The Sika Dwa Kofi: Mysteries of the Ashanti Golden Stool

The Golden Stool of the Ashanti Empire is one of the most iconic artifacts in African history, but it's also deeply mysterious. In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore what we actually know about the stool's origins, its physical description, and the sacred rituals surrounding it. They discuss the legend of Okomfo Anokye summoning it from the sky, the historical context of its creation under Osei Tutu, and the controversies over its construction—was it made of gold or just gilded wood? They also examine the stool's role in Ashanti kingship and nationalism, including its concealment during the War of the Golden Stool and its return from exile in 1935. Along the way, they touch on the Odwira festival, the akrafena swords, and the various historical accounts that challenge the traditional narrative. This episode is a deep dive into the symbol itself, not the battles fought over it. #GoldenStool #SikaDwaKofi #AshantiEmpire #OkomfoAnokye #OseiTutu #Odwira #Akrafena #Kumasi #Asanteman #WarOfTheGoldenStool #Asantehene #YaaAsantewaa #WestAfricanHistory #GhanaHistory #AfricanArtifacts #CulturalSymbols #History #FexingoHistory #KwameNkrumah #ElminaCastle Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo