Nairobi, January 11, 2026 — Phones were up and hearts were pounding when IShowSpeed hit a new career high during his Kenya visit. What started as a livestream quickly turned into a historic moment watched across the globe.

He was in Kenya for his “Speed Does Africa” tour. By late afternoon, his YouTube subscriber count surged past 48 million, a milestone he reached live on camera as crowds chanted his name.

Video clips show IShowSpeed’s face fill with emotion. At one point, tears rolled down his cheeks as he realized the record was real. Fans all over the world flooded the chat, dropping emojis, shout-outs, and messages of love in real time.

It wasn’t just online hype.Thousands turned up on the streets of Nairobi when he arrived. Crowds packed major spots from the airport to city landmarks, trying to catch a glimpse of the streamer

The excitement wasn’t only about numbers.Kenyans watched him cook local food, jump into matatus, and even meet local sports stars. Many clips from the stream went viral, sparking debates and pride across social feeds.

Celebrity and influencer circles lit up, with local stars snapping photos and linking arms with IShowSpeed. Videos of him signing autographs, dancing with fans, and reacting to Kenya’s energy have been shared millions of times.

Online reactions tell the story:
• “Kenya did that. 48M and counting!”
• “I was live when it happened. Speed was not ready.”
• “This moment shows Africa’s digital rise.”

Even critics on Twitter and Reddit acknowledged the scale of the moment, with fans arguing it marks a new chapter in how creators and cultures collide online.

Across TikTok, IG Reels, and YouTube Shorts, clips tagged #IShowSpeedKenya and #SpeedDoesAfrica are trending, showing everything from the tears of joy to the wild Nairobi crowds that made this a night to remember.

Kenya’s fastest man just put a hard stop on the IShowSpeed hype train.

The fire started Tuesday when Ferdinand Omanyala dropped a blunt warning in an interview: he’s willing to race the American YouTube star—but not for free. And he didn’t mess around. The fee? $50,000, or roughly KSh 6.4 million.

“No charity races,” Omanyala said. “He has a team, I have a team. If he wants to compete, of course, he will reach out—but we are not doing it for free.”

Social media erupted instantly. Fans tagged Omanyala nonstop, demanding he face the 20-year-old viral creator. Some expected a fun exhibition, others wanted fireworks. Omanyala, though, kept it cool—and confident. On X, he joked, “I would whoop him by the third step.”

Speed’s track record isn’t exactly spotless. He “beat” Olympic 200m champ Letsile Tebogo in Botswana—but only after Tebogo slipped. He also lost a high-profile 50m dash to Noah Lyles in front of millions of viewers.

Now, all eyes are on Speed. Will he drop millions to race Africa’s Sub-10 king? Or let the showdown slip into another viral “what if”?

For Omanyala, it’s clear: this isn’t content, it’s business. And for fans, the drama is just getting started.

Marvel Studios has severed ties with Emmy-nominated actor Jonathan Majors in the wake of his recent conviction for assaulting his then-girlfriend, British choreographer Grace Jabbari.

The verdict was delivered by a New York jury on Monday, finding Majors, 34, guilty of attacking and harassing Jabbari during a heated argument in March.

The fallout from Majors’ conviction extends beyond his personal life to his professional career, especially his prominent role as the villain Kang the Conqueror in Marvel films.

Expected to feature in multiple Marvel projects, Majors’ future with the franchise is now uncertain. The studio has already postponed the release dates for “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,” where he was set to play a leading role, leaving fans speculating on whether Marvel will find a replacement or write his character out of the films.

In addition to Marvel’s decision, Majors has faced setbacks in other projects. The film “Magazine Dreams,” in which he played a starring role and was considered a potential Oscar contender, has had its release delayed. The U.S. Army has also removed Majors from a significant advertising campaign.

The assault on Jabbari occurred during a dispute over a text message Majors received from another woman, expressing a desire to kiss him. The altercation left Jabbari with a fractured finger, bruising, and a cut behind her ear.

Majors was convicted of assault by recklessly causing physical injury and harassment but was acquitted of aggravated harassment and assault with intent to cause physical harm.

The prosecution presented a pattern of Majors attempting to exert control over Jabbari through physical and emotional violence, including text messages and voice recordings. Majors’ self-deprecating messages, attempts to dissuade Jabbari from seeking medical help, and recorded arguments where he urged her to emulate prominent figures were all part of the evidence presented.

Jabbari’s lawyer commended her client’s strength and resolve, emphasizing the importance of holding abusers accountable. Majors, through his lawyer, continues to maintain his innocence and expresses faith in the legal process.

Sentencing is scheduled for February 6, accompanied by a new protection order prohibiting contact with Jabbari. The actor’s conviction marks a significant turning point in his once-promising Hollywood career, leaving fans and industry insiders wondering about the lasting impact on both his personal and professional life.