Clips circulating online show the streamer dodging water bottles thrown by fans at the Ultras Algerie FC stadium during a live match. Moments later, Speed left the venue, stating he was not welcome, and cut the livestream without further explanation.
Before the stadium incident, IShowSpeed had visited other parts of Algeria, interacting warmly with locals and fans. He spent time in public spaces, taking photos, joking with people on the streets, and sharing playful moments that were widely circulated online.
The hostile reception at the stadium has sparked discussions online about the unpredictability of livestreaming in different cultural contexts. Some people suggested the reaction from the fans stemmed from the club supporters' strict privacy rules and aversion to being filmed, rather than any racial motivation.
Extreme supporters of Ultras Algerie, known for their loyalty and intense media restrictions, were reportedly behind the aggressive behaviour.
IShowSpeed was in Algeria as part of his 'Speed Does Africa' tour, a 28-day livestream journey across 20 African countries. The American creator has already completed 13 stops, including Rwanda on January 10, as well as Angola, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, and Algeria. Seven countries remain on the itinerary: Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, Ivory Coast, Benin, and Liberia.
The tour is scheduled to conclude on Monday, January 26, with a highly anticipated 'DNA Reveal' stream, where Speed plans to announce his specific genetic ancestry while in the country indicated by his results, rumoured to be either Nigeria or Morocco.
Wherever he has travelled so far, the internet personality with nearly 50 million followers has attracted large crowds of fans, connecting with them in person and online while sharing his experiences across the continent.
The influencer recently concluded his 'Speed Does America Tour', during which he travelled across 25 states in the United States over a 35-day period. He has previously toured regions including South America, Europe, Asia and Oceania.
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