Born 10 May 2005, Habeeb Hamzat known professionally as Peller, is a Nigerian online streamer and content creator. Peller emerged online around 2021, known for his sarcastic manner and reluctance while streaming. He currently holds the highest-viewed stream in Africa with 76k views, surpassing his previous record of 60k views, which featured popular Nigerian artist Olamide. He won the "Best Content Creator" at the Trace Awards & Festival in 2024.
Peller is known for his unique blend of Yoruba and English words and his energetic live performances on tiktok. He is a rising star in Nigeria currently, quickly gaining a following of fans worldwide. Also, one of the things that sets peller different from other TikTokers is his ability to communicate with his audience. He’s not afraid to be candid and discuss his personal issues with his fans.
Peller regularly talks about his difficulties with anxiety and despair, and how he utilizes comedy to cope with these challenges. This kind of authenticity has endeared him to his admirers, who enjoy his honesty and candor.
Early life
Peller was born on 10 May 2005, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, to Yoruba parents. He attended Providence Primary School for his primary education and later Frontrunner Academy for his secondary education. He grew up in a family of five with two siblings and parents who supported his passion for entertainment
Career
Inspired by Kai Cenat, Fanum, IShowSpeed, and Duke, Peller launched his career in 2021. 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.
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.
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.
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.”
His popularity soared when Nigerian-Canadian rapper Dax joined him on a live stream. Additionally, rapper Olamide co-signed him during live sessions. Peller's breakthrough culminated in winning "Best Content Creator" at the Trace Awards Africa on 8 July 2024.
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 7.5 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.
Musical career
In June 2024, Peller released his debut single, "Belief". On 19 July 2024, he released the single "Story", which gained popularity on TikTok, YouTube and other social media platforms.
TikTok star Peller gets engaged to Jarvis
