Dpsychologist: From Dangote to Beyoncé: Meet the 27 Black Billionaires Shaping $121 Billion of Global Wealth in 2026
The latest billionaire rankings show a remarkable milestone. Out of the 3,428 billionaires in the world, fewer than 30 are Black, yet their influence across business, technology, entertainment and finance continues to grow.
According to Forbes, there are now 27 Black billionaires worldwide in 2026, controlling a combined fortune of about $121 billion. Two major newcomers this year are music icons Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Dr. Dre, both officially crossing the $1 billion mark.
At the top of the list remains Africa’s richest man Aliko Dangote, whose net worth stands at about $28.5 billion. His fortune comes largely from the Dangote Group, which dominates cement production in Africa and now operates one of the world’s largest oil refineries in Lagos.
Here are some of the most prominent Black billionaires in 2026 and their estimated net worth:
Top Black Billionaires in the World (2026) • Aliko Dangote – $28.5B (Nigeria, cement & refinery) • Alexander Karp – $14.3B (USA, Palantir technology) • David Steward – $12.4B (USA, IT services) • Abdulsamad Rabiu – $11.2B (Nigeria, BUA Group) • Robert F. Smith – $10B (USA, private equity) • Mike Adenuga – $6.5B (Nigeria, telecom & oil) • Michael Jordan – $4.3B (USA, sports & investments) • Patrice Motsepe – $3.9B (South Africa, mining) • Oprah Winfrey – $3.2B (USA, media) • Jay-Z – $2.8B (USA, music & investments)
Other notable names include telecom entrepreneur Strive Masiyiwa ($2.2B), infrastructure investor Adebayo Ogunlesi ($2.4B), tech founder Tope Awotona ($1.4B), basketball legend LeBron James ($1.4B), filmmaker Tyler Perry ($1.4B), energy investor Femi Otedola ($1.3B), telecom pioneer Mo Ibrahim ($1.3B), pop icon Rihanna ($1B), and newcomers Beyoncé Knowles-Carter ($1B) and Dr. Dre ($1B).
Despite their success, the numbers reveal a striking reality. Black billionaires still make up less than 1 percent of the global billionaire population, showing how rare such wealth remains.
sh.or.tgun: Many Nigerians online have taken to the Lagos State Governor’s official social media account to express outrage following his post about welcoming Tinubu in the UK, which sparked widespread backlash
Bovis: So many uninformed people in Nigeria. The governor is already in London to network with captains of industry and attract more foreign investment to Lagos. Therefore, it’s logical for him to be part of the Nigerian delegation to welcome the president
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RNNTV: Popular streamer Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja (Peller) is trending after gaining unauthorized access to the palace of the Oba of Benin during his nationwide tour.
According to reports, the visit was carried out without proper approval from the Benin Traditional Council, leading to what has been described as a serious breach of palace protocol.
The fallout has been massive:
A chief linked to the incident has been suspended indefinitely
A palace staff member has been arrested and charged by the police
A queen allegedly involved is now facing disciplinary proceedings that could lead to removal
The council has also reportedly declared Peller wanted and demanded that he appear before palace authorities and submit an apology.
Peller, however, is said to be considering a legal response instead of appearing before the council.
The situation has sparked widespread debate, with many pointing to the clash between modern social media culture and long-standing traditional institutions like the Benin Kingdom.
blamingthedevil: On March 18, 2026, King Charles III and Queen Camilla hosted a ceremonial royal carriage ride for Nigeria's President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu to Windsor Castle. This procession, featuring multiple carriages with royals like William and Catherine, marked the first Nigerian state visit in 37 years and a significant diplomatic moment
pic.twitter.com/Ndk2pAtvDR King Charles III Hosted A Ceremonial Royal Carriage Ride for President Tinubu
The King and Queen have arrived, waiting for the President and First Lady.
The 41 gun salutes have started.
The two 2002 Bentley State Limousines brought the guests. Prince William and President Tinubu were in one car and Princess Catherine and Mrs Tinubu were in the other.
The Household Calvary rendered the royal salute (Nigeria We Hail Thee).
The carriage is here. The procession is about to start.
The general officer commanding the Household Division had to help the President and the King down the stairs.
The members of the Nigerian delegation are being shown their carriages.
