The story of Ayieta Azantilow, the northern chief who was a reliable ally of the colonial British

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FREETHINKER 9 months ago

Nab. Dr. Azantilo legacy remains forever

Nab. Dr. Azantilo legacy remains forever
Shamsi Waleed 9 months ago

Piawww Piawwww

Piawww Piawwww
HE HELPED THE BRITISH NOT GHANA 9 months ago

GIVING HIS SUBJECTS FREELY TO THE EUROPEANS TO GO AND DEFEND ENGLAND MAKES HIM A HERO IN GHANA? HIS CONTRIBUTION WAS FOR ENGLAND AND NOT GHANA.IF THE BRITISH CANT HONOUR HIM DONT WORRY OUR EARS HERE.

GIVING HIS SUBJECTS FREELY TO THE EUROPEANS TO GO AND DEFEND ENGLAND MAKES HIM A HERO IN GHANA? HIS CONTRIBUTION WAS FOR ENGLAND AND NOT GHANA.IF THE BRITISH CANT HONOUR HIM DONT WORRY OUR EARS HERE.
Kojo 9 months ago

The title portrays him as a sell-out. Please address our Ghanaian heroes properly and title your articles well.

The title portrays him as a sell-out. Please address our Ghanaian heroes properly and title your articles well.
Scrilla 9 months ago

Which of the titles suggest a sellout?

Which of the titles suggest a sellout?
John Asaba 9 months ago

He sent his subjects and kinsmen to go fight and die in a European war. Which did not concern them. Some came back maimed and amputated. And the same Colonial masters refused to pay them pensions and compensations. When ex-so ...
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He sent his subjects and kinsmen to go fight and die in a European war. Which did not concern them. Some came back maimed and amputated. And the same Colonial masters refused to pay them pensions and compensations. When ex-soldiers demanded this, they were fired upon with live bullets (ref 28 Feb: Sgt Agyettey and co). Meanwhile, their white counterparts were given free accommodation and appropriate pensions to sustain them in Europe. A true hero will have fought for similar after service conditions for his people. THEREFORE HE WAS A SELLOUT.
the Villager 9 months ago

John Asaba, you might be working at Controller and Acc. General’s Department where all the small boys and girls there are robbing poor illiterate ex-servicemen to enrich themselves.
Denying them their pensions (and they kn ...
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John Asaba, you might be working at Controller and Acc. General’s Department where all the small boys and girls there are robbing poor illiterate ex-servicemen to enrich themselves.
Denying them their pensions (and they know they don’t have) is better than robbing and killing them and their families
Oteng 9 months ago

Yes he was a great man and a good leader he also was northern regional house of chiefs at his time there was not even single war in the region, he help ghana to fight independence.

Yes he was a great man and a good leader he also was northern regional house of chiefs at his time there was not even single war in the region, he help ghana to fight independence.
Nzemak- Remove SC Judge Henrietta Mensa-Bonsu 9 months ago

If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your pe ...
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If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your people Like King Kofi Kakari, Ot Agyeman Prempeh, King Kaku Aka Il, Yaa Asantewa and Kwame Nkrumah they label you as Terrorist, give you a bad name and finally hang you...
Say it loud 9 months ago

How many years did he served his people as chief?

How many years did he served his people as chief?

Oteng 9 months ago

He was born 1900 save his people and Ghana for 75 years, he got medal from King George the first, medal from Queen Mary medal from Queen Elizabeth sign for the northern territory this is how great he was.

He was born 1900 save his people and Ghana for 75 years, he got medal from King George the first, medal from Queen Mary medal from Queen Elizabeth sign for the northern territory this is how great he was.
Incomplete 9 months ago

The story line started well but later became narrow. Is an incomplete statement though space will not allow for all that we know about this great man but at least information like the oldest chief couldn't be left out. The m ...
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The story line started well but later became narrow. Is an incomplete statement though space will not allow for all that we know about this great man but at least information like the oldest chief couldn't be left out. The mystery behind his life and the rest.
Scrilla 9 months ago

That's what happens when a documentary is hurriedly put together. For a Chief that reigned for a little over 70years, there's so much to put out there.

