Africa’s Glorious Kingdoms: A Legacy of Power and Wisdom
Africa’s history is a tapestry of mighty empires that shaped the continent and influenced the world. From the gold-rich Mali Empire to the architectural marvels of Great Zimbabwe, African kingdoms demonstrated innovation, wealth, and cultural sophistication long before European colonization. Yaa Asantewaa: The Fearless Warrior Queen of the Ashanti Yaa Asantewaa, often celebrated as a symbol of resistance, was a queen mother of the Ashanti Empire in present-day Ghana. Born in the mid-1800s, she rose to prominence during a time of colonial oppression. In 1900, when the British demanded the Golden Stool—the sacred symbol of Ashanti unity—and exiled the Ashanti…