How Internet Scams Are Connected To Witchcraft 💀🪄

[@etl7835]

Benn this is one of your best videos, the sudden turn from the scam to actually interview the guy and do a sociological review of the current state of Ghana leading to it is just amazing. Keep on!

[@althejazzman]

I couldn't have said it better!

[@MarijnSlot]

Must be all that juju!

[@--uday]

Holy shit dude I appreciate you not being super click-baity but your title SERIOUSLY undersells this video. Thanks for another crazy in-depth rabbit hole exploration.

[@MitchLantzX]

The fact that Outlaw Ocean is getting awards deserves its own dedicated investigative video and is the most enraging part of this video to me.

[@_AndreSix]

Hell yeah

[@jasonbalicki7948]

Sharing this with everyone I know so I can see the "My reality has fractured" followup.

[@TimBeauBennett]

My priest told me to watch this video 1.3 million times to have success in scamming a New York Times author that shall not be named. Seems like a win win win to me.

[@AdomasLP]

No other youtuber could turn a random scam message into a video like this, thank you Ben

[@timedwards7338]

This is also infinitely more interesting than the scam busting content that seems to dominate KZbin

[@moritzwegge6835]

when I think about it, Max Fosh does kind of the same, but not to that level

[@kcahdp]

no other musician defenetely

[@thomasjohanns7661]

How about James Veitch? kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCYmYauq7OSY9U

[@chrismuratore4451]

Right? This was both hilarious and enlightening

[@pcarter1989]

The amount of humanity and empathy you framed this with is dope af. The opening of the video that frames the scams in terms of post-colonial struggling is great.

[@johncoles3521]

Visionary empathy in establishing a relationship with the individual AND a brilliant delivery of what relationship can provide! Thank you Benn.

[@RockVeteran]

On one hand, I get it; I get the empathy. I get the empathy for people assumedly living in dire conditions looking to make a buck for food. But on the other hand, I don’t approve no matter how poor they may be, and I rebuke them. Why is that? I don’t think that scamming is a good (karmic) cause-even if the scammer is poor. I get they may be thinking they are scamming “well-off Westerners,” but in reality, it’s starving, struggling artists they are scamming, some of whom have been trying to make it in the biz for years if not decades. I have pals in their late thirties, early forties-fifties even still working hard, trying to make it. It’s bad enough indies lose money on some legit submission sites (many curators are not giving most submissions a fair chance)… Losing dollars on pure, total scams (whether it’s impersonators or fake promo/PR services) in this current inflation at that is only causing harm to those artists. I could empathize with those scammers, but I empathize with fellow indie acts a lot more. The music industry as a whole is kinda scammish, true, but I still can’t back those fraudsters. I can't even count how many fake DMs I've recently got.

[@MakeKasprzak]

This was fun and a nice contrast to the "scammer payback" videos you typically see

[@palindromial]

This is the craziest "I am a musician youtuber" video I've seen so far and I thank you from the bottom of my heart for making it. Totally awesome.

[@3bnuri]

this is one of the best contents in youtube keep up the good work mate

[@bcornels]

Your diligence. Yes yes a thousand times yes.

[@futur_sunds]

Benn’s general knowledge and ability to function at such a high level never fails to amaze me.

[@doommuffinz5276]

5 and a half minutes in and this has been one HELL OF A rollercoaster so far! O_O

[@kevtetreault]

Absolutely loved this video. I just wrapped up a situation where I was being targeted for a LinkedIn graphic design job scam yesterday so the timing was eerie and on point. Thanks Benn. Have a good one!

[@drewgrit_]

This is one of the most insane videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Massive respect haha

[@SamStack]

Man I wasn't expecting that to be so much fun. Brilliant!

[@svartsjokolade]

Ah yes, the logical follow-up to a drum machine review. Man, I love this channel so much!

[@Punisher9419]

This man is very dedicated.

[@OscarUnderdog]

Oh man, I loved every minute of this, thank you for making it!

[@Erdertainment]

This... this was probably my favorite video of yours so far. Outstanding trip down a very interesting and obscure rabbit hole.

[@brandobin]

Would love to see the whole interview! I've no interest in scamming people but the ways in which people scam are so fascinating.

