The Siege of Kumasi 1900 and the Last Asante Uprising

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive deep into the Siege of Kumasi in 1900, a pivotal moment in Asante history that followed the exile of Asantehene Prempeh I. They explore how British Governor Sir William Maxwell's demand for the Golden Stool sparked a massive uprising led by Nana Yaa Asantewaa and other Asante leaders. The conversation covers the month-long siege of the British fort in Kumasi, the desperate escape of the garrison through the swamps, and the eventual British counterattack that crushed the rebellion. Lucas explains the role of the Sika Dwa Kofi in Asante identity, the key battles at Feyiase and Barekese, and the aftermath, including the British decision to annex Asante outright. The episode also touches on the colonial cover-up of the Golden Stool's whereabouts and the long-term legacy of the war in Ghanaian independence narratives. A fresh angle that hasn't been covered in prior episodes, focusing on the military and diplomatic details of the 1900 war. #Asante #YaaAsantewaa #GoldenStool #SiegeOfKumasi #BritishColonialism #1900Uprising #GoldCoast #WestAfrica #GhanaHistory #PrempehI #Feyiase #Barekese #SirWilliamMaxwell #KumasiFort #AsanteKotoko #Resistance #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo