Popular American streamer and internet sensation IShowSpeed has been ceremonially crowned as a king during his visit to Ghana, receiving the traditional title “Barima Kofi Akuffo.”
The honour was bestowed on the YouTube star as part of activities during his ongoing African tour, which has drawn massive attention across the continent. In Ghana, IShowSpeed was met with an enthusiastic reception, as crowds of fans gathered to welcome him, chanting his name and celebrating his presence.
Videos circulating online show the streamer dressed in traditional Ghanaian attire as elders performed customary rites to formally confer the title on him, symbolising respect, cultural acceptance, and recognition.
IShowSpeed has previously spoken about having ancestral ties to Ghana, revealing that members of his family trace their roots to the country. He also disclosed that his uncle was a traditional ruler in one of the Ghanaian tribes, a connection that added deeper cultural significance to the ceremony.
Since arriving in Ghana, IShowSpeed has continued to receive overwhelming love from fans, with his visit trending across multiple platforms and further cementing his growing influence beyond the United States.
His African tour has already become one of the most talked-about celebrity visits of the year, blending entertainment, heritage, and cultural exchange.
