Wode Maya Explained
Wode Maya |
Birth Date: | 3 March 1990 |
Birth Place: | Ahekofi, Ghana |
Education: | Shenyang Aerospace University |
Occupation: | YouTuber |
Spouse: | Miss Trudy |
Channel Name: | MrGhanaBaby |
Channel Display Name: | Wode Maya |
Years Active: | 2013–present |
Subscribers: | 1.33 million |
Views: | 204 million |
Silver Year: | 2019 |
Gold Year: | 2021 |
Stats Update: | May 5, 2023 |
Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon (born March 3, 1990), popularly known as Wode Maya,[1] is a Ghanaian YouTube personality, vlogger,[2] digital media influencer,[3] and aeronautical engineer.[4] [5] [6] His name Wode Maya (Wǒ de Mǔqīn) translates to My Mother in the Chinese language.[7] 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.[8] He is acclaimed to be one of the top and most Influential YouTubers in Africa.[9] [10] [11] [12] [13]
Early life and education
Wode Maya is from Ahekofi, Kofikrom, an area in the Western region of Ghana.[14] He 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
Wode Maya is married to Miss Trudy, a Kenyan YouTuber.[22] [15] [23]
Philanthropy
Wode Maya donated roughly $10,000 for a dumpsite to be transformed into a park after being inspired by a man in Kwahu.[24] [25] In 2021, he helped raise $10,000 to cater to the educational needs of one-hundred children. He claimed it was more than a donation and called on others to take up such deeds.[26] [27]
Accolades
Wode Maya won Online Creator of the Year at the 2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards.[28]
Notes and References
- Web site: Berthold Kobby Winkler - ZionFelix.net. 2021-12-21. en-US.
- Web site: Namibian YouTubers unite. 2021-12-20. Truth, for its own sake.. os.
- Web site: 2021-10-06. Wode Maya's Visit to South Sudan. 2021-12-21. Good Vibes Magazine. en-US.
- Web site: Russell. Monique. 2021-01-11. Courage to Love All Things Africa: Wode Maya Youtube Channel. 2021-12-20. Monique Russell, Executive Communication Coach. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-10-27. Meet Wode Maya, the top Ghanaian YouTuber who quit his aeronautical engineering job to tell the African story. 2021-12-20. Face2Face Africa. en.
- Web site: Akpeko. Wodoto Lawson. 2021-11-24. READ : Vlogger Wode Maya sends a message to President Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo. 2021-12-21. Coverghana.com.gh.
- Web site: Kane. Dane. 2021-03-18. Wode Maya Surpases Ghanaian Rapper Sarkodie To Become The Most Subscribed YouTube Channel In Ghana » Newzandar News. 2021-12-21. Newzandar News. en-US.
- Web site: Mullin. Kyle. 2017-05-23. Controversial Ghanaian Vlogger Mr. Wode Maya Speaks About the "Problems Black People Face in China". 2021-12-21. www.thebeijinger.com. EN.
- Web site: WODE MAYA . 2024-05-11 . YouTube . en.
- Web site: Ghanaians Didn't Accept Me - Wode Maya Shares Journey On Becoming One Of The Most Influential YouTubers In Africa - Ameyaw Debrah. July 15, 2021. 2021-12-21. en-US.
- Web site: 2021-07-15. Ghana Tourism Authority ignored me in the past but now they are chasing me all over- Wode Maya. 2021-12-21. HitzGh News. en-US. December 21, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211221004647/https://news.hitxgh.com/ghana-tourism-authority-ignored-me-in-the-past-but-now-they-are-chasing-me-all-over-wode-maya/. dead.
- Web site: Mr. Akwasi Awua Ababio, Director of Diaspora Affairs Meets with Africa's Most Influential Youtuber, Wode Maya – DIASPORA AFFAIRS, OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT. 2021-12-21. en-US.
- Web site: Namibian . The . Content creator Wode Maya returns to Namibia . 2023-01-17 . The Namibian . en.
- Web site: 2020-10-27. Meet the Ghanaian YouTuber who quit his aeronautical engineering job to tell the African story. 2021-12-21. GhanaWeb. en.
- Web site: Love Made On YouTube! How An Unromantic Wode Maya Won The Heart Of Miss Trudy With Flowers - Ameyaw Debrah. 2021-12-21. en-US.
- Web site: 2020-10-27. Meet Wode Maya, the top Ghanaian YouTuber who quit his aeronautical engineering job to tell the African story. 2021-12-21. Face2Face Africa. en.
- Web site: Legit.ng. 2020-10-28. Man who quit aeronautical engineering job becomes much celebrated YouTuber. 2021-12-21. Legit.ng - Nigeria news.. en. June 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220628070136/https://www.legit.ng/1378739-african-man-quit-aeronautical-engineering-job-youtuber.html. dead.
- Web site: 2021-11-22. Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya shares story of how it all began. 2021-12-21. Asaase Radio. en-US.
- Web site: 2021-12-06. Popular YouTuber, Wode Maya Starts His Own Real Estate Construction (Photos) - ZionFelix.net. 2021-12-21. en-US.
- Web site: Meet the YouTube creators covering Davos 2023 from the inside . 2023-01-17 . World Economic Forum . January 15, 2023 . en.
- Web site: The YouTube Studio Creators and Christoph Heusgen - Munich Security Conference . 2023-02-22 . securityconference.org . en-GB.
- Web site: Wode Maya marries longtime girlfriend on the deathday of her mother . September 14, 2022 .
- Web site: Justus Kizito Siboe . Makokha. Month wherein black pride is vlogged. The Star. 25 February 2023.
- Web site: 2021-07-19. Wode Maya: Current biggest Ghanaian youtuber donates over Ghc 59,000 to keep 100 kids in school. 2021-12-20. myinfo.com.gh. en-GB.
- Web site: TSB News. 2021-07-24. Ghanaian Youtuber, Wode Maya Donates N4m To Keep 100 Kids In School tsbnews.com. 2021-12-21. en-US.
- Web site: Tuko.co.ke. 2021-07-20. YouTuber Wode Maya donates over KSh 1 million to keep 100 kids in school. 2021-12-20. Tuko.co.ke - Kenya news.. en.
- Web site: Popular Ghanaian YouTuber, Wode Maya Donates over Ghc 59,000 to keep 100 kids in School - Video. July 19, 2021 . 2021-12-20. en-US.
- Web site: 2022-02-27 . Full list of winners at 2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards . 2023-04-14 . Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana . en-US.