Lagos, Jan 21, 2026 (AFP) - YouTuber IShowSpeed hits 50mn subscribers in Nigeria on Africa tour

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2026-01-21
US YouTuber IShowSpeed visited Nigeria's cultural and economic capital Lagos as part of his African tour on Wednesday, where he celebrated his 21st birthday by hitting 50 million subscribers. The YouTube and Twitch star's tour kicked off on December 29, travelling through some 15 countries across Africa and drawing crowds at every stop. Rolling Stone magazine named him the Most Influential Creator of 2025 while Forbes estimates his net worth at $......
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