Nana Atta Wusu Yiakosan

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Nana Atta Wusu Yiakosan was the leader of Akyem Abuakwa as a vassal of the Ashanti Empire up until 1811.[1] In 1811 he led a rebellion against the Ashanti rule in his area, in which at least 100 Ashanti were killed.

His rebellion was then suppressed by an army led by Opoku Frefre.[2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Nkrumah, I. K. (1976-06-18). "Daily Graphic: Issue 7982 March 18 1976". Accra: The Daily Graphic. Retrieved 2020-01-06.
  2. ^ Yarak. Asante and the Dutch. p. 38.

Sources[edit]

  • Larry W. Yarak. Asante and the Dutch, 1744-1873. Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1990. p. 37.