They are using closed carriages (Gowon, Shagari and Babangida used open top carriages).
The foot guards are waiting in the courtyard of Windsor Castle.
As always happens, Nigerians have organised and gone to line the route.
🤣 I remember that thread in which some Nairalanders were complaining because they played the Star Spangled Banner before Arise O Compatriots. They said it was a disgrace.
The anthem of the guest is always played before the anthem of the host.
The guards are playing Nigeria We Hail Thee before God Save The King.
I posted a video of a sniper on the roof of a building along the route of the royal procession, but the bot banned me.
Putindbutt: Sowore was protesting for Kanu who ordered his terrorist foot soldiers to burn down Lagos and SW region. He also ordered them to attack any Yoruba Pastors that goes to the SE for crusade. But Sowore is more bothered about trying to curry votes from the ibos by protesting for Kanu.
If he likes let him protest with all his family members from now till 2030, ibos will still show him how inconsequential he is to them. If he thinks they will abandon Obi their tribal messiah and support an outsider like him. He's in for a big shock.
Pakute: Yoruba nation agitator, Chief Sunday Adeyemo, popularly known as Sunday Igboho, on Tuesday dismissed remarks by human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, regarding transactional politics and activism.
Igboho maintained that his agitation for improved security in the South-West, as well as his support for President Bola Tinubu’s prospective second-term bid in 2027, constitute his inalienable constitutional rights.
He stressed that his actions are firmly rooted in advancing the collective interests of the Yoruba people and fostering Nigeria’s overall development.
In a statement issued by his media aide, Olayomi Koiki, Igboho criticised Sowore for allegedly describing his activism as “amala politics” in a recent viral video circulating on social media, dismissing the comment as inconsequential and unworthy of public attention.
The statement read: “We strongly reject the characterisation of Igboho’s activism as transactional. Such a myopic position misrepresents the intent and focus of our agitation on effective grassroots security in the South-West, and Nigeria as a whole.“
“How many protests did Sowore organise to push for my freedom? Sowore’s claim of fighting for the masses contradicts his daily lodging expenses of N450,000 at a popular Lagos hotel.“
“I cannot be compelled to endorse political figures such as Peter Obi or Atiku Abubakar, or even align with Sowore’s political platform. I have the right to make independent political decisions based on the security and collective interests of the Yoruba people.”
The statement further emphasised that Igboho’s advocacy prioritises tackling insecurity across Yorubaland, which it said is characterised by persistent violence, including the killing of farmers, kidnappings along highways, and attacks on traditional rulers and royal institutions.
Koiki clarified that these concerns underpin Igboho’s movement, rather than any ambition for political office or revolutionary leadership.
The statement continued: “While Sowore has consistently promoted nationwide revolution as a pathway to leadership, Igboho’s approach is rooted in protecting lives, land, and property within Yoruba territory.“
“This agitation is a vivid response to real and ongoing threats faced by communities in the region. Latest security incidents in Northern Nigeria, including reported explosions in Maiduguri as at yesterday, 16 March 2026, call into question the broader effectiveness of long-term revolutionary advocacy.“
“We challenge Sowore to assess the situation in his home state of Ondo, considering growing cases of banditry, kidnapping, and attacks on rural communities.“
“The impacts on vulnerable groups, including farmers, traditional rulers, women, and children, are massive, just as several communities have reportedly suffered destruction.“
“These realities reinforce Igboho’s long-standing call, dating back to 2020, for localised security measures and stronger regional protection strategies.“
Sowore is a well known charlatan who manipulates people and events in order to gain advantage. His online publication Sahara Reporters is known to contain outright LIES or half-truths.
naptu2: Apapa Port, Zenith Bank, Ebony Life, Monie Point, Ovaltine and other investment announcements as President Tinubu visits the UK
President Bola Tinubu is on a state visit to the UK and as with all such state visits, the military parades and pomp and circumstance will take center stage.
However, the visit is not only about ceremonies. Major new investment will flow between Nigeria and the UK.
The UK will invest £746 million in expanding and upgrading the Apapa and Tin Can Island ports, Twinings Ovaltine will open a £24 million factory in Lagos and many other such investments will be announced or signed during the visit.
