The Gold Coast's Forgotten Resistance: The Anlo and the Krepi Wars

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the often-overlooked history of the Anlo people of southeastern Ghana and their resistance against British colonial expansion in the late 19th century. They delve into the Krepi Wars (1868-1872), a series of conflicts sparked by the British transfer of the Krepi district to the Dutch, which led to a fierce Anlo-led rebellion. Lucas explains the strategic importance of the Volta River trade, the role of the Anlo state in opposing European encroachment, and the eventual British annexation of the area in 1874. He highlights the leadership of Anlo chiefs like Togbi Sri and the brutal suppression of the revolt, which included the burning of villages and the seizure of land. The conversation also touches on the legacy of these wars in shaping Ghanaian nationalism, connecting them to the broader themes of resistance that would later fuel the independence movement. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the diverse resistance movements that challenged colonial rule beyond the more famous Ashanti and Fante conflicts. #Anlo #KrepiWars #GoldCoast #VoltaRiver #BritishColonialism #DutchColonialism #TogbiSri #Resistance #GhanaHistory #WestAfrica #19thCentury #ColonialWars #AnloState #SagrentiWar #Keta #History #FexingoHistory #Independence #AshantiEmpire #KwameNkrumah Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo