Peller, a popular social media celebrity, has faced widespread criticism for making inflammatory remarks about Yoruba people during a recent live session, describing their method of soliciting for money as “premium and threatening.”
During the show, Peller, who identified as Yoruba, stated that members of the ethnic community frequently make aggressive financial requests, sometimes asking significant sums without hesitation.
The statement soon spread on social media, eliciting conflicting emotions from viewers.
Read what he said below;
“I’m a Yoruba boy but Yoruba people beg a lot. Their begging is premium and threatening; telling you to give them 1 million naira or above.”
The film has already gone viral, with many users accusing him of stereotyping and demeaning his own ethnic community.
While some supporters claimed that the comment was made in jest and reflected personal experiences, others denounced it as inappropriate and divisive.
In recent years, some Nigerian celebrities have faced criticism for statements viewed as tribalistic, prompting public apologies and recommendations for more responsible use of social media platforms.
As of the time of reporting this story, Peller has not made a formal clarification or apology for the statement.
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