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Popular Nigerian TikTok streamer and content creator, Habeeb “Peller” Hamzat, has reportedly withdrawn from Caleb University, Lagos State, just days after resuming academic activities, triggering widespread reactions on social media.

Peller’s decision came to public attention following the circulation of a viral voice note in which the influencer expressed frustration with the traditional university learning system, describing it as mentally exhausting and unproductive compared to his digital career. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In the audio message that has since gone viral, Peller lamented the long hours spent in lectures without any immediate financial reward, questioning the value of the academic routine in contrast to content creation.

“I will now sit inside class for like seven hours and be writing and looking? And play play not making anything? God forbid,” he said.

The TikTok star suggested that the classroom experience felt draining and disconnected from the fast-paced income opportunities he enjoys as a full-time streamer.

Beyond academic stress, Peller also pointed to age differences as another reason for his decision. He jokingly noted that he felt out of place among his classmates, whom he described as older.

“When I entered the school I see that everybody is old, so me too I need to get old like 30 or 40 years before I go,” he remarked.

His comments have further fueled discussions about age, relevance, and self-confidence within Nigeria’s higher education system.

The influencer also emphasized mental fatigue, stating that the classroom environment was overwhelming and that he needed to step away completely from academics to protect his mental health.

While his remarks were partly humorous, many social media users have interpreted them as a reflection of the growing tension between formal education and digital entrepreneurship among Nigerian youths.

As of the time of filing this report, it remains uncertain whether Peller has formally withdrawn from Caleb University or has simply stopped attending lectures. The institution has not issued an official statement regarding the matter.

The development has continued to generate mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians criticizing his stance on education, while others defend his choice, citing the evolving nature of success in the digital economy.

AMINDA:
It may seem insignificant now but gradually the Southwest is beginning to lose its edge that Awolowo bestowed on the region with regards to education. The heroes their youth worship on social media are the ones without an education. In its place, there's beginning to be a proliferation and tacit support for Internet fraud, prostitution, thuggery, forceful begging and other vices. It's time for self introspection and a hard reset.

seunmsg:
This thing still found a way to major this thread about bigotry. A thread about a streamer’s complain about the rigors of academic exercise has been quickly turned to Yorubas are into fraud, thuggery, prostitution, begging etc. The moderators and forum moralist as usual will look away until another person comes up with a nastier pushback. Thereafter, they will come out and start crying.

AMINDA:
As expected. You can choose to see this as an attack or a feedback. This doesn't mean other regions are excluded or without their own peculiarities and vices but it's the bitter truth. The Southwest used to be the most educated region in the country. It is gradually declining. End.

brain54:
What pella is saying might sound crude and unserious...

But traditional or formal education is rigid and slow to reward effort. Maybe the system needs reforms to make it less rigid in a fast paced and changing world.


Where pella is wrong is presenting it generally that formal education is useless or a waste. He should present it like education doesn't fit his chosen career path not that education doesn't have value.

Success is not a one show size fits all!

seunmsg:
Sincerely, you should hide your face in smh 🤦‍♀️.

AMINDA:
Or you should. Aregbesola was the first to introduce school feeding in Nigeria to incentivise enrollment and education. This was later copied by Elrufai in Kaduna and then by Buhari at the national level. These are leaders that recognised a problem and actually did something to address it through policy. That is how nations become great. That was why Awolowo's Education for All was a huge success. The whole world saw how Peller struggled to get a simple acknowledgement from Ishowspeed, the only missing link was education. He would have done better with a little of it. Money can not replace that. The youths are taking the likes of Peller now as role models because he's making money. The adults in the room should not sleep on this.

AMINDA:
Or you should. Aregbesola was the first to introduce school feeding in Nigeria to incentivise enrollment and education. This was later copied by Elrufai in Kaduna and then by Buhari at the national level. These are leaders that recognised a problem and actually did something to address it through policy. That is how nations become great. That was why Awolowo's Education for All was a huge success. The whole world saw how Peller struggled to get a simple acknowledgement from Ishowspeed, the only missing link was education. He would have done better with a little of it. Money can not replace that. The youths are taking the likes of Peller now as role models because he's making money. The adults in the room should not sleep on this.

Bizibi:
is everything politics to you?

The institution has not issued an official statement regarding the matter.

jmoore:
He should enroll in National Open University of Nigeria.

Ishilove:
You have got to be kidding me

Ishilove:
You have got to be kidding me

Pnutbota:
It will be very hard for him to go to school. He got the reward before putting in the effort so there's no motivation......Even if he gets a program that allows you to finish at your own pace, he will not see the need for that degree.