Is authenticity IShowSpeed’s greatest asset? The YouTuber’s month-long African tour has been celebrated for its honesty and openness. Some think he is the star we need.
The millionaire streamer keeping it real
Hello Nigeria: Wherever he travels in the world, IShowSpeed draws a crowd. Often they follow him, chanting his name. Glossary
Ghana - A country in West Africa.
Indonesia - A country in south-east Asia, made up of over 17,000 islands.
Post-production - Work done on a film after recording has taken place.
Pre-production - The careful planning that is done before a film or video is made, from finalising scripts, storyboarding, scouting locations and hiring crew.
MrBeast - An American YouTuber whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson. He was born in 1998.
Authenticity - Genuineness.
Namibia - A country in southern Africa, home to the Namib desert, and 2.6 million people.
Misogynist - A person or being who dislikes and is prejudiced against women.