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Abubakar Abbass, the 23-year-old Kenyan man who captured the hearts of football fans during the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, has opened a YouTube account.
Abbass gained popularity during the World Cup for his ingenious method of directing visitors to the metro station near the historic Souq Waqif market.
Sitting on a tennis umpire chair and donning a large foam finger, he became a social media sensation with his catchphrase,
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"Metro? This way. Metro? This way."
After the conclusion of the World Cup, Abbass seemingly faded from the public eye but assures fans that more incredible things are in the works.
For one, the viral man revealed in an exclusive with TUKO.co.ke that he had opened a YouTube channel hoping to inspire Kenyans.
The young man does not forget where he came from, and that pushes him to be an inspiration.
"I have started a talk show called The Majlis Talk Show here in Qatar. Mostly I invite people of different backgrounds but the main reason, I a lot started the show is to inspire other people with the stories we talk as I have always wanted to do something that can inspire others because I inspired a lot of people with my story from nothing to something."
His new channel will have inspiring stories from people who have overcome difficult situations.
"I don’t just invite popular people only because I want people to hear the stories of people who have been through certain situations in life but eventually they overcame them. This is not all because I will be also inviting athletes and entrepreneurs."
In another story, the viral man made headlines in January with his new look.
A video showcased Metro Man donning a stylish jacket for Doha Metro's Event Team, featuring distinctive colours and calligraphy, as the team prepares to welcome AFC Asian Cup fans worldwide.
The comment section was flooded with comments expressing admiration and congratulations for the Metro Man's new opportunity.
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