American livestreamer iShowSpeed has launched one of the most ambitious creator-led tours ever attempted, with his Speed Does Africa Tour 2026.
Spanning 20 African countries in just 28 days, the tour began on December 29, 2025. treamed live daily, the tour showcases African cultural exploration, sports, wildlife encounters, and direct fan engagement like never before.
The YouTube star, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., commands a global audience of more than 47 million subscribers. iShowSpeed built his folllowing through high-energy livestreams and viral moments. 
His Africa tour represents a clear shift from studio-based streaming to large-scale, real-time travel broadcasting. Also, the tour cuts across multiple countries, with fans following each stop live on YouTube and Twitch.
The full tour lineup includes:
- Algeria
- Angola
- Benin
- Botswana
- Egypt
- Eswatini
- Ethiopia
- Ghana
- Ivory Coast
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Morocco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Nigeria
- Rwanda
- Senegal
- South Africa
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
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The Speed Does Africa Tour Kicked Off in Angola
The tour officially kicked off in Angola. There iShowSpeed was met with massive crowds and an enthusiastic reception that immediately set the tone for the journey.
Midway through the livestream, he hinted at deep African roots, suggesting a strong Angolan DNA connection. He later confirmed that the tour would end with a full ethnicity and DNA reveal.
Southern Africa Delivers the Most Viral Tour Moments So Far
Following Angola, the tour moved through several parts of Southern Africa. At every stop, there’s been a wave of viral moments that quickly dominated social media feeds.
In South Africa, Speed took part in a shark cage dive where he barked at sharks mid-stream. He later experienced the country’s car culture by spinning donuts in a legendary Gusheshe (BMW E30).
A planned cheetah sprint at a wildlife reserve nearly ended in disaster after the animal scratched his leg. But the clip became one of the tour’s most-watched moments.
In Botswana, Speed raced Olympic 200m champion Letsile Tebogo, briefly crossing the finish line first after Tebogo stumbled. The two shared a respectful embrace after
In Zambia, he swam at the edge of the beautiful river cliff known as Devil’s pool. Talk about being a daredevil.
Zimbabwe delivered another set of headline-grabbing scenes.
Speed took part in food challenges involving cow testicles. Then, a bizarre strength contest where Speed attempted to pull a car against powerhouse athlete Chido Maenzanise.
The tour took a more ceremonial turn in Eswatini, where iShowSpeed received a royal welcome from Prince Sazi Dlamini and Princess Lomabheka, children of King Mswati.
During his visit, he participated in traditional activities, explored cultural spaces, and underwent tribal training. These activities culminated in him receiving a ceremonial name, marking one of the most culturally immersive stops of the journey.
Kenya Breaks the Internet
The most significant milestone of the tour so far occurred in Kenya. While livestreaming in Nairobi, iShowSpeed recorded the largest subscriber increase of his career in a single broadcast.
He gained nearly 200,000 new subscribers and peaked at over 180,000 concurrent viewers.
His Kenya stop included visits to schools, rugby training sessions, local markets, Nairobi National Park, and interactions with national athletes. This lineup drew crowds so large that police escorts were required in multiple locations.
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What Comes Next for the Speed Does Africa Tour?
The tour has since moved to Ethiopia, where anticipation and online engagement have remained high as fans gather for each livestream. Additional stops are planned across West and North Africa, with the full tour lineup including Ghana, Morocco, Nigeria, and Senegal.
The viewership and engagement metrics, have shot through the roof. But, more importantly, the Speed Does Africa Tour 2026 has drawn attention for how it showcases African cities, cultures, and public life to a global audience in real time.
The tour is significant because it showcases the beauty and culture of Africa, successfully countering the narrative that the continent is nothing more than a collection of impoverished slums.
As the tour continues toward its final stops (and a promised DNA reveal), it stands as one of the largest-scale experiments in livestreamed tour content.
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