American streamer IShowSpeed has finally responded to the wave of criticism surrounding his visit to Nigeria, particularly from local content creators who accused him of being dismissive and selective during his African tour.

The US streamer, who is currently touring several African countries under his Speed Does Africa project, had been called out by some Nigerian influencers, most notably TikToker Peller, after their repeated attempts to meet him reportedly failed.

But Speed says the narrative being pushed online is not only incorrect, but misses the actual purpose of his trip.

In a statement seen by Legit.ng, he stated the Africa tour was designed to highlight the cultural heartbeat of the continent, not to serve as a celebrity collaboration spree.

He stressed that many influencers demanding access already have platforms and visibility, while the people he’s showcasing may never get another opportunity like this.

Addressing claims that he “deliberately snubbed” creators, Speed noted that his team meticulously plans every stop on his tour.

From the locations he must visit to the cultural stops he has to honour, he said the entirety of his movement is time-restricted, leaving no room for sudden meet-ups or unscheduled collaborations.

He made it clear that he cannot cancel a cultural visit arranged by locals simply because an influencer wants a quick video.

Read the statement here:

🚨BREAKING: iShowSpeed addresses criticism accusing him of being disrespectful for not collaborating with content creators during his Africa tour in Nigeria.

Speed explains that the purpose of the tour is not streamer collaborations, but to showcase the culture of Africa’s… pic.twitter.com/eAl8Qjd5em

— richo (@richo) January 22, 2026