The 1900 War of the Golden Stool

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1900 War of the Golden Stool, also known as the Yaa Asantewaa War, a defining conflict in Ashanti resistance against British colonialism. They delve into the events leading up to the war, including the British Governor Sir Frederick Hodgson's demand for the Golden Stool, the subsequent mobilization of Ashanti forces led by Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa, and the key battles such as the siege of the British fort in Kumasi. The episode also covers the aftermath, including the exile of Yaa Asantewaa to the Seychelles and the eventual incorporation of Ashanti into the Gold Coast colony. Listeners will gain insight into the significance of the Golden Stool as a symbol of Ashanti sovereignty and the war's impact on Ghana's path to independence. #YaaAsantewaa #WarOfTheGoldenStool #AshantiEmpire #BritishColonialism #GoldenStool #Kumasi #SirFrederickHodgson #SiegeOfKumasi #Asantehemaa #GoldCoast #GhanaHistory #Resistance #1900 #Seychelles #Exile #FexingoHistory #History #WestAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo