The Golden Stool - History Of Africa with Zeinab Badawi [Episode 14]

In this episode, Zeinab Badawi travels to Ghana and Cote D’Ivoire to find out about the Asante people and their kingdom. We examine the history, myths and legends of the Asante people. We attend the Akwasidae, a colourful festival where the King of the kings of the Asante - known as the Asantehene - has his gold regalia on full display as a way of projecting wealth and prestige. And we hear about the great Asante queen who led the resistance against the invading British and hid the Asante’s most valued and sacred possession: the Golden Stool. The Asante serve as an example of how despite decades of colonial rule, Africans maintained their traditions and continue to revel in and perpetuate their heritage and customs.
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[@arayahbanyasharalah4234]

I took a dna test and it was the best thing ive ever done.. im from bahamas, and my ancestry goes back to ashanti, ewe and akan people... sooo dam proud and happy to be black.. Royal chosen race!!!

[@garryjoseph5837]

Shalom my fellow Hebrew Israelites

[@arayahbanyasharalah4234]

@@garryjoseph5837 shalom brother bless to meet you Bro. Hit me up on whatsapp [phone].. this awakening is grand my brother!! Im loving every minute of life because the evidence of truth of our people is Overwhelming!!!

[@jkay6960]

YA NAME IS NOT ASHANTI. HENCEFORTH YOU ARE CALLED YAA BENE NSHYIRAA

[@arayahbanyasharalah4234]

@@jkay6960 im not dealing with names im talking about my bloodline!!

[@abby-a]

@@arayahbanyasharalah4234 what test did you take?

[@teddyimani3641]

Ghana is the country closest to the center of the earth. This is not coincidence. Ghana is a unique country and must be protected by all means neccessary... ❤🇬🇭

[@donjumosky1318]

I second you. Snr

[@ericakesseh4608]

It is not just the closest, it’s the center of the world 🌎

[@cleverB634]

I am Jamaican and these were my forefathers. The Ashante tribe is still celebrated in Jamaica today. God bless all our Ancestors 🇯🇲🇬🇧

[@user-ns8cj9ry3u]

Come home we here waiting for here in twi ( bra fie)

[@prospectintraining]

@@unghaneen what are you talking about? you know how many ashantis ended up in slave trade? yall need to stop with lies and hatred of the Ashantis its disgusting.

[@oscarasiedu3799]

​@@unghaneen asantes fought the British against colonial rule and asantes are not slave sellers. These are propaganda from the western world to tarnish Asantes image since they are the only tribe in Africa to cut off the head of a British General during war. Asantes are strong and no amount of lies can take them down, there are people out there who feels in their spirit they are asantes and you can't do anything about it, so stop saying I am Asante myself because no one will use his left hand to point his mother.

[@oscarasiedu3799]

@@unghaneen lies, all is lies and stop saying you are an Asante. Asantes used Gold to buy their guns, so stop fabricating stories. When Asante war with you and they defeat you ,they ask you to be part of them and not sell you as you are saying. You are a fante and all I see is pull him down tactics you are playing here. Just as your ancestors did by joining the British to fight the asantes is exactly what you are doing here.

[@fiestaclement8186]

Piawww 💪🏾💪🏾👑💛🖤💚

[@mmaabii9044]

Where are my Ghanaians 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@cliffordnyarko8164]

Ryt here

[@adwoagyamfua1044]

Hmmm am so sad seeing this Video today my brothers and sisters,I think 🤔 this people are planning something strange on US@AFRI🌍!🙄🤔🤷🏾‍♀️😷

[@DonPelo]

Let's go Ghana. Follow me.

[@trllionbasso601]

YOU ARE ALREADY HAVE A DIVIDED!! MIND!!

[@DonPelo]

@@trllionbasso601 what language is that?

[@curlzczringa]

We studied the Ashanti Empire from Zimbabwe. My fascination was with Yah Asante Wah....

[@Nayeli_02]

*Yaa Asantewaa

[@karenefua3751]

Yaa Asantewaa you mean

[@ericakesseh4608]

Her name is queen Yaa Asantewaa late queen mother of Edwiso.. he fought the British in the war for the Golden throne.

[@user-ns8cj9ry3u]

We love u zimbabwe❤

[@estherserwaah4245]

I'm proud to be a Ghanaian specially Ashanti woman👌 God bless our motherland🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@babytony83]

Respect

[@TKO67]

Hi Esther, WHere did they get Asanti from instead of Ashanti ?

[@jesuslovesme7098]

@@TKO67 Asanti is twi (Ghanaian local language) and Ashanti is english

[@binashbobby8891]

@@TKO67 Asante/Asanti is the real word to use the Ashanti is how Europeans say.

[@ilikeikeakwasi1720]

@@TKO67 Asante is the original name. The people call themselves Asante. Ashanti is the Anglicised/European version of the same name

[@Tsiyon11]

Oh Africa, why? When will this change? As an African proverb tells us, "Until the lion learns how to write, every tale will glorify the hunter."

[@capoislamort100]

Joepie De poepie Jesus Christ, you’re a smart one, ain’t ya?!?

[@chuckybonty4191]

Understand the history, it is our history.

[@twikwamegh397]

Our universities even don't have our history properly documented. We are so complacent. Check, most historical records available to the world is owned by non Africans.

[@rachel4274]

I learnt this proverb when I was at university and it opened my eyes. Lies were told about our forefathers.

[@soshesays2444]

@Joepie De poepie white people have to write their lies down so they don't forget.

[@markenmelkamu9352]

I love Ghana love from ethiopia !!!!

[@KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo]

We love you too ❤️❤️🇮🇱🇬🇭🇮🇱

[@kwameaboagye940]

I love 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭

[@omariondavis2485]

Agrees

[@GodMajik]

@S E P yeah, we walked with Musa and when supposedly when the Mali empire fell, the Ghana empire rose and when that fell, the Asante empire rose and WHEN that fell, Ghana was born as an Ode to the lost kingdom of our ancestors.

[@rasmuss8324]

@S E P How are we related to absyinia?

[@BronzeSista]

As an BIack American, I really loved this episode the people are so welcoming and warm. They smile and show kindness to the visitor. Why are the Ghanaians so friendly? They seem very happy. When I saw this episode I could feel the openness coming from the people. I have to put this country on my bucket list.

[@fruitsarelife148]

True, they are happy and they are highly intelligent

[@ilikeikeakwasi1720]

Ghanaians pride themselves in being friendly people.

[@thetruth6320]

We love you dearly 🥰🥰😍

[@kwabenaselikemwiredu-okata6673]

i love you all Black Americans come home .

