- Peller has dismissed concerns that the ban on TikTok’s live feature in Nigeria will affect his livelihood.
- Responding to public assumptions that he would struggle financially, Peller stated that his primary income comes from high-value brand endorsements, each worth no less than ₦40 million.
Nigerian media personality and social media influencer Peller has publicly responded to the recent ban on the TikTok live feature in Nigeria, dismissing concerns that the development would negatively impact his income.
In a statement, Peller pushed back against the expectation that he would be distressed by the ban, asserting that his financial stability is secured through lucrative brand deals.
Peller declared that his income streams far exceed what he earns from the social media platform:
“People are expecting me to be crying after Tikt0k bann£d live in Nigeria thinking I’ll go hungry. I’m an ambassador to numerous brands and none of my endorsement is less than ₦40 million.”
The influencer’s reaction highlights a growing trend among top Nigerian social media personalities who have transitioned from relying solely on platform earnings (like live session gifts or tips) to capitalizing on major brand ambassadorships.
In other news…A Nigerian woman based in the United Kingdom has captured attention online after posting an emotional video about being left by her Nigerian boyfriend for a woman from Zimbabwe.
The woman, who goes by preciousonyegu1 on TikTok, shared her feelings in a heartfelt clip.
In the video, she tearfully voiced her frustration and heartbreak, highlighting what she sees as increasing rivalry between Zimbabwean and Nigerian women over Nigerian men living abroad. She expressed confusion over why a Zimbabwean woman would pursue her partner when there are plenty of men from her own country.
The woman explained that her boyfriend ended their relationship because he was drawn to the Zimbabwean woman’s physical appearance. She admitted feeling deeply hurt by the breakup and shared her concern about getting older, mentioning that she is nearing menopause and feels that time is no longer on her side.
“Zimbabwean ladies, what’s this competition between you and Nigerian ladies over own prosperity, our own men. Don’t you have men in your country? My boyfriend left me in the UK over a Zimbabwean lady just because I don’t have big nyash and front… I’m really frustrated right now cause I’m nearing menopause. Leave our men alone.”
