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.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Exploring Yepoka Yeebo's background and writing journey
03:50 • 2min
Journey from Childhood Dreams to Journalism Career Struggles
05:21 • 12min
Uncovering a Fake Embassy in Ghana
17:14 • 10min
Scam involving funds from Ghana's first president
27:40 • 3min
Uncovering a Scandalous Political Scheme in Ghana
30:49 • 27min
Exploring New Projects and Archives
57:44 • 3min