The Jollof War has moved from the kitchen to the passport office, and Nigeria just took a massive "L."
Global streaming sensation iShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) has officially been granted Ghanaian Citizenship and issued a Ghanaian Passport. This comes just days after the 21-year-old superstar wrapped up his viral "Speed Does Africa" tour, where he hit over 50 million subscribers while celebrating his birthday in Lagos.
The "Shade" is Real: What Happened?
We all saw the chaos in Lagos. Speed was chased by "Area Boys," almost mobbed on the streets, and even Nollywood actor Kunle Remi ranked Nigeria as the "worst" stop on the tour, saying we "stripped Lagos naked" with fake drinks and "beggy-beggy" behavior.
Contrast that with Ghana: While Nigeria provided the "street energy," Ghana provided the "Royal Treatment."
The Royal Name: He was given the traditional name Barima Kofi Akuffo in a grand ceremony in Akropong.
The Government Move: Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, confirmed the citizenship, citing Speed’s "irrefutable ties" to the country (Speed even claimed his mother is Ghanaian!).
The Perks: Speed received a traditional massage from 10 women and met with top officials, while in Nigeria, he was mostly dodging fans trying to jump into his car.
Why This Matters to YOU
This isn't just about a streamer. This is a massive win for Ghana’s "Beyond the Return" initiative. By moving faster than Nigeria to "claim" one of the world's most influential creators, Ghana has secured a global ambassador who reaches 50 million young people every day.
The Question Everyone is Asking: Did Nigeria "fumble the bag"? We had him first, we gave him the most views, and he even said he preferred Nigerian Jollof—but Ghana gave him a home.
What’s your take, Naija?
Are we too "rough" with our visitors?
Did Ghana "cheat" by giving him a passport so fast?
Should the Nigerian government have offered him citizenship first?
DROP YOUR COMMENTS BELOW! Let the Jollof Wars begin again! 👇🥣
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