“How he go take fuel him Benz now?” – Reactions as Peller speaks following TikTok’s ban on late-night streams for Nigerian users

Content creator and streamer, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller has addressed reactions surrounding the recent ban on TikTok live streaming in Nigeria, dismissing assumptions that the decision would leave him financially stranded.

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In a firm response, he said many expected him to break down in tears, believing the platform was his only source of income.

According to him, those assumptions were wrong. He stressed that he has multiple endorsement deals and enjoys strong backing from reputable brands.

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“People are expecting me to be crying after TikTok banned 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,” he said.

His remark has stirred wide discussions online, especially among users questioning how financially secure many influencers truly are beyond social media platforms.

While some applauded his confidence, others interpreted his statement as a defensive reaction triggered by the policy change.

Check out some reactions below:

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"People are expecting me to be crying after Tiktok banned 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."

— Peller finally reacts to TikTok banning live in Nigeria. 😂 pic.twitter.com/b6J3WTvlSo

— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) December 8, 2025