In Speed’s words, “I have done so many incredible things in my life, but this trip is different. It opened my eyes. Africa is not what I thought.”
iShowSpeed officially wrapped his ‘Speed Does Africa’ tour on Tuesday, 27 January 2026, in Namibia, Southern Africa.
The American streamer and YouTuber, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., toured across 20 African countries in what has been a memorable 28-day run. 
iShowSpeed Africa tour was streamed live on Twitch and YouTube. While short clips and behind-the-scenes content went viral on Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms. This tour showcased the continent’s wealth of unique cultures and changed various wrong Western stereotypes.
Overall, iShowSpeed’s Africa tour was an eye-opener as well as a run of viral highlights and ‘Ws’ for him and the entire continent.
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iShowSpeed Africa Tour Highlights: From Angola to Namibia
iShowSpeed’s Africa tour began in Angola in late December. From there, he moved to different countries in southern, eastern, and North Africa. He visited a total of 20 African countries and the Sahara Desert. All the countries Speed visited in the right order are:
- Angola
- South Africa
- Eswatini
- Mozambique
- Botswana
- Zimbabwe
- Zambia
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Ethiopia
- Egypt
- Algeria
- Morocco
- Senegal
- Nigeria
- Benin
- Liberia
- Ivory Coast
- Ghana
- Namibia
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Highlights from the iShowSpeed Africa Tour
While there were several highlights from each country, here are some standout moments:
- In Morocco, Speed attended the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final match on January 18, 2026. Afterward, he celebrated Senegal’s win with hundreds of Senegalese in Rabat, the country’s capital.
- While in Lagos, Nigeria, he celebrated his 21st birthday and smashed the 50 million YouTube subscribers milestone on 22nd January, 2026.
- A few days later, on the 26th January 2026, Speed was in Ghana. There, he tried Ghanaian jollof rice and experienced a 10-woman massage at the Shea Butter Museum.
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- The final stop on the IShowSpeed Africa tour was in Namibia, on Tuesday, 27th January 2026. There, he got introduced to the Himba tribe, where women don’t bathe with water, and guests get sex as gifts.
While in Africa, Speed tasted local dishes, learnt traditional dances, took part in traditional rites, and engaged with athletes. He also shared wholesome moments with large crowds of Africans, donning the different football jerseys of these countries.
As for his social media presence, this tour saw iShowSpeed record an incredible growth in numbers. On Twitch, he recorded 40,000 average viewers, gained 700,000 followers, 8,000 subscribers, plus a total of 4 million hours of watch time. On YouTube, he had 100,000 average viewers, 700 million overall views, and gained 3.7 million subscribers.
‘Thank You, Africa. I Will Be Back’
After what has been a fun rollercoaster ride, the ‘Speed Does Africa’ tour comes to an end.
For several Africans and Americans, this tour changed the perception of Africa. Many Black Americans and other non-African viewers of his stream admit this change. For them, the tour has corrected dominant yet false narratives about Africa.
For example, after Speed visited the House of Slaves on Gorée Island, Pape Seye, a Senegalese resident, commented on the image shift. In his words, “Americans, especially Black Americans, need to know that our histories are tied, that many of our ancestors might have been deported from Gorée.”
Celebrities like Akon have also appreciated Speed for showing the world what Africa is really about.
Now, thanks to his massive online following, the world can see that Africa is more than crisis, poverty, and corruption. As for iShowSpeed, he’s full of thanks for what he calls the Greatest Of All Tours (GOAT).
He wrapped up the tour in Namibia with the promised DNA reveal, showing he’s “100% AFRICAN.” Recall that during a live stream in Ghana, iShowSpeed opened up about his family roots. He traced it to Ghana through his mother and revealed plans to buy a property in the country. In his words, “I am back home, there ain’t no better feeling.”
He shared an Instagram post thanking every African country for the amazing hospitality and love they showed. He also promised to give back to the communities he visited during his Africa tour by launching a donation campaign to support local organisations.
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