Guest Lecture & Book Launch: Barnaby Phillips
What can Asante treasures tell us about war, power and history? Join historian and award-winning journalist Barnaby Phillips for a guest lecture and book launch exploring Britain’s wars with the Asante and the history of plundered Asante relics.
- 11 November 2026
- Si Hene Foundation, 128 Ring Road East
Si Hene Foundation welcomes Barnaby Phillips for a guest lecture and book launch of The African Kingdom of Gold: Britain and the Asante Treasure.
A historian and award-winning journalist, Phillips reported for the BBC and Al Jazeera English for 27 years, working across several African countries. His book traces Britain’s wars with the Asante alongside the history of plundered Asante relics. Join us to learn about the encounters behind these objects and consider the histories they carry, including imperial ambition and African resistance.
The discussion will be moderated by Christopher Armoh.
Wednesday, 11 November 2026, at 6:00 pm Si Hene Foundation, 128 Ring Road East, Accra
Please RSVP online or contact info@sihene.com.