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– Yaa Asantewaa’s famous photo of her holding a gun and wearing a bulletproof vest turned out to be that of an American art student.
– It is reported that the American posed as the historical icon of Ghana and ended up going viral
– Yaa Asantewaa became popular and famous for leading the Ashanti rebellion to defend the Golden Stool against British colonial rule.
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The famous historical Ghanaian heroine Yaa Asantewaa of her holding a gun has been claimed to be from an American art student posing as the icon of Ghana.
In a detailed report that was spotted by YEN.com.gh On the Twitter account of The Asante Nation, it was admitted that the photo of the model in a bulletproof war jacket made many people think that it is the real image of Yaa Asantewaa.
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Instead, a real portrait of the famous historical warrior from Ghana was shared, showing that she looked something different than what many have believed to be the real Yaa Asantewaa.
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Also, a user shared an image that he suggested was the actual image of Yaa Asantewaa.
Source: Twitter
In 1896, the British exiled his grandson, Nana Kofi Afrane, chief of Ejisu, and the King of Asante (Prempeh I) to the Seychelles.
This was the way Britain dealt with African kings in the past, as was the case with the Kingdom of Benin with the capture and exile of Oba.
During this time and afterwards, Yaa Asantewaa became popular and famous for leading the Ashanti rebellion to defend the Golden Stool against British colonial rule.
In a separate report, Angelina Akua Nana Oduro, the girl featured in Akwaaba’s famous photo that symbolizes Ghanaian hospitality both at home and abroad, revealed that she did not receive any recognition for her image.
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In an interview with TV3 Ghana seen by YEN.com.ghAngelina Akua Nana Oduro indicated that her wish is to meet at least the president and the minister of tourism.
“It is my face that is out there, but I have never received any recognition for it,” he explained.
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