Ghanaian YouTuber and digital influencer Wode Maya has urged Ghanaians to deepen their engagement with Caribbean communities, stressing the importance of reconnecting and embracing the shared heritage between Africa and the Caribbean.
In an interview with Ghanaian journalist and blogger Attractive Mustapha on the sidelines of the GUBA Awards 2025 in Bridgetown, Barbados, Wode Maya encouraged Ghanaians to “invest time in knowing their brothers and sisters in the Caribbean,” describing the effort as vital to unity and collective progress.
“We share deep cultural and historical bonds. It’s important that we not only recognize this connection but also nurture it. The more we understand each other, the stronger we become as a people,” he said.
The GUBA Awards (Grow, Unite, Build, Africa), currently being hosted in Barbados, celebrate individuals and organizations of African and Caribbean descent who are making remarkable contributions in business, innovation, and community development.
Held on November 12, 2025, the event highlighted influential figures driving change across both regions and showcased the growing partnership between Africa and the Caribbean in areas such as trade, tourism, and investment.
Founder of the GUBA Awards, Lady Dentaa Amoateng MBE, described this year’s edition as “a celebration of shared heritage and progress,” noting that the collaboration between Ghana and Barbados demonstrates how cultural connections can translate into real economic opportunities.
The Ghanaian delegation was led by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, the Asantehene, and featured prominent figures including actress Nana Ama McBrown, entrepreneur Ibrahim Mahama, and Wode Maya. Anita Erskine served as the event’s master of ceremonies.
Wode Maya emphasized that strengthening bonds between Africa and the Caribbean goes beyond symbolism—it represents a meaningful path toward global unity, cultural pride, and sustainable development rooted in shared identity.
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