Warrior Queen of the Ashanti Empire

What if I told you a Black grandmother once declared war on the entire British Empire — and nearly

won? Her name was Yaa Asantewaa, Queen Mother of the Ashanti Empire.

When the British invaded Ghana and demanded the Golden Stool — the sacred throne of African

kings — she didn’t plead. She stood before the warriors and said:

“If you men won’t fight… I, a woman, will.” Then she led an

army against the British, firing rifles, commanding troops, turning villages

into fortresses. British officers were stunned. They expected submission. They met a warrior

queen. Yaa Asantewaa didn't just fight a battle — she ignited Africa’s