Nigerian actor Kunle Remi has publicly characterized American streamer Ishowspeed’s visit to Lagos as the least successful stop on the creator’s recent multi-country tour of Africa.

Ishowspeed, a high-profile American content creator with a large Gen Z audience, has been traveling through several African countries, including South Africa, Ghana and Nigeria. His presence in Lagos drew significant public attention, with large crowds gathering in various locations to see him, and extensive social media coverage documenting the events.

After reviewing online clips and reports from the Lagos leg of the tour, Remi argued that the visit exposed structural and behavioral issues in the city. He stated that, instead of presenting Lagos as organized, culturally rich and hospitable, the events highlighted disorder and what he interpreted as widespread desperation.

Remi claimed that the dominant images from Lagos centered on nightlife, questionable alcohol quality, club culture and persistent begging, rather than on curated cultural experiences or well-managed public engagements. In his view, these elements collectively projected a negative and reductive image of the city.

His remarks align with an ongoing domestic discussion about Nigeria’s international image, governance standards and capacity to host global personalities. Online comparisons have emerged between Ishowspeed’s experiences in other African countries, where fan interactions appeared more structured, and the Lagos events, which were marked by crowd control challenges, security concerns and opportunistic behavior.

Public reaction to Remi’s assessment is divided. Some commentators regard his position as a necessary critique that highlights systemic shortcomings and encourages reform. Others argue that his conclusions rely too heavily on viral footage and do not adequately reflect the broader social, cultural and economic complexity of Lagos.

The controversy has renewed focus on issues such as urban infrastructure, event planning, security management, nightlife regulation and the respective roles of government agencies, private organizers and citizens in shaping the experience of visiting public figures. As Ishowspeed continues his tour in other African locations, Remi’s evaluation remains a reference point in discussions about how Nigeria chooses to interpret and respond to this episode.