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Season 3 Episode 6 - Opoku Ware - The Empire Builder
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With Osei Tutu killed in action, the Ashanti descend into an extended succession dispute. As chaos envelopes the Ashanti, their capital is sacked by a foreign invasion, leading to a compromise to enstool a new king. The new asantehene was a teenager named Opoku Ware. While nobody knew it yet, the teenage king would eventually go on to double the empire's territory and lead the Ashanti to an early peak.
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Manage episode 304316122 series 2796441
With Osei Tutu killed in action, the Ashanti descend into an extended succession dispute. As chaos envelopes the Ashanti, their capital is sacked by a foreign invasion, leading to a compromise to enstool a new king. The new asantehene was a teenager named Opoku Ware. While nobody knew it yet, the teenage king would eventually go on to double the empire's territory and lead the Ashanti to an early peak.
Notre Dame StoriesStories highlighting Notre Dame’s work to be a force for good in the world.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the show
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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