[@erminepollard1709]

U

[@merlynne7749]

Akan from Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮

[@KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo]

One great family from Israel 🇮🇱 🇬🇭🇮🇱🇬🇭💪🏾💪🏾

[@precious.judith]

It’s the other way round lol

[@kwamenyame1277]

Okaniba

[@thetruth6320]

Much love to you, blood

[@siriusamunra]

@@kwamenyame1277 As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person won't be able fully understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were indeed the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took me 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing and the bible by exposing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can start by watching PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@brendamajune1841]

I am Kenyan, I visited Ivory Coast and Ghana for the first time in 2019 , my first time in West Africa and I was amazed by the difference in culture, food and language. Thanks for documenting this, I am nostalgic. ❤️

[@MainaGakere]

Glad to see another fellow Kenyan

[@siriusamunra]

@@MainaGakere Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing and the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here ​kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@SuzieQ90]

What's the difference

[@siriusamunra]

@@SuzieQ90 Hi! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) Kananu (Canaanites) and Kiengi/Kiangi (Sumerians). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically (hence it's a 15 hour series). This series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here ​kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@nanaaraj]

They’re both similar

[@carlyork8185]

When Mr Justice said that the Ashanti used drums to communicate and that the message can be sent through sound from one community to another THAT really connected me to all that I was taught as a Jamaican child about our history Jamaicans are mainly Ashanti and Coromante This was how the escaped enslaved in Jamaica communicated with each other via drum beating

[@rigg13]

Coromantee known in Ghana as Kormantse is just a town in the Central Region, nothing more. Now enslaved people who were kept at the dungeons in that town were referred to as Coromantee slaves by the British. Hence the term was coined. So Jamaicans are Akan originally. The people of Kormantse are predominantly fante( the akan tribe that sold out to the British). Queen Nanny of the maroons was Asante while King Cudjoe was Fante.

[@deborahampong3425]

Yes we communicate through drumming and also talk to drums and the drums talks back to us this is*a proverb*( meaning those who have ears should listen) We love 😘 our brothers in Jamaica, we are looking forward to bring you back home it is still in process

[@ghana-music]

The Ashanti flag was the inspiration for the Jamaican flag. Look it up. Literally the same people

[@fesshakibreab5917]

❤️

[@theghostofumarskoolishere.4632]

@@ghana-musicwe’re not the same

[@bubu0503]

The more reason I would love this continent to unite. No one will match our might. It may sound primitive but trust me.. Africa as one will earn us much respect and grandeur .. 👍🏿

[@watchingthehawks355]

Our present problem is religion some think they're Arab some Jews depends which religion colonies you or you practice.

[@bubu0503]

Watching the Hawks yes religion may be a setback . But if we look at counties like Nigeria, Cameroon, etc that consisted of more than one religion.. we can emulate from it.. we should in my opinion focus on our historical past and aim at a common future and how beneficial it can be for us as a people.. and keep religion out of it..

[@rudoplatinument1963]

And We are global

[@kwamezulushabazz]

@@bubu0503 There is still lots of religious-based animosity in Nigeria is not a good example. Maybe Senegal. But I agree that unity is crucial. If we find a way to unite, it would be earth shattering.

[@thetitanian5544]

@The Truth about Africa hurts It's not a will issue it's a when. Africa will unite.

[@abby-a]

Wow Nana Yaa Asantewaa is *brave* ass women I respect her a lot for standing up to the British when all of the ashanti men were too damn scared to do it. Much respect to that lady. 🖤 ✊🏾

[@frankscott1708]

You should know about the details of her "capture": some weak ass brother sold out her hiding place for ransom money. Even then they didn't get her. The British had taken a number of young Kumasi women captive when their fort was attacked in the Golden Stool war as human shields and bargaining chips. When Yaa Asantewaa was made aware that British soldiers had the reputation for being brutal rapists, she came out of hiding and exchanged herself for the young women. Among some Ashanti she is revered as a saint.

[@abby-a]

@@frankscott1708 ok she did some fucked up shit like all of us do, but I'm not going to ignore the good things that she did for her people and only dwell on the negative things

[@lalevi_]

That lady is my great great grandmother

[@yayraameh897]

yet she was exiled from her own kingdom..her own country. These colonizers were brutal

[@abby-a]

@@yayraameh897 Well she is *not* the only person throughout history that was exiled from her own kingdom/country there are other ppl throughout history that dealt with the same situation

[@enduranceagyemang5223]

May God always bless our Homeland Ghana 🇬🇭! May He continue to make our nation great and strong!!! May God watch over the people of Africa!

[@mogomotsi6595]

I'm South African but i love Ghanian women.

[@rasmuss8324]

@@mogomotsi6595 this about history and he rlly comes up with ghanaian women🤣 i don't blame u tho they're beautiful

[@mogomotsi6595]

@@rasmuss8324 Lol im going to marry a Ghanian woman, actually im planning to relocate there by 2023. I'm tired of SA

[@jeremyhodge6216]

I just recently took a DNA test and I found out that on my Paternal side of my family I come from the Ashanti ethnic group and I'm of it 😌👌💯

[@akuascre6422]

You're welcome dear and we need you back home

[@siriusamunra]

@jeremy hodge, congrats you should do a video of your results! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing and the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here ​kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@richardbonah2014]

Jeremy Hodge, whether matrilineal or patrilineal test, you have discovered your root. Welcome my brother, perhaps you are even from my family.

[@mrcead]

I hope you will take the trip to meet your cousins and let them have a naming ceremony, Ashanti naming ceremony is very beautiful

[@samuelgicharu2351]

How is it significant to whom you are telling hear idiot

[@akancrypto6902]

She’s doing a great job... those who are saying she’s not telling us the true story why don’t you help us with your own version. Kudos to her

[@siriusamunra]

@Akan Crypto kzbin.info/www/bejne/oXndgXV5Zdqcprc

[@RolexTimex]

She's an agent of the slave trading Europeans

[@priscillaadorerampofo7726]

For what its worth, Asantes are a proud and extremely loyal people, to their Kingdom, King, traditions, culture, identity, etc. There is no way one can intimidate an Asante man or woman. Its in their very nature or I should say, DNA. It simply rubs off on every individual they come into contact with. And I must add that, the documentary we have watched now, although impressive, is not enough to tell the story of one of the greatest Kingdoms in the world. You need a whole episode on every aspect of their History. Am saying this as a 100% Akuapem woman.

[@kwamenyame1277]

Thank you my Akuapem sister. You are well appreciated my fellow Akan.

[@siriusamunra]

@@kwamenyame1277 As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person won't be able fully understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were indeed the ancient Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took me 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing and the bible by exposing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can start by watching PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@fareedaobese-jecty6419]

​@siriusamunra you can't put everyone in the same boat. It true some are Hamite and others are Shemite. I am from the Aduana clan our ancestors came from Mesopotamia and came through Egypt, then Sudan ,Niger and ancient Ghana and we came down when we were chase by the Arabs. So there are Egyptian among us I won't lie but not all of us . The same happen when the Israelites were coming out of Egypt , some Egyptian followed them . We stayed there for sometime so it make sense that we toke some of their traditions with us . The Akan circumcised our boys on the 8 day, the bady is name on the same day . When Akans hold event, festivals and war seven horns blow just like in the bible . There is lots similarities between Akans and the The Hebrews.

