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 Asante nation. In response, the queen mother of Ejisu, Yaa Asantewaa, led a rebellion that became known as the War of the Golden Stool. This episode explores the events leading up to the war, the siege of Kumasi, the key battles at Barekese and Nkwanta, and the aftermath including Yaa Asantewaa's exile to the Seychelles. We discuss the significance of the Golden Stool as a unifying symbol, the role of Asante military organization, and how this war ultimately shaped Ghana's colonial history. Specific figures include Yaa Asantewaa, Prempeh I, Sir Frederick Hodgson, and the Asante Kotoko society. #YaaAsantewaa #GoldenStool #WarOfTheGoldenStool #AsanteEmpire #BritishColonialism #Kumasi #Ejisu #Barekese #Nkwanta #Seychelles #PrempehI #AsanteKotoko #GhanaHistory #WestAfrica #ColonialResistance #1900 #FexingoHistory #History Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo