As IShowSpeed (Darren Watkins Jr.) touches down in Addis Ababa today, January 13, 2026, the Ethiopian fanbase is doing more than just waiting—they are planning. Speed’s brand is built on high-energy, “doing” content, not just sightseeing.
Based on the latest local chatter and his behavior in Kenya and Botswana, here is the viral itinerary Ethiopia has ready for him.
1. The Flight Simulator at Ethiopian Airlines Academy
Fans want to see Speed in uniform. The “Secret Sauce” here is getting him into a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator at the world-class Ethiopian Airlines Aviation Academy.
- The Viral Moment: Speed “crashing” a virtual plane while barking at the instructors. It’s high-energy, technical, and a massive pride point for Ethiopia.
2. The “Entoto Granny” Wood Challenge
Speed is known for his athleticism, but can he handle the strength of the Entoto grandmothers?
- The Activity: Hiking at Entoto Park and carrying a bundle of firewood on his back. It’s the perfect mix of physical comedy and cultural respect that his audience loves.
3. The Sarbet Skatepark Showdown
The new skatepark in Sarbet is the heartbeat of Addis youth culture.
- The Activity: A backflip challenge with the local skaters. Speed’s athleticism vs. the mind-blowing skills of Ethiopia’s rising skate scene is a guaranteed TikTok trend.
4. Chaos at Merkato: The Largest Open Market in Africa
You can’t have a Speed stream without a bit of “controlled chaos.”
- The Activity: A walk-through of Merkato. Between the dense crowds and the sensory overload, this will likely be the most-watched part of his Addis stream.
5. Injera-Making at Piassa
Forget just eating; Speed needs to make it.
- The Activity: Stopping by Akko Coffee or a local spot in Piassa to pour the perfect Injera on a traditional Mitad. Expect a “burnt” fail and a million laughing emojis in the chat.
6. Traditional Dance “Gursha” Challenge at Yod Abyssinia
Speed’s energy matches the Eskista (shoulder dance) perfectly.
- The Activity: Getting on stage at Yod Abyssinia or 2000 Habesha to compete with the professional dancers while trying Shekla Tibs.
7. Feeding the Hyenas (The “Botswana” Level Danger)
While Harar is a flight away, fans are begging for Speed to face his fears.
- The Activity: Feeding the wild hyenas of Harar. Speed has craved interactions with “dangerous” animals this tour—this would be the ultimate finale.
| Activity | Likelihood | Why it works for Speed |
| Bole Road Walk | 90% | High fan engagement/crowds |
| Sarbet Skatepark | 80% | Content for his “Athletic” brand |
| Unity Park Zoo | 60% | Interaction with lions/cheetahs |
| Harar Hyenas | 30% | Too far for a “blitz” tour, but high demand |