Nigerian TikTok star Peller has apologised to Christians following the controversy over his decision to portray Jesus Christ during a livestream.
The streamer said he did not know his white outfit and actions would offend people and repeatedly asked Christians to forgive him.
His apology comes after a guest challenged him during the broadcast, sparking heated discussions about religious respect on social media.
Nigerian TikTok sensation Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has apologised to Christians after facing backlash for presenting himself as Jesus Christ during a livestream.
The content creator appealed for forgiveness after his unusual performance triggered an argument with one of his guests and attracted criticism from social media users.
The apology comes after a video of the incident circulated online, with many Nigerians questioning his decision to use a respected religious figure for entertainment.
Peller explains why he portrayed Jesus Christ
The controversy started when Peller appeared during a livestream wearing a white and red outfit with a wig and asked his guest to address him as Jesus Christ.
His guest immediately objected, warning him against making jokes about religion. He also reminded the streamer that his large following came with a responsibility to set a good example for his audience.
However, Peller defended his appearance, arguing that wearing the costume did not mean he was claiming to be Jesus Christ.
He also maintained that nobody alive knew exactly what Jesus looked like. During the heated exchange, he described himself as a traditionalist and spoke about dressing like an Imam during another livestream.
The comments further increased tension among those participating in the broadcast.
What Peller said in his apology video
Following the criticism, Peller released another video in which he addressed Christians directly and asked them to forgive him.
He explained that he had only worn a white cloth and did not expect his actions to become a source of controversy.
In the video, the streamer said:
“Yes, I’m very sorry. Yeah, I just wore that white cloth. I don’t know it is a problem I am facing. Christian people, sorry.”
Peller also expressed affection for Christians and spoke about his religious background, claiming that he attends Christ Apostolic Church.
He further said he was Muslim on one side, although he did not explain what he meant by the statement.
The streamer ended his appeal by repeating his apology to Christians.
Meanwhile, Nigerian TikTok star Peller has sparked mixed reactions after dressing as Jesus Christ during a livestream.
The streamer reportedly declared, “I’m the son of Mary, I’m back,” while asking viewers to call him Jesus.
The incident, which attracted over 1.2 million viewers, has triggered heated debates among Nigerians on social media.
Popular Nigerian TikTok streamer Peller has stirred controversy after taking on a Jesus Christ-inspired appearance during a livestream, leaving viewers divided over his actions. What started as an entertaining session reportedly changed its mood after the content creator began presenting himself as Jesus, prompting laughter from some viewers and criticism from others.
The incident has since generated conversations online, with several Nigerians questioning whether the religious role-play crossed a line.
Peller’s livestream takes an unexpected religious turn
According to a summary of the livestream, Peller was interacting with viewers and entertaining their requests before introducing the religious character.
The situation reportedly changed when he asked viewers to call him Jesus and made statements associated with the biblical figure.
One of the statements attributed to him during the session was:
“I’m the son of Mary, I’m back.”
The unusual performance attracted attention, with the livestream reportedly recording more than 1.2 million viewers.
While some viewers appeared entertained by his performance and circulated clips from the session, others considered the act disrespectful to Christianity. Continue reading here.
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