- Anas Aremeyaw Anas wins global award at the Floodlight Gaming Connects Investigative Reporting event.
- His project converts real undercover investigations into interactive gaming experiences.
- Audiences play as investigative journalists, facing moral and professional dilemmas.
- Supported by OCCRP, human rights funders, and media innovation labs.
- Recognized as a tool to engage younger audiences and fight disinformation.
- Analysts say it shows African journalism can lead in global innovation.
- Adds to Anas’s growing list of international achievements.
Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has earned international recognition after unveiling an unconventional project that merges hard-hitting journalism with the world of gaming.
The award was announced during the Floodlight Gaming Connects Investigative Reporting event, where his idea was described as a turning point in digital storytelling.
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The initiative transforms real undercover investigations—covering corruption, environmental destruction, and other high-profile scandals—into interactive experiences.
Instead of simply reading or watching reports, audiences step into the shoes of an investigator, making choices that mirror the challenges and ethical dilemmas faced by journalists in the field.
The project was made possible with backing from global investigative networks, technology-driven media labs, and human rights organizations, including the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP).
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Their collaboration highlights a growing belief that journalism must embrace new platforms to remain impactful in an era dominated by digital content.
Industry experts have hailed the innovation as a visionary way to capture the attention of younger, tech-savvy audiences who are increasingly disengaged from traditional reporting.
Judges praised the concept for blending entertainment with accountability, presenting journalism as both an immersive experience and a civic tool.
Across Ghana and Africa, the recognition has been celebrated as proof that African journalism can not only compete but also set global standards in innovation.
Analysts point out that the project’s success comes at a time when misinformation online is rising sharply, making creative approaches to truth-telling more urgent.
By reimagining investigative reporting as a playable journey, Anas has positioned himself as a trailblazer shaping the future of media.
His latest accolade adds to his international reputation, reinforcing his role as one of Africa’s most influential voices in holding power to account.
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