[@KwameAjuruFrimpong]

Well said, my Akuapim sister

[@WashingtonDC20032]

Interesting thing is how there are countless documentaries on youtube about the British Royal Family and how noble, sweet, and kind Queen Victoria was and how honorable all her descendants are etc. They never show you all the horrible vile things the royal family did to people around the globe. The world needs to hold them accountable for all they have done. Even TODAY! They need to be held accountable.

[@nikolasjeffery3225]

Instablaster...

[@edisonlima4647]

But... this is literally a documentary from a State Channel from England. The British unlike, say, the Portuguese, tend to be quite open about what their ancestors did to other nations being terrible.

[@imanhameen5516]

Looks like Harry and Meghan are the ones to do it. They are gearing up to hold their feet to the fire. They already are in their own way.

[@guppy719]

He says in a video celebrating Ashanti kings who certainly were no saints when they conquered a ton of territory.

[@eileenwatt8283]

Only ignorant people thing that. I always remind them of their evil ways. They tried to destroyed the African continent but were unsuccessful so now they tried to destroy one black woman who married into the family. The stories about Queen Victoria are fairy tales. She did nothing to stopped the slave trade in the Caribbean because the Kingdom benefited from slavery. People don't cut off their noses to spoil their faces. She was no sweet woman.

[@daddyjoseph7377]

I am from DRC,and i love the the way Ghanaians adhere and celebrate their cultures and traditions and hate it when a complete stranger sitting in the comfort of their living room try to narrate the history of my country

[@julianaansah6367]

She forgot to mention the Ashanti beat the British multiple times and they can never defeat them on there own used other nations and tribes to Join them to conquer the Ashanti. Ashanti were that bad ass, and they still never really conquered us and our history is still greatly preserved.

[@siriusamunra]

Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@user-ns8cj9ry3u]

We are blessed❤❤

[@samuelgbolo1915]

in Ghana, we value our peace and our culture. We are diverse, and that is one of our many strengths!

[@nanamaryjohnson2552]

I am a decendant of Nkwantebusa my grandmother Nana Mansah lived in Fomena... My mother passed away and I live in the US never will I forget the history lessons she gave me..I am Nana Dede Asantewa

[@deborahampong3425]

You need to come home and you will find your Root and also for your generation Because home is always home my dear

[@blackfamily8939]

Strong 💪🏿 and Powerful Cultures in Africa’s, that is why the Whites always Jealous about us, we should give THANKS to GOD

[@blackfamily8939]

Colleen I think you know what I am saying, I have an evidence from some of the white peoples saying they like to destroy our culture and etc, because we’re strong 💪🏽 and we have a lot of success, and now see how so call China’s are treating Africans, I have some Videos from all this people, so please shut of mouth 👄

[@silverbullet537]

Salome Ofori Yeboah why exactly did u jus change the complexion of this emoji

[@ojos321]

​@Colleen The racism that was brought by Europeans and they are still practicing the racism in Europe, America right now, and wherever the Euros are, you'll find racism.

[@kombogambare3574]

Congratulations zeinab Badawy for that great Documentary..am proud to be African from KENYA..AHSANTE SANA.

[@bbrabow1gmail]

I was given a DNA test and was ecstatic to find out that not only am a European (which I already knew) but that I was 20% West African ( specifically from Côte d’Ivoire) which explains even as a little girl I’ve always had a love in my heart for Africa and the yearning to be there. Thank you so much for making these documentaries and bringing us all closer together.

[@prof.tarekeldomiaty5069]

Dear Mrs. Zeinab.... you have made a respectable landmark to the History of Africa documenting a great civilization being the cradle of humanity. The history will always remember your documentary being as great as the African civilization.

[@kwaku8774]

Great documentary but this is quite biased, the Asantes did defeat the British in the first anglo-ashanti war in 1824-1831. The leader of the British forces which was Sir Charles Mccarthy was beheaded and his head was sent back to kumasi as a war trophy. Also in 1863 to 1864 British forces fought against the Asantes and lost bitterly. It was in the Sagrenti war which lasted from 1873-1874 that saw the defeat of the Asante kingdom. The British forces were led by Sir Garnet Wolseley.

[@nanayawpeter4445]

It has been always like that, because we don't tell our own stories we have allowed them to tell our stories for us and what do you expect, this is the second documentary made by BBC concerning Asante kingdom within ten years and they never mentioned their defeats against Asante's. Until we start telling our stories it will be like this.

[@christopheramagouro7415]

Thanks for your fruitful contribution

[@kwaku8774]

@@nanayawpeter4445 we really need tell our own stories, the westerners always want to downgrade our rich history. We emerged from great and well organized kingdoms. The Asante empire for instance, already had a well-established system of governance with an overseer for every sector of the empire for example the "Sanahene" was the what is termed as finance minister for today, "Nkosuohene" for what is termed as minister for development, "Benkumhene" and "Nifahene" would be termed as defense ministers responsible for coordinating the right and left flanks of the Asante army, this is to name but a few. We were not primitive in anyway.

[@kwaku8774]

@@christopheramagouro7415 you are welcome

[@joshcougar5551]

Ashanti's only Tribe the British failed to defeat. Walk with your head held up high

[@NanaKNOwusu]

The War of the Golden Stool was the 4th major war between the British and Asante. Asante won the first two and lost the last two. In 1874, Britain, then the World's Superpower, had to bring troops from all across West Africa, the Caribbean and India, before they could defeat the Asante. Asante invented guerrilla warfare.

[@hariveyo171]

lol guerrilla warfare existed long before that. Sun Tzu even wrote about it over 2000 years ago.

[@7mumable]

Just a very simple question, why would the British want a stool from an African country???? Shame to all those who stole from Africa! Another question that cross my mind each time l hear it is the sentence " Common Wealth", what wealth does any African country share with the rest of the world? Trying to keep us in common boundage still in my opinion. The world and its wife need to take their greedy hands off Africa so that we breath!

[@maxwell6525]

@@hariveyo171 ACTUALLY NOT TRUE. THE TACTICS AND STRATEGIES USED BY MOST SPECIAL FORCES TODAY WERE PERFECTED BY THE ASHANTIS INCLUDING THE TRAINING.