Nigerian companies like Zenith Bank, Moniepoint and Ebony Life are also investing in the UK.
This thread is about the business side of the visit.
Hundreds of new UK jobs as Nigerian companies confirm millions in investment
Hundreds of new UK jobs are set to be created as Nigerian companies scale up their operations, reinforcing Britain's position as a leading global business hub.
From: Department for Business and Trade, The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP and The Rt Hon David Lammy MPPublished17 March 2026
⚫️ Nigerian companies including LemFi, Kuda, Moniepoint and Fidelity Bank expand UK operations.
⚫️ Major boost to North West economy as Zenith Bank opens new Manchester branch.
⚫️ Twinings Ovaltine opens £24 million Lagos manufacturing facility, ahead of historic Nigerian State Visit this week.
Hundreds of new jobs are set to be created across the UK as Nigerian banks, fintech innovators and creative industry businesses scale up their operations in Britain.
The move will see millions invested into the UK economy and reinforces the UK’s position as a leading global business hub, backed by world‑class talent, strong access to capital, and a stable regulatory environment - while showcasing Nigeria’s expanding role as a key source of innovation and investment into the UK.
It comes as the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, accompanied by the First Lady, Mrs. Oluremi Tinubu, are set to commence an historic State Visit on Wednesday, strengthening the UK’s position as a global hub for African business.
Thanks to the UK’s Trade and Industrial Strategies – combined with commitments made through the UK–Nigeria Enhanced Trade and Investment Partnership (ETIP) – the government is attracting investment into key growth sectors including financial services, technology, education and advanced manufacturing.
The Deputy Prime Minister held an ETIP reception yesterday at Kensington Palace, bringing together 180 senior representatives from government and industry to celebrate the breadth, depth, and continued growth of our trade relationship across priority sectors including financial services, education, creative industries, infrastructure and technology. Florence Eshalomi, UK Trade Envoy to Nigeria, also addressed the group.
Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle said:
"The UK and Nigeria share a belief in the power of enterprise, innovation and education to transform lives, and today’s commitments show exactly that.
With Nigerian firms creating jobs across the UK and British businesses expanding into one of the world’s fastest growing markets, our partnership is strengthening both economies and delivering real benefits for people in both countries". Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy said:
"The UK and Nigeria’s Strategic Partnership is bringing momentum and opportunity to innovators in both our countries. We are reducing barriers, creating jobs and opening new pathways for growth.
Growth is the core mission of this government and it underpins our relationship with Nigeria. I am deeply proud that the cultural and commercial bonds between our nations are thriving and that both our businesses and people are feeling the benefits of that". Zenith Bank, one of Nigeria’s largest financial institutions, opens its Manchester branch today [Tuesday 17 March] with the capacity to create up to 30 new direct jobs in a boost for the North West economy. The bank is also exploring a 2027 London Stock Exchange listing to deepen its UK market presence and unlock long-term funding for UK–Africa growth.
Fidbank plans to double its 62‑person workforce in 2026 and add new capital, while the Fidelity Group makes London its global hub. FCMB has also selected the UK as the first international destination for its digital cross border payments platform, boosting trade and investment flows between Africa and the rest of the world. Seven Nigerian banks now operate in the UK, supporting at least 1,000 jobs in total.
Dame Dr. Adaora Umeoji OON, Group Managing Director/CEO, Zenith Bank PLC said:
The United Kingdom remains a key global financial centre. The opening of Zenith Bank, Manchester, therefore, marks another important milestone in our international expansion strategy, enabling us to deepen relationships with our customers, support trade and investments, and connect businesses between Africa and the UK more effectively. Nigerian fintech investment is also accelerating rapidly:
⚫️ LemFi will invest £100 million over the next five years as it designates London its global headquarters.
⚫️ Moniepoint plans to grow its London based team to 100 employees in 2026, building the infrastructure that supports millions of African users worldwide.
⚫️ Kuda Bank is strengthening its UK headquarters as the base for global expansion and plans to double its UK footprint in 2026.
The UK’s reputation as a global creative capital also continues to deepen ties through:
⚫️ EbonyLife, one of Nigeria’s leading creative industry brands, will launch EbonyLife Place London, creating up to 40 new jobs and strengthening the UK’s role as a home for African storytelling and creative talent.
