Nigerian international footballer Victor Boniface has publicly condemned two popular online streamers, Carterefe and Peller, following a dangerous incident during a recent livestream in which they deliberately damaged each other’s vehicles. The stunt, which involved the violent destruction of car windscreens, has drawn widespread criticism and reignited debates about the boundaries of online entertainment.
The incident occurred during a joint livestream broadcast on Saturday night. footage showed Carterefe and Peller using tools to smash the windscreens of their respective cars, an act they presented as a staged challenge. The broadcast, viewed by thousands in real-time, quickly sparked outrage among viewers and the general public. Critics accused the creators of promoting violence, normalising property destruction, and setting a hazardous example for their young audience.
Boniface, a striker for German club Bayer Leverkusen and the Nigerian national team, intervened directly during his own subsequent livestream. He placed a phone call to Carterefe, which was broadcast to his viewers, and delivered a stern reprimand. “What you and Peller did is rubbish,” Boniface stated. “You are currently on livestream, I want to talk to you privately. Let me know when you are done streaming.” The recording of this call subsequently circulated widely across social media platforms.
Following the public admonishment, Carterefe appeared to express remorse during his broadcast, acknowledging the negative reaction. However, the backlash against both streamers has persisted. Online discourse has focused on the potential physical risks of such acts, with many users highlighting that destructive stunts have led to fatal accidents in other jurisdictions. Commentators warned that replicating such behaviour could result in severe injury or death, emphasising the real-world consequences beyond the digital spectacle.
This episode underscores the escalating tension between sensational online content creation and public safety. Dangerous challenges and destructive pranks have periodically gained traction on global platforms, often with tragic outcomes. The incident involving Carterefe and Peller now forms part of a broader conversation in Nigeria and beyond regarding influencer responsibility, platform moderation policies, and the legal ramifications of promoting hazardous acts to impressionable audiences.
While the streamers have not publicly addressed potential legal consequences, the continued online backlash suggests the controversy is far from resolved. The episode serves as a stark reminder of the tangible impacts that digital content can have, prompting calls for greater accountability from creators who risk normalising violence for views.
