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Yaa Asantewaa

1832 CE – 1921 CE

Yaa Asantewaa I (c. 1840 – 17 October 1921) was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire, now part of modern-day Ghana. She was appointed by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okese, the Edwesuhene, or ruler, of Edwesu.

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Born · 1832 CE
1900 CEYaa Asantewaa Addresses The War CouncilYaa Asantewaa I (c. 1840 – 17 October 1921) was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire, now part of modern-day Ghana. She was appointed by her brother Nana Akwasi Afrane Okese, the Edwesuhene, or ruler, of Edwesu.
Died · 1921 CE