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US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete January 28, 2026 at 02:25 PM
US YouTube star IShowSpeed to get Ghanaian passport as Africa tour ends
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US YouTube star IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., will receive a Ghanaian passport after completing his 28-day "Speed Does Africa" tour, which concluded on Tuesday. Ghana's foreign minister approved the passport, citing IShowSpeed's ties to Ghana and considering him a "worthy ambassador." The tour, which included stops in Nigeria, South Africa, Morocco, and Ivory Coast, aimed to showcase African cultures and challenge stereotypes. During his visit to Ghana, IShowSpeed participated in a traditional naming ceremony and stated he felt "back home," revealing his mother's Ghanaian heritage. The tour has contributed to the growth of his platform, where he has over 50 million subscribers.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Lagos ×230% Nigeria ×240% United States ×250% YouTube ×260% Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa ×270% Africa ×580% Ghana ×990% IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr) ×10100%

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BBC News - World
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Ghana

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