[@Drgguv]

@@maxwell6525 but not guerilla warfare please, my people already used that (unless you refer to the baoule they also use guerilla warfare)

[@Joker-yw9hl]

@@7mumable so I have heard that the golden stool was an object that united the peoples of different regions, and it was highly revered by the Ashanti Akan peoples. The British thought if they could prize it from them then it would more easily subjugate the people, who may see it as a sign of British right to rule. The British won the war when they could divert more attention towards it from its global empire but the Ashanti were able to prevent the British from taking the stool. The Commonwealth though is actually quite a good and useful networking system for trade and cooperation. Members can more easily sit at the table with the likes of India, Malaysia, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Britain and a myriad of Pacific, Caribbean and African nations because of membership and so enhance your interests more easily! Being able to sit at the table with India or have trade talks with Singapore is a good thing! In my opinion. It's a club

[@Kingoftheimmigrants4646]

It took British and their allies 100 years to enter KUMASI alone!! One British general said that “ we brought the cannons ( guns) to the bush( ashanti) but the bush was stronger than the cannons (guns, british)

[@markntiri8251]

*cannons*

[@Polka_254]

I love the way the Asante played the British and gave them a fake stool. These guys were nothing but thieves.

[@condor8142]

I heard something like that! So the "fake" stool must be exposed in the British Museum, right? LOL

[@jacobfield4848]

The Ashanti Empire became a powerful Empire based on the Atlantic slave trade. They had a bigger army than Portugal and most European nations.

[@johnd2757]

@@jacobfield4848 Rubbish! Don’t be ignorant

[@richardoppong7303]

​@@jacobfield4848Asante was formed in 1701, so how did they start the slave trade?

[@jacobfield4848]

@@richardoppong7303 The Akan people formed the powerful Ashanti Empire based on Gold that was mined by slaves and slave trading with other African Empire's and European Merchants. Unfashionable facts.

[@MainaGakere]

After watching this, now i want to travel to the Ivory coast and ghana.

[@koudousmoutairou6074]

You will love Ivory Coast . Although I was born n in Bénin republic I grew in Ivory Coast. You will love Abidjan, Bouaké and Yamoussoukro

[@MicroWATCHTV]

You have to, you will really love it

[@MainaGakere]

@@koudousmoutairou6074 Thank you so much for the information. It's definitely in my bucket list of places to travel.

[@MainaGakere]

@@MicroWATCHTV Thanks for sure I will love it

[@siriusamunra]

@@MainaGakere Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@RobertSimpsontopshottaphoto]

I can't believe that this sister traveled through the whole of Africa in the same shirt.

[@sofiabalkere]

😂😂😂

[@georgeikinya2779]

Tekla Hiwot I believe she has many but of same color. A unique African intellectual whom really admire

[@bmproc81chi]

LOL!!!!

[@royaallmusic3039]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@krishawncockrell2930]

I said they must have lost her luggage. I kept looking at the print to make sure I was seeing right 😆 look at the pockets it's not the same blouse

[@asensokofi2746]

Well she didn't mention the times Asante defeated the British

[@nurhayat81]

She should because the Asante fought bravely and defeated them in many battles!

[@abby-a]

​@Moor Wakanda Lol that comment you made was *hilarious* and it proves how dumb you really are. 🤣 you actually thought that you sounded so smart with that *weak ass* comment you made 🤣 that's how I know that your dumb ass don't know any about black history and the shit blacks have done all over the world. There are so *many* books on Amazon about the great things black people have done *all* over the world, but your stupid *lazy ass* choose to stay dumb and ignorant. Then you "say black have never achieved anything of worth" it's so *amusing* how stupid and ignorant people like you don't even try to *seek* knowledge they sit there and listen what other people say without doing their *own* research to see if its true you're a prime example of that dumb ass. Please go and crawl back into the cave that your ancestors came from because *nobody* was talking you, you stupid ass neadratheal 🤣

[@misterghana]

@@abby-a dont mind him. I was also considering to react to him but then I saw that he trolls by reacting stupid stuff on comments. He should use Google for information and remember things we learned them. Like: who learned them to take a bath haha

[@misterghana]

@Moor Wakanda I was born in the Netherlands and still live there happily. Where do you live?

[@misterghana]

@Moor Wakanda what country? Are you a illiterate? My question is quite clear. Where do you live. Which country?

[@vivalapalestine7235]

Hey! I teach African studies and have made these videos a requirement for my students to watch during the pandemic What an amazing series !

[@jojo5818]

Ashanti don't have any resentment because they fought and resisted the British rules and they are very proud people.

[@Brave-Is_Mine1]

Proud to be African but still appointing by this crazy African leaders!!!Love you my beautiful black diamond(people). I love the intro music anyway

[@soartustus496]

Stop saying they ruled the mighty Asante. Asantes killed and defeated the British in many wars. Where was that? The British feared the Asante incredibly well.

[@soartustus496]

@LDN EDD You are a liar or you don't know Asante history.

[@richardadu2673]

@LDN EDD They did not make their wealth selling african slaves. They were already wealthy long before the slave trade. There's a reason why the british were there in the first place, because of the GOLD and IVORY. Furthermore, they werent selling slaves in order to gain wealth, they were selling war captives. The British didnt fight the Ashantis by themselves, they used african tribes that were allied with them to defeat the Ashantis because they couldnt do it themselves.The main tribe that they used was the Fanti tribe, even though the Ashanti and the Fanti are the same people the British took advantage of the conflict that the two tribes had between them and decided to ally themselves with the Fanti to finally defeat the Ashanti. And by the way, both tribes were selling each other. The Ashantis did not become wealthy because of the slave trade, they were destroyed because of it. Many chiefs and kings of Ashanti got sold into slavery. You can read about this, if you do some minimal research lol. And the Ashantis didnt only win battles but wars. It took the British over 100 years to defeat and colonize the Ashanti. You really dont know their history. Typical..

[@maryannnkansa7145]

@@richardadu2673 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾Well done...thank you for breaking it down for the simpletons who don't know our history but feel like they have a right to speak on it

[@suprmekai5]

Remember in the opium wars the British easily defeated the Chinese who were a lot bigger and more advance then the Ashanti Kingdom. Ashanti held off the British for many years while China the eastern part was taken over in less then 3 years.

[@suprmekai5]

Opium wars vs Anglo Ashanti wars

[@Boboroska]

Long live The Gold Coast and the Ashanti Kingdom,

[@balaminceesay1548]

Long live Africa

[@ebenezerattoh6573]

Proudly ASHANTI 😍 proudly GHANAIAN 🇬🇭😍 proudly African 😍😍

[@ak6877]

They taught us this in school but not much as they have. I feel like they should dedicate a whole class for Ghana history partitioned in about 3 parts. You take each course from freshmen to junior year in high school. Because I don’t think what they taught us in primary school was enough. I have learnt a lot from this video. Shoutout to my Ashanti people I understand why y’all be some braggadoshis 😂

[@kwamenyame1277]

Hahaha thanks my Ga brother. Love you guys

[@kusiboakyesamuel9093]

Come back for a visit to experience the people

[@livelife7232]

those who don't know the meaning of 'shito' but sing the song 'shito,shito,shito'. so shito is simplly a Ghanaian tasty black pepper sauce which can be enjoyed by any type of local and continental dishes. 'shito' is the word for pepper in Ga, a ghanaian language from Accra, the Ghanaian capital.

