IShowSpeed’s Father Ends Ghana vs Nigeria Jollof War, Chooses Nigeria
- The father of American streamer, IShowSpeed, has settled the never-ending competition between Ghana and Nigeria jollof
- In a viral video, Darren Watkins Snr chose the winner, breaking the hearts of many who had hoped he would select their delicacy
- The choice of IShowSpeed's dad has triggered massive reactions on social media as users shared varied opinions
Darren Watkins Snr, also known as Daddy Speed, has finally brought the jollof war between Ghana and Nigeria to an end as he chose the winner just weeks after his son settled on Nigeria.
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On January 26, 2026, the American streamer with his team visited Ghana as part of his livestream tour in Africa. During his visit, he was served jollof rice, reportedly prepared by the fast food chain Pizzaman Chickenman.
After tasting the meal, he declared that he enjoyed Nigeria’s jollof better than the Ghanaian one. The incident sparked controversy on social media, with many Ghanaians incensed that he was fed a fast-food meal instead of home-cooked jollof.
IShowSpeed's dad declares Jollof war winner
In a video from a livestream session, Daddy Speed weighed into the never-ending jollof battle between the two African countries.
During the stream, the young father was served with a plate of rice from both countries. He was then asked to make a judgment. After taking two spoons from each plate, he settled on the Nigerian dish.
According to him, Ghana's jollof was spicy, which he liked, but he would go for the Nigerian version as he was convinced that tasted better.
The Instagram video of IShowSpeed's dad tasting the jollof rice from Ghana and Nigeria is below:
IShowSpeed's dad jollof choice sparks reactions
Below are some social media comments compiled by YEN.com.gh after IShowSpeed's father made his decision.
Sidneyo wrote:
"Finally, Ghana, we have settled this debate. Let him try Senegalese jollof now.”
Ama Rosy wrote:
“I don't think a real Ghanaian woman prepared the jollof you tasted. Come and let me serve you correct Ghana jollof.”
Beauty wrote:
"Ghana lost home and away. Tears are probably flowing right now.”
Uche wrote:
"Final what Ghanaians don't know is that the worst cook in Nigeria can win National food competition in Ghana.”
Nancy Acquah wrote:
"Ghanaians will think this is AI. They know Nigerian jollof is the best, but they will not agree. Now you see"
The TikTok video of Richard Nii Armah Quaye’s reaction is below:
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Richard Quaye addresses IShowSpeed jollof saga
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Richard Nii Armah Quaye's reaction to the IShowSpeed jollof saga involving fast food chain Chickenman Pizzaman.
The flamboyant businessman stated that he was out of the country when the whole controversy involving a business he had invested in broke.
He reiterated that he did not see the big deal, emphasising that mishaps happen in every enterprise.
Richard further added that the Chickenman management was not happy with how the whole situation panned out. He implored Ghanaians to keep patronising the business as their quality is 'undeniable'.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
