Longform
Episode 554: Yepoka Yeebo
Oct 18, 2023
Yepoka Yeebo, writer for The Guardian and author of Anansi’s Gold, discusses the captivating story of a Ghanaian con artist who swindled the world by claiming wealth hidden in Swiss banks. She highlights the complexities of African narratives and challenges faced in journalism, unraveling scams involving a fake U.S. embassy and fraudulent schemes tied to Ghana's first president. Yeebo's passion for storytelling and uncovering political scandals shines through as she navigates through various projects post-book completion.
59:15
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Personal narratives intertwine with national history in exposing intricate scams.
- Challenges of reconstructing forgotten historical narratives reveal complexities in archival research.
Deep dives
Exploring a Con Artist's Deception
The podcast delves into the captivating story of John Akay Blaymaza, a Ghanaian con artist who convinced many in the 70s and 80s that he could retrieve riches stashed in Swiss bank accounts by Ghana's first president. Blaymaza's saga intertwines politics, history, and post-colonial themes, revealing layers of deception that author Yipoka Yibo unravels.
Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts
Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
