30th May, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
In recent years, TikTok has taken Nigeria by storm, providing a platform for creatives to showcase their talents and connect with a vast audience. From music, and comedy to live streams.
The app’s popularity has given rise to a new generation of influencers, musicians, entertainers, and content creators who are redefining the entertainment industry.
Among these talented individuals is Lagos State-born Habeeb Hamzat popularly known as Peller, a young TikToker who has taken the platform by storm with his authentic humor, creativity, and infectious personality.
19-year-old Peller’s journey on TikTok began in 2023, inspired by the likes of Kai Cenat who he has described as one of his top TikTokers and a major inspiration to him. Peller started creating content, going live, and streaming, quickly discovering his passion for making people laugh. His early days on the platform were marked by experimentation, honing his craft, and learning from his mistakes. However, it wasn’t long before his talent and dedication started to pay off.
He teamed up with fellow TikToker by the name of Elizabeth Aminata Amadu from Benin in Edo State, known as Jadrolita and Jarvis for her AI alter ego, noted for her robotic persona, dubbed the “TikTok AI robot.”
This collaboration marked a turning point in Peller’s career, as they began creating content together, pushing the boundaries of creativity, and entertaining their audience with hilarious skits and live streams. Their partnership soon transcended TikTok, expanding to other platforms like Instagram, where they continued to wow fans with their unique blend of humor and talent.
Peller’s authenticity and ability to connect with his audience on the platform have been key factors in his success. His contents, often infused with Yoruba and Pidgin English with a little bit of crazy attitude just to keep his fans entertained, have resonated deeply with his followers and his fans all over the world, making him a beloved figure in the TikTok community.
His talent for freestyling and creating unplanned content plus jumping on trending topics has also earned him a reputation as a master of improvisation, able to think on his feet and adapt to any situation.
Several celebrities have joined his live streams, and his streaming is not only limited to Nigeria and Africa as a continent but the world at large. People from different parts of the world often join his live stream on TikTok. Peller’s impact on TikTok Nigeria has been significant since the beginning of this year, with his account currently housing 2.2 million followers and over 57 million likes on his profile.
Earlier this year, he set a record for the most-watched livestream on TikTok, with over 100,000 viewers all over the world tuned in to witness his comedic genius. This feat not only solidified his position as a leading TikToker in the Nigerian TikTok world but also demonstrated his ability to draw in massive crowds and keep them entertained. His comedic series “Peller’s Palava” was established earlier this year.
Born in 2005 in Ikorodu, Lagos State. His journey serves as a testament to the power of creativity, hard work, and determination.