Ugochukwu EkekezieNetizens dig up old video of Peller vowing to ignore IShowSpeed if he comes to Nigeria
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On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Nigerian social media users circulated an old clip of streamer Peller claiming he would ignore YouTube star IShowSpeed in Nigeria. The video surfaced after Peller failed to meet the American content creator during his Lagos visit, contradicting his previous boastful remarks about rejecting Speed’s attention.
Image Credit: Instagram @ishowspeed / @peller089Social media users in Nigeria have unearthed a controversial video of TikTok streamer Peller boasting that he would snub American YouTuber IShowSpeed if the star ever visited the country.
The resurfaced clip began trending hours after IShowSpeed arrived in Lagos on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, to celebrate his birthday.
Online observers noted the sharp contrast between
Peller’s past comments and his current frantic efforts to meet the visiting celebrity. Peller has spent significant time trailing the American streamer’s convoy through Lagos since his arrival but has seemingly failed to secure a face-to-face meeting.
This desperate chase contradicts the bold claims the Nigerian content creator made in the now-viral video where he dismissed Speed’s relevance. In the clip, Peller speaks confidently to his audience, assuring them that he holds the upper hand in any potential interaction with the international star.
The boastful claims backfire
The video shows a relaxed Peller telling his viewers that IShowSpeed previously ignored his messages, prompting him to return the favor.
Peller states clearly in the footage, “Make we leave IShowSpeed alone. If he come Nigeria, if he dey find me, I no answer am.” The streamer continues his tirade by acting out a hypothetical scenario where he rejects Speed’s attempt to connect.
”I say ‘You, bro, I don’t talk to you. Get out!’ You don’t talk to me the last time I’m talking to you on your chat,” Peller declares in the clip. These comments have provided ammunition for critics who enjoy pointing out the difference between his online persona and reality.
Fans have mocked the streamer for acting superior in the past only to face rejection now that the opportunity has finally arrived. This incident follows a pattern of viral moments for the creator, who recently made headlines when Peller returns to school after English struggles.
Frustration grows for the streamer
Current videos circulating on X (formerly Twitter) show a very different Peller trying to get the attention of IShowSpeed’s security team.
The American star has engaged with several other Nigerian creators and fans, leaving Peller on the sidelines despite his high profile. Sources indicate that the snub might not be intentional, but the optics have certainly damaged Peller’s self-proclaimed status as a leading influencer.
The situation is particularly awkward given that Peller often leverages his relationships for content, similar to when Jarvis finally explains how Peller romance began. Observers believe the “snub” is simply a result of the chaotic nature of Speed’s tour, yet the internet refuses to let Peller forget his words.
Netizens continue to repost the video under every update Peller shares, reminding him of his promise to “leave Speed alone.” The content creator must now navigate this public embarrassment while still attempting to salvage a collaboration before the American star departs.
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