The definitive guide to IShowSpeed’s 28-day, 20-country odyssey across the African continent.

Date: January 4, 2026

Status: Ongoing

Darren Watkins Jr., better known globally as IShowSpeed, has officially launched his most ambitious project to date: the "Speed Does Africa" Tour. Kicking off just before the New Year, the tour is a 28-day marathon livestreaming event that aims to cover approximately 20 African countries.

Unlike his previous visits to Europe or South America, this tour is a logistical beast, backed by major sponsors and a full production team. It mixes his signature chaotic energy with genuine cultural immersion, sports challenges, and what fans are calling "The Speed Effect"—the instant viral visibility he brings to local communities.

1. Tour Name: Speed Does Africa
2. Start Date: December 29, 2025
3. End Date: January 26, 2026 (Scheduled)
4. Total Duration: 28 Days
5. Target: ~20 Countries
6. Key Milestone: Speed’s 21st Birthday on January 21, 2026 (Expect a massive celebration stream).

As of January 4, 2026, Speed has already blitzed through three nations, creating instant viral moments in each.

🇦🇴 Leg 1: Angola (The Kickoff)

Date: December 29, 2025

The tour began in Luanda with explosive energy. Speed wasted no time immersing himself in the local scene.

1. The "Angolan Flash" Race: In a chaotic street race, Speed challenged a local costumed runner. The race went viral not just for the speed, but for a comedic collision at the finish line.
2. Sand Art Tribute: Speed visited a beach where a fan had sculpted his famous "distraught face" meme into the sand.
3. Street Drifting: He hopped into a stunt car for a high-octane drifting session on public roads, screaming through the experience in classic Speed fashion.

🇿🇦 Leg 2: South Africa (The Southern Swing)

Dates: ~January 1 – January 3, 2026

This was a multi-city stop covering Cape Town and Johannesburg.

1. Shark Diving: The undisputed highlight of the tour so far. Speed went cage diving with sharks and, in a moment that instantly became a meme, barked at a Great White Shark underwater.
2. The "Rizz" Moment: A clip of Speed charming a local woman in a Cape Town club dominated TikTok, with fans praising his smooth approach.
3. Meeting the Mayor: He met Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis, turning a formal greeting into a content-filled interaction.
4. Cultural Immersion: He donned a Springboks rugby jersey, learned local dances, and explored the bustling markets of Johannesburg.

🇸🇿 Leg 3: Eswatini (Current Stop)

Date: January 4, 2026

Speed arrived in the Kingdom of Eswatini (formerly Swaziland) today.

1. Royal Welcome: Reports indicate a high-profile welcome, with Speed engaging with traditional Swazi culture and dance. The stream is currently focusing on the nation's unique monarchy and traditions.

Note: Specific future dates are kept vague for security reasons, but the tour is moving at a rapid pace of nearly one country per day.

🇳🇬 Nigeria (The "Homecoming")

Status: Highly Anticipated (Expected Early-Mid January)

This is predicted to be the biggest leg of the tour.

1. Ancestry Reveal: After a DNA test revealed significant West African heritage, fans expect Speed to do a formal "homecoming" event here.
2. Content: Expect collaborations with major Afrobeats artists, Nollywood stars, and massive street crowds in Lagos.

🇲🇦 Morocco (The Football Connection)

Status: Confirmed Stop (Likely mid-January)

1. AFCON 2025: The tour coincides perfectly with the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) being hosted in Morocco (Dec 21, 2025 – Jan 18, 2026).
2. Activities: Rumors are swirling that Speed may attend a major match or even participate in closing ceremony festivities. He is also expected to meet with players from the Moroccan national team.

🇰🇪 Kenya (The East African Leg)

Status: Confirmed Stop

1. Safari & Speed: No trip to Kenya is complete without a Safari, but fans are hoping for a track battle. Kenya is the home of elite long-distance running, and Speed—who fancies himself a sprinter—will likely challenge local champions or visit the high-altitude training grounds in Iten.

Other Planned Stops

The official trailer and leaks suggest visits to:

1. 🇬🇭 Ghana: Likely paired with the Nigeria trip for the West African leg.
2. 🇪🇬 Egypt: Pyramids and ancient history streams.
3. 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe: Confirmed as a destination in the tour trailer.
4. 🇩🇿 Algeria, 🇪🇹 Ethiopia, 🇸🇳 Senegal, 🇨🇮 Ivory Coast.

This tour is more than just content; it's a cultural phenomenon.

1. Tourism Boost: "Speed Does Africa" is broadcasting the diversity and modernity of African cities to millions of Western viewers who may have never seen these sides of the continent.
2. Music & Dance: Every country he visits sees a spike in streams for local music genres (like Amapiano in SA and Kuduro in Angola) as he dances to them on stream.
3. Chaos as Currency: The tour's "unpredictability" is its main selling point. Whether he's eating local street food or racing wildlife, the authentic, unscripted nature of the tour is setting viewership records.

Stay tuned as the tour continues north towards West and North Africa.