Popular streamer iShowSpeed has finally addressed the growing conversation around why he has chosen not to collaborate with certain content creators during his ongoing Africa tour and his reason is clear, intentional, and deeply rooted in purpose
According to Speed, the Africa tour was never designed to be a content-creator meetup or a streamer collaboration run. Instead, it is a cultural journey aimed at showcasing the real Africa to a global audience.
The Purpose of the Africa Tour
Speed explains that the core goal of the tour is to highlight African culture in its raw, everyday form. From street performers with genuine talent to ordinary people whose stories rarely make it online, the focus is on authentic representation, not influencer appearances.
“This tour is about the people you don’t usually see,” Speed emphasized. “The dancers on the street, the kids, the communities, the culture.”
Rather than centering known online personalities, Speed says he is more interested in giving exposure to individuals who don’t already have a platform, people whose talents and lives deserve global visibility.
A Tightly Scheduled Tour
Another major factor Speed pointed out is logistics. Every stop on the Africa tour is pre-planned and time-restricted, with his team carefully mapping out locations, cultural visits, and community interactions in each country.
With limited time in every destination, Speed says it would be unrealistic and unfair to cancel already-arranged cultural moments just to accommodate influencers or fellow streamers.
“These plans are made with locals,” he explained. “I’m not going to cancel something important just to link up for content.”
“They Already Have Platforms”
Speed also addressed complaints from some creators directly, noting that many of those asking for collaborations already have established platforms and audiences of their own.
In his view, the tour isn’t about helping influencers grow—it’s about shining a light on people who don’t have that opportunity.
“If you already have a platform, you’re good,” Speed said. “This tour is for people who don’t.”
Culture Over Clout
Ultimately, Speed made it clear that his Africa tour is about culture over clout. The mission is to put African countries, traditions, creativity, and everyday life on display for the world to see—not to center the experience around content creators or online personalities.
While collaborations may be common in the streaming world, Speed’s stance shows a deliberate shift toward meaningful storytelling and cultural appreciation.
Love it or hate it, one thing is certain: iShowSpeed is determined to keep the spotlight on Africa itself, not on influencers.
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