Popular American streamer and YouTuber Darren “IShowSpeed” Watkins Jr. has officially wrapped up his much-watched 28-day “Speed Does Africa” tour, and revealed plans to launch a donation campaign aimed at supporting African communities that welcomed him during his journey.
The tour — which began on December 29, 2025 — saw IShowSpeed travel through about 20 African countries within a month, livestreaming his experiences and interactions with local culture for millions of fans around the world.
Throughout the tour, the 21-year-old streamer showcased various aspects of African life often overlooked in mainstream media.
From attending the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco to sampling local cuisines and participating in traditional activities, IShowSpeed’s coverage was as varied as the places he visited.
One of the tour’s most memorable moments came in Nigeria, where he celebrated his 21st birthday and marked a major career milestone by surpassing 50 million subscribers on YouTube — a feat he shared live with his audience.
In Kenya, excited crowds turned out in large numbers to greet the streamer, with fans taking to the streets and public spaces throughout Nairobi, reflecting the high level of engagement his visit generated.
As the tour concluded in Namibia, IShowSpeed took time during a livestream to announce that he plans to start a donation campaign to support local communities in several of the countries he visited.
In his remarks, he expressed gratitude for the warmth and hospitality he received across the continent, saying the experience inspired him to give back.
He emphasized that the campaign will focus on supporting local organisations and people who welcomed him during the tour, and that he is taking time to plan the initiative carefully.
“I met so many genuine people during my African tour,” he said during the livestream. “Very wonderful people, and every country that I went to, it literally felt like everybody was giving me love.”
The “Speed Does Africa” tour was widely a mix of cultural celebration and livestream entertainment — pulling in massive live audiences and generating millions of views across platforms.
Yet it wasn’t without controversy; some moments during the tour included tense incidents, such as when IShowSpeed was briefly attacked during a livestream in Ivory Coast, underscoring some of the unpredictable challenges of live content creation.
As the tour closes, IShowSpeed has hinted that this trip represents “season one,” and that he may return to Africa in future livestreaming projects.