Queen Asantewaa

Yaa Asantewaa was the Queen Mother of the Ashanti Empire. She was an intellectual and human rights activist, as well as a just Queen and a brave war leader. She became famous for commanding the Ashanti Kings in the war in which her people defended their independence.

Shewas chosen by the king of the region as the war leader of the Asante war force. For the first time in their history, a woman had been appointed to this important post, she. An army of 5,000 was led by Queen Mother Nana Yaa Asantewaa.

Yaa Asantewaa was an influential Ashanti queen of her time. A powerful symbol of Africa today, she continues to be referred to as the Queen Mother. She remains a beloved figure in Asante history for her role in countering colonialism. In a song written to honor her, she is immortalized as follows: "Yaa Asantewaa. The woman who fights before cannons. You have accomplished great things. You have done well."
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