IShowSpeed Gets Ghanaian Passport
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to American streaming sensation Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed. According to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the decision was reached after discussions that established IShowSpeed’s connection to the country.
The approval follows IShowSpeed’s high-octane “Speed Does Africa” tour, which culminated in a massive homecoming in Ghana on Monday, January 26. During his visit, the streamer immersed himself in Ghanaian culture and heritage, drawing huge crowds and global attention.
According to reports, IShowSpeed was traditionally enstooled in Akropong, receiving the name Barima Kofi Akuffo during a spiritual naming ceremony. His itinerary spanned several cultural and historic landmarks, including the Asenema Waterfalls and the palace at Akropong-Akuapem.
Minister Ablakwa praised IShowSpeed for his authentic connection to Ghana and his role in elevating the African continent on the global stage. “Keep making our great nation Ghana, and our beloved African continent proud,” he said.
The passport issuance is part of Ghana’s broader diaspora engagement strategy, seeking to strengthen cultural ties and deepen people-to-people connections between the country and Africans living abroad.
The move has been hailed as a landmark moment in Ghana’s evolving cultural diplomacy, highlighting the growing influence of digital creators in shaping international perceptions.
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Author: Korkor Anumu