[@keekenox3993]

Oh my god I can't believe the Voodoo Boys in cyberpunk is literally just based off of this.

[@jascooly]

Keep doing what you do man, this is the pinnacle of journalism.

[@mrwalter1049]

You make for a good investigative youtube journalist. Not that you are uncovering specifically huge things, but videos like this one are really compelling. Your ability to state your thoughts clearly and on simple terms is definitely above the average of people I follow on youtube. I hope you keep doing these kinds of explorations in the future.

[@sorenrichenberg3313]

Your run of videos this past year has been insanely engaging.

[@Appleloucious]

One Love! Always forward, never ever backward!! ☀️☀️☀️ 💚💛❤️ 🙏🏿🙏🙏🏼

[@PeterJnicol]

Consistently underrated channel. You had me at your custom reverb testing app.

[@schulenheimer]

i do enjoy all the music and gear related videos and then these videos of real investigative journalisms just knock it out of the park

[@Michael_Smith-Red_No.5]

I really hope Psuedo-Andy Greene does start a youtube channel; I'd watch it. I also hope that you continue to sprinkle in these 'off the beaten path' videos, because they're great.

[@moritzwegge6835]

awesome coverage of our adventure! Thanks for all of it

[@algalvision]

I'm sorry if you sometimes feel down about your channel not gaining as much traction as it should. For what it's worth - you're the first person whose patreon I've become, and I don't even care about any of the bonuses you provide there, haha. Godspeed!

[@DerekRobertsteig]

This was SUPER cool. Great way to take something annoying and instead of approaching it as "ugh what a pain" and turning it into a learning opportunity is so cool. Not enough people do that. Also appreciate the informative dive in Ghanian culture and the technoreligiosity. And now, to brush up on my pidgin.

[@danielross7899]

No one peeks behind the curtain quite like you Benn! Fascinating stuff 😮

[@kategoss5454]

I've been looking for a decent socially awae video on these kinds of scams for so long, absolutely stunned to see it here- but delighted !! Everything I needed and more

[@surfthetsunami5596]

Ben, you are a fucking treasure. I mean, you are like a musician/journalist/documentarian/polymath. And you are more than all that. And you are living proof that you should just do your thing. Forge your own path. You are an inspiration. And you defy definition. I bow to you sir. Thank you for being

[@waltersmetak]

Mate, I have no idea why in the world you are struggling with music - this piece is absolutely brilliant! Its like reading an investigative report from the Atlantic or the New Yorker. Kudos to you, Sir! And your immense talent!

[@chinmeysway]

Haha wow more scams right here ^ very hilarious

[@jnnx]

Maybe because making a innovative KZbin video isn’t the same skill as making popular music. . .

[@LukeSly91]

He's struggling with making music? Can you elaborate

[@WarrenPostma]

THis is fascinating. I know some Canadian folks who went to Ghana to work as a doctor/nurse team in rural Ghana. They told me a lot about the culture, but I had not heard about Sakawa.

[@t3hjnz]

Dude. Thank you for bringing us along on your rabbit hole explorations. What an amazing category of things I wasn't expecting to learn today!

[@thedoctor5478]

Did not expect this to take the turns it did. Great JuJu!

[@asch251]

spooky season delivered 😤

[@CatFish107]

Yeah dude, running this like Pleasant Green does. "Hey, quit lying to me, and I'll pay you for honest work and information."

[@DJLaFontsee]

This is like getting a new Reply All episode. Just golden.

[@brainspoke]

BENN !!... just wow... thank you so much for your keen sense of heart and humour on this topic. Such a great video. :)

[@lalanotlistening]

Fascinating. Also I loved the SocEng in your investigation

[@MadsenMister]

Your content is challenging, educational, enjoyable, and perhaps even...gulp...moral. Keep making music, videos, and taking risks. Thank you.

[@JoelLinus]

Man, only 30k views, I saw this thing on my recommendations days ago, but only now have I clicked on it. Good video

[@HarmonyProcyonLotor]

Your investigative videos are some of my favorite KZbin content. I always seem to learn a little bit about something really interesting from them that I probably would have never encountered otherwise, and I appreciate it. Thanks!

