CurrentReport blog Nigerian streamer Peller has stirred controversy after urging Nigerians to cease participating in the ongoing #30DayRants challenge on TikTok, a movement critical of the country’s poor governance. The popular influencer, who has faced immense backlash from his followers, claims he has received multiple death threats in response to his call for restraint.
In a recent livestream, Peller, who has built a significant online following, revealed that some individuals have threatened his life, referencing the shooting of his colleague, Oloba Salo, in Lagos last year. Peller expressed his concern over the safety of his life, stating, “Some people threatened to shoot me like they shot Salo in Lekki Phase 1. They asked me to watch my back when going out.”
The controversy erupted when Peller advised Nigerians to halt their critical commentary of the country’s leadership during the #30DayRants challenge. His comments focused on the potential negative consequences, particularly the risk of a ban on TikTok in Nigeria, which would affect his career. However, this did not sit well with many social media users, who perceived it as an attempt to suppress free speech.
Peller, visibly upset, concluded his livestream by stating, “What is all these? I’m not talking again. Good bye.”
The situation has sparked further debate in Nigeria about the freedom of expression online, the role of influencers in political discourse, and the potential consequences of openly criticizing government policies. As the #30DayRants challenge continues to gain momentum, Peller’s comments and the subsequent threats against him highlight the growing tensions between digital activism and government scrutiny in Nigeria.
