Security personnel for American streamer iShowSpeed intervened to block Nigerian content creator Peller during a chaotic encounter in Lagos. Videos show Peller attempting to climb onto iShowSpeed’s moving vehicle to propose a collaboration before being pulled away by security.
Undeterred, Peller later chased the convoy on horseback, pleading loudly for attention and claiming, “Please, I’m a streamer. I’m big. Let’s do something together.” iShowSpeed appeared to ignore the attempts. The incident has sparked online debate, with some praising the tight security and others sympathizing with Peller’s persistence.
Key Points:
The clash highlights the intense, often unpredictable nature of fan and creator interactions during high-profile international visits.
It underscores the challenges of managing security and crowd control in densely populated urban environments like Lagos.
The incident reflects the ambition of local creators to leverage global influencers for visibility and collaboration.
Online reactions reveal divided perspectives on persistence, professionalism, and security protocols in digital celebrity culture.
The moment adds to the viral narrative of iShowSpeed’s Africa tour, emphasizing its blend of excitement, chaos, and cultural collision.
Sources: Social Media Reports
Speed ignored Peller for the 5th time, omo the struggle💔 😂 pic.twitter.com/X2blkSaUGW
— SEUÑ (@YKoluwaseun9) January 21, 2026
Peller showed up to iShowSpeed’s stream and tried to force his way to Speed but Speed’s bodyguard, Rudy, bundled him inside the crowd. The crowd kept shouting Peller’s name so Speed could recognize him, but Speed ignored. 😭😭
pic.twitter.com/Ws8YQtBg4t— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) January 21, 2026