Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced the approval of a Ghanaian passport for popular American YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, following confirmation of his ancestral ties to the country.
In a Facebook post on Tuesday, the Minister revealed that the decision came after discussions with renowned Ghanaian content creator Wode Maya and subsequent verification of what he described as “irrefutable ties” linking IShowSpeed to Ghana.
“Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana, I am pleased to inform you and our compatriots that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian Passport to IShowSpeed,” Mr Ablakwa wrote.
The Foreign Affairs Minister praised both IShowSpeed and Wode Maya for projecting Ghana positively on the global stage, describing them as worthy ambassadors of the nation and the African continent.
“Keep making our great nation Ghana, and our beloved African continent proud,” he added.
Mr Ablakwa further disclosed that both content creators were granted diplomatic passports last year, in recognition of their contributions to promoting Ghana’s image internationally.
“Ghana celebrates you both — you remain our worthy ambassadors, and we are ever so delighted to have granted you a diplomatic passport last year,” the Minister stated.
The announcement has sparked widespread public reaction, particularly among Ghana’s youth, as IShowSpeed’s growing interest in African heritage continues to attract global attention.
The Minister concluded his message with a patriotic call:
“For God, Country & Continent 🇬🇭 🙏🏾”
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., is one of the world’s most influential digital creators, boasting millions of followers across multiple platforms.
