‘I might end up visiting 100 countries this year’
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| Wode Maya |
The Ghanaian government's decision to issue a diplomatic passport to the prominent travel vlogger and YouTuber, Wode Maya, has been lauded by the content creator. He sees this gesture as a profound endorsement and a practical benefit, significantly streamlining his extensive international engagements and easing the complexities of global travel
The acclaimed content creator took to social media to announce the practical impact of the diplomatic passport, explaining that it has eliminated numerous logistical obstacles he encountered during his travels. As a result of this newfound ease, he projected that the document could potentially enable him to visit as many as one hundred (100) countries throughout 2026.
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In his expression of thanks, Wode Maya declared in a post, "God bless the Government of Ghana for honouring me with a diplomatic passport. I never knew travelling could be this stress-free. I might end up visiting 100 countries this year."
📝 Profile of Wode Maya
Wode Maya, whose given name is Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, is recognized as one of Africa’s leading digital narrators. Leveraging his widely popular YouTube platform, which commands an audience of millions worldwide, he has established himself by focusing on African successes, promoting innovation, highlighting entrepreneurship, boosting tourism, and sharing inspiring, often overlooked stories from across the continent. His documentation work has taken him across numerous nations, where he meticulously records local enterprises, diverse cultural encounters, and various development initiatives, consistently working to counteract negative generalizations about Africa.
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The diplomatic passport was officially presented to Wode Maya on October 1, 2025, at an event overseen by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, (Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa). This ceremony acknowledged the outstanding efforts of five influential personalities from Ghana's creative and cultural spheres for their role in enhancing Ghana's reputation on the global stage.
Other recipients included Grammy-nominated reggae musician Rocky Dawuni, broadcaster and media personality Anita Erskine, entrepreneur and cultural ambassador Dentaa Amoateng MBE, and renowned visual artist Ibrahim Mahama.
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the choice to confer diplomatic passports upon the honorees was a direct result of their continued dedication to advancing both Ghanaian and African culture globally. The ministry characterized this initiative as a component of a larger framework designed to acknowledge private citizens and organizations whose activities support Ghana's formal diplomatic and cultural outreach efforts.
