The Fante Confederation: Ghana's First Independence Movement

In 1868, a collection of Fante states along the Gold Coast formed the Fante Confederation, a daring attempt at self-governance that predates Ghana's independence by nearly a century. This episode explores the confederation's creation, its constitution, and the key figures like King Ghartey IV of Winneba and John Mensah Sarbah. We discuss the role of the Asafo companies, the influence of the Dutch and British, and why this early movement ultimately failed. Discover how the Fante Confederation laid the groundwork for later nationalist struggles and why it remains a crucial chapter in Ghana's history. #FanteConfederation #KingGharteyIV #JohnMensahSarbah #GoldCoast #GhanaHistory #Asafo #Mankessim #CapeCoast #BritishColonialism #DutchGoldCoast #SelfGovernment #1868 #PreIndependence #Fante #WestAfrica #History #ColonialResistance #FexingoHistory #AshantiEmpire #KwameNkrumah Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo