Watch VideoFrom one stream to three: Why iShowSpeed named South Africa one of the best countries in the world

iShowSpeed wore a Springbok top during his visit in Cape Town. iShowSpeeddeclared that “South Africa isn’t just one of the best countries I’ve streamed in Africa… it’s one of the best countries I’ve streamed in the entire world.” This powerful sentiment has resurfaced in a tweet by @darxde, serving as a reminder of the massive impact the country had on the creator during his record-breaking”Speed Does Africa”tour. When Darren Watkins Jr.

first set out on his journey across the continent, South Africa was initially intended to be a single, quick-fire stop. The streamer admitted that he arrived with limited expectations, thinking the visit would be a standard “one and done” appearance. But the reality on the ground forced an immediate change of plans.

Reflecting on the decision to extend his stay, he noted: “Cape Town gave me one of the best streams I’ve ever done in my life. And after that moment, we said, nah… one stream isn’t enough. We have to give something back.

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So we planned another stream not for us, but to reward the country for how insane they showed up.” Speed backed up this admiration by completely upending his tour schedule to accommodate three massive streams instead of just one. In doing so, he showed the country in a light that the world hasn’t always seen, moving past the narrow narratives often found in international media. Instead, his millions of viewers were treated to a high-octane celebration of South African energy, modern culture, and genuine hospitality.

The journey began on December 31, 2025, in Cape Town. This New Year’s Eve special saw Speed engaging with the Mother City in a way few global stars do. From meeting local leadership to visiting the Guga S’Thebe Cultural Centre in Langa.

The sheer scale of the fan turnout and the vibrant atmosphere set a bar that he admitted was among the highest in his career. Following the success in the Western Cape, he added a high-energy stop in Durban on January 1, 2026, before heading to the heart of the country.

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