BBNaija’s Tram trends after old iShowSpeed ‘condom’ video resurfaces
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At a glance
- BBNaija Season 11 housemate Tram is trending after an old video of him interacting with streamer iShowSpeed resurfaced.
- In the video, Tram offered iShowSpeed a condom and jokingly pointed to a girl, sparking controversy at the time.
- Tram defended the interaction as misunderstood 'streamer banter,' not a literal offer, while social media users debate the context.
Big Brother Naija Season 11 contestant Tram has quickly become a trending topic online, not for his gameplay, but due to the resurfacing of an old video featuring American streamer iShowSpeed. The clip, from iShowSpeed's 'Speed Does Africa' tour in early 2026, shows a younger Tram approaching the streamer in a crowded venue.
Nigga, I was only trying to be funny and I said, ‘Bro, I got some partnership for you.’ If you watch streaming content, you guys are talking up. Everybody in Nigeria is such a hypocrite.
In the video, Tram hands iShowSpeed a condom and jokingly gestures towards a nearby girl, implying a potential encounter. He also references iShowSpeed having recently turned 21, suggesting he was of age for unrestricted partying. The interaction concluded with iShowSpeed laughing and passing the condom to his security. However, the moment quickly ignited controversy, with many Nigerians criticizing Tram for what they perceived as an attempt to 'offer' local women to the American streamer.
Following the backlash at the time, Tram vehemently dismissed the interpretation. He insisted the exchange was intended as humor and was a misunderstanding of typical 'streamer banter.' In a resurfaced video shared by entertainment blogger Oyindamola, Tram defended his actions, stating, 'Nigga, I was only trying to be funny and I said, ‘Bro, I got some partnership for you.’ If you watch streaming content, you guys are talking up. Everybody in Nigeria is such a hypocrite.'
All of you are acting like Speed is Jesus Christ and we should be presenting him our best. Speed comes to Nigeria and all of you are glazing, acting like he’s a god.
He further expressed frustration with the public's reaction, questioning the reverence shown to iShowSpeed. 'All of you are acting like Speed is Jesus Christ and we should be presenting him our best. Speed comes to Nigeria and all of you are glazing, acting like he’s a god,' Tram stated. He emphasized that he spoke to iShowSpeed as an equal, noting his own age and experience. The resurfacing of this clip, as Tram enters the Big Brother Naija house, has reignited the debate, with some users revisiting the controversy and others defending Tram, arguing the interaction was taken out of context.
I spoke to him like a regular nigga. He’s 21. I’m older than this nigga. I said, ‘Bro, I got some partnership for you.’ He looked at the girls and smiled.
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