American YouTuber and livestream star Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, has promised Kenyan fans that his return to Nairobi is certain.
Speaking to supporters on Monday, February 23, 2026, the high-energy content creator revisited what he described as one of the most unforgettable moments of his career. During his recent Africa tour, a livestream from Nairobi triggered a surge of 360,000 new subscribers to his channel, a spike he still calls “crazy.”
“I want to gather that Kenyan moment again. 360,000 subscribers, which was crazy. Kenya showed me so much love, and I really love Kenya,” Speed said.
He went further, greeting fans in Swahili and reaffirming his commitment. “Habari yako to all my Kenyan fans. I love you, and I will be 100 per cent back in Kenya.”
In a Zoom interview earlier this month, Speed said he was stunned by the turnout during his Nairobi visit.
According to him, more than 30,000 people showed up in the city just to watch him stream live.
“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,” he said. “It was an amazing experience for me. I do not think I have ever seen such people ever. Just to think I can pull such a crowd in Africa, I was astonished.”
Clips from his Nairobi livestream quickly went viral across social media platforms, showing massive crowds chanting his name and running alongside his convoy.
For many young Kenyans, it was a rare moment of global digital culture unfolding in real time on their streets.
Speed’s comments come as he continues reflecting on his African tour, which included a stop in Egypt where he streamed from the famous pyramids in Giza before heading into the Sahara Desert for another broadcast.
Even while surrounded by sand dunes, he kept mentioning Kenya as a highlight of the trip.
For his Kenyan fans, the promise of a return is already building anticipation. While he has not confirmed dates or plans, one thing is clear.
Nairobi left a mark on IShowSpeed, and he says he is coming back to relive that moment all over again.
