IShowSpeed’s Viral "Say Wallahi Bro" Trend Explained

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Meme, brainrot, and slang expert Tobi Nwodo explains how IShowSpeed’s funny outburst started the meme trend

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Last Updated: April 2, 2026 Fact Checked

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Trend Origins

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“Say Wallahi Bro” & No Name Memes

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Have you been hearing "Say wallahi bro" like crazy on TikTok? The trend has recently taken off on social media, even though the phrase was first said in 2023. If you’re dying to know where it comes from and have no idea what “wallahi” means, you’ve come to the right place. We partnered with a meme, brainrot, and slang expert to help us break down what the “Say wallahi bro” trend is, as well as providing you with examples of meme trends that have taken off because of it.

Explaining the Viral "Say Wallahi Bro" Trend

Meme, brainrot, and slang expert Tobi Nwodo says the “Say wallahi bro” trend originated in 2023 when streamer IShowSpeed shouted the phrase, “Say wallahi bro,” in shock after making a huge purchase on Roblox. The phrase went viral and enjoyed a resurgence in 2026 with people using his audio in other memes.

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Origins of the “Say Wallahi Bro” Trend

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The “Say wallahi bro” trend comes from a video clip of IShowSpeed.^{[1]
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Expert Interview} In 2023, the YouTube streamer filmed himself debating about making a pretty big purchase on Roblox. He wanted to buy a t-shirt featuring Shrek’s face for his Roblox avatar that cost 18 million Robux, which equaled about $225,000! Nwodo says he buys it…but then immediately has regrets, leading him to emotionally say “Say wallahi bro!"^{[2]
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- According to Nwodo, “wallahi” is an Arabic phrase that translates to “I swear to God,” and it’s typically used by Muslims.^{[3]
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  Expert Interview} IShowSpeed said it to express his surprise and disbelief at what he just did.
- Nwodo explains the phrase a bit more in this video clip.
- IShowSpeed’s 2023 video went viral over the years and has received over a million views. Take a look at the original clip posted by @SpeedyUpdates!
- Given the context, people say “say wallahi bro” on social media to question the validity of something or to express surprise. Nwodo says users also post things that state the obvious, like “chair for sitting,” with IShowspeed saying “say wallahi bro” in the background.^{[4]
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- In 2026, different variations of the “say wallahi bro” audio began to pop up, primarily on TikTok. There are versions that speed up the words and change the pitch, like this TikTok video by @goofy_ahh_sounds0.
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Tobi Nwodo is a meme, brainrot, and slang expert based in Los Angeles, CA, with 9+ years of experience. His goal is to educate and entertain his audience by explaining the newest slang, memes, and brainrot characters.

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“Say Wallahi Bro” & No Name Memes

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“Say wallahi bro" is used in the viral No Name brand memes. No Name is a Canadian brand that’s known for their generic branding tactics. Their products have a yellow background with a literal explanation of the item’s purpose. For instance, they sell a folding chair that’s labeled “a chair for sitting.” Many people find their branding amusing and have found hilarious ways to pair clips or images of No Name products with the “Say wallahi bro" audio to create memes. The point is to highlight how silly and absurd the No Name branding comes across.
- Here are a few popular TikToks combining “Say wallahi bro” with the No Name meme: this video by @mo51hammad, this video by @distantwithoutcause, and this video by @vexbolts.
- The “Say wallahi bro” and No Name memes have expanded to feature things that aren’t even an official No Name product! For instance, there’s a meme featuring an image of a yellow airplane with No Name branding on it that says, “plane for flying.” Above the plane is the text, “Say Wallahi bro.” Here are a few more examples:
  - This TikTok by @user268791232 pairs the phrase with an image of yellow stairs that says, “Stairs for going up.”
  - This TikTok from @watchmegetfamous05 has the “Say wallahi bro” audio playing with an image of a TV product that says “Television for watching.”
  - This TikTok by @mrx.mane17 has the “Say wallahi” text and audio over an image of a yellow planet that says, “Planet for living.”

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More “Say Wallahi Bro” Memes

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People are getting creative and using the “Say wallahi bro” phrase in fun ways. The memes are usually about situations where the poster is at their wit’s end or feeling fed up with a situation. Here are some examples:
- In this TikTok by @michalis2209, they use the original clip of IShowSpeed over an image of their gaming setup with the POV: “You waited the whole day for bro to get on the game but he leaves after a solid 30 minutes.”
- In this TikTok by @nikishei, they play the audio over a video of themselves taking a test with the text, “When there are a few minutes left on the test and you decide to trust your bro’s answers.”