The Ghanaian Man Who Conned The World — and Almost Got Away With It (Part 1)

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