A traditional healer has reportedly stepped forward with claims that he played a role in the rise of Nigerian streamer and TikTok star Peller, alleging that the young content creator has failed to acknowledge the spiritual assistance he received.
The claim has sparked reactions online, with social media users debating the healer’s account and questioning the circumstances surrounding Peller’s alleged connection to traditional spiritual practices.
According to the healer, he carried out rituals that he believes contributed to Peller’s rise and success. He further claimed that Peller once visited his shrine during a difficult period and became emotional, allegedly rolling on the floor and crying.
The traditional healer reportedly expressed disappointment that Peller has since become successful without publicly acknowledging the assistance he claims to have provided.
The allegations have attracted particular attention because Peller has previously denied rumours linking his success to juju or other spiritual practices. The young streamer has instead attributed his achievements to God’s grace and his personal efforts.
The latest claims have therefore reopened an old conversation surrounding the source of Peller’s rapid rise to fame.
Peller, who was born in 2005 and is from Lagos, has become one of Nigeria’s most recognisable young internet personalities through his energetic livestreams, collaborations with celebrities and distinctive online personality.
His rise has also generated plenty of speculation, with some social media users attempting to explain how he achieved such rapid popularity at a young age.
The traditional healer’s latest allegation has now added another dimension to those discussions, although there is currently no independent evidence confirming his claim that he performed rituals for Peller or contributed to the streamer’s success.
Social media reactions have been mixed. While some users are amused by the allegations and have turned the situation into jokes, others have questioned the healer’s account and asked why someone who allegedly possesses such spiritual powers would not have used them to achieve similar fame and wealth for himself.
The controversy has once again highlighted the fascination surrounding spirituality, traditional practices and sudden success in Nigeria’s entertainment space.
For now, Peller has not publicly confirmed the healer’s account, while the allegations remain a claim that has circulated online rather than an established fact.