That's what happens when a documentary is hurriedly put together. For a Chief that reigned for a little over 70years, there's so much to put out there.
Nzemak 9 months ago

Here we come, If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and ...
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Here we come, If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your people Like King Kofi Kakari, Ot Agyeman Prempeh, King Kaku Aka Il, Yaa Asantewa and Kwame Nkrumah they label you as Terrorist, give you a bad name and finally hang you...
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Taami 9 months ago

I can't believe this. Ghanaweb writer, you mean this Chief who was himself living under colonial dictatorship and who sacrificed his own fellow subjects as soldiers to go and fight as canon-fodder for his oppressors against o ...
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I can't believe this. Ghanaweb writer, you mean this Chief who was himself living under colonial dictatorship and who sacrificed his own fellow subjects as soldiers to go and fight as canon-fodder for his oppressors against other people who were bravely fighting against colonial tyranny, is deserving of the "remarkable achievements and dedicated service" accolade that you heaped on him? It seems that it is not all of us who have reached the year 2025. My God.
Kay 9 months ago

Taami, you took my thoughts from me with your words... unfortunately, a lot of our people are still bonded by this mental slavery by the colonial masters...what legacy do one leave if one betray young people of his country to ...
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Taami, you took my thoughts from me with your words... unfortunately, a lot of our people are still bonded by this mental slavery by the colonial masters...what legacy do one leave if one betray young people of his country to go and die in a distant land for the colonial masters.....so sad and many people still don't see the deep wounds these Westerner have brought us
Shamsi Waleed 9 months ago

Good point. But Germany was the aggressor in WW2 though.

Good point. But Germany was the aggressor in WW2 though.
Ghana first 9 months ago

Go read more about Him and history will tell you He contributed to Ghana gaining independence. His legacy remains forever, and i pray other chiefs of today will emulate him as a leader.

Go read more about Him and history will tell you He contributed to Ghana gaining independence. His legacy remains forever, and i pray other chiefs of today will emulate him as a leader.
Tom 9 months ago

It would be wrong to accuse him of any wrong doing because of hindsight. Back then Gold Coast (Ghana) was a British colony and therefore obliged to contribute its quota of troops to Britain's war effort, same as Australia, C ...
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It would be wrong to accuse him of any wrong doing because of hindsight. Back then Gold Coast (Ghana) was a British colony and therefore obliged to contribute its quota of troops to Britain's war effort, same as Australia, Canada, New Zealand, India and Nigeria, all which were colonies ruled by Britain at the time.

Have you thought of this, supposing Germany had won the war do you realise we would all be speaking German by now and Hitler himself didn't have any good plans for Africans.

Scrilla 9 months ago

When properly contextualised, we would see him as remarkable. The Bulsa Traditional area is m'ade up of 13 Towns aside the villages. He became the First paramount Chief and held the 13 Towns together so much so that no one co ...
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When properly contextualised, we would see him as remarkable. The Bulsa Traditional area is m'ade up of 13 Towns aside the villages. He became the First paramount Chief and held the 13 Towns together so much so that no one could realise each Town is different with it's own' Chief.

We need to acknowledge the fact that , at the time, Ghana was a colony, and he excelled at what his role. His true value is not in the titles from the coloniser, but the people he guided till his demise. Prioritising education over his own luxury...
Safohene Nana Obuo-Gyan 9 months ago

@FREETHINKER
Apart from crazy fights, senseless tribal wars and the habitual drinking of large amounts of pito, brukutu and akpeteshie, what significant impact has Azantilow's legacy brought upon the Buisa people and the oth ...
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@FREETHINKER
Apart from crazy fights, senseless tribal wars and the habitual drinking of large amounts of pito, brukutu and akpeteshie, what significant impact has Azantilow's legacy brought upon the Buisa people and the other indigenes of the northern part of Ghana?
Oteng 9 months ago

The fools like you, who talk shit about great people, what did your King did, he was not doing for his people he was doing for ghana what did yr King did seting on apakan mu spartting on people who carrying smearing.

