Peller Opens Up About Childhood Sexual Assault
Popular Nigerian content creator Peller has publicly shared a deeply traumatic experience from his teenage years, revealing that he was sexually assaulted by a 40-year-old woman. The disclosure was made during an appearance on the Honest Bunch podcast on Monday, 20 January 2026, where he detailed the incident and its lasting impact on his life.
According to Peller, the assault occurred at a friend's house when the friend's mother took advantage of him. He explained that he had visited the friend, and the mother sexually abused him. Despite the severity of the incident, he remained silent for years, unable to confide in anyone.
Why Peller Stayed Silent
The content creator revealed that his parents had explicitly warned him not to visit that particular friend's home. Coming forward about the assault would have meant admitting he had disobeyed them. Caught between the trauma of the abuse and the fear of parental consequences, he chose to bear the burden alone.
Peller described the lasting physical and emotional effects of the assault. He experienced involuntary bodily reactions during school hours as a direct result of the ordeal, which left him confused and in tears on multiple occasions. The experience had a profound impact on his daily life as a teenager.
Public Reaction to Peller's Confession
The revelation sparked widespread reactions on social media, with many users reflecting on the culture of silence surrounding male sexual abuse in Nigeria. Instagram user @hypexclusive_ng commented: 'The society won't talk! Everyone will see it as fun until it's the other way round!! If you've never been or seen a victim you will not understand.'
@zarawater_ wrote: 'Now this is the problem with we Nigerias we laugh over everything even the most sensitive things.' Another user, @flexpdesign, shared: 'Na the beating make most of us no talk that year oh... We need change the traditional African parenting oh.'
@heyfua_ offered a different perspective: 'You guys should take it easy on him. Humor is a very common way people cope with difficult experiences. Someone can tell a painful story while laughing, making jokes, or speaking casually, and the experience can still be deeply traumatic.'
@tknjso noted: 'This story might sound funny... But it's Sad!' @asewagospel1 added: 'A lot of kids go through this.' @yung_bossu wrote: 'Many guys Dey this table.'
Peller Calls Out His Groomsmen
In a separate light-hearted video shared while driving, Peller gave fans a glimpse into his wedding preparations with fiancée Jarvis. He jokingly criticised his groomsmen for failing to buy their asoebi, pointing out that many regular guests had already purchased theirs while his closest friends were still expecting to receive the outfits for free. He singled out fellow content creator Joe Blaq, playfully urging him to stop taking substances, look fresh, and prepare for the big day, noting that Jarvis's bridesmaids are beautiful.
