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American YouTuber IShowSpeed created a scene in Accra on January 26, 2026, while tasting Ghana Jollof. The streamer attempted to settle the food rivalry but sparked outrage when he leaned toward the Nigerian version. He later claimed he was too hungry to judge fairly.
American YouTuber IShowSpeed caused a massive stir in Accra on January 26, 2026. The internet star attempted to settle the heated culinary battle between Ghana and Nigeria.
Crowds gathered to watch him taste the local version of Jollof rice. However, his final verdict left many fans confused and screaming.
The moment of truth
Speed took a large bite of the meal while standing in front of a foam pit. The crowd chanted his name as he chewed the rice slowly.
He told the camera that he had found a winner. The streamer then screamed and performed a backflip into the foam pit.
Fans immediately swarmed around the pit to hear his decision. They demanded to know if Ghana had beaten their rivals.
A controversial choice
Speed hesitated at first and claimed the contest might be a tie. He told his entourage that his extreme hunger affected his taste.
The guide pushed him to make a choice between the two nations. Speed then shocked the crowd with his answer.
”I might have to go with Nigeria,” Speed said to the disappointed fans. This follows a pattern, as IShowSpeed sparks debate after rating Nigerian Jollof above Liberian rice earlier this week.
Confusion ends the show
The crowd reacted with loud shouts and pushed closer to the streamer. Speed quickly backtracked and shouted that he did not know the answer.
He insisted that both dishes tasted good to him. The situation became chaotic as security tried to manage the fans.
His tour has faced other issues, notably when Solomon Buchi slams organizers of IShowSpeeds Nigeria visit regarding cultural respect. The Jollof debate remains unsettled for now.
