Nigerian content creator Peller has sparked a social media frenzy after joking about divorcing his wife, Jarvis, with the sole aim of selling aso-ebi a second time. The comment, made during a casual conversation captured on camera, has since gone viral, drawing mixed reactions from fans and followers.
The Joke That Backfired
In the video, Peller, known for his playful antics, lamented that a wedding is typically a once-in-a-lifetime event, meaning only one opportunity to sell the popular Nigerian celebratory fabric to guests and well-wishers. He then floated a cheeky workaround, suggesting that if he and Jarvis were to divorce and later reconcile, a fresh wedding ceremony would be required—opening the door for another round of aso-ebi sales.
In his words: "Me, I wan sell Aso-Ebi one more time o, but them tell me say wedding na once and for all. But wait o my baby, if we divorce now and later wan come back, shebi na another wedding go do for us to come back? I just wan sell another Aso-Ebi abeg…"
Jarvis' Visible Displeasure
While the joke landed with the online audience, the same could not be said for Jarvis. Almost immediately after Peller delivered his punchline, Jarvis' demeanour shifted noticeably. She did not laugh or play along, and the change in her mood was visible enough for viewers to pick up on the awkward tension between the couple.
The moment was captured in a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), which has since amassed thousands of views and comments. Social media users were quick to weigh in on the exchange, with many noting Jarvis' reaction.
Reactions from Social Media
Legit.ng compiled some of the comments from social media users below:
- @Otunbahemmans stated: "See how that small girl Dey look Peller Peller English Dey traumatize the girl"
- @xorose36 noted: "I feel like she’s just playing along lol pregnancy got me here LOL like it or not it’s already been done"
- @chima56094 shared: "E never clear fr ona eyes say peller marry Jarvis because he thinks if she leaves him he will go down or broke so the idea is to remain relevant"
Peller Defends Early Marriage
This isn't the first time Peller has stirred controversy. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the TikTok content creator sparked debate online by claiming that advice to delay marriage until one’s 30s or 40s stems from poverty, not wisdom. In a viral video, he defended marrying young, arguing that financial hardship forced older generations to postpone marriage rather than a deeper understanding of relationships.
Peller urged young people in love to act without fear of societal expectations, insisting that waiting is unnecessary when genuine feelings are present. His comments have continued to fuel discussions about marriage timing and societal pressures, with the latest divorce joke adding another layer to the ongoing conversation.
