IShowSpeed Breaks Silence on Lagos Influencer Snub Claims

Global American online streamer IShowSpeed has responded to criticism surrounding his ongoing Africa tour, insisting the trip is not centered on influencer collaborations, but on highlighting African culture, street life, and everyday people.

The clarification comes after backlash from some Nigerian content creators, who accused the streamer of ignoring collaboration requests during his recent visit to Lagos.

Viral Lagos Livestream Sparks Online Debate

Speed’s first full day in Lagos, streamed live on Wednesday, attracted massive crowds and produced viral moments that spread rapidly across social media in Africa and beyond.

While many viewers praised the raw, unfiltered experience of Lagos street life, others questioned why Speed appeared to avoid meeting popular Nigerian creators during his stay.

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Nigerian Creators Accuse Speed of Snubbing Collaborations

The criticism intensified after several Nigerian content creators claimed Speed ignored repeated requests to collaborate.

Fans particularly pushed for a meetup with Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, a TikTok and Kick streamer.

Peller’s Dramatic Attempts Go Viral

Peller made several bold attempts to get Speed’s attention, including trying to climb Speed’s vehicle and later riding a horse through traffic.

In a viral video, Peller was heard saying:

“Please, I’m a streamer. I’m big. Please let’s do something. I have suffered because of you.”

Speed did not respond and continued with his scheduled activities, sparking heated discussions online.

“This Tour Is Not About Influencers” — Speed Explains

Responding to the criticism, IShowSpeed said many people misunderstood the goal of the tour.

“This tour is not about collaborations with influencers or streamers.”

He explained that the focus is on showcasing African culture, local talent, and people who rarely receive global exposure.

“Complaining Creators Already Have Audiences”

Speed added that most creators expressing dissatisfaction already have established platforms.

“A lot of the people complaining already have audiences, while this tour is meant to give exposure to people who normally don’t get it.”

Tight Schedule Leaves No Room for Influencer Meetups

The streamer also clarified that his daily movements are strictly controlled by his team.

“Every day on this tour is scheduled — the locations, the time, everything.

Cutting short cultural visits or cancelling plans made by local communities would be disrespectful.”

He emphasized that the tour is about street performers, local artists, and communities with real talent that often go unseen globally.

About IShowSpeed’s ‘Speed Does Africa’ Tour

The Speed Does Africa tour kicked off on December 29, 2025.

The 28-day journey will see IShowSpeed visit 20 African countries, with Benin Republic expected to be his next destination.

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