The Bombing of Kumasi: Britain's War on Ashanti Culture

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a devastating but often overlooked chapter in the Ashanti-British wars: the deliberate bombing of Kumasi in 1874. After the Battle of Amoaful, British forces under Sir Garnet Wolseley marched into the Ashanti capital and systematically destroyed the Manhyia Palace, burned the city's key buildings, and looted treasures. Lucas explains how this scorched-earth tactic was intended to break Ashanti resistance but instead hardened resolve. They discuss the cultural significance of what was lost—sacred stools, gold regalia, and the royal archive—and how the Ashanti rebuilt. The episode also touches on the role of Asantehemaa (queen mothers) in preserving knowledge and the lingering trauma of the destruction. A story of resilience, cultural erasure, and the fight to remember. #AshantiEmpire #Kumasi #ManhyiaPalace #SagrentiWar #SirGarnetWolseley #ScorchedEarth #CulturalErasure #GoldCoast #Asantehemaa #BritishImperialism #Looting #Resilience #WestAfricanHistory #1874 #BattleOfAmoafual #KofiKarikari #History #FexingoHistory #GhanaHistory #KwameNkrumah Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo