SuperSaf explained

Safwan AhmedMia
Birth Place:Leicester, UK
Birth Date:26 October[1]
Nationality:British
Occupation:YouTuber, tech blogger
Pseudonym:SuperSaf
Channel Name:SuperSafTV
Years Active:2012–present
Subscribers:2.07 million
Subscriber Date:June 15, 2024
Views:456.2 million
View Date:June 15, 2024
Silver Button:yes
Silver Year:2014
Gold Button:yes
Gold Year:2018
Stats Update:June 15, 2024

Safwan AhmedMia (born 26 October), better known by his stage name SuperSaf, is a British technology reviewer and Internet personality best known for his technology-based YouTube channel, SuperSaf TV, which has over 2 million subscribers and over 456 million total video views.[2]

Career

SuperSaf joined YouTube on 21 August 2011[3] but his first video was uploaded on 16 January 2012. His primary focus was DSLR and mirrored cameras but he later moved into reviewing and comparing smartphones and other technology.[4]

He has been regularly featured on the BBC Asian Network, covering tech news and advice.[5] [6]

In January 2017, he won the British Muslim Award for Services Creativity & Technology.[7] [8] [9] [10]

In September 2017, he worked with FitBit for the launch of their new Smartwatch the FitBit Ionic.[11] The campaign involved an Unboxing during a Sky Dive and was nominated for the 2018 Webby Awards for the Best Influencer Endorsements category.[12]

In August 2018, he was featured in the BBC series My Asian Alter Ego talking about life as a British Asian.[13]

In September 2019, SuperSaf was featured on number 22 of The Sunday Times UK's Top 100 Influencers List.[14]

In November 2021, he was featured on The Today Show on the Islam Channel.[15]

In February 2022, he won the Man of the Year British Muslim Award.[16]

Following Apple's 2024 WWDC, SuperSaf interviewed Apple CEO, Tim Cook and discussed a range of topics including Apple Intelligence and AI.[17] [18] [19]

SuperSaf also interviewed Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue in July 2024, discussing his time at Apple, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Intelligence, and Apple Vision Pro.[20] [21] [22]

SuperSaf Speaks

SuperSaf is also host of a Tech Podcast named SuperSaf Speaks which focuses on consumer electronics, social media and surrounding topics. The first episode was aired on Spotify and Apple Podcasts along with the video format on YouTube on January 5, 2021. High-profile guests on the podcast include MKBHD, Jenna Ezarik, and Michael Fisher (Mr Mobile).[23]

Muslim Money Experts

In 2022, SuperSaf joined Wahed as a co-host for the Muslim Money Experts Podcast, discussing topics around Islamic Finance and Riba-free halal investing! The first episode aired on October 18, 2022 on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Notable guests include mixed martial artists Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makhachev, footballer Paul Pogba and Napoleon.

