Fans go wild as IShowSpeed visits Nairobi National Park
By William Muthama, January 11, 2026American streamer IShowSpeed took Nairobi by storm during his visit to Nairobi National Park, thrilling fans with his live interactions and wildlife experiences on Sunday, January 11, 2026.
The visit began with a lively reception from local singers performing outside the park. Many Kenyans turned up to catch a glimpse of the 20-year-old, with crowds cheering and yelling, “Speed! ” as he arrived.
The energy was electric, and his fans went wild as he made his way through the park’s gates.
During the tour, Speed got an up-close look at some of Kenya’s iconic wildlife. He was introduced to a rhino and got the chance to feed the massive animal, reacting with excitement to the experience.
Feeding wild animals
He also fed a hyena and visited the cheetah enclosure, taking in the incredible speed and agility of the big cats. The streamer’s most dramatic moment came at a lion enclosure, where one of the lions let out an ear-splitting roar to protect its territory and mate, sending Speed scrambling back in genuine fear.
“This is going to be the wildest stream in Kenya,” he said, reflecting on the intensity of the experience. His stream already hit 47.82 million subscribers in just two hours, adding over 50,000 new subscribers in that short span.
Speed noted that his Kenya trip would last more than a day, teasing more content ahead. “I’m not gonna lie, bro, the Kenya stream is lit, and we’re just starting. We are gonna hit 47.9,” he told viewers, building anticipation for the next segment of his adventure.
He also revealed plans for a dedicated wildlife stream set for Monday, January 12, 2026, promising more up-close encounters with Kenya’s animals and an immersive experience for his online audience.
Earlier in the day, the YouTuber officially kicked off his much-anticipated Kenya visit, starting his first live stream in Nairobi at Upper Hill High School where he met Kenya’s world-renowned javelin thrower.
Speed further immersed himself in Kenyan food culture. During the stream, he was seen cooking chapati and ugali, guided by locals as he attempted to flip chapatis and stir ugali over the heat.
He later sampled dishes including mukimo and nyama choma, with ugali and nyama choma quickly becoming his favourite combo. Fans praised his enthusiasm and willingness to embrace local culture.
Speed also revealed that no other country on his Africa tour had gained him as many subscribers as Kenya. His excitement over the massive fan turnout shows the country is shaping up to be a highlight of his tour.