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Revision as of 03:35, 13 January 2023

Kwadwo Sheldon
Picture of Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo, also known as Kwadwo Sheldon at his studio in Accra
Personal information
Born
Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo

(1994-09-14) September 14, 1994 (age 30)
Kwahu Pepease in the Eastern Region, Ghana
NationalityGhanaian
EducationHo Technical University formerly Ho Polytechnic
Occupation(s)YouTuber, vlogger, digital creator, entertainment critic and digital media influencer
Websitekwadwosheldon.com
YouTube information
Channel
LocationAccra, Ghana
Years active2019–present
GenreVlog
Subscribers431,000[1]
(December 31, 2022)
Total views101,175,372[1]
(January 13, 2023)
100,000 subscribers2021
Last updated: January 13, 2023

Bernard Kwadwo Amoafo (born September 14, 1994), popularly known as Kwadwo Sheldon[2][3] is a Ghanaian YouTube personality,[4][5] digital creator, vlogger,[6] entertainment critic and digital media influencer.[7][8][9]He was featured in Avance Media 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians in 2020 and 2021 for his work in media.[10][11]

Early life and education

Kwadwo Sheldon is a native of Kwahu Pepease in the Eastern Region of Ghana where he was born and raised by his grandmother.[12]His upbringing was tough as he lost his dad at age 4 and his mother and grandmother had to work hard to ensure he was well-catered for.[13] He attended Prempeh College.[14]

Media career

After school, gaining employment was quite challenging. In early 2013, he joined The Rave Media Groups as Social Media Manager. He later joined OMG Media as Social Media Manager in 2016, where he hosted popular show “Yawa of the Day,” a daily comic entertainment news segment where trending news are discussed.[15]

YouTube

In March 2021, he received the silver play button from YouTube for reaching 100,000 subscribers.[16]As at December 2022, Sheldon had 431,000 subscribers and over 100 million views on his YouTube channel.[17]On 3rd November 2020, his official YouTube channel was pulled down by YouTube, when his account was hacked.[18] The channel was restored a week later.[19]


Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2020 Africa Youth Awards Media Personality of the Year Won [20][21][22][23]
2019 National Communication Awards Content Creator of the Year (Social Media) Nominated [24]
2021 Citi Entertainment Achievement Awards Online Creator of the Year (Social Media) Won [25]
2022 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA Best YouTuber/Vlogger Won [26]
2023 Yen Entertainment Awards Social Media Star on YouTube and Twitter Won [27]
2021 Avance Media Rankings 2021 Top 50 Bloggers in Ghana Nominated [28]
2021 Avance Media Rankings 2021 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians Nominated [29]
2020 Africa Digital Awards Digital Influencer of the Year Nominated [30]
2020 Avance Media Rankings 2020 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians Nominated [31]

References

  1. ^ a b "About kwadwosheldon". YouTube.
  2. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon – Ghana's YouTube star refuses to be an unemployment stat". bbc.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  3. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon slams Sarkodie for charging outrageous rates for his Rapperholic concert". ghpage.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  4. ^ "After School I didn't know what to do with my life – Kwadwo Sheldon". gbcghanaonline.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  5. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon wins Online creator of the year at EA awards". celebritiesbuzz.com.gh. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  6. ^ "Ghanaians love beef and slay queen stories – Kwadwo Sheldon". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  7. ^ "I started creating content in my bedroom with my phone - Kwadwo Sheldon recounts journey to fame". modernghana.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  8. ^ "I just didn't want to be another unemployment statistics – Kwadwo Sheldon". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  9. ^ "I will MC Shatta Wale's wedding – Kwadwo Sheldon". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  10. ^ "Avance Media announces 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians list of 2020". glitzafrica.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  11. ^ "2021 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL YOUNG GHANAIANS RANKING". avancemedia.org. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  12. ^ "KWADWO SHELDON BIOGRAPHY, AGE, EARLY LIFE, EDUCATION, CAREER, NET WORTH". browse.ng. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  13. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon Heaps Praises On His Granny Who Sold Her Clothes To See Him Through School As He Features In BBC Documentary". zionfelix.net. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  14. ^ https://gh.opera.news/gh/en/entertainment/a96a0ad63f1eb1ea5a2387f67a350490
  15. ^ "I'm creating jobs for the govt – Kwadwo Sheldon". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  16. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon Awarded With A Silver Plaque From YouTube". ghbase.com. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
  17. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon Hits 100 Million Views On His YouTube Channel, Ghanaians Estimate How Much He Has Made So Far". yen.com.gh. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  18. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon's YouTube Channel Terminated Possible Reasons". nydjlive.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  19. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon Finally Gets His YouTube Channel Back". ghgossip.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  20. ^ "2020 Nominees: Media Personality of the Year". africayouthawards.org. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  21. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon Win Media Personality Of The Year At The Africa Youth Awards". ghgossip.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  22. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon, Others Nominated For 2020 Africa Youth Awards". thepublisheronline.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  23. ^ "Kuami Eugene, Kwadwo Sheldon, JoeBoy among 129 Young Africans nominated for 2020 Africa Youth Awards". modernghana.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  24. ^ "Nominees For National Communication Awards Released". zionfelix.net. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  25. ^ "Full list of winners of Entertainment Achievement Awards 2021". ghanaguardian.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  26. ^ "Full List of Winners At 2022 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA". yfmghana.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  27. ^ "Kwadwo Sheldon: YouTuber Expresses Gratitude After Winning Social Media Star Of The Year At The YEN Awards". yen.com.gh. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  28. ^ "Full List: 2021 Top 50 Bloggers in Ghana [Avance Media Rankings]". unitedshowbiz.com.gh. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  29. ^ "50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians: 2021 List Announced By Avance Media". digitaltimes.africa. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  30. ^ "Africa Digital Awards 2020: Sarkodie, Access Bank, MTN Ghana, others make nominees' list". kasapafmonline.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
  31. ^ "2020 50 Most Influential Young Ghanaians list announced by Avance Media". ghanaweb.com. Retrieved January 12, 2023.
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