“I’m About To Swim to the Edge”: IShowspeed Attempts Daring Stunt at Devil’s Pool in Zambia

“I’m About To Swim to the Edge”: IShowspeed Attempts Daring Stunt at Devil’s Pool in Zambia

  • Popular livestreaming content creator IShowSpeed went to Zambia and visited Devil's Pool
  • The natural infinity pool is located on the edge of Victoria Falls, a well-known tourist attraction
  • Internet users took to the comment section in awe, while some feared for the young man's safety
IShowSpeed went to Zambia.
IShowspeed pulled off a daring stunt in Zambia. Image: Megan Briggs
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During his 'Speed Does Africa' tour, award-winning American streamer IShowSpeed visited Zambia, where he visited the iconic Devil's Pool. Many people on the internet applaud his bravery.

On 9 January 2026, Speed livestreamed his time in Zambia and showed a snippet of himself daringly swimming in the natural infinity pool located on the edge of Victoria Falls. Devil's Pool is on the Zambian side of the border, while Victoria Falls separates Zambia from Zimbabwe.

In the clip posted on Facebook, Speed, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, said:

"I'm about to swim to the edge. We might fall off. I don't think I'm ever doing this again."

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Watch the Facebook reel posted on Speed's account below:

Internet talks about IShowSpeed's visit to Devil's Pool

Thousands of social media users gathered in the comment section to discuss Speed's visit to Devil's Pool.

IShowSpeed visited Devil's Pool.
IShowSpeed's trip to Devil's Pool excited and concerned fans. Images: IShowSpeed
Source: Facebook

Paxina Mumba said to the online personality:

"Welcome to Zambia. You said it yourself, it's like America. The most underrated country in Africa. Like you, those who visit always have a great story to tell."

Happy Kamanga wrote in the comment section:

"Bro acting like he's got nine lives."

Nao Mwanza told people online:

"I was scared on his behalf."

A concerned Tumy Modise stated:

"I was hoping they wouldn't take him there. Things can happen really fast there. Posting means everyone made it out safely."

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Jade Rhode (Human Interest Editor) Jade Rhode is a Human Interest Reporter who joined the Briefly News team in April 2024. She obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree from Rhodes University, majoring in Journalism and Media Studies (distinction) and Linguistics. Before pursuing her tertiary education, Jade worked as a freelance writer at Vannie Kaap News. After her studies, she worked as an editorial intern for BONA Magazine, contributing to both print and online. To get in touch with Jade, email jade.rhode@briefly.co.za

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