Ghanaian YouTuber and travel vlogger Wode Maya has detailed the behind-the-scenes role he played during American streamer iShowSpeed’s high-profile visit to Ghana, describing the experience as exhausting, tightly scheduled and ultimately rewarding for the country’s global image.
Speaking on #DriveOnJoy with Lexis Bill, Wode Maya said he had just returned from Morocco when he was called upon to assist with iShowSpeed’s activities in Ghana. Despite fatigue, he said he felt compelled to contribute in any way possible to help project Ghana positively to a global audience of millions.
“I couldn’t do it all by myself because iShowSpeed’s energy is insane,” he said, adding that his focus was simply to “do my bit just for us to put Ghana on the map.”
He paid tribute to the organisers behind iShowSpeed’s wider African tour, revealing that the entire trip across 20 African countries was planned and coordinated by Ghanaians. The disclosure, he said, left him both impressed and proud of Ghanaian talent operating behind the scenes on a continental scale.
Wode Maya highlighted Akropong as the part of the Ghana leg that made him most proud, describing it as a showcase of the country’s natural beauty and cultural identity. He explained that logistical constraints, particularly live-streaming requirements, limited movement to short 15-minute intervals, making long-distance travel across the country impossible.
Despite the restrictions, the team visited a waterfall and later travelled to Akropong, where iShowSpeed was given a Ghanaian name, Berima Kofi Akuffo, by the Okuapehene, Oseadeeyo Kwasi Akuffo III. Wode Maya said the moment resonated deeply, especially with young audiences watching globally.
He also praised iShowSpeed’s endurance, noting the difficulty of entertaining audiences for up to five hours a day over a 28-day period. As a content creator himself, Wode Maya said the experience taught him the importance of strong management and teamwork behind successful large-scale digital productions.
The Ghana visit, he said, demonstrated how culture, organisation and global digital influence can combine to amplify Africa’s story.