ISSEI, the YouTube channel with the most subscribers in Japan, launches an initiative to eradicate poverty in Ghana: “If only we could give people dreams and hope.”
GIVER Inc. Press Release: September 5, 2025 ISSEI, the YouTube channel with the most subscribers in Japan, launches an initiative to eradicate poverty in Ghana: “If only we could give people dreams and hope.” Make Agbogbloshie green! ISSEI and world-renowned artist Shingo Nagasaka take on the challenge of transforming the environment and the future GIVER Inc. (Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hitoshi Kakunami) is a global YouTuber with over 65 million subscribers. ISSEI is pleased to announce that it has teamed up with artist Mago Nagasaka, who presented his work “Middle Jellyfish: Jellyfish” at the Osaka-Kansai Expo, which repurposed used plastic bottles, to launch an initiative aimed at eradicating poverty in Ghana, located in West Africa.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165830/3/165830-3-8620c410f5eb251cb1ae42371504bb3f-1140×1436.jpg World’s Largest Garbage Pile This account will feature non-verbal comedy and playful entertainment videos, providing heartwarming content that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children aged 5 to adults. YouTube Account “AGBOGBLOSHIE STARS” Video Title: “May the environment in Agbogbloshie improve.” Broadcast Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 7:00 PM YouTube Link:
https://youtube.com/shorts/VDeLRZwqZ2U?si=JtXt6QrHEsBxKabC Official Channel: https://youtube.com/@agbogbloshiestars?si=nTon-Lqr9xx1tw5n
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165830/3/165830-3-0381f1aa4b5625ca9298c24596a12908-1320×740.jpg ISSEI visited the school established by Mr. Nagasaka. ■What is Agbogbloshie? Agbogbloshie is an impoverished area in Accra, the capital of Ghana, known for being one of the world’s largest electronic waste disposal sites. Large quantities of old computers, smartphones, televisions, and other electronic devices exported from developed countries are discarded here, and residents are engaged in the work of extracting precious metals such as copper and gold from these items. However, toxic fumes and chemicals are released into the air, and residents working without proper protective equipment are experiencing frequent health problems. The average life expectancy is estimated to be in their 30s, and more than 10,000 children are forced to live in harsh conditions, losing out on education as they work on waste disposal.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/165830/3/165830-3-c0b43ce9e7a541b2d63e0423ed33fe8c-1300×1300.jpg A powerful collaboration between ISSEI, Japan’s number one YouTube subscriber, and globally acclaimed artist Shingo Nagasaka. ■ Shingo Nagasaka Profile Mago Nagasaka (born 1984) became a street painter in 2009 and traveled the world. In 2017, he traveled to Agbokbloshie, an impoverished region in Ghana known as one of the world’s largest electronics graveyards. Since then, he has been creating artworks out of waste to improve human rights and environmental conservation in impoverished areas. With the funds generated from sales, he has built an art gallery, a recycling factory, and developed organic farming and EV businesses in the area. He advocates “sustainable capitalism,” a new capitalist system that virtuous cycles the economy, culture, and environment, and aims to create jobs for 10,000 Ghanaians by 2030. He continues to work tirelessly every day to transform impoverished areas into sustainable towns. He also founded MAGO MOTORS LTD in Ghana and is the representative artist of MAGO CREATION Co., Ltd. ■ISSEI comments I will be the creator and operator of “Agbogbloshie Stars,” but 50% of profits will go back into employment, education, and environmental improvement. Local creators will play a central role, and eventually stars and heroes will be born that the town can look up to. I aim for this cycle to inspire dreams and hope in Agbogbloshie. Until sales begin, I will personally cover all expenses. I will take responsibility for building a foundation together with the local community until it grows into a sustainable system. ISSEI is a notable creator who was selected as one of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Japan 2025 last month. This project is his first step toward changing the world, and there’s much interest in seeing how it develops. ■ISSEI Profile ISSEI is a leading Japanese YouTuber with over 65 million subscribers. His non-verbal expressiveness and creative ideas transcend language barriers, earning him over 100 million views per year in 39 countries. He captivates audiences around the world with his emotional
storytelling that transcends culture and language.
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https://www.youtube.com/@issei0806 Official TikTok:
https://www.tiktok.com/@issei0806 Official Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/issei_0806/ ■About GIVER Co., Ltd. Company name: GIVER Co., Ltd. Location: 8th floor, 3-2-1 Kamiosaki,
Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo Founded: 2022 Representative: Hitoshi Kakuminami URL: https://giverren.jp/
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