The fools like you, who talk shit about great people, what did your King did, he was not doing for his people he was doing for ghana what did yr King did seting on apakan mu spartting on people who carrying smearing.
Prince 9 months ago

Oteng your English is very bad

Oteng your English is very bad
Rev. Oteng 9 months ago

Yes I know is not my language and I'm not ready to lean, but the people who think the no are the once who knows nothing, my mistakes are better than your father undergraduates always think the no better when we meet one and ...
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Yes I know is not my language and I'm not ready to lean, but the people who think the no are the once who knows nothing, my mistakes are better than your father undergraduates always think the no better when we meet one and one you will know yr not closer to my standard.
Ogyaba 9 months ago

Why must I speak good English? I don't want Ghana good English speaking people but little to show poor people who born dog hahahahaha

Why must I speak good English? I don't want Ghana good English speaking people but little to show poor people who born dog hahahahaha
Scrilla 9 months ago

Bulsa have never fought anyone apart from slave raiders in the past. None of the 13 Bulsa Towns have gone to war with the other before .

Bulsa have never fought anyone apart from slave raiders in the past. None of the 13 Bulsa Towns have gone to war with the other before .
Mr. Ibu 9 months ago

The British wanted to supply tall strong men and women to fight in the WWII. After the war the British refused to contribute to pensions of these guys who were drafted to fight in the war and returned poor after the war. Brit ...
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The British wanted to supply tall strong men and women to fight in the WWII. After the war the British refused to contribute to pensions of these guys who were drafted to fight in the war and returned poor after the war. British soldiers who fought in those wars enjoyed their pensions but the Africans who fought with them didn't. The British didn't also build schools in the North the result of what we are seeing today. We have to use occasions like this and say never again. We should be misled by anybody again
Nzemak 9 months ago

....If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of you ...
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....If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your people Like King Kofi Kakari, Ot Agyeman Prempeh, King Kaku Aka Il, Yaa Asantewa and Kwame Nkrumah they label you as Terrorist, give you a bad name and finally hang you..
the Villager 9 months ago

Mr Ibu , have we changed since we started working at Controller and Acc. General’s Department where all the small boys and girls there are robbing poor illiterate ex-servicemen to enrich themselves?
Denying them their pens ...
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Mr Ibu , have we changed since we started working at Controller and Acc. General’s Department where all the small boys and girls there are robbing poor illiterate ex-servicemen to enrich themselves?
Denying them their pensions (and they know they don’t have) is better than robbing and killing them and their families

Mr F 9 months ago

These are the stories we would love to read and here. Sweetly humble. no arrogance, no insults but encouraging humane traits worthy of emulation. Great Dr Ayieta. Beautiful

These are the stories we would love to read and here. Sweetly humble. no arrogance, no insults but encouraging humane traits worthy of emulation. Great Dr Ayieta. Beautiful
Nzemak 9 months ago

.,,, If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of yo ...
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.,,, If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your people Like King Kofi Kakari, Ot Agyeman Prempeh, King Kaku Aka Il, Yaa Asantewa and Kwame Nkrumah they label you as Terrorist, give you a bad name and finally hang you..
Egya Kofi 9 months ago

A sttoge...a door mat...a tool for the toxic indirec rule

A sttoge...a door mat...a tool for the toxic indirec rule
Nzemak 9 months ago

..If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your ...
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..If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your people Like King Kofi Kakari, Ot Agyeman Prempeh, King Kaku Aka Il, Yaa Asantewa and Kwame Nkrumah they label you as Terrorist, give you a bad name and finally hang you..
Kwame nkrumah 9 months ago

Loyalty, security and Trust

Loyalty, security and Trust
Ker 9 months ago

The story is still not complete for this great man.

The story is still not complete for this great man.
Kofi Bediako 9 months ago

A great king for the effective discharge of his duties towards the British Empire. Why was he honored with a PhD academic award instead of the usual decorative title of SIR? Sir Ayieta Azantilow sounds as britanically dignifi ...
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A great king for the effective discharge of his duties towards the British Empire. Why was he honored with a PhD academic award instead of the usual decorative title of SIR? Sir Ayieta Azantilow sounds as britanically dignified as Sir Agyeman Prempeh, Sir Sam Jonah, Sir Ofori Attah, Sir Arko Korsah. For his generous contribution to the history of the Northern Region, I humbly salute him: Sir.
Ghana first 9 months ago

Veeeeery true . His contributions to Ghana are enormous.

