In this episode of the Breakdown, Sandra Babu-Boateng revisits the deeper history behind Ghana as the country marks independence. The episode unveals that Ghana’s political foundations did not begin in 1957. Instead, they trace back to the rise of the Asante Empire, built by Osei Tutu with the spiritual authority of Okomfo Anokye. The empire unified competing Akan states, controlled regional trade routes, and built a structured government and military. It also fought multiple wars with the British Empire and resisted domination for decades. Through figures such as Yaa Asantewaa and Prempeh I, the story reveals a long tradition of resistance and sovereignty. The episode asks whether modern Ghana still draws strength from that political heritage. Watch the full breakdown for the complete analysis.