EPISODE 3: THE ASHANTI GOLDEN STOOL.

In January 1896, the British entered Kumasi pretending to bring peace but came for the Ashanti Empire’s true treasure—its gold, its pride, and above all, the sacred Golden Stool, the spiritual heart of the Ashanti people. Governor Hodgson’s demand to sit on the stool sparked outrage and ignited resistance. From this rose Yaa Asantewaa, the queen mother who rallied the Ashanti to fight when the men hesitated. The Yaa Asantewaa War of 1900 became a fierce battle as the Ashanti defended their heritage against British forces armed with Maxim guns.

Though the British eventually captured Kumasi and looted vast royal treasures now displayed in European museums, they never found the Golden Stool. It remained—and still remains—protected.

The episode ends by questioning Africans today: while the Ashanti protected their sacred symbol, modern leaders surrender culture, pride, and sovereignty for foreign approval. The message warns that colonizers once stole gold and artifacts—but today, they steal meaning, identity, and dignity, because we no longer defend them like the Ashanti once did.

In 1897, British soldiers invaded the mighty Kingdom of Benin—burning its walls, looting its treasures, and calling it a “punitive expedition.” The legendary Benin Bronzes were stolen, its people scattered, and a civilization that once stood as Africa’s pride was brought to its knees. This episode tells the untold story of how empire met greed, and how art became the evidence of a crime the world still refuses to correct.

This episode captures the Ekumeku movement in Anioma and the Arochukwu movement in Today’s Abia. This episode explains the resilience and strength of these people. It exposes the thievery of the colonial Brits.

“Stolen Legacy” is a powerful spoken-word series that uncovers the theft of Africa’s heritage. From the looted Benin Bronzes to sacred shrines locked in European museums, it exposes how colonization never truly ended—it just changed form. Through raw storytelling and poetic truth, this series follows the trail of stolen gods, broken kingdoms, and cultural memories held hostage in foreign lands. This isn’t just history—it’s resurrection.

In 1996, Pfizer carried out a controversial meningitis drug trial in Kano, Nigeria. Eleven children died, dozens were left with disabilities, and the case sparked global outrage over ethics, exploitation, and corporate power. This episode unpacks what happened, why it matters, and how it still echoes today.

Africa has gained flags and independence on paper, but not true freedom. Foreign powers still influence our economies, education, and resources. Until Africa controls its own future—food, knowledge, voice, and wealth—the flags remain symbols, not signs of real liberation.

Many African leaders act as willing tools of the West—protecting foreign interests over their people. They wear African titles but serve outside powers, trading sovereignty for personal gain.

The crisis in Congo is more than local conflict—it’s a proxy war, where foreign powers fuel violence to control Congo’s vast minerals. Behind the chaos are hidden hands fighting for profit, not peace.