IShowSpeed Requests Nigerian Passport During Meeting With Seyi Tinubu’s Children

IShowSpeed Nigerian passport request during a World Cup final encounter with Seyi Tinubu’s children sparks online reactions

American streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed, requested a Nigerian passport during a meeting with Seyi Tinubu’s children at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final in New York on Sunday.

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The popular content creator made the request while interacting with the children of Seyi Tinubu, the son of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu, after being introduced to the family at the tournament’s final match.

A video circulating online showed a man accompanying Seyi Tinubu informing IShowSpeed that the president’s son was present. The streamer then walked over to greet Seyi Tinubu and took photographs with his children.

During the exchange, IShowSpeed playfully told the children, “Tell your dad to get me a Nigeria passport.”

He also repeated the request while speaking directly with Seyi Tinubu, saying, “Hey man, I gotta get my passport.”

Seyi Tinubu responded warmly to the request, saying, “It’s nice meeting you,” while making a gesture that appeared to suggest he would look into the matter.

The interaction quickly attracted attention online, with many Nigerians reacting to the streamer’s interest in obtaining Nigerian citizenship documents.

IShowSpeed, known globally for his energetic personality and football-related content, has built a large international following through his livestreams and travels across different countries.

The streamer has frequently expressed admiration for football culture and has visited several nations, creating content around local traditions, supporters and major sporting events.

His appearance at the 2026 FIFA World Cup final added to the growing global attention around the tournament, where fans, celebrities and public figures gathered in New York for the closing match.

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The request for a Nigerian passport was made in a light-hearted moment, and there has been no official confirmation of any citizenship process involving the streamer.