Anansi's Gold: The Man Who Swindled the World
by Yepoka Yeebo
Jhalak Prize · 2024 · WinnerJhalak Prize · 2023 · ShortlistJhalak Prize · 2022 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jhalak Prize | 2024 | Winner |
| Jhalak Prize | 2023 | Shortlist |
| Jhalak Prize | 2022 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Yepoka Yeebo's book tells the story of John Ackah Blay-Miezah, a Ghanaian con man who for decades convinced heads of state and international businessmen that he was the sole trustee of a vast fortune left by Kwame Nkrumah. A globe-trotting true crime story about race, deception, and post-colonial politics, it won the Jhalak Prize in 2024.
About the Author
Yepoka Yeebo is a British-Ghanaian journalist and author. She has worked for Bloomberg, Quartz, and other publications reporting on business, finance, and culture in Africa and the African diaspora. Anansi's Gold: The Man Who Swindled the World (2023, Bloomsbury) is her debut book. Read more →
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