A Russian man’s videos showing his quick hookups with Ghanaian women have blown up online, leaving people across the country angry and arguing nonstop. Social media in Ghana is on fire right now because of clips posted by a guy who calls himself Yaytseslav. He says he’s from Russia and spent time in Accra recently.
In the videos, he walks up to women at busy spots like Accra Mall, chats them up for just minutes, and somehow talks many into heading back to his hotel or apartment with him.
What has everyone upset is that he filmed everything – from the first hello to private moments – often without the women knowing about the camera.
The footage started spreading fast on platforms like TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, and private Telegram groups. Some reports say he charged viewers $5 to watch the full clips on paid channels.
By the time the videos gained traction, Yaytseslav had already left Ghana, which only added fuel to the outrage.
People are calling it shameful and exploitative. Many Ghanaians say the videos paint women in a bad light and highlight bigger problems like poverty and desperation.
One popular comment online asked whether this is just a foreign man taking advantage of tough economic times. Others pointed fingers at the women who agreed to go with a complete stranger so quickly. “How can someone cancel their ride and follow a man they just met?” one person wrote on Facebook.
Not every woman fell for it, though. A couple of clips show ladies turning him down flat, even after he offered compliments or tried sweet-talking them. Those women are getting praise online. Commenters are calling them “real queens” for walking away and keeping their dignity.
The whole situation has sparked heated debates about consent and privacy. Filming intimate moments without clear permission is illegal in many places, including Ghana, and sharing them could land someone in serious trouble.
So far, there’s no word on whether police are looking into it or if any of the women have come forward to complain. But the backlash is loud – posts with thousands of shares are calling for action and warning young women to be more careful around strangers.
This isn’t the first time Yaytseslav has done something like this. Similar videos from his trips to Kenya and South Africa have surfaced before, showing the same pattern: approach random women on the street, fast-talk them, record everything, then post it online.
Some people see him as a pickup artist showing off. Others view the whole thing as predatory behaviour that takes advantage of local conditions.
In Accra, where most of these encounters happened, everyday folks are shaking their heads. One shopper at the mall told a local reporter she’s now extra cautious when foreign men start conversations. “You never know what their real plan is,” she said.
The story keeps growing as more clips leak out. Ghanaian influencers and regular users alike are sharing their takes, some blaming the man, others blaming society, and a few even joking about how “easy” he made it look.
But underneath the memes and arguments, there’s real concern about safety, respect, and how far people should go for online attention.
As the videos continue to spread, one thing is clear: this Russian visitor’s short stay in Ghana has left a mark that won’t fade anytime soon.
People want answers, accountability, and maybe a few changes in how strangers interact in public spaces. For now, the conversation rages on, and Yaytseslav’s name is everywhere you scroll.
