Sakawa is a Ghanaian term for illegal practices which combine modern Internet-based fraud with African traditionalist rituals.
[1][2] The rituals, which are mostly in the form of sacrifices, are intended to spiritually manipulate victims so that the scammer's fraud is successful.
The scammers flaunt stylish clothes, luxury cars, and enormous wealth, in order to promote this act.
[8] A culture has developed around Sakawa which has influenced music and clothing brands.
Movies depicting the lifestyle have become popular, a movement led by Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Safo.