Etika

Desmond Daniel Amofah, also known as Etika, was an American YouTuber and live streamer who was active from 2006 to 2019. He gained popularity for his enthusiastic reactions to Super Smash Bros character trailers and Nintendo Direct presentations, as well as for playing and reacting to various games.

Etika's fanbase, known as the "JOYCONBOYZ," grew significantly following the release of Super Smash Bros. 4, with many fans drawn to his energetic and exaggerated reactions. He created his main YouTube channel, "EWNetwork" (Etika World Network), in 2012, which accumulated more than 800,000 subscribers. He also had a significant following on Twitch, Twitter, and Instagram.

His content primarily focused on Nintendo-related content, including Let's Play videos, gaming news, and reaction videos of gaming announcements. However, his channels were terminated in 2018 due to repeated violations of policies, including the posting of pornographic material and racist slurs. Despite these setbacks, his influence within the gaming community remained strong, with many expressing shock and grief following his death in 2019.

As of February 2024, Etika’s net worth is estimated to be around $1 million according to multiple sources. His primary sources of income stemmed from his thriving career as a YouTuber and streamer, where he created engaging content centered around video game reviews, live streams, reaction videos, and Let's Plays.

Additionally, Etika's involvement in modeling before transitioning into content creation may have provided him with initial financial success. His online presence extended to platforms like Instagram and Twitter, where he maintained a significant following, further enhancing his income potential through sponsored posts and collaborations.

Desmond Daniel Amofah, known online as Etika, was born on May 12, 1990, in Brooklyn, New York, to Owuraku Amofah, a Ghanaian politician and lawyer, and Sabrina Amofah, who hails from Haiti. Etika was the youngest of three siblings, having an older brother named Randy Amofah and a half-brother named Cardinal Valery. Sadly, Randy passed away in 2010 from an asthma attack.

Etika's childhood was not without its challenges. He attended Shell Bank Junior High School for one year and was pulled out by his mother after getting into several fights with other students. Later, he attended Urban Assembly School for Law and Justice, graduating in 2008. During his time in high school, Etika made DVDs in a series called "SLJ FAM" and was part of the Free Food Mafia club. He also pursued modeling and rapping before diving into his YouTube career.

Desmond tragically died by suicide by drowning in the East River in New York. His body was discovered after he was reported missing and last heard from on June 19, with his cause of death confirmed as suicide.

Etika had a growing presence on other social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. He had over 318k followers on Twitter and over 375k followers on Instagram. He used his presence on these platforms to interact and engage with his audience, upload personal content about his life, and share information about his channel and sponsors.

Daniel Desmond was primarily known for his streams and discussion videos about video games. Additionally, he created reaction videos, let's plays, and engaging content centered around Nintendo games. His charismatic personality and passion for gaming resonated with his audience, contributing to his popularity within the gaming community. His channel was shut down before he died in 2019 and all of the videos were deleted.

1. Etika faced controversies, including uploading inappropriate content, which led to the termination of his channels.

2. Etika initially pursued a career in modeling before transitioning to content creation on YouTube in 2015.