Meet Manitha Abeysiriwardana, popularly known as ManiYa , a Sri Lankan content creator, digital marketer and entrepreneur, and the Co-Founder of Axo Creative and Co-Founder of Geek Drip.
His journey began in the world of YouTube, where he built an audience through comedy, entertainment, vlogs, gaming and live streams. But beyond the views and followers, YouTube gave Manitha something far more valuable – a deep understanding of audiences, storytelling, digital culture and what makes people connect with content.
As his career evolved, he moved beyond content creation and into digital marketing, combining his knowledge and experience with his growing passion for creativity and business.
That experience eventually led him, together with Rashith Yapa, to co-found Axo Creative – a Sri Lankan creative and digital marketing agency focused on helping brands connect with audiences through content, storytelling, influencer marketing, personal branding and digital strategy.
Alongside Axo Creative, Manitha is also the Co-Founder of Geek Drip, a clothing brand that gives another entrepreneurial venture to his journey and expanding his work beyond content and digital marketing
Manitha’s journey reflects an emerging path in entrepreneurship: turning the skills, audience insights and creativity developed through content creation into real businesses and opportunities.
From building a presence on YouTube as ManiYa to helping businesses build their presence through Axo Creative, while developing Geek Drip, Manitha Abeysiriwardana is building a career where content, creativity, technology and entrepreneurship come together.
