Nigerian singer Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has opened up about the criticism he faces online regarding his education.
The music star, who boasts millions of followers on social media, shared his thoughts on why he doesn’t let online insults bother him.
“People will call me uneducated and an illiterate…”
In his words:
“People will call me uneducated and an illiterate, but when I check their profile picture, it’s always the ones looking the most broke and useless.”
Peller revealed that while he maintains a strong presence on TikTok, where he has 13 million followers, he rarely uses Instagram despite having 2.2 million followers there.
He explained that his minimal use of Instagram is primarily for brand purposes.
The TikTok star, who attended Providence Primary School and Frontrunner Academy for his secondary education in Ikorodu, Lagos State, has not pursued any higher education.
Social media reactions
Peller’s candid remarks have sparked a mix of amusement and debate online, with many netizens praising his confidence while others pointed out that education still plays a vital role in long-term success.
His unapologetic stance about social media critics has made the video widely shared across TikTok and other platforms.
@OCollins11824: “That word dey get to am seriously now, that’s why bro nor fit enter this app.”
@crypto_psalm: “But Peller, you self try go school even if na to just get the certificate.”
@LadyVictoria21: “Money dey nah. As long as he get money, he go think say he get sense.”
@princetonishere: “Y’all made the wrong person famous.”
@CreejsideThings: “You still need to go to school sha, na why them bounce you comot for Olamide show.”
With millions of followers on TikTok and Instagram, he remains one of Nigeria’s most talked-about entertainers.
Watch the video below…
“People will call me uneducated and an illiterate, but when I check their profile picture, it’s always the ones looking the most broke and confused.”
— Peller. pic.twitter.com/VAUf61gZ0y
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) November 24, 2025
