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Wode Maya

Wode Maya

Ghanaian YouTuber and Vlogger

Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon (born March 3, 1990), popularly known as Wode Maya[2] is a Ghanaian YouTube personality, vlogger,[3] digital media influencer[4] and aeronautical engineer.[5][6][7] 'Wode Maya' means 'My Mother' in Chinese.[8] In 2017, he took a video in a bus where seats were empty beside him and other passengers stood due to his skin colour and the video went viral.[9] He is acclaimed to be one of the Top and Most Influential YouTubers in Africa.[10][11][12][13]

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Early life and education

He hails from Ahekofi in Kofikrom the Western region of Ghana.[14] He also attended the Beijing Language and Culture University(BLCU).[15][16]

Career

He was still a student when he started vlogging in China about his experiences and later quit his job as Aeronautical engineer.[17][18] His moniker Wode Maya comes from the Mandarin expression wǒ de mā ya (我的妈呀, lit. "Oh, my mom!"), which is an interjection that roughly equates to English "Oh my god!" In December 2021, he started his own real estate company and said it will be known as 'CHARLIEMAG Estate' located in East Legon.[19] He was one of six prominent YouTubers from around the world invited to cover the annual conference of the World Economic Forum in 2023.[20] He was also invited to cover the 2023 Munich Security Conference.[21]

Personal life

He has a Kenyan wife[22] called Miss Trudy who is also a YouTuber.[15][23]

Philanthropy

He donated about $10,000 for a dumpsite to be transformed into a park after he was inspired by a man in Kwahu.[24][25] In 2021, he also helped to raise about $10,000 to cater for the educational needs of 100 children. He claimed it was more than a donation and called on others to take up such deeds.[26][27]

Award

In February 2022, he won the Online Creator Of The Year at the Entertainment Achievement Awards.[28]

References

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    "Full list of winners at 2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. February 27, 2022. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
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