The Battle of Katamanso: Ashanti Defeat and British Imperialism

In 1826, the Ashanti Empire, under Asantehene Osei Yaw Akoto, marched south to crush a coalition of coastal states allied with the British. The Battle of Katamanso, also known as the Battle of Dodowa, was a decisive clash that reshaped the power dynamics of the Gold Coast. This episode explores the military tactics, the role of the British-allied tribes including the Ga and Fante, and the aftermath that led to the 1831 Treaty of Peace and Friendship. Lucas and Luna discuss how this battle, often overshadowed by the earlier British defeat at Nsamankow, marked a turning point in Anglo-Ashanti relations and set the stage for the later Bon Treaty. The episode also examines the leadership of Nii Ayi of the Ga and the impact of a single cannon shot that killed the Ashanti war chief, Amankwatia, turning the tide. Join us for a deep dive into this pivotal confrontation that checked Ashanti expansion and solidified British influence along the coast. #BattleOfKatamanso #AshantiEmpire #GoldCoast #BritishEmpire #OseiYawAkoto #NiiAyi #Amankwatia #TreatyOf1831 #GaPeople #FanteConfederation #Nsamankow #ColonialHistory #WestAfricanHistory #GhanaHistory #History #FexingoHistory #AfricanMilitaryHistory #CoastalCoalition #KwameNkrumah #ElminaCastle Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo