Ghanaian YouTuber and content creator Wode Maya has explained that strict live-streaming time limits were the main reason IShowSpeed could not tour several parts of Ghana during his highly publicised visit.

Speaking on Personality Profile on Joy FM with Lexis Bill on Thursday, January 29, Wode Maya revealed that each segment of the live stream was restricted to just 15 minutes, making long-distance travel to key tourist destinations impossible.

“We couldn’t tour some places because the streaming was just 15 minutes. You can’t go anywhere beyond that time,” he said.

According to him, the entire schedule was designed around a five-hour live stream, with each movement carefully timed to avoid interruptions and technical breakdowns that could disrupt the broadcast.

He noted that although many viewers questioned why IShowSpeed did not visit areas such as Cape Coast, the Volta Region, or the northern parts of the country, the limitations of live streaming dictated the locations chosen.

Despite these constraints, Wode Maya said the team intentionally focused on showcasing nearby attractions in Akropong in the Eastern Region to still give audiences a rich cultural experience.

“We took the opportunity to sell who we are as Ghanaians,” he explained, adding that the visit to a waterfall and the cultural interactions with traditional leaders were among the highlights of the tour.

He said IShowSpeed was particularly excited after being given a Ghanaian name by the chief of Akropong, describing the moment as one of the most meaningful aspects of the visit.

“He [IShowSpeed] was so excited about the fact that he now has a Ghanaian name and he also has Ghanaian roots” Wode Maya noted, stressing that such cultural moments resonated deeply with global audiences watching the stream.

The Ghana tour by IShowSpeed attracted millions of online viewers worldwide, generating renewed interest in the country’s culture, tourism, and creative industry, despite the logistical limitations of live streaming.