Other work

Outside of YouTube, SuperSaf has been involved in numerous charity campaigns, appearing in the Stand Up to Cancer Live Stream in October 2018,[24] being an ambassador for Islamic Relief for their #HonourHer campaign in April 2018 to help put an end to violence against women and girls worldwide[25] and joining volunteers to deliver cakes as part of their #Cakes4Syria Campaign in May 2019.[26] [27] In September 2019, SuperSaf was one of the influencers that took part in the Alzheimer's Research UK #ShareTheOrange campaign to raise awareness about dementia.[28] [29]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Guess I've always been into phones Thanks for all the Birthday wishes, much love ❤️ #Blessed. Twitter. en. 2022-04-01.
  2. Web site: supersaftv YouTube Stats, Channel Statistics . 2018-10-02 . Social Blade.
  3. Web site: SuperSaf TV. YouTube. en. 2018-09-29.
  4. News: Meet The UK's Biggest Tech YouTuber – SuperSaf NUBI. 2016-08-10. NUBI. 2018-10-12. en-GB. 14 February 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190214061640/https://www.nubimagazine.com/meet-uks-biggest-tech-youtuber-supersaf/. dead.
  5. Web site: Tech News with YouTuber SuperSaf, Noreen Khan – BBC Asian Network. BBC. en-GB. 2018-10-02.
  6. Web site: Supersaf's Top 5 Tips for Tech, Tech Squad, Panjabi Hit Squad – BBC Asian Network. BBC. en-GB. 2018-10-02.
  7. News: The incredible business leaders of the British Muslim Awards. 2017-01-26. The Memo. 2018-09-29. en-GB. 1 April 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180401213556/https://www.thememo.com/2017/01/26/british-muslim-award-winners-muslim-business-leaders-uk/. dead.
  8. Web site: DMU's Saf wins national prize at British Muslim Awards. dmu.ac.uk. en-gb. 2018-09-29.
  9. News: Muslim Awards Celebrated With A Glamorous Event At Athena. 2017-04-06. Dluxe Magazine. 2018-09-29. en-GB.
  10. News: Winners are announced at the 5th annual British Muslim Awards 2017 presented by Al Rayan Bank – Latest, National, Press Releases, Top Stories – The Asian Today Online. 2017-01-30. The Asian Today Online. 2018-09-29. en-GB.
  11. News: New Fitbit Launched with the Most Heart-racing Unboxing Video Ever – AdWorld.ie. 2017-09-22. AdWorld.ie. 2018-10-02. en-US.
  12. News: Fitbit Ultimate Unboxing The Webby Awards. 2018-10-02. en-US.
  13. Web site: @supersaf on why he can't have a bad day, My Asian Alter Ego – BBC Three. BBC. 23 August 2018 . en-GB. 2018-09-29.
  14. News: 2019-09-08 . The Sunday Times Influencer List 2019: meet the UK's top 100 . en . . 2019-09-30 . 0140-0460.
  15. News: Watch: How YouTube sensation SuperSaf become successful . islamchannel.tv.
  16. News: British Muslim Awards 2022 celebrates success and achievements . Islam Channel .
  17. Talking ‘Apple Intelligence’ with Tim Cook . 2024-06-10 . SuperSaf . 2024-06-15 . YouTube.
  18. Web site: 2024-06-12 . Tim Cook Discusses Apple Intelligence and More in Videos With iJustine, MKBHD, and Others . 2024-07-06 . MacRumors Forums . en-US.
  19. Web site: Miller . Chance . 2024-06-12 . Tim Cook talks Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, and ... the Magic Mouse in post-WWDC interviews . 2024-07-06 . 9to5Mac . en-US.
  20. Talking Tech with Apple's Senior Vice President of Services, Eddy Cue . 2024-07-05 . SuperSaf . 2024-07-06 . YouTube.
  21. Web site: 2024-07-06 . Eddy Cue on Apple's service innovations and teamwork . 2024-07-06 . AppleInsider . en.
  22. Web site: Miller . Chance . 2024-07-06 . Eddy Cue details his daily drivers, Apple Music vs Spotify, and more [Video] ]. 2024-07-06 . 9to5Mac . en-US.
  23. Web site: SuperSaf Speaks – The Podcast. YouTube. May 24, 2021.
  24. Web site: Masters . Kirsten . 2018-10-12 . YouTubers Announced for Stand Up to Cancer Live Stream . 2019-07-24 . TenEighty . en-GB.
  25. Web site: 9 Reasons why we should all #HonourHer. 2018-04-23. Islamic Relief UK. en. 2019-07-24.
  26. Web site: Safwan 'SuperSaf' Ahmedmia has his cake and eats it with Islamic Relief UK. 2019-05-20. Islamic Relief UK. en. 2019-07-24.
  27. Web site: YouTuber SuperSaf hands out cakes to Leicester residents. Russell. Rebecca. 2019-05-20. leicestermercury. 2019-07-24.
  28. Web site:
    1. ShareTheOrange
    . AhmedMia. Safwan. 2019-09-19. @supersaf. en. 2020-01-01.
  29. Web site: Help #ShareTheOrange. Alzheimer's Research UK. en-GB. 2020-01-01.