Season 3 Episode 9 - The Kwadwoan Revolution

History of Africa

The late 18th Century was a period of revolutions throughout the world, and the Ashanti Empire was no different.
After the unpopular asantehene, Kusi Obodom, is impeached and removed from power, a new king is elected by an assembly of citizens in Kumasi. The newly elected asantehene, Osei Kwadwo, will prove himself to be the most energetic, active, and radical reformer in Ashanti history. His rule will go down in history as the Kwadwoan Revolution, and no institution in Ashanti society will go unchanged. From the institution of a meritocratic government, to the creation of two new legislatures, the Ashanti Empire would never be the same after Kwadwo's reign.

Support the show

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices