As American YouTuber IShowSpeed prepares to touch down in Kenya, local celebrities are already busy predicting what his visit might look like.
Fans and content creators alike have been sharing their ideas on social media, sparking a lively debate about the must-do experiences for the Cincinnati-born creator, who is touring Africa in a 28-day journey called “Speed Does Africa.”
The tour, which started on December 29, 2025, in South Africa, will take IShowSpeed to around 20 countries, with fans able to follow his adventures live on YouTube and Twitch.
Kenya, however, has emerged as one of the top stops, prompting local influencers to weigh in on what the YouTuber should explore while in the country.
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Popular digital creator Director Trevor outlined a packed Kenyan itinerary on Instagram.
“As a content strategist who understands Speed’s brand, this is what he should do in Kenya,” he said, suggesting activities including racing sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala, joining a Maasai traditional welcome dance, doing a TikTok challenge with Mathare kids, tasting local cuisine from Roaming Chef, experiencing Isikuti dance and Nganya (matatu) rides, visiting Nairobi’s Gen Z hotspots, taking a city tour, and exploring national parks.
The suggestions have sparked debate online. Mohamed Albi, also known as M Alby, advised against sending IShowSpeed to ghetto areas.
Referencing the YouTuber’s South African experience, he said, “Wakenya, hii story ya ghetto tuache. Ishowspeed anakam Kenya na mlicheki vile South Africa walikuwa wamejihami.”
Alby praised how the YouTuber had marketed China during a previous tour, highlighting the nation’s infrastructure and culture to global audiences, and urged Kenyans to showcase Kenya’s beauty similarly.
Others disagreed.
Content creator Prankster Vindee called for a more balanced approach, saying, “Tuonyeshe Mathare Area 4, Kibera, Kawangware, Kilimani, na Nairobi CBD. Wale content creator wa CBD pia mkuwe ready.”
Social media users also chimed in with varying opinions, with some suggesting IShowSpeed avoid slums altogether, while others argued for showing both sides of Kenyan life.
Even Kenyan sprint star Ferdinand Omanyala joined the conversation after an AI-generated poster imagined a race between him and the YouTuber.
The athlete jokingly replied, “Will whoop him on third step,” adding humor to the ongoing speculation.
Darren Watkins Jr., better known as IShowSpeed (or simply Speed), is a prominent American YouTuber, live streamer, and internet personality.
Originally gaining fame for his high-energy and often erratic gaming livestreams, particularly in NBA 2K and Talking Ben, he has since evolved into one of the world's most successful "In-Real-Life" (IRL) content creators.
Known for his intense passion for football and his idolization of Cristiano Ronaldo, Speed has amassed over 47 million subscribers by blending chaotic humour, athletic stunts, and unfiltered cultural interactions during his global travels.
He is currently embarked on his most ambitious project to date, the Speed Does Africa tour.
This month-long journey, which officially kicked off in late December 2025, involves live-streaming across approximately 20 different African nations, including Angola, South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya.
The tour is focused on deep cultural immersion, featuring high-profile fan meetups, traditional dance sessions, and daring challenges like shark diving.
Beyond pure entertainment, Speed has described the tour as a personal and spiritual journey to connect with his roots, promising fans a "DNA reveal" at the tour's finale to explore his heritage.