IShowSpeed Meets Seyi Tinubu, Children at World Cup Final
IShowSpeed met Seyi Tinubu and his children during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, where he jokingly asked the president's son to help him get a Nigerian passport. The light-hearted exchange quickly went viral after Spain's victory over Argentina.
American YouTube star and streamer IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., shared a light-hearted moment with Seyi Tinubu, son of President Bola Tinubu, and his children during the 2026 FIFA World Cup final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The encounter was captured during the streamer's live broadcast as Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time to win the tournament.
In the viral clip, a member of Seyi Tinubu's entourage introduced the streamer to the president's son, who was seated in the VIP section with his children and other family members. IShowSpeed greeted the family warmly, posed for photographs with the children and exchanged pleasantries with Seyi Tinubu before making a humorous request.
The 21-year-old content creator jokingly told Seyi Tinubu, "Tell your dad to get me a Nigerian passport," drawing laughter from those around him before continuing his livestream. The remark quickly went viral on social media, with many Nigerians linking it to his earlier visit to Lagos during his "Speed Does Africa" tour, where he received an enthusiastic reception from fans
Earlier in the day, IShowSpeed made history by becoming the first content creator to perform at a FIFA World Cup final ceremony, opening the closing entertainment with his hit World Cup anthem, "Champions." His meeting with Seyi Tinubu further fuelled online conversations, with many fans joking that the streamer had earned honorary Nigerian status.
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