⚫️ The SCALE Creative Entrepreneur Award Programme, developed by the British Council and supported by DBT, will support young Nigerian and UK creative entrepreneurs to grow internationally and build lasting ties to benefit both the UK and Nigerian creative economies.
⚫️ The UK Advertising Exports Group will announce a strategic partnership with the Nigerian advertising sector. This will include a UK-Nigeria Advertising Summit taking place later this year and a talent exchange scheme which will deepen bilateral engagement.
⚫️ The British Council and the Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy in Nigeria, will deliver the UK/Nigeria Season of Culture in 2028, involving a range of innovative initiatives and events designed by UK and Nigeria creative organisations.
⚫️ A Creative Industries Roundtable at Lancaster House will bring together alumni, Chevening scholars and creative leaders from both countries.
The following British businesses are also set to benefit thanks to:
⚫️ Twining’s Ovaltine launching a £24 million manufacturing facility in Lagos, its first in Africa, creating over 100 direct jobs and boosting the company’s exports across West Africa.
⚫️ British fintech Wise will receive approval for its first Nigerian licence, enabling it to expand in a remittances market valued at up to £39.9 million.
⚫️ The Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) has signed an agreement with Asset Green Ltd to explore a largescale integrated dairy project that will strengthen Nigeria’s dairy value chain, reduce reliance on imports and improve nutrition.
Leading UK universities are also expanding into Nigeria, helping train the next generation of Nigerian and British scientists, technologists and innovators. Nigeria is a key education partner and a priority country for the UK’s International Education Strategy.
⚫️ The University of Birmingham and the University of Lagos have signed a new agreement to deliver programmes in Applied AI, Digital Communications and Global Surgery.
⚫️ The LSE has launched a new Data Science partnership with Nile University of Nigeria alongside the University of the West of England opening a dedicated office in Lagos.
⚫️ Wellington College International Lagos will open in 2027, offering places for 1,500 students - becoming one of West Africa’s flagship British curriculum schools.
⚫️ EStars, a UK‑owned educational esports and technology company, will partner with the Lagos State Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education to deliver esports‑based digital learning programmes to around three million students.
Notes to Editors:
⚫️ With bilateral trade now at an all-time high of £8.1 billion a year, the UK and Nigeria are showing how countries grow faster when they grow together.
Jimi Disu is one of those overt gaslighters who shamelessly keep asking what the objectives of the Nigerian President's visit to the United Kingdom are even as of yesterday when Donu was on air via Zoom from the UK. That 71-year-old guy and 3 other insidious OAPs have to be eased out of NigeriaInfo VI (which I listen to online) for their relentless incitement of their radio listeners, allowing without caution the deliberate hate speeches from callers and the deliberate demarketing of the Nigerian President. Jimi has an aversion to positive news despite his claims that 'Femi Gbaja and the Nigerian Police boss 'Tunji Disu are his cousins who were appointees of the President are his supposed relatives.
Eddodoh: They are usually like that. They believe that the best way to tame a man is to spread their legs. So u will enjoy excess seggz when u date them and they are usually sweet. They rush things and want to manipulate u into marrying them.
I have one currently. She's not bad. I toasted her some years ago she refused, last Xmas I shoot my shot again and it clicked. She told me about her baby & the baby daddy who is an Army. Though I didn't know that she's a single mom initially. She told me how she has being the one taking care of the kid bcuz the guy is married to another woman.
She was happy having me around her and always talk about marriage. She requested that I support her to learn Make-up Artistry so she can also support me when we eventually marry. I collect enough opueh and japa!!
ebubeson: We have single Mums that can make good wives, and no matter what the society says, there are single Mums that can make good homes.
If you look deeply, a single Mum having a child may not be the main issue of many guys, but below may be the issue many guys avoid single Mums in marriage.
(1) Fear of she cheating with her baby daddy: Do you know how painful it may be loving and supporting a single Mum only to discover she is sleeping with her baby daddy who may be so irresponsible.
(2) Fear of not being a father to her child or children: If after a man marries a single Mum and treats her child or children so well like a true father, and gets dumped in the future because he is not their biological, such may be so painful to him.
(3) Fear of divided emotions: A single Mum may be emotionally connected to both her husband and baby daddy. This might make her husband feel unsafe in the marriage; and if he expressed his concern, there may be outburst that he is just being insecure.
