Content-creator searches in Ghana almost always include Wode Maya. Travel vlogs, African storytelling, and viral moments turned him into a continental digital brand — and a high-intent Google query.
Who Is Wode Maya?
Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, popularly known as Wode Maya, is a Ghanaian YouTuber, vlogger, and digital media influencer. He is also trained as an aeronautical engineer.
His name Wode Maya comes from Mandarin Chinese wǒ de mā ya — roughly “Oh my God!” / “Oh my mom!” — a phrase he adopted while living and studying in China.
Primary reference: Wode Maya on Wikipedia.
Early Life and Education
According to Wikipedia, Wode Maya was born on 3 March 1994 in Ahekofi, Ghana, and studied at Shenyang Aerospace University in China. He began documenting life abroad on YouTube and later focused fully on content creation.
A 2017 video about empty bus seats and discrimination went viral and helped introduce him to a much wider audience.
Why Is He One of Africa’s Top Creators?
Wode Maya is known for:
- Travel and culture storytelling across African countries
- Interviews and features that promote African excellence narratives
- A large YouTube audience (Wikipedia listed about 1.95 million subscribers and hundreds of millions of views as of late 2025 updates)
He has been recognised as a leading African YouTuber and won Online Creator of the Year at the 2022 Entertainment Achievement Awards.
Global Platforms and National Recognition
Wikipedia notes appearances connected to major global forums and, in September 2025, reports that Wode Maya was among distinguished Ghanaians who received diplomatic passports in recognition of promoting Ghana and Africa’s image abroad.
That kind of civic recognition keeps “Wode Maya biography” searches evergreen.
Business Beyond YouTube
Public profiles also connect him to entrepreneurship, including real-estate interests reported in Ghana media and his personal brand site. Like many top creators, his search interest now covers both content and business moves.
Wode Maya Quick Facts
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Real name | Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon |
| Born | 3 March 1994, Ghana |
| Known for | YouTube travel/culture vlogs |
| Education | Shenyang Aerospace University |
| Platform | YouTube — Wode Maya |
Sources
- Wode Maya — Wikipedia
- Entertainment Achievement Awards reporting and reputable African digital-media coverage
Original Sen Gideons editorial. Subscriber counts change frequently; check his live YouTube channel for current totals.