A new theatre production aimed at raising awareness about the growing threat of cybercrime in Ghana is set to premiere at the National Theatre in Accra on Friday, 2nd May 2025.
Titled Cyber Heist, the play explores digital fraud, online scams, and cybersecurity threats through a blend of comedy and drama. The initiative comes amid increasing incidents of cyberattacks affecting both individuals and businesses across the country.
Recent data highlights the urgency of the issue. In 2023, Ghanaians lost more than GHS 59.9 million to cybercrime, with over a third of the cases linked to online fraud. By April 2024, losses had already surpassed GHS 10.7 million, including a significant jump in investment scam-related losses—from GHS 421,621 in 2023 to over GHS 1.9 million in 2024.
Cyber Heist confronts these threats head-on, offering audiences:
• Insight into how common scams operate, including phishing, insider threats, and fake investment schemes
• Education on practical cybersecurity measures to safeguard digital identities and financial information
• Empowerment to take proactive steps in the fight against cybercrime
Cyber Heist is written by Nii Ayi Solomon, based on a story by Martin Kwame Awagah, President of the Ghana FinTech and Payments Association. The play is directed by WK Dziewornu-Norvor and stage managed by Janet Naa Ashaley Armah.
The show is a collaboration between the Ghana Fintech and Payments Association, CyberBells Foundation, FinTech Management Solutions, and Village Minds Production.
Tickets are priced at GHS 150 for a single and GHS 280 for a double, and can be purchased by dialing *713*33*092# or visiting egotickets.com/events/cyber-heist.
