Abeiku Santana clears the GTA's role in the IShowSpeed tour

GTA says it did not run IShowSpeed’s Ghana agenda, only helped with entry paperwork while the internet filled gaps.

Clarification from the tourism authority

• Abeiku Santana addresses the rumor storm.
• He distances the agency from planning duties.
• The message aims to cool assumptions.
• The stance stays narrow and specific.

What GTA actually did

• Ghana Tourism Authority handled entry support.
• Assistance covered visa access only.
• No schedules, no bookings, no routing.
• Everything else ran independently.

Why did people assume otherwise

• Ghana courts global influencers openly.
• IShowSpeed pulls massive attention.
• Viral clips fueled speculation.
• Fans connected dots prematurely.

Online buzz and reality check

• Culture clips raced across platforms.
• Tourism marketing debates flared up.
• Abeiku urges verification first.
• Digital rumor cycles move fast.