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Ishow Speed Africa Tour: American Streamer Praises Ghanaian Hospitality, Breaks Silence in Video

Published 26 Jan 2026 at 10:56 AM

by Philip Boateng Kessie

2 min read

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

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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.

Kantanka, I Show Speed, Ghana, Tour, Africa, Automobile, Nigeria — Famous American streamer IShowSpeed arrives in Ghana as part of his Africa tour. Photo credit: @richo/X
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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.

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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.

IShowSpeed to tour Ghana

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, outlining 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 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:

Dave Chappelle visits Ghana

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that popular American comedian Dave Chappelle visited Ghana on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

A video showed how he was warmly embraced at Kotoka International Airport (KIA).

The respected entertainer was welcomed with a kente sash bearing the inscription “Beyond The Return”, which was subsequently wrapped around his neck.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:

Philip Boateng Kessie (Head of Human Interest Desk) Philip Boateng Kessie started writing for YEN.com.gh in 2022 and is the Head of the Human Interest desk. He has over six years of experience in journalism and graduated from the University of Cape Coast in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Philip previously served as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and as a content writer for Scooper News. He has a certificate in Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh.

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