The 1900 War of the Golden Stool: Yaa Asantewaa's Uprising

In 1900, the British Governor Sir Frederick Hodgson demanded the Golden Stool—the sacred symbol of the Ashanti nation—sparking a war that would become one of Africa's most legendary resistance movements. This episode tells the story of the War of the Golden Stool, led by the indomitable Queen Mother Yaa Asantewaa of Ejisu. We explore the events leading up to the conflict, including the exile of King Prempeh I and the British imposition of a protectorate. Lucas and Luna discuss the strategic battle of Barekese, the siege of Kumasi, and the capture of Yaa Asantewaa. They also reflect on the aftermath: how the Golden Stool remained hidden, the exile of Yaa Asantewaa to the Seychelles, and how the Ashanti Confederacy was restored decades later. This episode dives deep into the symbolism of the Golden Stool, the role of spiritual leaders like Okomfo Anokye, and the legacy of Yaa Asantewaa as a symbol of resistance in Ghana and beyond. #YaaAsantewaa #WarOfTheGoldenStool #AshantiResistance #GoldenStool #SikaDwaKofi #Ejisu #Barekese #Kumasi #SirFrederickHodgson #PrempehI #OkomfoAnokye #Asantehemaa #Seychelles #BritishColonialism #GoldCoast #GhanaHistory #Resistance #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo