NAIROBI, Kenya- American content powerhouse iShowSpeed is currently in Kenya as he continues his 28-day in-real-life (IRL) livestream tour across Africa dubbed “Speed Does Africa”, one of the most ambitious projects of his fast-rising digital career.
The globally followed streamer, born Darren Jason Watkins Jr., went live on Sunday morning for his 13th stream of the tour, kicking off the day with a visit to Upper Hill School, where he interacted with students and even took part in a rugby game — a moment that quickly gained traction online.
From there, the 20-year-old internet sensation headed to Kenyatta Market, where he was met by a massive crowd of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the YouTube star.
Chants of his name filled the air as security struggled to contain the swelling numbers, underscoring his growing influence among Kenyan youth.
The Nairobi experience escalated further when iShowSpeed visited Nairobi National Park, where he fed a hyena and came face-to-face with lions, a leopard, and a cheetah — scenes that left both fans and online viewers stunned.
His convoy later made its way along Lang’ata Road, escorted by cheering fans riding motorcycles in a show-stopping procession.
“We love you iShowSpeed!” fans shouted as he arrived at Carnivore Restaurant, where he sampled a wide variety of meats in one of Nairobi’s most iconic dining spots.
During the livestream, Speed revealed that his Kenyan stop had delivered the highest subscriber surge of the entire African tour so far.
“We are about to hit 47.9 million. I don’t think you understand how crazy that is. No other country so far in this tour has been able to gain this amount of subs in one stream. Kenya is so far number one,” he said.
The Africa tour began in South Africa, where he famously raced a cheetah, before moving through Mozambique, Botswana, and Angola, engaging with local cultures and communities along the way.
His first visit to Kenya is expected to include stops at key cultural and creative hubs, as well as meetings with notable personalities.
Beyond the entertainment, Speed’s consistently positive experiences — widely shared through his posts and livestreams — have sparked conversations online, with many observers noting that his content is helping challenge long-standing stereotypes in the United States portraying Africa as unsafe or inaccessible.