Kofi Collection

Reception of King Kofi Karikaris ambassadors in the English camp, Third Anglo-Ashanti War or First Ashanti Expedition (1873-1874, to rescue European missionary captives held in Kumasi)

Tony Kofi, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tony Kofi, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015

Tony Kofi and Quentin Collins, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tony Kofi and Quentin Collins, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015

Larry Bartley, R Youngs, Q Collins, B Hodge and T Kofi, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015
Larry Bartley, Rod Youngs, Quentin Collins, Basil Hodge and Tony Kofi, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015

Council Meeting, Ghana, West Africa
Supreme Council Meeting of the Boy Scouts Association (Gold Coast Branch) in session, with the Governor and Chief Scout of the Gold Coast, Sir Charles Noble Arden-Clarke, in the Chair

An Ashanti village before the 2nd Ashanti war in 1873
Normal life in an Ashanti village before the outbreak of the second Ashanti War in 1873-74. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

Interior of an Ashanti hut sketched before the 2nd Ashanti W
Interior of an Ashanti hut sketched before the second Ashanti War. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene)

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Inspecting troops at Prahsu
British officers inspecting Kossohs, or warriors from a tribe hostile to the Ashanti, at the British camp based at Prahsu

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - On board hospital ship
The so-called bird cage walk. On board the hospital ship Victor Emmanuel. Two invalids read while recuperating during the Ashanti expedition

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Storming a village
Lord Gifford and advance scouts. using guns, storm a village during their advance on the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Naval Brigade in Kumasi
The Naval Brigade clearing the streets of Kumasi (Coomassie) the capital of the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Artillery park in Prahsu
The artillery park in the British camp at Prahsu. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Wolseley receives news from
Sir Garnet Wolseley surrounded by British and native soliders and bearers receives news from the front in the war against the Ashanti

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Garnet Wolseley returns home
Sir Garnet Wolseley returns to England from the Ashanti expedition. He lands at Portsmouth and is seen here raising his hat and shaking hands

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sir Wolseley entering Kumasi
Sir Garnet Wolseley entering Kumasi (Coomassie), capital of the Ashanti during its brief capture by the British and native troops

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Arrival of the Naval Brigade at
Arrival of the Naval Brigade in camp at Prahsu (on the river Prah, which had to be crossed to reach the coast). The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - British headquarters at Amoaful
The British headquarters, with British officers and native soldiers, at the Battle of Amoaful. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Advancing on Kumasi
The British and native soldiers advancing on Kumasi (Coomassie). The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - paying woman porters
Here women porters or carriers from the Fante tribe (under British protection) are being paid at Cape Coast Castle. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Dinner at Cape Coast Castle
Officers having returned from the bush enjoy a civilised meal at Cape Coast Castle during the expedition to defeat the Ashanti

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - making a road to Kumasi
British overseer giving instructions to tribesmen who are cutting down trees and making a road to the Ashanti capital, Kumasi

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Sharpening cutlasses at Prahsu
The British contingent at camp in Prahsu making preparations for war, sharpening cutlasses. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Native soldiers recreation
Native soldiers playing at warry during a lull in hostilities. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

Female fashions at Cape Coast Castle - The 2nd Ashanti War
Native female fashions at Cape Coast Castle, garrison and headquarters of the British colonialists till 1877. This sketch was made during the second Ashanti War

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Lord Gifford and scouts on the A
Lord Gifford and advance scouts on the Adansi hills being warned by an Ashanti priest not to go forward. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - The Black Watch in action
The Black Watch fighting in the forest of Ashanti, from the picture by Louis Desanges. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Correspondents Quarters at Prah
Newspaper correspondents quarters in the camp at Prahsu. The man seated is the Times correspondent. Of the three men standing together represent, from left to right, the New York Herald

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Conference with native king
A conference between the British and a native king. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari, ruler of the Ashanti (or Asantehene), and the British

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Setting fire to a village
Lord Giffords scouts setting fire to a village and destroying houses during their advance on the Ashanti. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - British forces arrive home
Arrival of the 23rd Royal Welsh Fusiliers at Portsmouth from the Ashanti expedition. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - Special Artist and native chief
The Illustrated London News Special Artist drinking to the Queens health with the Abrakrampa Native Chief. The second Ashanti War fought between, 1873-74, was between King Kofi Karikari

The Ashanti War (1873-74) - fixing telegraph wires
Fixing telegraph wires on the road to the Prah river. The Ashanti warriors had crossed this river to reach the coast where they tried to maintain a stronghold

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"Kofi: A Journey Through Time and Music" Step into the world of Kofi, where history intertwines with melodious tunes. The reception of King Kofi Karikaris ambassadors in the English camp sets the stage for a captivating tale. Tony Kofi, a renowned jazz artist, takes center stage at the Watermill Jazz Club in Dorking, Surrey in 2015. Accompanied by Quentin Collins, Larry Bartley, R Youngs, and B Hodge, Tony Kofi mesmerizes the audience with his soulful melodies. The artwork by Brian O'Connor captures their passion and energy on that memorable night. But let's take a step back to Council Meeting in Ghana, West Africa. Here lies the origin of our story - an Ashanti village before the 2nd Ashanti war in 1873. Inside an Ashanti hut sketched before this conflict unfolds a glimpse into their daily lives. As we delve deeper into history, we witness The Ashanti War (1873-74) through vivid images captured during those tumultuous times. From inspecting troops at Prahsu to storming villages and even aboard hospital ships – every moment tells a tale of bravery and resilience. Through music and artistry, Kofi bridges these two worlds together - past and present collide harmoniously on that fateful night at Watermill Jazz Club. His performance becomes more than just entertainment; it becomes an homage to those who came before him. In each note played by Tony Kofi's saxophone lies echoes from centuries ago when warriors fought for freedom, and is as if he channels their spirit through his instrument – reminding us all of our shared humanity across time. So join us on this extraordinary journey as we celebrate "Kofi: A Journey Through Time and Music. " Let your senses be captivated by both sight and sound as we honor history while embracing its evolution through artistry like never before.