IShowSpeed, the global internet sensation, was given a traditional Akan name, Barima Kofi Akuffo, during a colorful ceremony in Ghana’s Eastern Region. The event was rich in royal pageantry and cultural symbolism, with Speed dressed in traditional cloth and dancing to fontomfrom drums. The name Barima Kofi Akuffo signifies strength, resilience, and belonging, with “Barima” meaning a brave and noble man, “Kofi” indicating birth on a Friday, and “Akuffo” being a respected Akan family name.
Speed’s naming ceremony was attended by local chiefs, elders, and community members, who welcomed him with music, applause, and traditional dances. He expressed gratitude for the warm reception and promised to proudly carry his new Ghanaian name.
