Nigerian hip hop lyrics put cybercrime in a good light

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A man wearing a watch and holding a microphone sings passionately on stage under green and purple lighting, delivering powerful lyrics inspired by Nigerian hip hop.

Along with its many benefits, the internet has brought the world a new risk – cybercrime. Cybercrimes are offences that intentionally harm victims in various ways using telecommunications networks. One report estimates the global annual cost of cybercrime would reach US$6 trillion at the end of 2021.

It’s a major problem in Nigeria too. About N127 billion or US$649 million is lost annually to internet fraud, representing 0.08% of the country’s gross domestic product. This makes cybercrime a threat to foreign direct investment and the socio-economic development of the…