Popular Ghanaian actor and skit maker, Ebenezer Akwasi Antwi, widely known as Dr Likee, has shared the extraordinary story of his first substantial earnings from YouTube, amounting to around $20,000 (GH₵304,000), thanks to the guidance of fellow YouTuber Wode Maya.
In a recent interview clip with Emelia Brobbey, which has been circulating on social media, Dr Likee recounted the unexpected turn of events that led to his impressive payout. He explained how Wode Maya sent him a document via WhatsApp, instructing him to take it to the bank. Unfamiliar with the document’s purpose, Dr Likee was astonished when the bank staff handed him approximately $20,000 in cash.
“Wode Maya called me and said he had sent me a document through WhatsApp to take to the bank. I didn’t even understand the document or what it was about. The moment I showed it to one of the staff at the bank, he asked me to sit down. Then I saw him counting out dollar notes for me. I wondered what I had done, after which he put the money in an envelope and gave it to me,” Dr Likee narrated.
Initially shocked and suspicious, Dr Likee thought the situation might be a trap. However, upon returning home and counting the money, he confirmed that the amount was indeed around $20,000.
Expressing his profound gratitude to Wode Maya, Dr Likee highlighted the invaluable support and advice he received in navigating the complexities of social media for career advancement. “That was when I called Wode Maya to thank him. He advised me not to listen to messages from people discouraging me and to focus on making skits, that if I do it well, it will be profitable for me,” he said.
Wode Maya, born Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon, is a prominent Ghanaian YouTuber and social media influencer known for his travel vlogs and content that showcases the diverse cultures, lifestyles, and development stories across Africa. Notably, he is the first Ghanaian to reach one million subscribers on YouTube and reportedly earns between $30,000 and $50,000 per month.
Dr Likee’s story is a testament to the potential of social media and digital platforms in transforming lives and careers, inspiring many aspiring content creators to pursue their passions.