IshowSpeed Africa Tour: American Streamer Praises Ghanaian Hospitality, Breaks Silence in Video
- Popular American streamer IShowSpeed has touched down in Ghana as part of his Africa tour
- He expressed joy over the warm reception he received at Kotoka International Airport
- Netizens who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on his ongoing Africa tour
Famous American streamer IShowSpeed landed in Ghana as part of his Africa tour, dubbed Speed Does Africa.
A video sighted by YEN.com.gh on TikTok showed the 21-year-old in an excited mood upon arriving in Ghana.
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He and a friend could be seen expressing delight at being in Ghana, emphasising the rousing welcome he had received, even though the stream had not yet started.
“We are not even streaming yet and they already feel lit,” he said, smiling.
He was left in awe as he rode with motorcycle riders accompanying his convoy.
The American streamer is expected to appear at Independence Square and the Bukom Boxing Arena on January 26.
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Authorities prepare for IShowSpeed's Ghana tour
Abeiku Santana, the Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Authority, earlier reacted to IShowSpeed’s decision to visit Ghana as part of his Africa tour, where he hinted at possible destinations the streamer might visit in Ghana.
Also, Kantanka Automobile has expressed interest in having him visit their showroom and use their vehicles during his tour.
IShowSpeed has previously visited Nigeria, Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, Algeria, Morocco, and Senegal.
At the time of writing this report, the video of IShowSpeed’s reaction to the crowd asking him for money had generated a lot of reactions.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to IShowSpeed’s arrival in Ghana
Ghanaians have meanwhile expressed delight at hosting the American streamer in the country.
fakesmile commented:
"Because of him, a lot of people like me who have never been to neighbouring countries are able to see some of their culture. That’s a good thing."
Pros_Fitness opined:
"Ghana is not like the other countries; nobody cares about Speed."
Wendy Sung-Suma | DyLuri Beauty indicated:
"Am I the only one who doesn’t understand what all this is about?"
Ericuz_gh indicated:
"This is a lesson that money should be your topmost priority as a man. Look at a 21-year-old boy ordering well-built men between 30 and 50 who have spent years at the gym to get those bodies. Money! I refuse to be broke. Say amen."
Marko 1hundred opined:
"No one dey rush am. That’s why I always say Ghanaians are different — no gidigidi, just calmness and vibes."
Scholar stated:
"In his mind, he was like, “Ahh, am I in America or still in Africa?” Ghana 🇬🇭 all the way."
Dave Chappelle visits Ghana
In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that popular comedian Dave Chappelle also joined the list of American celebrities to have visited Ghana.
A video showed the warm reception he got at Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.
He beamed with smiles as cultural dancers welcomed him with singing and dancing, while he tried to imitate their steps in a video.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
