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Emma Onyemaechi • 10 April, 2025

Is Peller the Richest Teen in Africa Now? Unbelievable Facts you should know
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  • I was just scrolling through some online space when I saw a woman's video stating that Peller has been confirmed by Google as the richest teenager in Africa. I was...




    I was just scrolling through some online space when I saw a woman's video stating that Peller has been confirmed by Google as the richest teenager in Africa. I was surprised. We all know he's a very creative online presence with multiple following and makes a lot of money online, and this can span into billions of naira. At one moment I thought it's true, so I went into research, and I found out that there's no official statement from Forbes or Google affirming such claims. 



    People can post anything they like about anybody. But who is this guy called Peller? Here I've been summarized 12 facts about Peller that you cannot believe are true. Forget what he is doing online, he has gone far. Really far.




    Here are the 12 facts about Peller, including how he met Jarvis.



    1. Born in Ikorodu, Lagos State: Peller, born Habeeb Hamzat, was born on May 10, 2005, in Ikorodu, Lagos State.



    2. Educational Background: He attended Providence Nursery and Primary school  and Frontrunner Academy  for his primary and secondary education, respectively.



    3. Inspiration from Kai Cenat: Peller was inspired by American streamer Kai Cenat to start his content creation journey in 2021.



    4. TikTok Rise to Fame: He gained popularity on TikTok for his unique blend of Pidgin English and Yoruba in his content, which has earned him a lot of fortune.



    5. Comedy Series: Peller's Palava: In 2024, Peller launched his comedy series, Peller's Palava, which became an instant hit.



    6. Collaborations with Celebrities: He has collaborated with notable figures like Olamide and Dax, boosting his profile.



    7. Record-Breaking Livestreams: Peller holds the record for Africa’s highest-viewed livestream with over 76,000 viewers.



    8. Awards and Recognition: He won "Best Content Creator" at the Trace Awards & Festival in 2024.



    9. Social Media Following: Peller has over 9 million followers on TikTok and 205,000 subscribers on YouTube.



    10. Unique Content Style: His content often features a mix of humor and relatable scenarios, making him popular among Nigerian audiences.



    11. Career Goals: Peller aims to become the biggest streamer in the industry, inspired by top TikTokers.



    12. Controversy Over Hiring a PA: In 2024, Peller sparked debate by announcing plans to hire a first-class graduate as his personal assistant. 



    As for when he met Jarvis, he mentioned in an interview  that their relationship started on TikTok. Initially he was making s live video with Jarvis' sister, and during this interaction Jarvis joined.  At that time Jarvis, whose real name is Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, wasn't creating robots contents. Peller mentioned that during the session he noted and told Jarvis that her voice sounded like that of a robot. The next day, Jarvis started her Roblox contents and this led to their collaboration.












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