Veeeeery true . His contributions to Ghana are enormous.
Mutaka 9 months ago

Who born dog

Who born dog
Ungrateful bastard 9 months ago

@ Taami you should be thankful that the British brought western civilization and education to the Gold Coast ( Ghana) and you were lucky to benefit from it, otherwise people like you will still be living like primitive Neande ...
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@ Taami you should be thankful that the British brought western civilization and education to the Gold Coast ( Ghana) and you were lucky to benefit from it, otherwise people like you will still be living like primitive Neanderthal apes.
Nzemak 9 months ago

Ethiopia did not go through your so called western civilization education, would you say that Ghana is better than Ethiopia

Ethiopia did not go through your so called western civilization education, would you say that Ghana is better than Ethiopia
Nas 9 months ago

He was a king and not a paramount chief, the writer should notebthat he predates Ghana. Let's decolonize the titles of paramount chiefs.

He was a king and not a paramount chief, the writer should notebthat he predates Ghana. Let's decolonize the titles of paramount chiefs.
Scrilla 9 months ago

He was not a King. Bulsas have never had a Kingdom. He is revered for his peerless leadership. But I think it's wrong to be using titles that incorrect.

He was not a King. Bulsas have never had a Kingdom. He is revered for his peerless leadership. But I think it's wrong to be using titles that incorrect.
Zionism is racism 9 months ago

He collaborated with the colonisers, yet his district is very, very poor. He was a shame to his people.

He collaborated with the colonisers, yet his district is very, very poor. He was a shame to his people.
Nzemak 9 months ago

... If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of you ...
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... If you lie down for British to walk on you in colonialism that benefits Gt Britain, they call you a great man with exemplary leadership. If you do not lie down for British but stand up to defend your right and that of your people Like King Kofi Kakari, Ot Agyeman Prempeh, King Kaku Aka Il, Yaa Asantewa and Kwame Nkrumah they label you as Terrorist, give you a bad name and finally hang you..
Queen Bad 9 months ago

You a while ago condemned the noble chief for apparently recruiting his own people to go and fight for his slave masters. The same person turned around to accuse someone of speaking or writing bad english but mind you he for ...
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You a while ago condemned the noble chief for apparently recruiting his own people to go and fight for his slave masters. The same person turned around to accuse someone of speaking or writing bad english but mind you he forgot he was saying this in the bondage of english slavery..Lol!
Hatar 9 months ago

So in short a coon and a traitor ?

So in short a coon and a traitor ?
Wal, 9 months ago

So Azantilov was an illiterate. How was he, Dr. Needless appellation

So Azantilov was an illiterate. How was he, Dr. Needless appellation
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Miagy Soft 9 months ago

Rest in peace Baaba ...

Rest in peace Baaba ...
Tribo 9 months ago

Solving it the "Builsa way"

Solving it the "Builsa way"
YEN 9 months ago

He was never a paramount chief. In fact he betrayed the Nayiri and went along with the British. The Bulsa people had no chieftaincy just like the kusasis and were under the rule of the Nayiri. Do not try to re-write history. ...
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He was never a paramount chief. In fact he betrayed the Nayiri and went along with the British. The Bulsa people had no chieftaincy just like the kusasis and were under the rule of the Nayiri. Do not try to re-write history. My father was a headteacher when Mr. Azantilow was undermining the Nayiri to get the British to establish a chieftaincy in Fumbisi and Sandema who were under the titillage of the Nayiri of Mamprugu. Go and read the archives in Tamale instead of trying to reframe history.Yen
Nana 9 months ago

The people of Buluk had nothing to do with Nayeri, there were never subjects of nayeri

The people of Buluk had nothing to do with Nayeri, there were never subjects of nayeri
Ker 9 months ago

Buluk has nothing to do with nayiri. He should stay in his corner

Buluk has nothing to do with nayiri. He should stay in his corner
Kwame Peter 9 months ago

Somebody tell me,is this chief conduct different from those who sold their subjects to slave traders?

Somebody tell me,is this chief conduct different from those who sold their subjects to slave traders?
Abdulai Yushaw 9 months ago

Write your comment What an excellent leadership by an example!?.

Write your comment What an excellent leadership by an example!?.
Atindana 9 months ago

He is the Grandfather of Paul Afoko NPP member

He is the Grandfather of Paul Afoko NPP member
Akunye Michael 9 months ago

Azantilow is not just the longest serving King in Ghana’s history. He is the longest serving King in the whole world. He ruled for 75 years.

Azantilow is not just the longest serving King in Ghana’s history. He is the longest serving King in the whole world. He ruled for 75 years.

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