JudicialMurder #ColonialHistory #GhanaHistory #CapeCoast #Asante #Treaty #BritishEmpire #WestAfrica #19thCentury #Diplomacy #LegalHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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