The African tour of popular YouTuber and streamer IShowSpeed, a personal journey he had planned for a long time, has hit a controversial note during his Zimbabwe leg. After a celebrated visit to Angola, the internet personality's recent activities in Zimbabwe have sparked a heated online debate, centering around an apparent snub of Miss Universe Zimbabwe 2025, Lyshanda Moyas.
The Moment That Sparked the Debate
The incident occurred during IShowSpeed's extensive five-hour live stream from Zimbabwe on January 8. Near the end of the broadcast, in a club-like setting, Lyshanda Moyas was seen seated next to the streamer, wearing a red jersey. The situation lasted merely a few minutes, and crucially, there was no direct interaction or acknowledgment between the two. This brief, silent encounter led fans to dissect the footage, questioning whether Speed had publicly ignored the beauty queen and who was responsible for the awkward moment.
Fan Backlash and Blame Game
The online reaction, particularly on social media platform X, was swift and divided. While some criticized the streamer, a significant portion of the blame was directed at Moyas and her management team for not leveraging her title effectively.
User @freddyMM93 commented, "Lyshanda our Queen, not everyone knows you. On occasions like these, put on your sash & crown and make it easy for guests to identify you. Speed ‘snubbed’ you cause he saw you in club & perhaps thought you were one of those." Another user, @MichelaWacko, agreed, stating, "Yes, iShowSpeed ignored Lyshanda, Miss Universe Zimbabwe, but honestly she could have handled it better." The sentiment that the model should have been more proactive was echoed by @kayzywizzzy, who wrote, "She just stood there, what was she expecting? he definitely doesn't know her."
Clarity After the Stream and Moyas' Response
It appears the confusion stemmed from a simple lack of recognition. According to a post by a popular entertainment account on X, @richo, IShowSpeed only realized who Moyas was after the live stream had concluded. The model herself reportedly shared on Instagram that she was initially upset about being overlooked. However, she also expressed appreciation for the streamer's efforts in showcasing Zimbabwe and enjoying the country's vibe. This was further highlighted by a clip from his visit to a go-kart track, where he walked past Moyas without recognizing her.
The entire five-hour Zimbabwe adventure remains available for viewing on IShowSpeed's official YouTube channel. This controversy follows another memorable moment from his Africa tour, where a weight loss drink caused an urgent interruption during his South Africa live stream.
