EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Dutch Gold Coast: Elmina Castle and the Coastal Trade
from The Story of Ghana: Gold, Empires, and the Road to Independence — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode of The Story of Ghana, Lucas and Luna explore the early Dutch presence on the Gold Coast, focusing on the takeover of Elmina Castle from the Portuguese in 1637. They discuss the role of the Dutch West India Company, the competition with other European powers, and the impact on local polities like the Fante and the Denkyira. The episode also covers the broader context of the transatlantic slave trade, the fort system, and how Dutch rule shaped the region until the British takeover in the 1870s. Key figures like Governor Jacob Ruijchaver and the African leader John Cabess are mentioned. #DutchGoldCoast #ElminaCastle #DutchWestIndiaCompany #TransatlanticSlaveTrade #GoldCoast #Fante #Denkyira #JacobRuijchaver #JohnCabess #FortElmina #Akan #AfricanHistory #History #FexingoHistory #GhanaHistory #ColonialAfrica #WestAfrica #17thCentury Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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