The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced that popular internet personality iShowSpeed, also known as Barima Kofi Akuffo, will be issued a Ghanaian passport.
According to the minister, the decision follows discussions and verification of iShowSpeed’s strong and irrefutable ties to Ghana.
The approval reflects Ghana’s openness to embracing members of the global African diaspora who demonstrate genuine cultural and ancestral connections to the country.
The announcement has sparked widespread excitement among fans and social media users, with many viewing the move as a symbolic gesture that strengthens cultural identity and promotes Ghana on the global stage.