American Streamer IShowSpeed Vows To Return To Kenya
IShowSpeed, an American YouTuber and streamer, aroused excitement among his Kenyan fans after a viral video call with Bradley Barongo, also known as the Kenyan Goliath.
Barongo, commonly regarded as Africa’s tallest man, spoke with Speed over video call, with the streamer connecting from the United States and Barongo from Kenya.
In the video, which has gone popular on social media, Barongo invites Speed back to Kenya and playfully offers him a Kenyan passport, pushing him to consider moving there.
The lighthearted approach elicited chuckles from Speed, who seemed delighted with the proposition and promised to return.
🚨| WATCH: Speed calls the tallest man in Africa he met in Kenya and he starts offering Speed a Kenya passport telling him to come live there 😭😭🇰🇪 pic.twitter.com/OyVs31KcBL
— Speedy HQ (@IShowSpeedHQ) February 12, 2026
The two had already met in person during Speed’s recent Africa tour, when he visited Nairobi and spoke with hundreds of fans.
“I will come back to Kenya,” he said.
The exchange elicited strong responses online, with many Kenyans complimenting Barongo’s charisma and sense of national pride.
Social media users dubbed him the “official Kenyan ambassador,” applauding his efforts to spread the country’s hospitality and culture to a global audience.
The interaction demonstrates the expanding role of digital producers in shaping cross-border cultural linkages.
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Speed, born Darren Watkins Jr., has millions of followers worldwide and is recognized for his active livestreams and spontaneous fan interactions.
His Africa tour earlier this year produced a lot of interest, especially among young audiences who wanted to see global online personalities interact with local people.
Speed: Who is NBO?
— Wanjiku Reports (@WanjikuReports) January 11, 2026
Gen Z Goliath: My friend.
Gen Z Goliath also tells IShowSpeed that eating ugali will make him tall, claiming it’s how he grew to 8'2". pic.twitter.com/mueaaxWDqb
Pale Ground mambo Yamechemka! Goliath Bradley of Kenya meets Ishow Speed. Give it to Director Trevor, that Mungai Eve's eksi ni mkarabati and he know how to position Goliath and brand him. Ata sisi tuko njiani, Speed must walimwengu. Awuoro! pic.twitter.com/DVdN5Bzol1
— Kingpin of Kenya (@ClintonObonyo) January 11, 2026
Barongo’s towering presence and confident personality have also made him a notable figure in Kenya, where he has gained celebrity status.
As clips from the video call continue to circulate, many Kenyan fans are hopeful that Speed will honour his promise and return for another visit, potentially as an honorary Kenyan.
American Streamer IShowSpeed Vows To Return To Kenya
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