The second episode of ‘What The Tea?’ focuses on the recent visit of IShowSpeed to Nigeria — and how it spotlighted the shortcomings of some local content creators.
The 21-year-old streamer arrived in Nigeria as part of his ongoing African tour, a trip that reignited conversations about the country’s socio-economic realities. During his time in Lagos, Speed was trailed by street urchins repeatedly asking him to “bless” them with money. Compared to his stops in other African countries — where he explored historical landmarks and immersed himself in cultural events — his Nigerian itinerary appeared poorly curated.
However, beyond the street chaos, it was the conduct of certain Nigerian content creators that drew the most criticism. Several attempted to secure collaborations in ways many viewers described as desperate and uninspired. Their interactions with Speed quickly sparked days of online backlash, with critics calling out what they saw as a lack of originality and preparation.
On the show, DA and Zeba dissect the episode with their trademark candour. They connect the perceived vapidness of some Nigerian influencers to deeper systemic issues, from gaps in the education system to a shrinking societal attention span.
Beyond the Speed saga, the hosts also unpack other trending moments across Nigeria’s pop culture landscape.
Episode two of ‘What The Tea?’ by TheCable Lifestyle is now streaming on all major platforms.
