Yaa Asantewaa (c. 1840–c. 1921) was a formidable Ashanti queen and military leader in what is now modern-day Ghana. Her bravery and leadership during a critical moment in Ashanti history
Yaa Asantewaa (c. 1840–c. 1921) was a formidable Ashanti queen and military leader in what is now modern-day Ghana. Her bravery and leadership during a critical moment in Ashanti history
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