American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., widely known as IShowSpeed, has reflected on the overwhelming support he received in Kenya as he continued his African tour, this time from the vast Sahara Desert.
The high-energy content creator went live from the desert on Friday, January 16, 2026, shortly after a brief yet highly celebrated stop in Egypt, where he streamed from the iconic Giza pyramids.
While he did not confirm whether he was in Algeria or Morocco, both of which were listed in his planned itinerary, the desert backdrop provided viewers with a dramatic change of scenery.
During the livestream, Speed spoke fondly of his time in Kenya.
He said that Kenya had been one of the best streams and described the reception from fans as amazing.
“I see someone on the chat asking how Kenya was. Kenya was one of the best streams. Kenya was actually very amazing,” he said.
The desert stream featured a range of activities, keeping viewers engaged throughout.
At one point, Speed attempted to race a camel, an endeavour that almost bested him.
The challenge forced him to come up with a series of humorous excuses for his narrow defeat, adding the familiar high-energy entertainment fans have come to expect.
The Sahara also presented unforeseen physical challenges, as a thorn eventually tore into his leg, temporarily slowing his pace.
Despite the setback, he managed to remove the thorn and continued the livestream, demonstrating resilience in the face of harsh conditions.
Before arriving in North Africa, where he also visited Egypt, the streamer had traveled to Ethiopia, his 10th country on the tour.
His visit to Ethiopia came shortly after a two-day stay in Kenya, where he livestreamed from several locations and interacted closely with enthusiastic fans who turned out in large numbers to catch a glimpse of him.
Prior to Kenya, Speed had toured Rwanda, continuing a fast-paced journey that has seen him crisscross the continent while documenting its culture, landmarks, and spontaneous street moments for his millions of followers worldwide.
The American streamer officially kicked off his African tour in Angola on December 29, 2025, where he spent several days interacting with fans and immersing himself in local culture.
From Angola, he travelled to South Africa, receiving an overwhelming welcome marked by massive crowds, street interactions and viral livestream moments.
His third stop was Mozambique, where he arrived on Saturday, January 3, 2026. There, Speed streamed from city streets and coastal areas, joined traditional dancers and acrobats, and openly praised the country’s scenery and culture
After Mozambique, Speed headed to Eswatini, then to Botswana, where he streamed from the jungle and went on safari, before proceeding to Zimbabwe as his sixth destination. While in Zimbabwe, he announced a brief one-day break before resuming his tour activities.
On Friday, January 9, 2026, the streamer arrived in Zambia, his seventh stop, where thousands of fans turned out to greet him. During the visit, he toured the capital, received custom artwork from a local artist, sampled local food and interacted with children during a karate class.
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