As a lady, never accept to get pregnant before marriage, no matter the promises given. Just avoid pre-marital sex. Again, if baby Daddies had married their baby Mamas, this issue may have subsided.
Busy5767: Toyosi Adesanya and her husband, Bola Oyin-Adejobi. Photo credit: Abiola Adebayo/Instagram She also acknowledged the role of their doctor in the successful process. She wrote:
“I am a godmother again! Congratulations to all of us! Toyosi Adesanya and Bola Oyin-Adejobi just welcomed a bouncing baby girl through their surrogate mom.
“We’ll like to say a very big thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey since 2024, particularly our doctor, Dr Ivie of @the_fertility_doctor. Thank you for everything, doctor… you’ve been very supportive from day one of this journey.
"Aunty Toyosi is officially a mom today. My heart is full of gratitude. Thank you, Jesus.”
The joyous news also drew reactions from fellow Nollywood stars. Actress Iyabo Ojo shared her congratulations on Instagram, celebrating the blessing of the new arrival and wishing the family well. She wrote
" The joyous news also drew reactions from fellow Nollywood stars. Actress Iyabo Ojo shared her congratulations on Instagram, celebrating the blessing of the new arrival and wishing the family well. She wrote:
“This is the Lord’s doing, and it’s excellent in our sight. Congratulations, my darling sis @officialadesanyatoyosi and your hubby @bola_oyinadejobi
"May your bundle of joy bring more good tidings, peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your household. Welcome to motherhood! God bless your family. Kisses to my little princess.”
Fans have since flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the actress’s journey into motherhood.
Impressive... Surrogacy is the way to go for any woman who CANNOT carry a baby to full term due to several factors from age, to cancer treatment, ectopic pregnancy situations, etc.
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See eh… anytime someone speaks up, it’s suddenly like we just enjoy complaining.
The so-called “r@ping festival” in Ozoro, Delta State, should never have happened. I’ve been to Delta State myself, even visited the King of Oleh Kingdom during an outreach with a foundation, and it’s honestly shocking to hear something like this associated with that region. I never imagined that people in Ozoro would sink this low or allow such a disturbing act to take place in their own community.
But how do you keep quiet in this day and age when we’re still dealing with something as disgusting and sensitive as ræpe and molestation in our society?
How do people still find it so easy to exploit others like this? I had to go and watch the videos myself before saying anything and what I saw was beyond disturbing.
According to what I read, women are supposedly not allowed to be outside by 12 midnight for seven days or they risk being ræped by youths or men. What kind of madness is that?
What kind of so-called festival promotes something so vile?
Which culture celebrates violating women instead of protecting them?
I watched young girls being chased and harassed by a group of miscreants lying in wait, ready to pounce on innocent women all in the name of a festival.
Is that what we’ve reduced ourselves to?
I saw a woman on an okada surrounded by a mob, the rider almost lynched just because he didn’t stop, and they dragged the woman off the bike like she was nothing.
I saw another woman stripped naked by about 10 grown men ...twenty! before someone casually decided it was “okay” to let her go. Like her dignity meant absolutely nothing.
I saw a man trying to help a lady escape from that chaos, and by then her clothes and bra had already been torn apart.
Let’s stop deceiving ourselves, this is not a festival. This is organised, targeted sexual harassment, enabled by whoever came up with that completely senseless and evil idea.
Maybe this has been happening quietly before, but now that it’s out in the open, it must end.
Everyone involved in creating and promoting this barbaric act must face the full weight of Nigerian law. No excuses.
Why is it that we always lean toward the worst possible behaviour in this country?
Why do we embrace evil like it’s normal?
Look at the number of able-bodied men outside, full of energy to assault women but are nowhere to be found when it’s time to defend their communities from kidnappers and real threats.
The state government must act, track down every single person responsible and shut down that nonsense completely. Enough is enough.
The Chief Priest in Ozoro, along with the Oramudhu leaders who allegedly organised and planned the festival without the knowledge or approval of the king, have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force.
Putindbutt: Must all ibos support that fraud?. If you're ibo and doesn't support that fraud, they call you efulefu. I do not understand the kind of hot sand God used in moulding these people so much so their bitterness is second to none.
