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[QUOTE="Queen, post: 85718, member: 27"]
Ghana fast-tracked citizenship for a mega YouTuber, hyped diaspora politics, and kicked off a loud debate at home.

Citizenship call from Ghana’s foreign minister
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[*]He announced approval of a Ghanaian passport for the creator.
[*]Officials framed the move around verified ancestral and cultural connections.
[*]The ministry signaled pride in linking him to Ghana publicly.
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IShowSpeed’s Africa run and public profile
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[*]The 21-year-old streams under the name Darren Jason Watkins Jr.
[*]His channel pulls roughly 50 million subscribers worldwide.
[*]Content from the trip pushed culture, travel, and tech narratives.
[*]The journey kicked off on December 29 and crossed 20 countries.
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Government messaging and symbolic rewards
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[*]Authorities highlighted ambassador-style representation of Ghana abroad.
[*]A diplomatic passport had already been issued the prior year.
[*]Leaders praised the influencer for elevating continental visibility.
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Reaction inside Ghana
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[*]Some locals cheered the publicity and soft-power flex.
[*]Others pushed back, questioning celebrity-based citizenship.
[*]Critics argued that attention does not equal national value.
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