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Wode Maya and MrBeast in Ghana: A Global Creator Moment

Ghana recently attracted global attention when American YouTube star MrBeast visited the country and connected with Ghanaian content creator Wode Maya as part of a major philanthropic project.

When Did MrBeast Visit Ghana?

MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, was in Ghana in September 2026 as part of his work on Abna Dakwa Village, a major community development project in Ghana's Eastern Region.

During his visit, Wode Maya hosted MrBeast for a Ghanaian feast. The light-hearted interaction later continued when MrBeast returned with Feastables chocolate in what was described as a playful “revenge” for the Ghanaian feast. Read the YEN report on Wode Maya and MrBeast.

MrBeast also visited LAMU Restaurant, which was co-founded by Wode Maya and Kenyan content creator Miss Trudy. Miss Trudy shared the restaurant visit with her followers. Read more about MrBeast's LAMU visit.

What Was MrBeast Doing in Ghana?

The visit was connected to Abna Dakwa Village, a nearly US$10 million development in Ghana's Eastern Region designed to support families affected by child labour in cocoa-growing communities.

The project includes a school for more than 300 children, teacher housing, a clinic, clean-water infrastructure, solar power, a marketplace and agricultural facilities. Students are also set to receive free school meals for five years through support from The Rockefeller Foundation. Read more about the Abna Dakwa Village project.

Why the Visit Matters for Ghana Tourism

MrBeast's Ghana visit demonstrates how digital creators can bring global attention to Ghana's people, food, businesses, culture and destinations.

For the tourism industry, these moments can introduce Ghana to millions of potential travellers who may have never considered the country as a destination.

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