Popular YouTuber and online streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., known as iShowSpeed, attracted huge crowds at Independence Square in Accra during his visit.
Fans turned out in droves to see the 21-year-old content creator, while a flashy supercar display added to the spectacle, generating excitement both on-site and online.
iShowSpeed, a popular Twitch and YouTube personality, is currently on his 28-day “Speed Does Africa” tour, which has taken him to more than 20 countries across the continent, including Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Ghana.
Along the way, he has engaged fans with cultural experiences and even a friendly competition over which country makes the best jollof rice.
The tour aims to highlight Africa’s cultural diversity and his videos from the trip have garnered millions of views across social media. As crowds grow in person and online interest surges, some observers are considering the potential impact of his visits on tourism and global perceptions of Africa.
Here are some pictures from his visit to Ghana, where fans and followers joined him to celebrate the sights, sounds, and energy of Independence Square.
