• IShowSpeed revealed he first met Tenge Tenge three years ago via Discord before reconnecting in Kenya.
  • The American streamer praised the Ugandan teen’s talent and predicted a bright future for him.
  • Speed promised fans he will visit Uganda soon after missing it on his recent African tour.

American YouTube sensation IShowSpeed has publicly applauded Ugandan TikTok star Tenge Tenge, revealing that the two share a history dating back nearly three years.

Speaking during a recent livestream following his African tour, Speed disclosed that he met Tenge Tenge in Kenya, although their first interaction happened earlier on a Discord call. The streamer, who commands millions of followers worldwide, described the Ugandan teenager as talented, focused, and destined for greatness.

“I met Tenge Tenge! Me and him actually have so much history. We met maybe around three years ago on a Discord call. He was a cool, amazing kid. If he keeps continuing on the path he’s going on right now, I think he’s destined for greatness. He came from Uganda, actually… and I’ll be coming to Uganda. Don’t worry.” — IShowSpeed

Speed recently concluded one of the most talked-about African streaming tours, visiting several countries including Kenya and Rwanda. Although he did not physically make a stop in Uganda, many Ugandans tuned into his streams and had anticipated a visit, especially after he featured the Ugandan flag in his creative artwork.

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His African tour was widely praised for showcasing the continent’s vibrancy, urban development, and cultural richness to a global audience — challenging long-held misconceptions about Africa.

Meanwhile, Tenge Tenge continues to raise Uganda’s flag high on TikTok. Despite his young age, the viral content creator has traveled both locally and internationally thanks to his massive online following. He remains one of Uganda’s most recognizable TikTok personalities, with a rapidly growing global fanbase.

With Speed now hinting at a possible trip to the Pearl of Africa, Ugandan fans may not have to wait much longer to see the global streaming icon in Kampala.