IShowSpeed could reportedly earn nearly US$200,000 from his African tour

Fresh details surrounding the reported earnings of popular streamer IShowSpeed during his African tour have sparked lively debate across social media platforms.

The American content creator, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr, arrived in Ghana late on 25 January 2026 as part of the latest phase of his continental livestream journey, Speed Does Africa. By the time he reached Ghana, the tour had already taken him through more than a dozen African countries, following its launch on 29 December.

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Throughout the tour, IShowSpeed broadcast live from several destinations, including Morocco, Egypt, Kenya, South Africa, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Benin, Angola, Zambia, Eswatini and Senegal, drawing millions of viewers worldwide with each stop.

During his time in Ghana, the 21-year-old streamer immersed himself in local culture and landmarks. His itinerary included visits to the Asenema Waterfalls in the Akuapem Mountains, Black Star Square, the Bukom Boxing Arena and the Shea Butter Museum owned by Ghanaian entrepreneur and former beauty queen Hamamat Montia. Clips from these outings quickly circulated on TikTok and other platforms, further amplifying engagement.

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Overall, the Africa tour proved to be a digital triumph, with IShowSpeed reportedly attracting millions of views in every country he streamed from. Social media estimates suggest he recorded approximately 15 million views in Morocco, 11 million in Ethiopia, and around 10 million each in Kenya and Algeria.

Following his departure from the continent, online discussions shifted towards the financial gains generated by the tour. A viral post on X, formerly known as Twitter, claimed to outline his alleged YouTube earnings, calculated using conservative payout estimates multiplied by the total number of views accrued across streams.

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Several users argued that these figures likely underestimated his actual income, pointing out that IShowSpeed also earns revenue from other platforms such as Twitch. In addition to direct earnings, commentators noted that the tour significantly expanded his global audience, boosting his subscriber and follower numbers across multiple platforms.

As speculation continues, the tour is widely regarded as one of the most successful digital content campaigns by a streamer on the African continent.