Moment IShowSpeed’s Bodyguard Bundles Peller Away During Lagos Livestream
A viral video circulating on social media has captured the awkward moment American YouTuber and online streamer, IShowSpeed’s bodyguard forcefully escorted Nigerian streamer Peller away during a livestream in Lagos, Nigeria. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
IShowSpeed, who has been touring several African countries, recently arrived in Lagos as part of his ongoing visit to the continent. Since his arrival, the popular streamer has toured notable locations across the city while engaging in activities aimed at experiencing Nigerian culture.
In the trending clip, Peller is seen attempting to approach and meet IShowSpeed during a live broadcast. However, the situation quickly turned embarrassing as IShowSpeed’s bodyguard intervened and bundled Peller away from the scene, preventing any interaction between the two streamers.
The Nigerian streamer appeared visibly shocked by the incident, as he was escorted out despite his popularity and massive online following.
The moment has since sparked intense conversations across social media platforms, with many Nigerians expressing mixed reactions to the incident.
Reacting to the video, several social media users criticized the handling of the situation, while others blamed Peller’s team for poor management.
One user, @dazzybtv, wrote:
“Who dey manage this boy? He’s just downgrading himself. This is what happens when fame and money come to you without suffering for it.”
Another user, @RexChibuzo_, said:
“Why’s that guy in white saying ‘I don’t give a f**k who he is, get him away from here’? Peller too has a massive audience. It doesn’t cost anything to recognise him.”
Similarly, @Jeerex2 commented:
“He fumbled. Peller na one of the biggest streamers too.”
Meanwhile, @FhisayoGraphics added humor to the situation, writing:
“This guy dey snub 😭😂 See as he act like say he no see am.”
The incident has continued to trend online, drawing attention to the growing influence of livestream culture in Nigeria and the challenges that come with high-profile celebrity encounters.
Moment when Speed’s bodyguard bundled Peller from his live stream 😭😭
— BASITO (@itzbasito) January 21, 2026