The history of the Asantes in Ghana living in Seychelles islands is a complex and
multifaceted one. One such story is that of the descendants of the Asante people in Ghana
who have made their homes on the Seychelles islands, an archipelago located off the coast of
East Africa.
This book delves into the lives of these individuals, exploring their journey from their
ancestral home in West Africa to their current existence as members of a small but vibrant
community on the other side of the continent. It seeks to shed light on their unique
experiences and provide insight into what it means to be part of an African diaspora
community in a new and unfamiliar land.
The Asante people are renowned for their rich cultural traditions and strong sense of identity.
They were one of the most powerful empires in West Africa during the 18th and 19th
centuries, known for their skilled warriors and sophisticated society. However, like many
other African communities, they faced centuries of colonization and exploitation at the hands
of European powers.
The Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War (1895-1896) and the Fifth Anglo-Ashanti War (1900) were
two significant conflicts between the British Empire and the Ashanti Kingdom in what is now
known as Ghana. These wars not only had a major impact on the political landscape of West
Africa, but they also resulted in exiling key figures from the Ashanti royal family, including
King Prempeh I, Queen Yaa Asantewaa, and many other prominent Asante leaders.
The Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War began in 1895 when the British governor of the Gold Coast
colony demanded that King Prempeh I formally submit to British rule. This demand was met
with resistance by the Ashanti people who considered themselves an independent kingdom.
The British responded by declaring war on the Ashanti Kingdom and launching a military
campaign to conquer their territory. King Prempeh I was the powerful king of the Ashanti
Empire in West Africa from 1888 to 1896. His reign was filled with challenges and conflicts
with the British colonizers, which eventually led to his exile in Seychelles, a remote island
nation in East Africa.