Wode Maya, MrBeast and Other YouTubers to Rebuild a Village in Ghana
- Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya and MrBeast have officially spoken about their joint project for the first time at an event
- The content creators highlighted the need to transform lives in Ghana through a joint project and an event in Dubai
- Some social media users have commented on Wode Maya's post, which he shared on his verified Facebook page
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Award-winning content creator Wode Maya and American YouTuber Jimmy Donaldson, popularly known as MrBeast, have announced their first joint project in Ghana.
The duo, along with other rising influencers, broke the news on their social media platforms.
Source: Instagram
Wode Maya, MrBeast to rebuild Ghana village
Content creators Wode Maya, MrBeast, and other YouTubers were spotted at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, hosted in Dubai by the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) in partnership with the Varkey Foundation.
The 1 Billion Acts of Kindness campaign, a global social movement that aims to leverage the influence of digital creators to promote positive impact in communities worldwide, was launched at the summit.
Twenty content producers were selected during the launch to collaborate with MrBeast on a major project in Ghana aimed at improving vital services.
"We're heading to Ghana. This village is in dire need of assistance. We will travel there, construct a hospital, drill wells, provide water, and assist with their education. To help spread the message even further and inspire others, I reached out to some of my friends," he stated.
The X video is below:
Wode Maya talks about new village project
Wode Maya expressed sincere appreciation for the opportunity to collaborate with some of the world’s most influential digital creators. He called the experience humbling and said it was an honour to be recognised alongside people who command large audiences globally.
Wode Maya said the event reinforced his belief that influence goes beyond numbers, despite having a relatively smaller fan base. He also encouraged budding African content creators to stay true to their vision and talents.
"MrBeast and his creator friends, including Wode Maya, will help build an entire village in Ghana, but guess who had the smallest YouTube channel among them? Me, of course, only 1.9M," he wrote.
The Facebook post is below:
Reactions as Wode Maya teases village rebuilding
Some social media users have commented on Wode Maya's post, which he shared on his verified Facebook page.
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
Scar Lett stated:
"To me, 1.9m isn't only oo. The impact of that 1.9m is huge, and that's the most important thing."
Ghana Critique stated:
"Most of their content is just transient GenZ entertainment. Yours is timeless. It's socio-cultural, environmental, economic, entrepreneurial and historical."
Avezgidah Leticia stated:
"If a kid should see you in this group picture with Mr Beast and say Wode Maya is a great man, that must tell you that you're the pride of Africans."
Yaw Ernest stated:
"Wow! This is a powerful and commendable initiative, and I respectfully recommend Klikor–Dodorkope in the Volta Region as a suitable host community for this village development project if you haven’t identified a village yet."
"The village is ready to provide land, security, and full community support. It has real needs in housing, education, healthcare, and water, and offers unique cultural value through its living Ewe spiritual heritage and historic inland slave market, ensuring lasting impact and global relevance."
Source: Instagram
Wode Maya and wife announce pregnancy
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Wode Maya and his wife, who announced their pregnancy on Instagram.
Wode Maya moved many to near tears after disclosing that his wife, Miss Trudy, miscarried six times
Some social media users shared stories similar to Wode Maya's, while others congratulated the couple after seeing the update.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
