- Peller dismissed concerns that Nigeria’s ban on TikTok’s live streaming feature would affect his livelihood.
- In response to public speculation that he will be in financial trouble, Peller said that his main income comes from high-value brand endorsements, each worth no less than 40 million pounds.
Nigerian media personality and social media influencer Pele has publicly responded to Nigeria’s recent ban on TikTok’s live streaming feature, dismissing concerns that the development would negatively impact his income.
In a statement, Peller dismissed expectations that he would be distressed by the ban, claiming his financial stability was secured through lucrative brand deals.
Peller claims that his income stream far exceeds what he earns from social media platforms:
“People thought I would cry when Tikt0k was banned living in Nigeria and that I would starve. I am an ambassador for numerous brands and none of my endorsements are less than £40 million.”
The influencer’s reaction highlights a growing trend among Nigeria’s top social media figures who have moved from relying solely on platform revenue, such as live conference gifts or tips, to leveraging major brand ambassadors.
In other news… A Nigerian woman living in the UK has attracted attention online after posting a touching video telling the story of her Nigerian boyfriend ditching her for a Zimbabwean woman.
The woman, who goes by “premiseonyyegu1” on TikTok, shared her feelings in a heartfelt video.
In the video, she tearfully expressed her frustration and heartbreak, highlighting what she sees as growing competition between Zimbabwean and Nigerian women for Nigerian men living abroad. She expressed confusion as to why a Zimbabwean woman would pursue her partner when there were many men from her own country.
The woman explained that her boyfriend ended their relationship because he was attracted to the Zimbabwean woman’s appearance. She admitted that she was deeply hurt by the breakup and shared her concerns about getting older, mentioning that she was approaching menopause and felt like time was no longer on her side.
“Zimbabwe ladies, what is the competition between you and Nigerian ladies for your own prosperity, our own men? Don’t you have men in your country? My boyfriend left me in the UK for a Zimbabwean lady just because I don’t have big hips and forehead…I am really depressed now because I am close to menopause. Don’t bother our men.”
