A Lagos-based woman, Osarobo Odigie, has filed a legal complaint against popular TikTok streamer Hamzat Habeeb, widely known as Peller, over a viral confrontation video that allegedly led to defamation, cyber harassment and invasion of privacy.
The legal dispute stems from an incident said to have occurred in the early hours of January 6, 2026, at Folixxx Lounge located along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos State. According to a pre-action letter dated March 10, 2026, the claimant’s legal representatives accused the social media personality of verbally insulting their client and recording her without permission during a confrontation at the lounge.
The letter, issued by the law firm FA Garrick & Co. and signed by lawyer Bola Osineye, states that Odigie was at the lounge to purchase food when the incident allegedly occurred. According to the document, she was standing near the counter when she became startled by a loud outburst behind her. After moving away from the noise, she was reportedly confronted by the influencer, who demanded to know why she had stepped aside.
The claimant’s lawyers allege that the situation quickly escalated into a heated exchange. They claim that the influencer verbally insulted their client using offensive language in a public setting. The legal team described the remarks as defamatory and humiliating, stating that they were intended to ridicule their client.
According to the pre-action letter, the situation escalated further when the influencer allegedly recorded the confrontation on his mobile phone without her consent. The video was later shared across several social media platforms including TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and WhatsApp.
Due to the streamer’s large online following, the video reportedly spread quickly online and attracted widespread attention. The claimant’s legal representatives say the viral nature of the video resulted in thousands of comments from internet users, some of which allegedly mocked or repeated the insults directed at their client.
The legal team claims that the online exposure caused significant reputational damage and emotional distress. They also stated that their client developed concerns about her personal safety after receiving negative attention following the viral video.
As part of the legal action, the claimant is demanding a total of N395 million in compensation. The amount includes N200 million for alleged defamation, N100 million for emotional trauma and reputational harm, and N75 million for distress allegedly caused by cyberbullying and threats from members of the public. An additional N20 million has been requested to cover legal fees and related expenses.
In addition to the financial compensation, the lawyers are requesting that the influencer immediately stop further publication of the video and remove it from all social media platforms where it was shared. They also demanded that he issue a public apology acknowledging that the statements made during the confrontation were harmful to their client’s reputation.
The apology, according to the legal letter, should be published on all of his social media platforms as well as in two national newspapers, The Punch and The Guardian.
Furthermore, the lawyers requested that the influencer notify blogs, websites and other platforms where the video may have been reposted and ensure its removal within seven days.
The legal representatives warned that if their demands are not met within the stipulated time frame, they will proceed with formal court action.
The confrontation video first circulated widely online earlier this year, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.
Following the backlash at the time, Peller publicly addressed the incident. On January 9, 2026, he released an apology video in which he admitted that his reaction during the altercation was inappropriate and expressed regret over how the situation unfolded.
Despite the apology, the matter has now escalated into a legal dispute that could proceed to court if the parties fail to reach a resolution.
