A Lagos-based caterer, Theresa Sappor, says preparing Nigerian jollof rice for American online streamer iShowSpeed has transformed her business, drawing patronage, as she credit the cooking to holy spirit
In a now-circulating interview with The Plug, the caterer, who runs Sappor Cuisine at Freedom Park, an old colonial prison, which is now a tourist attraction on Lagos Island, said the experience was almost miraculous.
“This Jollof rice, na Holy Spirit help me cook am. I’m still in shock. Social media get power. Whether we like it or not, Nigerians have good food,” she said.
American streamer, iShowSpeed, while enjoying the Nigerian rice at Sappor Cuisine, Freedom Park, Lagos Island
Sappor recounted that a customer who has never visited Freedom Park before, came to her restaurant to eat the jollof rice she made for iShowSpeed.
“She said she has never stepped a foot into Freedom Park, but she came in because of iShowSpeed.We prepared the Jollof rice that iShowSpeed ate when he came to Nigeria. I tell anybody anywhere that I have the best cook in the world. I’ve been cooking since I was 12 years old. My mother-in-law is a caterer, so I went back to it. I really love cooking,” she added.
Her husband who is a co-founder highlighted the scale of the livestreamed moment. “While he was eating it, over one million people were watching. Lots of expatriates visit this place. They want egusi and fufu. They enjoy it and come back for more,” he said.
iShowSpeed, during his Africa tour titled Speed Does Africa, praised the Nigerian jollof rice during the livestream at Sappor Cuisine, saying, “I am not gonna lie, this is good. I think I might have to go with Nigeria.” The streamer’s comment immediately sparked reactions online, celebrating the quality of local cuisine.
Sappor described the encounter as life-changing, saying, “It has received a global visitation. iShowSpeed, thank you! I know how to cook the best egusi soup too.
“Thank you for raising people. God will bless you. And God will also raise you up.”
During his visit to Nigeria, the streamer visited Freedom Park on Lagos Island, interacted with skaters, dancers and performers, attempting Nigerian dance steps and reacting with excitement to the skills of unicyclists and skateboarders.
While sampling Nigerian jollof rice at the park, Speed told viewers during his livestream, “I am not gonna lie, this is good. I think I might have to go with Nigeria.”
Speed later travelled to Ghana after his Nigerian visit, where he immersed himself in Ghanaian Jollof cuisine amid the long-standing culinary rivalry between both countries.
After tasting Ghanaian jollof rice cooked in a large-sized pot, the global streamer jokingly reignited the debate when he again declared a preference for the Nigerian version, saying, “I may have to go with the Nigerian one,” moments after backflipping into the massive pot of rice.
The comment sparked widespread online controversy and playful exchanges between Nigerian and Ghanaian fans. Amid the reactions, Ghanaian YouTuber Wode Maya revealed that the stunt was deliberately arranged at iShowSpeed’s request. “iShowSpeed actually asked for the big jollof bowl,” he said, explaining that the streamer wanted a visually striking experience for his global audience.
iShowSpeed’s Africa tour, which began on December 29, 2025, was scheduled to span 28 days across 20 countries.
His arrival in Lagos drew massive crowds, with residents, traders and passersby running alongside his convoy, waving and filming the popular streamer as he moved through the city.
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