[@siriusamunra]

Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@soverigngrandgeneralgodbod2312]

Africa should sue them for violation of human rights and defamation of character and discrimination because they didnt do British nationals like that

[@shelleyphilcox4743]

If you are interested, have a look at what was happening to the people, not the elites, during the same period in history. In Scotland in 1606, miners were bonded and enslaved in their own country by James VI of Scotland, and their children. It was finally ended in 1799. People, even small children were working in mines for 16 hours a day. The laws called 'The Bloody Code' caused people, even children, to be hanged for stealing a piece of bread, or transported to America or Australia. The death rate on the ships was 30%. The penal code and punishments were flogging, the wheel, people were also manacled and chained. If you were poor, you could end up in the workhouses, separated from your children and worked to death. You could also be passed on to mill and factory owners to work for bed and food. It was dangerous, people died and got maimed and thrown out to die. Men were also 'press ganged' into the Navy. People sold themselves into bondage to avoid starvation and werent 'released' at the end of the agreed time, as the contract owners would pretend and keep adding debts for clothes and board etc onto your original contract. It really wasn't good to be born into the poor 'working class'. You had no value, so starving and dying didnt matter. 40 was old.

[@yayraameh897]

@@shelleyphilcox4743 Wow that is brutal. What a hard way to live!

[@saerniang1596]

Wow Africa full of history as a Senegalese never knew something like that in west Africa

[@lydiaagyeman5587]

Hmmm? I'm a very proud Ashanti everything you here is true after the pandemic come and see things for your self

[@saerniang1596]

@@lydiaagyeman5587 Hahaha okay after the pandemic i will come to see then because of pandemic i discover this nice culture in west Africa

[@BKL63PRODUCTIONS]

Senegal has a rich history too

[@siriusamunra]

@@saerniang1596 As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@siriusamunra]

@@lydiaagyeman5587 Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@kyeredavid6634]

I'm proud to be a Ghanaian and African as well 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭👍🏻👍🏻

[@bethells86]

Finally a comprehensive coverage of the continent with detail that many around globe wouldn’t have a clue about. An advanced prosperous people with so much history. Loving the series and learning so much.

[@bubu0503]

That lady having that restaurant is very beautiful.

[@nwakaegoogbonna9295]

Your eye's are clearly open for beautiful things sweetie. You're also beautiful if that's you in profile.

[@siriusamunra]

@@nwakaegoogbonna9295 As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person won't be able fully understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were indeed the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took me 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing and the bible by exposing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can start by watching PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@dianecrawford9204]

The most important object of importance and one ☝🏾- I adored the Kente cloth of 🇬🇭 Ghana and the cloth Yoba It’s dated between 18th or 19th century …go go go let’s justify the ❤️ of the Asante and the Nobu and 🇳🇬 Nigerian cloths’ as while. For, Africa is just that beautiful 🪺🍃🥓

[@michaeldouglas2914]

12:55 to 12:56 The colours of the Jamaican flag representing in the office on the gentleman's desk 🙂... Hoping to visit Ghana very SOON!

[@MonDieuMaCauseMonEpee]

You mean 12:40 to 12:45. Very nice. They say most of the slaves from Jamaica came from "Gold Coast ports" Ghana. Much love 🇬🇭☝🏿❤ 🇯🇲.

[@myztroogeegibson3568]

The colours of Ashanti Empire flag...

[@khalidboy1620]

That’s the Ashanti flag

[@unghaneen]

Its the ashanti flag bro we have our own flag

[@michaeldouglas2914]

@@unghaneen Sames colours as that of the Jamaican Flag...

[@boahemaakusi-appiah9500]

Twi is a language not a sub group of Akans🤦‍♂️

[@Yveness]

@S E P Thank you for clarifying because a lot of people don't know this. I'm learning both Asante twi and Akuapem twi 👍🏾

[@kwameowusu-apenteng1303]

True. But there is an Akan subgroup called the Twifu

[@BrynnDanu]

The group would be Twidan...

[@stephaniekonam1528]

@Brynn Danu Twidan is a clan, not an ethnic group

[@BrynnDanu]

@@stephaniekonam1528 Thanks Captain obvious. Have Twidan relatives and didn't talk of 'ethnic groups' anyways. But sorry I forghot to put the word "group" in exclamation marks to highlight the versatile possibilities of usage.

[@estherbonkar614]

Proud my mother land Ghana🇬🇭🇬🇭. #EstherBonkarTV

[@bbalderston125]

Very excellent, really enjoyed this from the US. The Ghanaians are a noble people. Great natural beauty. Beautiful fabrics too!

[@Koffa03]

When I visited Goree Island (in Senegal) where slaves were kept before being moved to the western countries, I found out that the ENSLAVED WOMEN were chained down even during transportation, due to their enormous strength and power. Black women are naturally powerful beings, even when enslaved.

[@ndamieza2190]

They’re not only powerful but they’re “GODDESSES!

[@akuascre6422]

Of course so it's not only the Europeans that did that to us but the Arabs too

[@loviablankson7644]

Proudly an ashanti 🥰🥰🥰

[@JohnAdjepongWilson]

Why do these foreign networks keep bringing out our stories ....they mostly tend to leave out vital informations...by the way I'm proud to be Ghanaian , proud to be African

[@nurhayat81]

They leave out that information on purpose because they want to confuse, deceive, and steal.

[@jonascoscom]

They don’t have one

[@siriusamunra]

@@jonascoscom Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@siriusamunra]

@@nurhayat81 Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) Kananu (Canaanites) and Kiengi/Kiangi (Sumerians). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically (hence it's a 15 hour series). This series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here ​kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@RolexTimex]

Continuous cover-up. They flood the information space with their false stories and re-write history in modern-day. So in 100 years, these types of videos would be the only information most people will have.

[@nanaadowa]

I am from Ghana and I love Ghana so much

[@soartustus496]

Asante victory and bravery goes beyond this documentary... she is hiding about 98%. Yaa Asantewaa and the golden stool is......hmmm (1) Asante British wars (2) Osei Tutu (3) Osei Bonsu (4) Komfo Anokye (5) Yaa Asantewaa (6) Golden stool (7) culture, military etc.

[@siriusamunra]

@soar Tustus Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing and the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here ​kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@soartustus496]

@@siriusamunra Great work. I will suggest that you write a main reply on this video so that other people can get this information as well. It took me 10 months to see your reply to my comment. Kindly simplify the response you wrote hear and please, do write in capital letters only to catch a lot of people's attention. Thank you.

[@davidjohnzenocollins]

I am so moved by the story of Yaa Asantewa.

[@forextoday8975]

Please do visit Jamaica some of them are Akans, and have maintain some form of theAsante and Alan language and sachyels

[@teejames5098]

Are you saying Jamaicans are Ashanti?

