It Was Tension – Egungun Reacts To Backlash Over Awkward Interview With IShowSpeed

Kuye Adegoke, the popular Nigrian content creator, who is popularly known as Egungun of Lagos, has finally spoken out after coming under criticism over his brief interview with US streamer IShowSpeed during the streamer’s visit to Lagos.

The interview surfaced online on January 22, 2026, showing Egungun briefly speaking with IShowSpeed, also known as Darren Watkins Jr, during a crowded public outing in the city.

In the video, Egungun asked the streamer about his age and reacted with surprise after hearing he was 21, commenting on his strong and healthy look.

The short exchange quickly spread across social media and drew different reactions from viewers.

After the backlash, Egungun took to his social media page to explain his conduct, saying the moment came with tension and pressure because of the crowd and security around the streamer.

He wrote, “No vex for me, it was tension.”

IShowSpeed’s visit to Lagos drew a large number of fans and strict security, making it difficult for many creators to get close or have enough time to interact with him.

Several Nigerian influencers were seen trying to catch his attention during the outing.

While some users faulted Egungun for not staying calm during the interview, others defended him, saying the situation was tense and the chance to speak with the streamer was very brief.