Russian Influencer Sparks Outrage In Ghana Over Filmed Encounters With Local Women

Social Media Erupts Over Russian Influencer's Videos

From February 12 to 13, 2026, social media in Ghana was abuzz, with users on platforms like X shining the spotlight on a man who claims to be Russian, known as Yaytseslav. This individual is currently under fire for videos showing his interactions with several Ghanaian women, sparking debates and concerns across the internet.

The controversial clips that have surfaced depict Yaytseslav frequenting the Accra Mall, where he engages with female shoppers, initiating conversations and capturing these moments on camera. Reports indicate that in several instances, these interactions lead to the exchange of contact details and visits to his residence, all meticulously documented and shared as online content.

Content Creation or Coercion?

Yaytseslav, who manages active TikTok and YouTube channels, has been accused by social media users of publishing approximately 40 videos involving Ghanaian women. In addition to these public platforms, he reportedly runs a private Telegram channel, offering exclusive content for a subscription fee of about 400 Russian Rubles ($5) monthly. Subscribers to this channel allegedly have access to extended footage not permitted on YouTube, including recordings from his apartment and outings.

One particularly alarming video features a woman named Angela, who was approached at the mall and later seen in his apartment wrapped in a towel. This video has intensified concerns over issues of privacy, consent, and the exploitation of these encounters for financial gain.

“Bro Ghanaian women are very cheap. Ghana Police need to step in and deal with this Russian man immediately,” one netizen expressed.

Calls for Action and Wider Implications

The outcry has prompted calls for intervention, with many urging the Ghana Police Service to investigate and potentially take action against Yaytseslav. Critics argue that the situation sheds light on broader issues of privacy violations and the commodification of personal interactions without consent.

Reactions on social media have been varied, with some pointing out that similar tactics have been used on women from other countries, such as Russia, South Africa, and the USA. A user noted, “The Russian guy nu it’s not only Ghanaian women o he has done to many Russian women, South Africa, Americans, Nigerians and so many others o. The guy is definitely up to something.”

Other voices have criticized the narrative framing these events as exposing the alleged "cheapness" of Ghanaian women, highlighting a deeper societal issue regarding how women and their autonomy are perceived and discussed online.