[@almayflawless4385]

@@teejames5098 yes

[@KwakuAmaniampongKyerefo]

Thanks bro . We love Jamaicans 🇮🇱🇬🇭🇮🇱💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@melissamurray1328]

@@teejames5098 ..not all of us but many Jamaicans do have Akan heritage.. and most of our heroes have Akan names.. Nanny Akua, Cudjoe, Accompong, Tacky, Nanny Cubah

[@julianaansah6367]

@@melissamurray1328 yup and they all helped in freeing Jamaica Asante don’t play

[@benardmensah7688]

Because of greed the Fante’s sold Ghana out! To the British. If they stood together Ghana would have never been colonised. Today our politicians are selling us out!! Nothing changed after independence!

[@EmaniB-e1e]

King Ansah (Ghana). King Ansah was a Fanti king who observed the atrocities of slavery and decided to do something about it. He didn’t want to welcome more whites so he ordered his men to hide by the coast and kill all occupants of any ship that approaches the shore.

[@edwardamponsah5592]

Absolutely. Asanteman regained its self rule in 1935 after 34 years of being British protectorate (1901-1935) and entered into a state union for Ghana's independence from the British! Ampa, Asante paved the way for sub-saharan Africa's independence and will always resist imperialism as she did to the British! Long live Asanteman 💛🖤💚 Long live Ghana 🇬🇭

[@frankscott1708]

Not bad BBC. Asante is not the name of an ethnic group, but the name of a united kingdom of smaller kingdoms constituted about 1670 after rebelling from the regional overlord, Denkyira state. The British repeatedly lost wars to the Asante(much like they lost to the Zulu) until the introduction of mechanical Maxim guns.The term Asantehene literally means king of Asante. The "talking drums" were used to pass messages through the kingdom. Asante communities occupied hilltops and a community that received a message in drum code coming through the forest air, would then repeated it out for the successive hilltop communities; thus messages were transmitted quickly through the state.

[@kelvinquartey8887]

The lake is beautiful and the story of how it was discovered is amazing

[@edacheson]

Great to see my former lecturer, Dr. Gavuah, feature in this documentary. He was a senior lecturer yet one of us on campus especially weekend reggae nights.

[@binashbobby8891]

We are Africans/Abibiman. Our way of culture is beautify with arts, dance and religion. Please lets rise to tell our own history. If someone does, the interesting part will be ommitted.

[@kusisvlog466]

Ashantis really respect women

[@agoogo5026]

Ashanties don't just respect women. We virtually worship our mothers, adore our sisters, and take good care of our wives, nephews and nieces. Ashanti women are good at raising noble men. Long live Ashanti. Born Ashanti, die Ashanti and God permits reincarnate Ashanti.

[@tapsirusaccoh3286]

The love big women. Too

[@abby-a]

Yes the ashantis respect women and it's like that for *some* of these other tribes in Africa

[@Lolleby]

nah, most (not all) of modern Asante men treat their women badly.

[@kobbyfourthman161]

@Mari Jata True. But in a way that makes us who we are today.

[@moongoddess987]

AEA FILMS is a refreshing KZbin channel we all have to watch.

[@rootoftings4191]

I love Akan architecture.Very nice

[@kwabenaanane-nsiah3268]

They forgot to put in the fact that the Asante defeated the British in the War of Nsamankow and even beheaded the then British Governor Sir Charles McCarthy

[@joojoessel9552]

It’s BBC bro The won’t show you that side of their defeat

[@naturalmystics-kd9vt]

Zeinab badawi no one could do a better job than you tell the history _africa that grab my attention for hours thank you

[@humanation1983]

oh, I love this documentary. Learning History through documentaries...

[@charlottewarren7510]

Just beautiful just beautiful stories of our history thank you

[@albertowusuansah8108]

My great grandfather exile the King 👑 in ivory coast to Ghana 🇬🇭 with all all his children to Kumasi to ejusu in Kumasi.????

[@poundsj7024]

Eii wei nso

[@poundsj7024]

Indeed, Asante Ahuu amane

[@missbabyloved7531]

1. History: Fufu/Fufuo means "mash or mix" in Twi (language of the Akan ethnic groups in Ghana) and is a specific staple food for the Akans in southern part of Ghana and Ivory Coast, West Africa but now commonly features in many West and Central African countries in different textures but not every doughy African foods are Fufu. Eg. is saying in Twi "fufu 3to (mash spicy ripped plantains mixed with palm oil eaten with peanuts) or fufu Gari Foto (mix spicy Gari with palm oil" Fufuo (also means white and derived from the white color of cassava) is soft doughy swallow food made out of boiled cassava mixed with plantains or coco yams and pounded together in a mortar (waduro) with a pestle (woma) unique to the Akans, and only eaten with liquid soups (nkwan) such as, Light soup (Nkrakra nkwan), Abenkwan (palm nut soup), Nkatenkwan (peanut butter soup), Abunabun soup (green vegetable) with meats, fishes, snails, crabs, mushrooms and okro (nkruma) on the side. Fufuo/fufu is usually served in Asanka or Ayowaa (an earthware bowl; black or red in color) with the liquid soups poured on the Fufuo/fufu to look like an island which helps reduce the stickiness while eating. *Right way to eat Fufu: In between both the index and middle fingers cut a piece of the Fufuo/fufu like a scissor, tap a hole in it, scoop the soup and swallow, never chew the Fufu in order to enjoy the taste of the soup while swallowing. *Authentic Ghana Fufuo/fufu preparation ⬇️ 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoKskmOMbrFghqc 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCaXml3jsunodk 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5DRfqyFiNuAnJo In the typical Akan region in Ghana, Fufuo is mostly use but Ghanaian businesses men used only the name Fufu when they processed the authentic Fufuo/Fufu into cassava/plantains /coco yam flour 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaTdgZuiorx3gKc 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJC7lnxto5iUoJo some years ago and sold mainly in Ghana markets in most western countries such as America because they couldn't pound the Fufu just like they would in Ghana, as it's very noisy when pounding and it became popular among other Africans and parts of the Caribbean and now Nigerians are calling almost every African doughy foods as Fufu even though they have their names; Nigerian Pounded yam (Iyan), Akpu (fermented cassava dough), Amala, Eba, semolina, oatmeal, cabbage. Nigerian soup textures are considered stews in Ghana since Ghana soups are generally liquid texture which aide in swallowing the soft Ghana Fufuo/fufu. Ghana stews [Palava sauce/Nkontomire stew (Egusi soup) or garden egg stew, egg stews etc.]. The thick textured Ghana stews goes with plain rice or Ampesie (boiled cubes of yams, plantains, cocoyams, potatoes cassava, Kooko/ taro root etc.) in Ghana. Okro stew or soup goes with Banku (fermented cassava/corn dough similar to Nigerian Akpu dough) in Ghana. *It's only Akpu (fermented cassava dough ) that some Nigerians call Fufu as a slang and it's because many Nigerians migrated to Ghana after Ghana's independence in 1957 and were sent back to Nigeria in 1969 and so they brought the name Fufu along to Nigeria. It's mostly the Nigerians living in abroad that have been calling almost all Nigerian doughy foods as Fufu but generally Nigerians call their doughy foods swallow foods. Just like Bofrot which Nigerians call puff puff comes from Ghana because in the 1980s, Ghanaians brought it to Nigeria and it was Ghanaians who were frying and selling Bofrot/Puff puff in Nigeria until Ghanaians were sent back to Ghana but now most younger Nigerians will try to tell you it's Nigerians inventions Also try Ghanaian🇬🇭 foods ♥️👍🏽. Try the original Fufuo/fufu from Ghana with Nkrakra soup (Light soup), peanut butter soup or palm nut soup. Waakye (waache) with Shito sauce, Ghana Jollof rice, Ampesie (boiled cubes of yams, plantains, cocoyams, potatoes cassava, Kooko/ taro root etc) with Ghana stews [Palava sauce/Nkontomire stew (Egusi soup) or garden egg stew, egg stews etc.]. Dokono/kenkey with fish and Mako sauce and Shito. Kokonte or Omotuo with Nkatenkwan, Abenkwan or Akatoa/agushi soup. Meat pie, Kelewele, Bofrot, fried yams with fish, Achomo, Ghana Chips, Sobolo drinks, Burkina drinks, Ghana Malta Guinness, Fanta, Asaana drinks, Kebab, chichinga/suya, Ghana sugar bread, tea bread etc. 2. watch this video ⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3IemqKdqyYarM on Channels Television, a Nigerian news media where a Nigerian man wrongly gave false information to the Nigerian public lying on Ghana 🇬🇭 and claiming that Ghana's national Pona yams comes from Nigeria. *Pona yams are grown only in Ghana 🇬🇭 and are usually medium in size, sweet taste, white with smooth outer skin texture and eaten as Ampesie (boiled cubes of yams, plantains, cocoyams, cassava etc) and eaten with stews in Ghana . ⬇️ Pona yams- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIbFma1jibllaMk

