The 1874 British Bombardment of Elmina and Its Aftermath

In 1873, the British launched a punitive expedition against the Asante Empire, culminating in the destruction of Kumasi and the signing of the Treaty of Fomena. But the aftermath was just as consequential: the British bombarded Elmina Castle—their own ally's fort—to punish the town for trading with the Asante. This episode explores the 1874 bombardment of Elmina, the role of Sir Garnet Wolseley, the use of Congreve rockets, and the long-term consequences for Fante-Asante relations. We also discuss how the bombardment reshaped British colonial policy on the Gold Coast, leading to the formal declaration of the Gold Coast Colony later that year. Join Lucas and Luna for a detailed look at a pivotal but often-overlooked event in Ghanaian history. #Elmina #SirGarnetWolseley #CongreveRockets #TreatyOfFomena #Asante #GoldCoastColony #BritishEmpire #1874Bombardment #KofiKarikari #Fante #CapeCoastCastle #FortElmina #JohnPopeHennessy #Sagrenti #GhanaHistory #WestAfrica #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo