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Who founded the Baule kingdom in Côte d’Ivoire?

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The Baule kingdom was founded by Queen Abla Poku (Awura Poku) and her supporters, who moved to what is now north-central Côte d’Ivoire following a succession struggle in the Asante empire. This occurred after the death of the Asante ruler, Asantehene Opoku Ware, in 1750. The Baule kingdom was noteworthy for its blending of Akan and local traditions.