[@siriusamunra]

Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@sandraakosa1525]

I am a Proud Ghanaian....👏👏👏❤❤❤

[@relaxationstation7374]

I could listen to these masters and their tales and legends all day and the cultural parallels to many parts of North American African American culture today are completely stunning!

[@sparkcoletv1706]

Point of correction he is not paramount chief he is KING,

[@twikwamegh397]

A kingdom within a republic? You're a joke. You live in the past.

[@manamp1]

@@twikwamegh397 the government has no power over the king. The king owns the Ashanti Region believe me

[@joeachie4676]

Wonderful. Long live the Ashanti Kingdom and Ghana.

[@missbabyloved7531]

1. History: Fufuo/fufu means mash or mix in Twi language of the Akan ethnicity in Ghana. Fufuo/fufu is a specific staple food for the Akan ethnic groups in southern part of Ghana 🇬🇭 and Ivory Coast, West Africa. Fufuo (also means white and derived from the white color of the cassava/fufu is soft doughy and made out of a mixture of boiled cassava mix with plantains or coco yams pounded together in a mortar (waduro) with a pestle (woma) unique to the Akans and only eaten with liquid soups such as, Light soup(nkrakra soup usually from garden eggs, aubergines, carrots, tomatoes, onions, peppers), palm nut soup, Groundnut/peanut soup, Abun abun (green vegetable soup usually from Nkontomire leaves), werewere soup, akatoa (agushi) soup with meats, fishes, snails, crabs, mushrooms and okro (nkruma) on the side. Fufuo/fufu is usually served in Asanka or Ayowaa (an earthware bowl; black or red in color). Yum yum 😋😋😋🇬🇭🇬🇭 Authentic Fufuo/fufu ⬇️ 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hoKskmOMbrFghqc 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4q1p2iXnL2EoLc Right way to eat Fufu: Cut a ball of the Fufu , make a hole in it and scoop the soup and swallow, never chew the Fufu. Lol Fufuo/fufu is celebrated every with Fufuo/fufu party by the Akan news mediums in Ghana 🇬🇭 every year. The adulterated fufu powder sold in the Ghanaian markets in the western countries is what has caused this confusion and now everyone wants to call every doughy food fufu, even the Nigerian pounded yam and akpu (which is bankye mmore/agbelema/fermented cassava), Amala (Kokonte), Eba (Gari Fufuo), semolina, cabbage dough with Egusi stew [Palava sauce (Nkontomire mixed with Akatoa (Agushi) stew or only Akatoa (Agushi) stew] and Okra stews are now being called Fufu by Nigerians in recent times and it is sabotaging the authentic Ghana Fufuo/fufu and making the name popular and trending internationally in USA because of their large numbers which is wrong. Whenever you visit Ghana 🇬🇭 ask for Fufuo/fufu chop bars (Fufuo/fufu restaurants) and you will be surprised that it's all over in Ghana. Authentic Ghana Fufuo/fufu preparation ⬇️ 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iKCaXml3jsunodk 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/n5DRfqyFiNuAnJo 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYrJd4SXa8dqm6M This is the Fufuo/fufu powder that has been confusing people and a box of authentic Ghana Fufu powder is actually captioned in the video. ⬇️ 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iaTdgZuiorx3gKc 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIizloyDmtafbs0 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJC7lnxto5iUoJo In the depth of a typical Akan region you will hear Fufuo mostly but when Ghanaian businesses men processed the authentic Fufuo/fufu into powdered cassava/plantains /coco yam Fufu powder years ago and sold in markets in America, Canada, Europe, UK and and most western countries because they couldn't pound the Fufu in the mortar with the pestle in those white countries as it's very noisy when pounding they shortened it to be Fufu because fufu in Twi means marsh or mix and eg. is saying in Twi "fufu 3to or fufu Gari Foto", and because of the Fufu powder it became popular among Africans and parts of the Caribbean. So most West and Central Africans started calling almost every powdered doughy food Fufu. If you are younger or haven't lived in abroad for a long time you wouldn't even think about the origin of Fufu because the new generations don't necessarily care to know their history much. Hope you researched more on how and why when you see every Fufu powder both in Ghana and abroad, you will see it's a Ghanaian product. If you are an Akan, but you are younger or haven't lived in abroad for a long time you wouldn't even think about why it's called both Fufuo/fufu in Ghana because it's been part of you since the day you are born or you maybe younger and just don't know the history. I am an Akan and it makes me proud when other people eat my staple food Fufuo/fufu with the liquid soups in the right way but to sabotage and replace it with other doughy foods simply because it looks similar is unacceptable. We must learn to give credit to the origination of our foods, our inventions and also give credit to other people's foods and inventions accordingly to give respect to our heritage. That's why there's plagiarism. * 2. watch this video ⬇️ kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX3IemqKdqyYarM of a Nigerian man lying through his teeth and claiming that Pona yams comes from Nigeria on the Channels Television, a Nigerian news media which is wrong because he gave false information to the Nigerian public because Pona yams are grown only in Ghana 🇬🇭. *Pona yams are usually medium in size, sweet taste, white with smooth outer skin texture ⬇️ Pona yams- kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIbFma1jibllaMk

[@siriusamunra]

Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person still won't be able understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were the ancient Khanitu (Nubians) Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing the bible by showcasing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can watch PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@chimakalu41]

23:11 an Ashante queen set up cotre divoire, wowwwwww. love this series. Dr . Zeinab!! props!!

