

The Queen Mother who Defended the Golden Stool

Yaa Asantewaa
1840 - 1921
When the British governor demanded the sacred Golden Stool of the Asante, he expected submission. Instead, he ignited a war led by a queen mother who refused to let her nation’s soul be taken. This is the story of Yaa Asantewaa’s defiance, exile, and enduring legacy.