[@artofstorytelling9406]

As a first time viewer of your channel, this is not what I expected AT ALL!!! But goddammit was such a good video, you’ve earned a new sub

[@danielpirone8028]

Wow! Your breadth is really inspiring. Thank you.

[@vatakud6651]

always knew you as the flashbulb but have just discovered these videos yesterday, so impressed , wow!

[@FakeGlasses]

This is one of the most interesting, informative, hilarious and soulbreaking videos I've ever seen. 10 out of 10.

[@ianthekirkland]

All good bro. You are awesome for digging for the deeper purpose. Understanding is truly the ticket to human interconnection.

[@awmaas]

I'm so happy I found your channel at the beginning of the pandemic, you are enthralling and always take me on a funny, insightful journey.

[@sean_wave]

Finally a breathe of fresh air in the world of music related content. Liked and subscribed. Keep it up!

[@TheScurvydan]

You seem like you've really found your groove producing your videos. Your informative doc style videos are amazing. I really love to hear your experiences (good and bad) of your time in the music industry and hope to see more of them, specifically on representation as an artist, when and where to seek it (are bigger companies really better). Gigs and what should be expected from both sides in a "professional" environment as opposed to what we face in clubs and parties would be a good one. Honestly, anything you make will be great but the more you can share about how get yourself out there without being exploited is probably the best wisdom you could share. You are a mentor to many and I really appreciate what you do. Thanks!

[@producermind9030]

Wow. This video certainly took me for a ride!

[@gabpmachado]

One of my favorites videos from this channel! You're a rare kind of American, Benn ❤

[@JaniLahtinen]

I'm starting to like your videos on a worryingly deep level. Once again, excellent on so many levels... Maybe the Bloody M... Benn worked. Thanks!

[@Usul]

This was not the video I was expecting. It was way more interesting. Thanks, Benn!

[@Dea_Decay]

I can't even begin with how much I love this channel. Now your combining my other love (and career) which is anthropology with music. Thank you for this

[@ricgl84]

I receive from time to time, Instagram messages from "management" or "agent agencies" to hire me, in exchange of an small fee.

[@shaboogen]

the best music production science random journalism historical content creator there is, and it's not close. brilliant stuff

[@divmodx]

What a wonderful piece of journalism!

[@huhabab]

This truly was a wild ride. Nothing else to do but thank you for another quality piece and engage in comment section to support the bloody gins magic in blowing this vid up.

[@321hp]

David Elsewhere t-shirt brought so many memories man, I never knew the name of the video and it was lost in time until now, thank you so much!

[@valeriobiagini3644]

Benn you act like a master of arts and science of yore. And I viscerally admire it.

[@kurtpiron838]

KZbin keeps dropping your channel off my suggestions list. Heaps to catch up on now, which is a bonus. 👍🏼

[@jasongravely7217]

Your videos keep getting better and better. Beautifully done!

[@ssssssssssss885]

Thank you, Benn! Your excursions from the usual music topics are always surprising and revealing. Sakawa. Learned something new and useful!

[@chrismillett]

Benn is the best KZbinr

[@TheHoinoel]

This was genuinely excellent

[@r1cht3a]

Thank you for this Benn. The most interesting thing I've seen in quite a while! What a very strange world we live in!!

[@kowloonbroadcast]

you’re just great, Benn, period. absolutely loved this one. have heard of this type of scams from different music-production-focused youtube channels before, but ohboi this video dives into the subject on a different-hitting level.

[@edwardbonjovi9336]

This was an amazing video. Commenting just for entanglement so that hopefully KZbin pushes this to more people.

[@CryptoTonight9393]

16:36 is that guy wearing a bunch of cellphone and tablet cases? I swear that's a razor flip phone case on his hat

[@watchaddicts1213]

""I had no idea...the level of deception, the extent of the lie." Christopher Boyce (Falcon and the Snowman). Bravo, Benn. What an intricate and entangled weave was this! I've been waiting for one to top WHAT WE SOUND LIKE TO ANIMALS. You did it with this one!

[@famousjohnnyshoodies]

I think this is the best video on KZbin. Possibly the best media ever created. Thanks Ben

[@parkertozier]

wow. this is one of the coolest videos on music ive seen in a while. youve got a great mind. keep sharing please!

