- I think our mistake was presenting Peller as a streamer rather than highlighting other aspects
- IShowSpeed emphasized that his African tour was intended to spotlight African culture
- The incident sparked widespread reactions on social media
Bosa Lee, manager of popular Nigerian streamer Peller, has addressed the backlash following the snub by American online star iShowSpeed during his visit to Lagos last week.
According to reports, Eko Hot Blog gathered that Peller attempted to meet iShowSpeed twice, but security personnel prevented the interaction, leaving the Nigerian streamer sidelined.
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The incident sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many Nigerians criticizing iShowSpeed for showing disrespect to one of Africa’s top content creators, while others questioned Peller’s management approach.
Speaking on the matter, iShowSpeed emphasized that his Africa tour was intended to spotlight African culture and uncover hidden talents.
Meanwhile, Bosa Lee explained that the issue stemmed from introducing Peller as a streamer. “Some people are saying his management did not reach out to iShowSpeed. But I had contacted them in advance, and he declined, saying he was not collaborating with streamers,” Lee said.
He added, “I think our mistake was presenting Peller as a streamer rather than highlighting other aspects of his talents.”
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