'Will Whoop Him' - Ferdinand Omanyala Reacts to Potential IShowSpeed Showdown in Kenya

Africa’s fastest man, Ferdinand Omanyala, has responded to growing speculation about a potential head-to-head race against popular streamer IShowSpeed after the YouTube star listed Kenya as one of the stops on his much-anticipated African tour.

The excitement around the possible showdown increased when South African sprinter Henricho Bruintjies shared a photo teasing a race between Ferdinand Omanyala and IShowSpeed, quickly sparking discussion among fans across social media.

With IShowSpeed’s massive global following and Ferdinand Omanyala’s status as Africa’s sprint king, the prospect of the two lining up has generated widespread interest, even though no official confirmation of the clash has been made.

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Ferdinand Omanyala responded confidently to the buzz around a potential race against IShowSpeed, joking that he would beat him, showing no doubt about the outcome.

The light-hearted remark, complete with emojis, highlighted the African sprint star’s confidence while adding to the growing excitement around the possible showdown.

“Will whoop him on 3rd step😀😀,” Ferdinand Omanyala responded to the tweet.

In late 2024, IShowSpeed challenged Olympic gold medalist Noah Lyles to a high-stakes 50-meter dash that bridged the gap between internet fame and elite athletics.

While Noah Lyles ultimately secured the win, the streamer’s explosive start and raw athleticism left the track world genuinely surprised at his competitive pace.

Never one to back down, IShowSpeed also turned his attention to Sha'Carri Richardson, cheekily teasing the world champion by suggesting he could outstrip her on the track.

Sha’Carri Richardson responded with a seasoned reality check, inviting the YouTuber to endure a gruelling day of professional training before she would even consider a formal race.

"Before we race, I got to teach you how to be a sprinter first… You come down for a day, you do my entire workout, and after that, we can set something up," Sha'Carri Richardson said.

Meanwhile, in June 2025, Usain Bolt sent IShowSpeed a video note offering to "link up any time" to coach him. Usain Bolt acknowledged Speed's natural pace but noted he could make him significantly faster.

In November, the two finally met on a track. Usain Bolt playfully humbled the streamer, suggesting he likely could not beat the legendary Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in a 40m dash. Now, fans cannot wait to see the outcome of a clash between him and Ferdinand Omanyala.