[@the_rdrksh]

This is so fun. I love these deep dives with you. You're the best!

[@colinplaceholder833]

Honestly, not what I was expecting but great video as always man

[@tigergaj]

This is my favorite video of the year so far.

[@bradzerivitz]

Wow this was fascinating and took an entirely unexpected turn.

[@SomeoneTookMyHandle]

just stumbled on your channel today and i’ve been binge watching your videos for a couple hours now. great stuff! keep it up

[@milztempelrowski9281]

This is pure gold.

[@electropocalypse5877]

I've never seen anyone so open minded about scammers. Ghana has a life expectancy of 64 years and the average daily income is 14.88 cedi (a little over $1.00 USD). It doesn't surprise me in the slightest that people in harsh living environments don't mind scamming us more well-off westerners, especially if they themselves were afflicted by others in some way. Thank you for unbiasedly bringing awareness regarding the whole issue. Great work!

[@RockVeteran]

I get the empathy, but I still can't approve, and I rebuke them. Why is that? I don’t think that scamming is a good (karmic) cause-even if the scammer is poor. They may be thinking they are scamming “well-off Westerners,” but in reality, it’s starving, struggling artists they are scamming, some of whom have been trying to make it in the biz for years if not decades. Starving artists that need money for mixing, mastering, videos, legit promo + food, housing, that may have a college loan to pay off, etc., and it's a time of inflation. I have pals now in their late thirties, early forties-fifties even still working hard, trying to make it. I could empathize with those scammers, but I empathize with fellow indie acts a lot more.

[@JBroadway]

I just found your channel from your FL 21 video. This video is amazing 😂

[@thecaveofthedead]

If you get a chance, do go to Ghana. I (a South African) visited in 1999. But since then the country has absolutely boomed economically. As such it's a fascinating place where a long-moribund economy supporting a people who were just _brutalised_ beyond comprehension by colonialism, is waking up. This kind of scam-industry for young men makes perfect sense in a situation of wild change like that. There are also many contradictions between following Islam and Christianity (and Ghanaian cities make the US Bible belt seem like Denmark for vocal religiosity) and traditional religions. Religious leaders will denounce traditional religion, but a fair proportion of believers still dabble (a lot like how belief in fairies and charms and such persisted in Europe despite Catholicism). I 100% agree though that the claims of ritual murders are so exaggerated by the followers of Abrahamic religions as to be questionable whether they even exist beyond the effects of serial killers, or gangs, or many things that could be attributed to ritual murder by people eager to paint traditional religion as dangerous. Also, Ghana is no a dangerous country crime-wise overall. I say that coming from one of the few African countries that is genuinely beset by very high (Central American style) levels of violent crime.

[@parsa.mostaghim]

These random video subjects are the best!

[@DavidSmith-ne1zp]

Interesting video Benn. Not what I was expecting.

[@KipCount]

Only learned of your existence after the Bitwig Spectralgate incident. Then I bumped into this video, and it was really interesting, so I subscribed. The Juju is flowing for sure.

[@shayanamiri]

Incredible video. Really enjoyed watching it! 👌

[@01014]

Just wanted to say thank you for the david elsewhere shirt. I don't think I've ever talked to anyone who actually knows who he is. It's a very appreciated reference =)

[@adricklynn8882]

The beginning of this video was wild for someone who is already a little nauseous lol thanks bro love it

[@jakobjelinek6334]

Fock yeah! What a mind.. what a great example of Not being caught up in stereotype ways of thinking! Very refreshing, thank you! 😊

[@arasharfa]

i love seeing the subscriber count increase on this channel. Love you Benn!

[@aquaticborealis4877]

A great blend of history, cultural study of the outlandish and strange, insight into the insanity of social media and the music industry. Worthy of Vice!

[@midsoulmusic]

I LOVE how your videos take these turns lol

[@stevesamplingmusic]

Amazing I can get Synth reviews and then a lecture on an Occult Wet African scam subculture I had no idea about , on the same channel. Fantastic content Ben, thanks!

[@polarbear3427]

Ben, whatever success you get is not thanks to drinking your own blood, but due to you motivation, intellect and hard work. Thanks for the video.