American YouTuber and streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, said his recent tour has inspired him to give back to the communities he visited. 

Speaking on his social media platform, the content creator said the tour changed his life and taught him the importance of helping others. 

“After all the people I met, I want to give back to the communities,” he said. 

He announced his upcoming donation campaign, which will take place at the locations he visited. 

The campaign aims to support local communities and individuals who made his journey memorable. 

The creative explained that he waited before making the announcement to ensure it was done properly. 

“I wanted to take time to do it the right way and have more information. More details will come soon,” he said, thanking everyone who watched and supported the tour online. 

He said that the love he received motivated him to use his platform for good. 

“Every country I went to, everyone was giving me love. That’s why this is very personal to me,” he said. 

The streamer traveled through 20 countries in 28 days, streaming along the way, which he described as eye-opening. He shared that the tour demonstrated that he can make a meaningful impact beyond just entertainment. 

Namibian visit 

IShowSpeed recently visited Namibia as part of his African tour, bringing his total to 16 of 20 African countries. 

One of IShowSpeed’s first stops in Namibia was a Himba Village under construction near Windhoek. The village features the Holy Fire and offers a more authentic way to experience the traditions and daily life of the OvaHimba people. 

IShowSpeed also visited the Bush Walk Experience, where he learned about one of the oldest African populations, the San people. Community leaders welcomed him and shared stories about their way of life during an immersive cultural experience. 

Later, IShowSpeed arrived at Single Quarters, a well-known township area in Windhoek. There, he met Zulu Boy, a local culture creative, who showed him around. They visited local food stalls, watched traditional cooking methods, and tasted authentic Namibian street food. 

He then went to Independence Avenue, where he met Beatrice Masilingi, a Namibian sprinter. The two discussed street racing and athletics. 

The visit comes after a setback three weeks ago, when IShowSpeed had to cancel his trip to Namibia. At the time, aviation authorities denied permits for his private flight and drone use because applications were submitted a few hours before arrival. 

To end his tour, IShowSpeed stopped at Tatekulu Barbershop, an old traditional barbershop, where he met a young local rapper and got a quick haircut before heading to a closing parade. 

Namibian entrepreneur and visual artist Pinehas Shikulo, popularly known as Zulu Boy, said that IShowSpeed’s visit means a lot to content creators because it shows how influential social media has become, both nationally and internationally. 

“This man comes to Africa and stream, and the world is watching. As content creators, we need to invest in our content, and right now, more people will follow and understand content creators,” he said. 

He added that for a content creator to succeed, they need a brilliant team. During this visit, planning and collaboration took place. 

“With this visit as content creators, we can learn and do the best,” he said. 

-pmukokobi@nepc.com.na