IShowSpeed to receive Ghanaian Passport following confirmation of ties – Ablakwa

 

Member of Parliament and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced on Facebook that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has officially approved the issuance of a Ghanaian passport to international internet personality IShowSpeed.

In a message directed to Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya, Ablakwa said:

“Following our discussions and subsequent confirmation of the irrefutable ties of IShowSpeed to Ghana, I am pleased to inform you and our compatriots that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has approved the issuance of a Ghanaian Passport to IShowSpeed. Keep making our great nation Ghana, and our beloved African continent proud.”

Ablakwa also highlighted the recognition of Ghana’s digital ambassadors, adding:

“Ghana celebrates you both, you remain our worthy ambassadors, and we are ever so delighted to have granted you a diplomatic passport last year. For God, Country & Continent 🇬🇭 🙏🏾”

The announcement comes after IShowSpeed revealed on his live stream that his mother is Ghanaian, further solidifying his connection to the country.

The announcement has been met with excitement across social media platforms, with fans praising Ghana’s efforts to formally recognize international figures who have contributed to raising the nation’s profile globally.

This move further underscores Ghana’s commitment to engaging with the African diaspora and leveraging cultural diplomacy to strengthen national pride and international visibility.