Undercover investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas has been named a global winner after unveiling a groundbreaking project that fuses investigative journalism with gaming.

The recognition, presented at the Floodlight Gaming Connects Investigative Reporting event, places Anas at the forefront of digital-era storytelling.

The innovative project transforms real investigative cases—spanning corruption scandals, environmental crimes and other major exposés—into interactive gaming experiences.

Instead of remaining passive consumers, audiences step into the role of investigative reporters, making tough decisions and navigating the moral dilemmas that define undercover journalism.

The initiative was made possible with support from leading journalism networks and sponsors, including the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP), a global leader in strengthening investigative reporting.

Congratulating Anas, OCCRP described the win as “a bold leap into the future of reporting, where technology and truth work hand in hand to inspire accountability.”

Other backers—including international media innovation labs, human rights funders, and digital storytelling organizations—played a key role in bringing the project to life.

Their collective involvement underscores a growing consensus that journalism must find new pathways to thrive in the digital age.

Event organizers hailed Anas’s project as “visionary and transformative,” praising its ability to reach younger, tech-savvy audiences who are less likely to engage with traditional long-form reporting.

Judges commended the blend of entertainment and accountability, calling it “a tool that inspires civic consciousness while keeping investigative reporting alive in new forms.”

For Anas, the recognition goes beyond personal achievement.

“Our investigations have always been about impact about ensuring truth cannot be ignored.

With this project, we’re showing that truth can also be experienced, played, and lived. Winning this award is proof that the world is ready for journalism without borders,” he said in his acceptance remarks.

The award has stirred pride in Ghana and across Africa. Analysts say it proves that African journalism can not only compete globally but also lead in innovation. Civil society groups have also welcomed the project as a timely response to the rise of online disinformation.

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By harnessing gaming as a storytelling tool, Anas is pioneering a model that could reshape how investigative reporting reaches audiences.

With players actively navigating missions inspired by real-life corruption cases, the platform is designed to spark dialogue around justice, governance, and civic responsibility.

This latest global honour—backed by OCCRP and other international partners—adds to Anas’s growing list of accolades and cements his status as one of Africa’s most influential journalists.

Beyond the award, the project offers a glimpse into the future of investigative reporting one where truth is not only uncovered but also lived.

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