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Popular American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed is set to receive a Ghanaian passport following his recent visit to the country, which marked one of the final stops on his widely followed Africa tour. The 21-year-old content creator, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., visited Ghana during his live-streamed journey across 20 African countries. The tour, titled “Speed Does Africa,” officially came to an end on Tuesday. Ghana’s Minister of

For years, live streaming in Nigeria mostly lived on Instagram Live, TikTok, and YouTube. Musicians popped in to promote new releases, influencers chatted briefly with followers, and fans dropped comments before scrolling on. It worked—but it was fast, fleeting, and rarely built for long-term engagement. At the same time, global streaming stars like Kai Cenat dominated timelines, making Twitch feel distant—loud, chaotic, and very “not Nigerian.” That perception is changing

Toyin Makinde, the wife of Nollywood actor Tobi Makinde, has taken to social media to celebrate their one-month wedding anniversary with a heartfelt message. Sharing a collection of throwback and recent photos of the couple, Toyin described her husband as more than just a life partner, calling him her best friend, gist companion, prayer partner, and personal comedian. Expressing gratitude to God for bringing them together, she prayed for their

Nigerian singer Simi has taken to social media to celebrate her husband, Adekunle Gold, as he marks his birthday. Sharing a heartfelt message on her Instagram page, the songstress affectionately referred to him as her “baby, love, husband, impregnator, and man,” while reminding him how deeply loved he is by his family. Alongside the message, Simi also posted an adorable video of their daughter, Deja, reciting a poem for her

Popular American streamer IShowSpeed, born Darren Watkins Jr., has responded to criticism from Nigerian content creators following his controversial visit to the country as part of his “Speed Does Africa” tour. The 21-year-old YouTuber made history during his brief stay in Lagos, becoming the first Black individual creator to surpass 50 million YouTube subscribers. The milestone coincided with his Africa tour, which was designed to highlight the continent’s cultures, people,

By 2026, African streaming has moved far beyond niche gaming communities and casual livestreams. What was once a small, fragmented space has evolved into a serious digital economy powered by creators pulling hundreds of thousands of live viewers and commanding global attention. Over the past two years, the centre of gravity has shifted decisively. While South Africa laid much of the early groundwork, West Africa has emerged as the engine

Billionaire businessman and philanthropist, Dr Deji Adeleke, has publicly addressed for the first time the long-running paternity controversy involving his son, Afrobeats star Davido, and a 12-year-old girl identified as Anuoluwapo. Dr Adeleke firmly dismissed claims that Davido is the biological father of the Ibadan-based child, describing the allegations as false, misleading, and repeatedly fueled by misinformation on social media, including reports allegedly promoted by controversial commentator Kemi Olunloyo. Speaking

Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing has expressed frustration over the overwhelming attention she receives from men on social media, revealing that thousands have flooded her inbox with marriage proposals. Taking to her Instagram page, the actress lamented that her direct messages across different platforms have become chaotic, with messages pouring in daily from men professing love and interest. Nkechi explained that despite blocking several accounts and adjusting her privacy settings, the

Controversial Nigerian singer Habeeb Okikiola, popularly known as Portable, has once again stirred reactions online after making a bold claim about his place in the music industry. In a viral video currently circulating on social media, the Zazoo Zeh crooner compared himself to Afrobeat legend Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, insisting that no artiste comes close to his level of relevance and impact. While boasting about his success and influence, Portable dismissed claims