Darren Watkins Jr

Also known as: IShowSpeed · Speed · Darren Watkins Jr. · Darren Jason Watkins Jr. · one of the world's most popular digital influencers · Darren Jason Watkins

American YouTube content creator with 47+ million subscribers touring 20 African countries, including Namibia, as part of his "Speed Does Africa" livestream tour.

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iShowSpeed confirms Namibia visit despite aviation permit delays

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Popular streamer iShowSpeed confirmed he will visit Namibia as part of his 28-day African tour, despite the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority initially being unable to issue a Foreign Operator Permit for his private aircraft in time. The permit application was submitted less than 11 hours before the intended landing, and the authority noted that such applications typically require up to 14 days for processing.

7 January 2026 · New Era →

Wednesday 7 January

iShowSpeed confirms Namibia visit despite aviation permit delays
Popular streamer iShowSpeed confirmed he will visit Namibia as part of his 28-day African tour, despite the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority initially being unable to issue a Foreign Operator Permit for his private aircraft in time. The permit application was submitted less than 11 hours before the intended landing, and the authority noted that such applications typically require up to 14 days for processing.
7 January 2026 · New Era →