Posted by Samuel on Sun 25th Jan, 2026 - tori.ng
After reacting to the flavour, he admitted it was good but maintained that Nigerian jollof remains his favourite.
IShowSpeed, the popular American streamer, has re-sparked the long-running jollof rice debate after trying Liberian jollof during his ongoing tour of Africa.
In a clip, the 21-year-old content creator was seen tasting Liberian jollof rice for the first time.
After reacting to the flavour, he admitted it was good but maintained that Nigerian jollof remains his favourite.
“I’ve have to be honest, it’s good… but I think Nigerian's is better,” he said in the clip.
The comment immediately sparked reactions across social media, especially among Nigerian users who flooded comment sections celebrating his verdict, while others from different countries reignited the friendly West African jollof rivalry.
IShowSpeed, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., has been touring several African countries, sharing his experiences with local food, culture, and fans through live streams and short videos.