IShowSpeed reveals that his Egypt Livestream was the most expensive during his African tour - “There are a lot of restrictions over here”

Friday, January 16, 2026 - American streamer, Darren Jason Watkins Jr, better known as IShowSpeed, has disclosed that his livestream from Egypt was the most expensive production of his ongoing 28‑day African tour.

The high‑energy content creator went live from the iconic pyramids of Giza on Thursday, January 15^th, 2026, and later explained that strict regulations and logistical hurdles made Egypt stand out as the costliest destination.

“Chat, this stream in Egypt was the most expensive ever.”

“You guys don’t know it. I usually do a lot for you so you can see things,” Speed told his millions of viewers, emphasizing his commitment to delivering immersive, high‑quality experiences.

He added that Egypt required permits for nearly every location, creating administrative challenges that pushed costs far beyond other tour stops.

“Streaming here, basically, you have to get permits for pretty much everything and every place. There are a lot of restrictions over here,” he said.

Egypt marked the 11^th stop on Speed’s whirlwind journey across Africa.

Before arriving in North Africa, he had streamed from Ethiopia, following a lively two‑day visit to Kenya where fans turned out in droves to meet him.

His Kenyan stop came after Rwanda, continuing a fast‑paced adventure that has seen him crisscross the continent, documenting culture, landmarks, and spontaneous street moments.

The tour began in Angola on December 29^th, 2025, before moving to South Africa, Mozambique, Eswatini, Botswana, Zimbabwe and Zambia.

Each destination has offered unique highlights - from safari adventures and traditional dances to viral crowd interactions and heartfelt fan encounters.

The Kenyan DAILY POST