The Digest:
An American woman has accused the U.S. government of misleading citizens about Africa, saying she believed people lived in huts and lacked modern infrastructure until watching YouTuber IShowSpeed’s streams.
Key Points:
- An American woman said she thought Africa was a single country where people lived in huts.
- She credited YouTuber IShowSpeed’s live streams with changing her perception.
- She was surprised to see cars, clean water, internet, and a thriving music scene.
- The woman claimed Americans have been “brainwashed” with false narratives about Africa.
- She mentioned discovering artists like Davido beyond Shakira’s “Waka Waka.”
- IShowSpeed’s “Speed Does Africa” tour covers 20 countries over 28 days.
- The tour includes Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, Rwanda, and more.
Sources: Nigerian Tribune / TikTok @helioskenya
