“My Son Was Disappointed”: Reggie Rockstone Explains Why IShowSpeed Skipped Waakye For Massage

“My Son Was Disappointed”: Reggie Rockstone Explains Why IShowSpeed Skipped Waakye For Massage

  • Ghanaian musician Reggie Rockstone has disclosed that his children especially his son was genuinely disappointed after IShowSpeed failed to attend their waakye feast
  • He shared a video of the intense preparations they made to welcome the American streamer to their restaurant in Accra
  • Some social media users have applauded Reggie and his wife for their positive vibes despite the unexpected outcome

Hiplife legend Reggie Rockstone and his wife, Zilla Limann, have explained why American streamer IShowSpeed was unable to try their homemade waakye during his visit to Ghana.

The celebrity food entrepreneurs opened up about the incident in a viral video, stating that their children were left disappointed after the missed opportunity.

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Reggie Rockstone shares his son's reactions after IShowSpeed missed their waakye feast. Photo credit: @reggierockstone.
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Reggie Rockstone discusses IShowSpeed missing his waakye

Ghanaian musician Reggie Rockstone disclosed that his team had fully prepared waakye for streamer IShowSpeed, but the influencer never showed up.

According to him, the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Abeiku Santana, had earlier informed them that their popular food joint was among the places IShowSpeed was scheduled to visit.

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IShowSpeed backflips into a big bucket of Ghana Jollof at the Independence Square. Photo credit: @chickenman.
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Reggie and Zilla explained that they planned extensively to welcome the streamer, but due to time constraints and other engagements, the visit never happened.

"So we were all set up, the food was ready, music was playing, the atmosphere was perfect, and we were waiting,” Reggie said.
"Then we saw the video of the guy getting a massage from 10 beautiful ladies, and I said, ‘This guy ain’t coming back from there.’ If it were me, I wouldn’t go anywhere else,” he added with laughter."

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Reggie Rockstone addresses confusion from IShowSpeed’s team

Reggie Rockstone further stated that after initially receiving a cancellation call from IShowSpeed’s team, they were left confused when advanced security later showed up to assess the location. Eventually, they received a final confirmation that Speed would not be making the stop.

Despite the disappointment, Rockstone said he understood the situation, noting that the streamer was likely exhausted after an intense schedule.

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"That boy was tired. He is human. When I saw all that he was doing out there, he could have probably collapsed. At least he knows about us that’s all that matters,” he said. Reggie also used the moment to jokingly address the long-standing Ghana–Nigeria jollof rivalry.
"We have to stop the fight. We have our waakye, and we have to move with that narrative,” he added.

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Reactions as IShowSpeed fails to eat Rockson's waakye

Some social media users have applauded Reggie Rockstone and his wife for explaining why IShowSpeed didn't try his popular waakye in a jar. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

@derekatosey stated:

"Wow! It's really inspiring how you guys have taken it cool, even when he couldn't make it. You've dwelt on the positives. Respect."

@ReggieRockstone stated:

"It is well plus Remember we are not gen z but we were inspired by our kids so we learning much bout how dem dey move and what dey into! Very interesting tho."

@admheartwill stated:

"Reality is a lot of folks who come to Ghana and tries our waakye falls more in love with it than Jollof. Nigerians find it fascinating that we eat gari with salad, ‘taalia’ beans, rice, shito, sauce, eggs, meat, fish, wele, pear, fried plantain. This combo needs the exposure."

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@KallyXtra stated:

"Reggie you have a fierce mentality and I salute you."

@_koose stated:

"I love this. Nothing can break a determined mind Solid Reggie and his Wifeee!."

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Lily Mohammed apologises to Foreign Affairs minister

Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about GHOne TV host Lily Mohammed, who finally acknowledged her mistakes after publicly insulting Samuel Okudzeto, giving IShowSpeed a Ghanaian passport.

The renowned journalist acknowledged in a viral video said that her remarks were unjust and motivated by passion.

Some social media users expressed conflicting opinions after they watched Lily Mohammed's apology video online.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh