19-Year-Old Nigerian Streamer, Peller, Becomes Youngest African to Hit 10 Million TikTok Followers in a Year
In a landmark achievement for Africa’s digital content creation, 19-year-old Nigerian streamer, Peller, has just become the youngest African to have gained 10 million followers on TikTok in a year.
Born Habeeb Hamzat in 2005, Peller hails from Ikorodu, Lagos State. He began content creation in 2021 but witnessed a massive surge in popularity in the past year with his humorous skits, interactive livestreams, and relatable storytelling spiced with Yoruba and English phrases.
With his unique screen presence and charisma, Peller has gained fans all over Nigeria and beyond, and he is currently one of the most powerful young creators on the site. He also frequently collaborates with other TikTok influencers, most recently Jadrolita, to further increase his visibility and popularity.
Speaking about his success, Peller expressed gratitude to his fans and emphasized being oneself. “I just started out trying to make people laugh and forget their problems, if only for a moment. I never expected this much love,” he said during a recent livestream.
Apart from TikTok, Peller is also conquering YouTube, where his subscribers are growing exponentially. His versatility and consistency have earned for him fan loyalty and industry respect. In 2024, he won “Best Content Creator” at the high-profile Trace Awards Africa, a testament to his online influence.
Peller’s ascent is parallel to the growing power of social media as a tool for youth empowerment across Africa.
By leveraging platforms like TikTok, he has not just gained a global audience but has become a source of inspiration for future digital creators across the continent.
Even as he works towards expanding his brand, Peller is also reportedly making a foray into music, merchandise, and offline community building activities for youth empowerment and mental health awareness.
His rise to fame is a shining example of how talent, creativity, and authenticity—when boosted by the reach of digital platforms—can break barriers and redefine success for Africa’s Gen Z generation.
