Nairobi, Kenya – American YouTube star Darren Jason Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed, has revealed plans to return to Kenya, just a day after praising the country’s hospitality during his first tour.
Speaking in a live-streamed video call with internet sensation Bradley Marongo, widely known as Gen Z Goliath, on Friday, February 13, 2026, Speed assured fans that he would link up with Goliath once back in the country.
“I am checking up on bro, I want to come back to Kenya, and we will link up again,” Speed told Goliath.
Goliath responded warmly, encouraging Speed to explore more of Kenya:
“Bro you miss a lot. Let me show you Kenya.”
The conversation ended on a high note, with Goliath praising the capital:
“Nairobi is beautiful bro.”
Speed on Kenya’s Hospitality
The call followed Speed’s declaration that Kenya was his favorite country during his ongoing Africa tour. In a Zoom interview on Thursday, February 12, 2026, he described being astonished by the massive turnout of fans in Nairobi.
“My Kenya visit was so crazy to me, with how many people just came out for me. I think it was over 30,000 people that came out to the city just to watch me stream,” Speed revealed.
He described the experience as one of the most amazing moments of his career:
“It was an amazing experience for me. I do not think I have ever seen such people ever, and just to think I can pull such a crowd in Africa, I was astonished to be honest.”
Speed Meets Goliath in Mukuru kwa Njenga
Speed first met Goliath during his Kenya visit to Mukuru kwa Njenga on Sunday, January 11, 2026, where fans gathered in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the high-energy streamer.
The encounter quickly went viral after Speed was taken aback by Goliath’s towering height of 8.2 feet and his massive shoes.
“He’s so tall! So big! How tall are you?” Speed joked, later quipping that Goliath’s shoes were “bigger than a Toyota.”
The two entertained fans with a basketball free-throw challenge, with Goliath humorously crediting his height to eating ugali, a playful nod that left Speed amused.
Conclusion
IShowSpeed’s announcement of a return visit underscores the strong bond he has built with Kenyan fans. His viral moments with Gen Z Goliath and the overwhelming turnout in Nairobi highlight Kenya’s growing influence in global digital culture, making the country a key stop for international content creators.