[@emmanuelzelifac9609]

She took the baoule branch of the Asante people, to present day cote d'ivoire. Houphet Boigny, first president of cote d'ivoire, was Baoule.

[@kwamenyame1277]

@@emmanuelzelifac9609 yes his name would be spelt “Ofori Boahen” in Ghana. He is an Asante royalty descended from Queen Abena Poku (Abla Poku)

[@kwamenyame1277]

Due to colonialism most Ivorians and Ghanaians don’t relate much.

[@chimakalu41]

@@kwamenyame1277 That is a shame though since they are connected

[@MS-yx3dr]

Zeinab is a proud African princess. Well done sister💕💕💕

[@adwoabonsu9592]

Indeed!!

[@lynnettebarney8454]

I'm just fascinated by the role women played in Africa pre- European invasion,pre- abrahamic religions. Women were strong and respectable. Great leaders.

[@leftyriverfunforlife3411]

What an eye opening series ! Am learning the real history of Africa , not the botched up history which was handed down to us to make us believe Africa has no culture and is populated by savages . Now I see the real cultured civilized REAL Africa . Respect !!!

[@young8459]

Ashanti's are every where .. even in Jamaica..nanny of the maroon's was an Ashanti...helped the Jamaicans gain Independence against the British

[@maxwell6525]

her real name is NANA it means "the rare and precious one".

[@rasmuss8324]

Jamaicans are mostly Ashanti If I'm not wrong

[@stephenboateng9360]

The maroons of Jamaica speaks the Ghanaian language twi, all because of the slave trade

[@myztroogeegibson3568]

Most them are rather Akans better terminology than say Ashantis

[@talktimewitheddiej]

That was a beautiful story of true history.

[@siriusamunra]

@Talk Time w/Eddiej Indeed! As a historian and linguist (with over 12 years of research under my belt) you have to put Afrakan history into proper cultural and cosmological context otherwise the average person won't be able fully understand and comprehend. This is why I decided to create a 15 hour educational series on my youtube channel titled "Afurakan origins of the Israelite Myth" where I Irrefutably unequivocally and emphatically prove that the Akans as well as other Afrakans were indeed the ancient Kammau (Egyptians) and Kananu (Canaanites). This is the first series on youtube or anywhere else that goes into the depths of who our ancient ancestors were archeologically genetically culturally spiritually historiographically and cosmologically which is why it took me 15 hours to produce. My series is life changing for any TRUTH SEEKER as it proves our collective identity as Afrakan people (ancient and contemporary) meanwhile deconstructing and the bible by exposing the corruptions of its Afrakan origins. You can start by watching PART 1 here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXW6dpVsZc-Xg6c

[@talktimewitheddiej]

@@siriusamunra thank you for that insight I will check out the entire series.

[@siriusamunra]

@@talktimewitheddiej You're most welcome let me know if you have any questions going forward

[@DogofRaw]

I'm so happy to be a descendant. One day I hope that we can all unite as a people. I long for the bright colors and the peace. It's crazy it could all change if we develop self love.

[@DonPelo]

We should tell our own history.

[@TheWinterShadow]

Then do it and stop complaining like a child.

[@austaalbright]

History is beautiful and powerful. I wish we could all visit our past and have experiences then return. The world has come a long way indeed!

[@tampachurchofgod1]

I am very impressed with your work. I am a member of three Scott clans by ancestry roots. The knowledge I am gaining has not answered my questions of African ancestry but there's an inner feeling that I am very close. Thank so very much ❤️ for your help.

[@tampachurchofgod1]

I am number 700.

[@websterfrater8612]

Great and marvellous. Wonderful and great. Absolutely magnificent. Our history of Africa is simply beautiful. I love it. Gold is power. Gold is strength, honour and respect. Gold commands reverence. Gold is the ultimate resource that stands apart from all other source of power. I am Bertram Webster Frater LLB.

[@kibengwaimbisujohnstone1183]

The story couldn't be any better...wow

[@Quote_Of_The_Day_9924]

I love this documentary

[@jermainemoss7809]

This was very nice. Thank you

[@cleverB634]

This episode brought tears to my eyes. Honoured to have their blood flowing through my veins 🙏🏾🙏🏾🇯🇲❤

[@bismarkboakye715]

What about the multiple wars the British lost to the Asante kingdom?

[@benjaminlamptey1867]

I was thinking the same thing. It's odd that no one wants to mention the extensive history before colonization. Or even the 100 years (3 major wars) of failed attempts by the British to colonize the Ashanti.

[@yaafowaa4149]

They are hiding from disgrace

[@abby-a]

This is a British channel so they are *NOT* going admit that they *loss* to the ashanti *five times,* they are not going to mention that they got their ass whopped *five times* by them because it will make them look bad. The BBC is british owned so they are going to make themselves look good *no* matter how many times they lie. That is white ppl for you they love to *LIE* and *HIDE* stuff when it comes to other people's history. We as Africans need to tell our own stories 😊

[@nurhayat81]

@@abby-a YES!!!!!!!!

[@thirstyarchitectsta.2615]

@@yaafowaa4149 they are not hiding ... we are not making that the most important part of out history ..instead we focus on the slavery and the battles we lost .

[@nanaboakye5564]

Thanks for the in depth search of cultural heritage, the powerful Ashanti Kingdom and the Unity of the Confederacy as well as the commitments and respect if the Golden Stool, which is the Spirit of Togetherness to the citizens of the Ashanti Kingdom. As a matter of fact it's time all other tribes in Ghana acknowledge the BRAVERY, LOVE, UNDERSTANDING, and the UNITY of the Ashanti Kingdom to a broader perspective to the the entire nation of Ghana. Hence, it's imperative that,such genuine powerful History, which encompasses as far ,Ivory Coast and unto Benin( Dahomey) means a lot for all and sundry. It's vivid, that up until this modern 21 century, the Powerful Ashanti Kingdom still exists with dignity, respect and honor to His Majesty, Otumfuo Osei Tutu 11, the Asantehene.

[@spiderwebwalker]

Those are some beautiful people and don’t seem poor and starving...

[@versatrade1]

Impressive! Love Ghana and her people in the states. All my Ghanaians friends are hard working. It's beautiful and full of greenery. Thank you Zeinab. Happy Ramadan Kareem.

[@Ahmedcuumar]

I loved the way you presented african history zeinab badawi🙏🏾❤