I want to show the world what Africa is - YouTube star brings joy and tears on tour

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete January 18, 2026 at 01:21 AM

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YouTube star IShowSpeed, known for his energetic livestreams, is currently on a 28-day tour of 20 African nations. The tour, titled "Speed Does Africa," aims to showcase the continent to his 48 million+ subscribers. He has visited countries including Angola, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Eswatini, and South Africa, meeting fans and experiencing local culture. In Eswatini, he participated in an initiation ceremony and was given the name "Logijimako." Speed plans to visit Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Liberia, and Ghana, among others, exploring daily life, culture, food, and meeting with tourism officials. While some view the tour as a superficial spectacle, it has generated excitement among fans and demonstrated the outpouring of love and respect for the content creator.

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Niger 30% Nigeria 30% Ivory Coast 30% Liberia 30% Ghana 30% Rwanda 40% South Africa ×240% Ethiopia 40% Angola 40% Eswatini ×260% Africa ×680% IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr) ×790%

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