This Really Happened In Africa

Kiata Studios

From doomsday cults hiding in plain sight to heists that embarrassed entire governments, one continent holds some of history's most extraordinary true stories. This Really Happened in Africa brings you the most unbelievable accounts of crime, power, and the extremes of human behaviour, told by three hosts who refuse to let these stories stay forgotten. If you think you know African history, think again.

Episodes

  1. The Ghanaian Man Who Conned The World

    Jun 10

    The Ghanaian Man Who Conned The World

    In 1975, a man walked out of a Ghanaian prison with nothing but a story, and that story would go on to swindle millions across three continents. Meet John Ackah Blay-Miezah: the "Kerosene Boy" from a small village in western Ghana who charmed his way into the company of presidents, diplomats, and billionaires. This week on This Really Happened In Africa, we trace how one man's obsession with a stolen kingdom, a dead president's legacy, and a web of beautiful lies made him one of the greatest con artists the world has never heard of. Main Source: Anansi's Gold: The Man who Swindled the World by Yepoka Yeebo Roving Heights- https://rhbooks.com.ng/product/anansis-gold-the-man-who-swindled-the-world/ Amazon- https://www.amazon.com/Anansis-Gold-Outfoxed-Washington-Swindled/dp/1635574730 Follow us: https://linktr.ee/thisreallyhappenedpod HOSTS: Temidayo Abass, Victor Anih & Korede Izobo RESEARCH & WRITING: Temidayo Abass VIDEO EDITING: Elijah Adediran ORIGINAL MUSIC: Oluwasegun 'Olay' Olayinka & Oluwaloni Familoni AUDIO RECORDING: Oluwasegun 'Olay' Olayinka for Synergy Studios MIXING & MASTERING: Oluwasegun 'Olay' Olayinka A Kiata Studios Production

    1h 18m
  2. Trailer

    Season 1 Trailer

    Trailer

    Welcome to This Really Happened In Africa! Our first over is a Ghanian man who managed to con the whole world.

    2 min

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From doomsday cults hiding in plain sight to heists that embarrassed entire governments, one continent holds some of history's most extraordinary true stories. This Really Happened in Africa brings you the most unbelievable accounts of crime, power, and the extremes of human behaviour, told by three hosts who refuse to let these stories stay forgotten. If you think you know African history, think again.

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