Meet the Qatar Metro Man, a Kenyan worker who went viral during the World Cup 2022

Meet the Qatar Metro guy, a Kenyan worker who became the World Cup’s most viral person.

A 23-year-old Kenyan worker has become one of Qatar’s biggest off-field stars. Abubakar Abbas rose to fame by saying one word: “Metro.”

In terms of what gets viral, the internet and social media, particularly TikTok, are incredibly random. Videos of Abbas on TikTok have received countless millions of views, fueling his popularity.

METRO 🚆 THIS WAY ➡️

ICYMI, clips of 'Metro Man' have gone VIRAL thanks to his catchy style of guiding fans to the metro station 📈#FIFAWorldCup | #Qatar2022 pic.twitter.com/lZcWlP2iiT

— FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) November 25, 2022

He started a TikTok account, which has more than 50,000 followers now.

Abbas’ job is straightforward; he sits in a chair like a lifeguard’s chair and directs visitors and admirers to Qatar’s metro station with a foam finger. He uses his megaphone to say that one magic word, which gives him power.

‘Metro Man’ has become a fan favourite in #Qatar2022 for the way he directs people to the station 👇 pic.twitter.com/olMLHGgwG1

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) November 27, 2022

He became so popular, that he spoke to the entire stadium during England vs. USA game at Al Bayt Stadium.