Kenyan online users have gone into a frenzy following the recent visit by American content creator and livestreamer IShowSpeed. His content frequently goes viral, especially on TikTok, helping him build a massive following across platforms, including more than 48 million subscribers on YouTube. While in Nairobi, IShowSpeed interacted with students, sampled Kenyan cuisine, visited popular landmarks and attractions, and took a helicopter ride over the city skyline, where he celebrated his latest subscriber milestone live on camera. As internet-born celebrities increasingly shape global culture, IShowSpeed stands out as a symbol of a new era of entertainment, one driven by live interaction, authenticity, and instant global reach. His Nairobi takeover offered a vivid glimpse into how digital influence now translates into real-world frenzy, thousands of kilometres from where it began.

Source: The Star January 12, 2026 15:44 UTC