Ghana don grant citizenship to US YouTuber IShowSpeed, the country's foreign minister announce, as the influencer dey wrap up im one-month tour for Africa.

Foreign Minister Sam Okudzeto Ablakwa write on X say after dem confirm the strong ties wey IShowSpeed get with Ghana, the government don approve make dem give am Ghanaian passport.

The minister say make e continue dey make our great nation Ghana and our beloved African continent proud, and that Ghana dey celebrate am.

IShowSpeed na 21-year-old African American. E born for Cincinnati, Ohio as Darren Jason Watkins Jr., and e be influencer wey many people dey follow for social media.

Another side of Africa

This month e hit 50 million YouTube subscribers. Forbes estimate say im net worth na about $20 million.

IShowSpeed tour wey start on December 29 don carry am go 20 countries. E dey show im tens of millions followers another side of Africa: e visit diamond mine for Botswana, explore Ethiopia fine food, and e attend Africa Cup of Nations final for Morocco.

Some people for social media talk say IShowSpeed open their eyes to a whole different version of Africa, far from the negative TV cliches.