The clarification comes after the streamer’s first full day in Lagos, Nigeria, went viral. The livestream drew massive crowds, intense street scenes, and multiple moments that dominated online conversations across Africa and beyond.
Criticism Sparks After Creator Claims He Was Ignored
The backlash began when several Nigerian content creators accused Speed of ignoring collaboration requests during his visit. Fans particularly urged him to meet Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, a Nigerian streamer active on TikTok and Kick.
Peller reportedly made several attempts to get Speed’s attention — even climbing onto Speed’s vehicle and later riding a horse through traffic. In a widely shared clip, he was heard saying:
“Please, I’m a streamer. I’m big. Please let’s do something. I have suffered because of you.”
Speed, however, did not respond and continued with his planned activities. The incident sparked online debate, with fans questioning why one of the world’s most popular streamers would travel across Africa without linking up with local personalities.
Speed Clarifies Purpose of the Tour
As reported by The Times of India, Speed addressed the controversy, explaining that the tour’s intent was being misunderstood.
He stated:
“This tour is not about collaborations with influencers or streamers. The goal is to show African culture, the people on the streets, and the talent that doesn’t usually get seen.”
He added that many creators who expressed disappointment already have established followings, and that the tour aims to spotlight people who rarely receive global attention.
Schedule Is Fixed, He Says
Speed also clarified that his daily itinerary is tightly planned by his team, making it impossible to add last-minute meetups.
“Every day on this tour is scheduled — the locations, the time, everything,” he said.
“Cutting short cultural visits or cancelling plans made by local communities would be disrespectful.”
He emphasized that the tour must stay true to its original structure and purpose.
Similar Reaction in South Africa
Speed noted that he faced similar backlash earlier during his stop in South Africa, where some creators also felt overlooked. Despite the criticism, he said he remains focused on the central message of the tour:
“This trip is about the real Africa — the street performers, the local artists, and the communities with real talent that don’t usually get global attention.”
Tour Continues Across Africa
The Speed Does Africa tour began on December 29, 2025, and is scheduled to run for 28 days across 20 countries. Speed is expected to visit Benin Republic next as part of the ongoing tour.