Yaa Asantewaa

Yaa Asantewaa I (born October 17, 1840 – October 17, 1921) was the Queen Mother of Ejisu in the Ashanti Empire, now part of modern-day Ghana.

Quotes

• We, the women, will. I shall call upon my fellow women. We will fight the white men. We will fight till the last of us falls in the battlefields.
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• If you, the men, will not go forward, then we will. We, the women, will. I shall call upon my fellow women.
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• The struggle for freedom demands sacrifice. Are you willing to sacrifice for the liberation of our people?”
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• A brave heart knows no fear. Let us face our enemies with courage and determination.
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• “It is not enough to desire freedom; we must take action to achieve it.”
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• “The strength of a nation lies in the unity of its people. Let us stand together against our oppressors.”
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• Our ancestors fought for our freedom. It is our duty to continue their fight and secure a better future for our children.
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• Do not underestimate the power of a determined woman. We can change the course of history.
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• The chains of oppression can only be broken by those who refuse to be enslaved.
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