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The management of fast-rising Nigerian streamer Peller has finally spoken out about the viral incident involving American streamer iShowSpeed during his recent visit to Lagos.
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The encounter, which saw iShowSpeed seemingly ignore Peller’s attempts to interact, sparked heated debates on social media.
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Management Claims Early Outreach
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Bosa Lee, Peller’s manager, revealed that the team had contacted iShowSpeed well before his arrival in Nigeria.
Many online critics had assumed that Peller’s team failed to reach out, but Lee clarified:
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“Some people are saying his management did not reach out to Speed. Who told you that the management did not reach out? I had reached out to them before now, but he said no, that he is not collaborating with streamers.”
Miscommunication Led to Awkward Moment
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Lee admitted that the main error came when Peller was introduced specifically as a streamer, despite Speed’s prior statement that he would not work with streamers during his tour.
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“I think that’s where we made a mistake by introducing Peller as a streamer,” he explained.
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This misunderstanding was at the heart of the viral snub that caught the attention of fans and critics alike.
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iShowSpeed Clarifies His Purpose
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iShowSpeed later addressed the incident, stressing that his Africa tour focused on discovering local talent and showcasing African culture.
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He explained that collaborations with content creators were not part of his plans.
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See below;
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“We reached out to iShowSpeed way before he came to Nigeria but he said he’s not interested in collaborating with streamers. The mistake we made was mentioning that Peller is a streamer.”
– Peller’s manager, Bosa Lee pic.twitter.com/JG9eWfWgxg
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) January 24, 2026
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