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.
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While some viewers appeared entertained by his performance and circulated clips from the session, others considered the act disrespectful to Christianity.
Peller’s past religious experience resurfaces
Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, is known for his unpredictable TikTok livestreams and large online following.
He has previously spoken about his religious background, including his transition from Islam to Christianity, which he reportedly linked to a difficult experience at a Quranic school.
The latest incident has brought his religious background into conversations again, particularly as social media users debate his decision to portray Jesus during an entertainment broadcast.
Nigerians disagree over Peller’s actions
The livestream has generated different opinions, with some people condemning the performance and others defending the streamer.
While critics described the act as religious mockery, some supporters argued that religious humour should not attract outrage when similar jokes are made about other faiths.
Here are some comments Nigerians shared while reacting to the controversy:
@Firstus_ (FIRSTUS) wrote:
“This boy is a big fool. His useless fans are mostly Christians and they just laugh and support him. This guy talking now is likely a Muslim yet he shats what Nigerians refused to say. Now, who who are thesis f00l portraying if not Jesus Christ”
@SirBonaventure (BonaventureF) wrote:
“Please where’s @Jarvis4R to help his man tone this issue down. This guy is giving @Peller089 a very serious and legitimate reason to be cautious, but I don’t know why he’s adamant. Please anyone have access to @Peller089 to advise him? RELIGIOUS mockery is a BIG”
@babanl… (Odaju Omo😡 Man Of God) wrote:
“Naa me drag peller pass for this app but this @Peller089 well done.. if that guy want to get emotional about religion he can fuck off.. like christians and muslims don’t make fun of our religion and call it evil. I stand with peller on this he no go better for that dirty indian”
@BJayFunds (BigJazzy) wrote:
“Peller is a fool how would you disrespect a christian religion and you are a Muslim can a Christian dress like a Muslim and call him self prophet Muhammad the Holly name…….”
@abodundeop (Peter O. Abodunde) wrote:
“The boy is a fool, na everything be play to him”
@dgodfatherly (don corleone) wrote:
“I blame Nigerians for this not peller yall glorify foolishness that’s what make you guys happy you make the most foolish people famous I like as he dey represent una all over the world for TikTok 📌”
Watch the video here:
All of them were happy on TikTok Live until Peller said they should call him Jesus. That’s when everything changed🧐 https://t.co/zHRgeU0YMj
— Viral Willy🥶 (@viral_backup) November 1, 2026
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