Internet sensation IShowSpeed is currently on an electrifying visit to Kenya as part of his broader “Speed Does Africa” tour.
The incredibly fit streamer has already made stops in Rwanda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, on a journey designed to give the world a raw taste of the African experience.
His visit to Kenya has been particularly remarkable, drawing record-breaking viewership across his social media platforms.
IShowSpeed’s YouTube subscriber count has surpassed 48 million, with reports indicating he gained an during his Kenyan helicopter segment alone.
Kenyans have vowed to give IShowSpeed the full Kenyan experience, and nothing matches that more than Maandamano, the popular code name for the country’s iconic street protests.
- The planned street protests would see IShowSpeed receiving hands-on orientation in kicking back teargas canisters and scaling high walls to evade advancing anti-riot squads.
IShowSpeed in Kenya Highlights
Kenyans have shown up in huge numbers, both on the ground and online, to track the movements of global YouTube star IShowSpeed.
Nairobi’s KICC became one of the most chaotic scenes, drawing nationwide attention to the 2005-born American streamer.
Unimaginable crowds packed the venue, hoping to catch a glimpse of Speed, with some fans reportedly spending outrageous amounts of money just to follow him around.
One bodaboda rider (motorcycle taxi operator) claimed to have earned over KSh 10,000 ferrying Speed’s followers from place to place.
Speed was also spotted on a helicopter ride over Nairobi, possibly one of the most closely followed flights in Kenya’s recent history.
The daring YouTuber has already sampled unhygienic Kenyan street food, interacted with lions in local parks, and embarked on a wild adventure in the Maasai Mara.
Kenyans Hint at Taking to the Streets in Honor of IShowSpeed
A majority of young Kenyans have thoroughly enjoyed the spectacle and have vowed to match IShowSpeed’s incredible strength by organizing street protests as early as Tuesday morning.
According to them, IShowSpeed’s Kenyan experience would be incomplete without adrenaline-packed running battles with anti-riot police, high-pressure jets from police water cannons, and the sacred fumes of teargas canisters.
Kisii and Kamba protesters have reportedly been tasked with leading the late-evening demonstrations, with seasoned tear-gas “returning officers” placed on standby.
Kenyan Gen Z have also released a flurry of skits welcoming police officers to the upcoming extravaganza, politely urging them to arrive fully equipped with the usual paraphernalia, including multi-colored water sprays from their beloved cannons.
Anti-riot police officers have been cautioned against deploying expired teargas, as has allegedly been the tradition in recent protests.
The planned demonstrations would see IShowSpeed receiving hands-on orientation in kicking back teargas canisters and scaling walls to evade advancing anti-riot squads.
Kenyans have additionally vowed to teach IShowSpeed the legendary “Wantam” chants before his departure from the country.
It remains to be seen whether the protests will actually materialize with IShowSpeed on the frontlines.
While IShowSpeed is known for spontaneity, the YouTuber appears to be on a tightly guided tour, as the government moves in to promote the country’s tourism sector.
