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A stunning and vibrant collection of ten traditional dances from across the African continent, reveals an emotive and spiritual journey by Adzido. Nana Yaa Asantewaa was a woman of exceptional bravery who, in March 1900, raised and led an army of thousands against the British colonial forces in Ghana and their efforts to seize the Golden Stool, the Asante nation's spiritual symbol of unity and sovereignty. After defeat in 1901, she was exiled to the Seychelles where she spent two decades until her death in October 1921. Yaa Asantewaa's war was the last major war in Africa to be led by a woman. This is the first ever production in homage to Nana Yaa Asantewaa, and brings together multiple art forms, telling the story of her extraordinary battle against the British and subsequent exile.

Cast/Performers

Kofi Ghanaba

Creatives/Company

Company: Adzido
Director(s): Geraldine Connor, Carol Pemberton (Chorus composition and direction)
Music: Nano Danso Abiam
Author: Margaret Busby
Choreographer: George Dzinunu
Design: Clary Salandy

Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble - Yaa Asantewaa-Warrior Queen

Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble - Yaa Asantewaa-Warrior Queen (Dance or ballet) production archive for QTIX code T1131334242. Details of all Adzido Pan African Dance Ensemble - Yaa Asantewaa-Warrior Queen archived productions can be found under the QTIX code: S490

Archive Listings

27 Feb 02
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1 Mar 02
Hall for Cornwall
Truro, Cornwall
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13 Feb 02
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17 Feb 02
Southbank Centre
West End, Greater London
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31 Jan 02Chichester Festival Theatre
Chichester, West Sussex
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15 Jun 01
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16 Jun 01
Festival Theatre
Edinburgh
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28 May 01Opera House
Manchester, Greater Manchester
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22 May 01
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26 May 01
Alexandra Theatre
Birmingham, West Midlands
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28 Apr 01
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13 May 01
Leeds Playhouse (formerly West Yorkshire Playhouse)
Leeds, West Yorkshire
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