A13 Films

genre

Docu-Drama

synopsis

The Nigerian Prince: Yahoo Boyz delves into the secretive world of internet fraud in Nigeria where young men known as “Yahoo Boys” turn to online scams to escape poverty and chase wealth. The story follows Bobby, who rises from a naive schoolboy to a seasoned cyber-criminal, revealing the complex inner workings of this digital underworld. Through a combination of interviews and real-life events, the documentary uncovers the tactics used by these scammers, from romance cons to sophisticated cyber-crime, whilst exploring the organised structure of scam dens (HKs) and the roles played by graphic designers, hackers, and money launderers.