IShowSpeed Africa Tour 2026: American Streamer Set to Receive Ghanaian Passport After Visit
- IShowSpeed is set to receive a major honour from the government following his Ghanaian tour on Monday, January 26, 2026
- The news of the American streamer's upcoming recognition was announced by the Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa
- Many Ghanaians took to social media to express mixed reactions of the news of IShowSpeed receiving the major honour
Award-winning American YouTuber and online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, is set to receive major recognition following his visit to Ghana on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Source: Instagram
The renowned streamer landed at the Kotoka International Airport in Ghana on Sunday, January 25, 2026, as part of his 28-day Africa tour.
IShowSpeed's tour aimed to showcase Africa's culture, talent, and natural beauty to the rest of the world for many days through his livestream.
During his visit, he engaged in several activities in Ghana, including a Supercar Spectacle event, held by businessman Ibrahim Mahama's son Ibrahim Mahama Jnr and Dr Osei Kwame Despite's son Jaiden Osei at the Black Star Square on Monday, January 26, 2026.
Many notable Ghanaian personalities, including Chef Abby, Afronita, Lincoln-Jacobs Bediako, and many others, were present at the venue for the event.
IShowSpeed to receive Ghanaian passport
On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, the Minister for Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that his ministry had approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to IShowSpeed following his visit.
He noted that the ministry arrived at the decision following discussions with renowned YouTuber Wode Maya and other stakeholders.
He wrote:
"@wode_maya following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana, I am pleased to inform you and our compatriots that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to IShowSpeed."
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa also applauded tourism ambassador Wode Maya for his immense contribution to the promotion of Ghana and the African continent.
"Keep making our great nation Ghana, and our beloved African continent proud. Ghana celebrates you both — you remain our worthy ambassadors, and we are ever so delighted to have granted you a diplomatic passport last year. For God, country & continent."
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa's Facebook post is below:
IShowSpeed eats raw shea butter in Ghana
During his tour in Ghana, streamer IShowSpeed once again sent fans into fits of laughter after trying raw shea butter for the first time. The natural product, which is rich in nutrients, is a household staple in Ghana—especially for skincare and hair care.
Miss Malaika Queen Hamamat Montia, who welcomed the YouTuber to her African skincare shop, was the one who first offered him the raw shea butter.
Source: TikTok
Trusting her judgment, IShowSpeed took a bite in a now-viral video, only to look instantly confused and shocked by the taste.
People around him burst into laughter at his dramatic facial expressions and blunt remarks, while online viewers couldn’t get enough of the hilarious moment.
The Instagram video of IShowSpeed in Ghana is below:
Reactions to IShowSpeed's Ghanaian passport issuance
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Tino De Farmer commented:
"The person get USA passport. What can the Ghana Passport do for him that the USA can't?"
Osei Eben said:
"If not for anything sef, the coming of IShowSpeed has made me know that we have a place called The Shear Butter Museum in Ghana."
Isaac Issah Gyani wrote:
"A 38.2 press conference will be held very soon against this."
Bukom Banku begs IShowSpeed after handshake snub
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Bukom Banku begged IShowSpeed after he accidentally snubbed his handshake during his visit to the Bukom Boxing Arena in Ghana on Monday, January 26, 2026.
In a video, the retired boxer expressed remorse for the unfortunate incident, stating that he never meant any disrespect.
Bukom Banku's apology to IShowSpeed over the handshake snub triggered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
Source: YEN.com.gh