I still can't rationalize their thinking of calling others tribalistic yet attacking any of their own kinsmen/women who does not support that fraud of a candidate.
Mentioning Ojukwu to gaslight Bianca shows how unreasonable these bitter people have turned politics into. Same Ojukwu that came back to Nigeria to contest as Presidential candidate under a Northern Party? Or same Ojukwu that had warned you to stop thinking Biafra but embrace nationalism having realized his mistakes before his death?.
Why not leave this woman alone to her choices as well as others who have chosen their choices. You can't force people to hate who you hate, it only makes you a subhuman.
Trust me, this crude and primitive approach has failed you several times, it is never going to help you anytime soon.
Succinctly stated.
Col. Emeka Ojukwu (rtd) came back from his self-imposed exile in Ivory Coast (or Cote D'Ivoire) after being granted conditional amnesty by the former President Shehu Shagari and he contested under the ruling National Party of Nigeria (NPN) dominated largely by the Northern Nigerians BUT he lost that election which was his right of choice back in the early 1980s.
Ojukwu also collected his Nigerian Army pension as a retired Colonel of the Nigerian Army till he died. Ojukwu infact ALSO related very well with members of the larger Awolowo family especially after Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo, GCFR, SAN, had passed on in peacefully in 1987. It was after Emeka Ojukwu passed on that the Awolowo family in a published condolence message revealed that Emeka Ojukwu was indeed at the official launch of the respected "Awolowo Foundation" decades ago alongside General Yakubu Gowon. A lot of these youngsters posting comments do NOT realize that these folks such as Emeka Ojukwu related on the personal level with the members of the Awolowo family while they got misled by the Civil War propaganda and disinformation of their elite who were on the rebel side to divert attention from some of their wartime blunders!It's unfortunate that some of these youngsters engaging in online trolling have NO idea of true history but engage in spewing out disinformation!
fergie001: Nigeria's Minister of Foreign Affairs (State) and widow of the revered Ikenba, Odumegwu-Ojukwu, Bianca, accompanied Nigeria's first family (President Tinubu and his lovely wife, Remi) to a State Visit at Windsor and Downing Street in the UK.
She made a post on X, along with some photos much to the chagrin of some of her followers who didn't hold back my pouring invectives, however, this time she fired back.
Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Some comments and Bianca's replies;
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Series of truly dysfunctional behaviors on display in the full glare of the online public!
These people have a total lack of emotional intelligence. The headless mob should get gone... let her be instead of the online bullying.
adenigga: The controversy surrounding the visit of social media influencer, Habeeb Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, to the Benin Royal Palace has taken a dramatic turn, as Queen Ewuare of the Benin Kingdom publicly challenged claims that the visit was unauthorised.
The queen’s response follows her suspension by the Benin Traditional Council, alongside some chiefs and a palace staff member, over what the council described as a “desecration of the sacred precincts of the palace.”
Peller, who is currently on a nationwide tour, visited the palace in Benin City, Edo State, on March 6.
He was reportedly received by certain palace officials during the visit, which later sparked outrage within traditional circles.
In a statement issued on Tuesday and signed by the Secretary of the Benin Traditional Council, Frank Irabor, the council condemned the visit as a “breach of protocol,” ordering Peller to appear before a committee of chiefs to explain his actions and tender an unreserved written apology.
The council further alleged that Peller and his entourage gained access to the palace without the requisite approval, adding that their conduct caused “significant embarrassment” and disrupted the peace within the palace grounds.
It also disclosed that the queen involved in the incident was facing “serious disciplinary proceedings,” which could ultimately result in her removal from the palace.
Queen pushes back
However, in a swift public rebuttal, Queen Ewuare took to her TikTok account (@queen_ewuare-_backup) on Thursday to contest the council’s claims, insisting that the narrative being circulated was misleading.
A review by Saturday PUNCH indicates that the queen made her first video post on the TikTok account on March 26, 2022.
An examination of the page, which now boasts over two million followers, further shows that she consistently shares photos and video content featuring herself and the Oba of Benin during personal engagements and official royal ceremonies.
Sharing what she described as documentary evidence, the queen posted a copy of a letter bearing an acknowledgement stamp from the Benin Traditional Council, which she said proved that Peller’s visit had been formally communicated to the palace ahead of time.
