The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to American streaming star Darren Watkins Jr., widely known as IShowSpeed.
This decision came after the YouTuber’s tour, which ended on Monday, January 26, with a spectacular homecoming event in Ghana.
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Minister of Foreign Affairs, confirmed the development and commended IShowSpeed for his sincere ties to Ghana and his role in promoting Africa favourably on the international scene.
In a post on his official Facebook page, Mr. Ablakwa revealed that the approval came after engagements with renowned Ghanaian content creator Wode Maya and a thorough verification of IShowSpeed’s personal ties to the country.
The Minister stated, “Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana, I am pleased to inform you and our compatriots that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to IShowSpeed,”
In addition, he praised Wode Maya, who was granted a diplomatic passport in 2025, and IShowSpeed, calling them “worthy ambassadors” of Ghana and Africa. “Continue to make our beloved African continent and our wonderful country Ghana proud,”
@wode_maya following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana, I am pleased to inform you and our compatriots that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian Passport to IShowSpeed.
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— Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa (@S_OkudzetoAblak) January 27, 2026
The approval of the passport wraps up a trip that attracted a lot of attention from around the world. IShowSpeed visited a traditional palace in Akropong during his visit, where he was given the name Barima Kofi Akuffo through a spiritual naming rite.
From visiting the Asenema Waterfalls to thrilling fans with high-energy appearances and supercar drifting at Independence Square, the streamer’s tour went beyond content creation to deep cultural engagement. He sampled Ghanaian jollof, embraced local traditions, and interacted with notable personalities including Dancegod Lloyd and Bukom Banku.
