Peller (streamer)

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Peller
Born
Habeeb Hamzat

(2005-05-10) 10 May 2005 (age 20)
Ikorodu, Lagos, Nigeria
Occupations
Years activelate 2020–present
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Followers14.4 million
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Years active2022–present
Genre Streamer
Subscribers355 thousand
Views12.7 million
Last updated: 25 January 2026

Habeeb Hamzat (born 10 May 2005), known professionally as Peller, is a Nigerian online streamer and content creator. Peller emerged online around 2023, known for his sarcastic manner and reluctance while streaming. [1] He currently holds the highest-viewed stream in Africa with 260k views, surpassing his previous record of 60k views, which featured popular Nigerian artist Olamide. [2] He won the "Best Content Creator" at the Trace Awards & Festival in 2024. [3]

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Early life

Peller was born on 10 May 2005, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, by Yoruba parents. [4] He attended Providence Primary School for his primary education and later Frontrunner Academy for his secondary education. [5]

Career

Inspired by Kai Cenat, Fanum, IShowSpeed, and Duke, Peller launched his career in 2021. [6] Initially, his efforts garnered little attention, but he persevered. In 2024, he launched his comedy series, Peller's Palava, after collaborating with Nigerian TikToker Jadrolita (Javis). [7]

His popularity soared when Nigerian-Canadian rapper Dax joined him on a live stream. [8] Additionally, rapper Olamide co-signed him during live sessions. [9] Peller's breakthrough culminated in winning "Best Content Creator" at the Trace Awards Africa on 8 July 2024. [10]

Personal life

In 2025, Peller announced his conversion to Christianity from Islam, attributing his decision partly to childhood trauma experienced at a traditional Quranic school, which had gradually alienated him from his former faith. [11] [12] [13]

On 21 January 2026, popular American streamer, Darren Jason Watkins Jr, professionally known as IShowSpeed, held a birthday livestream tour in Nigeria. [14] Peller was seen attempting to approach IShowSpeed during the livestream, but was intercepted by the streamer’s bodyguard. [15] Some hours later, Peller chased after IShowSpeed’s convoy on a horse, trying to get the American streamer’s attention, but was ignored. [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

References

  1. ↑ Akinyemi, Femi (17 April 2024). "Peller: Teenage sensation taking digital world by storm". Nigerian Tribune . Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  2. ↑ Alabi, Taiwo (13 February 2024). "The TikTok Titans of Nigeria: Top 5 Creators Making Waves". TheNEWS. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  3. ↑ Ayo (8 July 2024). "TikToker Peller wins best content creator at Trace Awards Africa". SolaceBase. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Okanlawon, Taiwo (2 June 2024). "Five things you need to know about Peller". PM News. Retrieved 3 June 2024.
  5. ↑ A.P. (11 May 2024). "Peller: The Creative Tikt0k Celebrity & Skit Maker". Affiliate Plg. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Usman (5 February 2024). "The new Generation Streamer:Peller The Nigerian TikToker". Pulse Diary. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  7. ↑ "From cartoon to human robot, Jadrolita & Peller's tok how they turn mockery to content". BBC News Pidgin . 5 June 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  8. ↑ X-Daily [@X_Daily] (22 March 2024). "Peller & Dax. The most Chaotic Conversation you will see today😂😂😂" (Tweet). Retrieved 10 October 2024– via Twitter.
  9. ↑ "Olamide co-signs Peller' on his live sessions, gift him N1m". Legit.ng . 28 June 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  10. ↑ Jessica (8 July 2024). "Peller wins Best Content Creator at Trace Awards and also won the best TikToker in Nigeria Africa". GL. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
  11. ↑ Israel, Doris Ijeoma (22 July 2025). "Why I Dumped Islam For Christianity – Peller". Naija News. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  12. ↑ "Why I dumped Islam for Christianity - TikTok star, Peller opens up" . Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  13. ↑ Fasan, Yewande (22 July 2025). "TikTok star Peller reveals why he converted to Christianity". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
  14. ↑ Ayobami, Ayooluwa (22 January 2026). "iShowSpeed's Lagos Birthday Live Stream Becomes Global Sensation". Trending News. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  15. ↑ NewsDesk, Asaba Metro (22 January 2026). "Peller Bounced From Meeting IShowSpeed During Lagos Visit". Asaba Metro News. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  16. ↑ Mustapha, Ifeoluwa (22 January 2026). "Nigerian streamer, Peller, blocked from meeting iShowSpeed in Lagos". Tribune Online. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  17. ↑ Adebisi, Testimony (22 January 2026). "VIDEO: IShowSpeed hangs out with Jarvis, snubs Peller despite plea for collaboration". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  18. ↑ Fasan, Yewande (22 January 2026). "Cubana Chief Priest defends Peller's hustle amid iShowSpeed snub". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  19. ↑ Metibogun, Shade (22 January 2026). "Cubana Chiefpriest reacts after fans ridiculed Peller over rejection by IShowSpeed: "Amazing push" - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
  20. ↑ Metibogun, Shade (22 January 2026). "Moment Peller Was Denied From Meeting Ishowspeed After Coming to Nigeria Trends: "Them Throwaway Am" - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 22 January 2026.
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