The queen explained that the controversy surrounding Peller’s presence at the palace was influenced by misleading claims from the BTC.
“Hello everyone, the issues at hand aren’t just because Peller came to the palace or because I gifted him; a lot has been happening behind closed doors.
“The Benin Traditional Council lied that Peller’s visit was unauthorised and that I brought him to the palace. I hope I will be able to convince you all that Peller’s visit was authorised.
“Look at the stamp on this letter; it shows it was received by the Benin Traditional Council, but they’re all lying against me. But this isn’t even the main problem; there are other issues far bigger than what you all think,” she wrote.
The queen also expressed appreciation to supporters who had reached out to check on her following the development.
The disputed letter
The document shared by the queen, observed by Saturday PUNCH, carries a stamp and signature indicating it was received by the council on February 23, 2026.
Titled ‘Courtesy Visit’ and addressed to Oba Ewuare II, the letter was signed by Uyiekpen Ogiefa. It formally notified the palace of Peller’s planned visit to Benin and requested a brief audience with the monarch.
“With utmost respect and humility, we write to formally inform the palace of the planned visit of a very prominent online streamer, Peller, to Benin, and to the revered palace of the Oba of Benin on March 3, 2026,” the letter partly read.
It further stated that Ogiefa, son of Chief Courage Uyi Ogiefa, would accompany the influencer during the visit.
However, while the queen maintains that the acknowledgement validates the visit, critics argue that receipt of a letter does not equate to formal approval.
The development has since triggered mixed reactions across social media platforms, with supporters and critics offering sharply different interpretations.
Some users rallied behind the queen, expressing confidence in her position.
“You will overcome, my great Queen. You are a beacon of light and a worthy representation of Edo women,” a TikTok user, Riemen, wrote.
Others, however, questioned the legitimacy of the claimed authorisation.
“A letter being acknowledged does not mean approval has been granted. There must be a formal response confirming the visit,” a Facebook user, Osasuyi James, argued, urging the release of any official reply from the palace.
Another user, Liberty Okoromi, emphasised the sanctity of the palace, noting that access must strictly adhere to established customs.
“The palace is not a marketplace. It is a sacred place of tradition. We must respect our heritage,” he said, while calling for leniency towards the influencer.
Peller’s team responds
Amid the growing controversy, Peller’s management issued a statement on Instagram, insisting that due process was followed and that the visit was not intended to disrespect Benin culture.
According to the statement, a formal request was submitted on February 23 for a courtesy visit initially scheduled for March 3 but later shifted to March 6.
The team acknowledged that they were informed in advance that the Oba would not be available, but were nonetheless permitted to visit and were received by palace representatives.
“They were welcomed, guided through the palace, and educated on its history and traditions,” the statement read.
It added that any actions perceived as inappropriate were unintentional, attributing them to excitement and the warmth of the reception.
“Peller is deeply passionate about promoting Nigerian culture and would never intentionally disrespect the heritage he seeks to showcase,” the statement added, while also apologising for any misconceptions arising from the visit.
Despite these, the Benin Traditional Council has maintained its hardline stance, reiterating that the palace is not a venue for casual visits or content creation.
“The palace is not a public thoroughfare or a location for frivolous content creation. It is the ancient and spiritual seat of the Oba of Benin, governed by centuries of tradition, custom, and sacred protocols,” the council stated.
In a further twist, the council disclosed that a palace staff member, identified as Mr Omuemu, had been detained by the Nigeria Police Force and charged in court for allegedly aiding the unauthorised entry and causing a breach of the peace.
It added that law enforcement agencies had been placed on alert and could take further action against those involved.
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Image123: Lolz, it's done and accepted all over the world. And BTW, it's Coventry University that's asking for this partnership, the government only facilitates and hastens it. It hasn't stopped other ongoing or future exchange programs. You don't want or need, yet the highest school fees even from kindergarten are British schools in Nigeria. Why are you going there since you don't need it?
You're the only one who made the MOST sense on this thread. This is largely a private sector-led initiative.
The comments posted by a significant number of envious posters right from page 1 CLEARLY shows the level of semi-literacy and poor comprehension skills among these serial dweebs.
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