“Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks - Celebrities

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“Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by alphonsojidebab(op): 9:09am On Mar 28

Popular social media personality, Peller, has come under intense criticism following controversial remarks about Yoruba people during a recent live session.

In the widely circulated broadcast, Peller, who identified himself as Yoruba, claimed that individuals from the ethnic group often make bold and direct financial requests, describing their approach as “premium and threatening.” Eyes Of Lagos reports,

“I’m a Yoruba boy, but Yoruba people beg a lot. Their begging is premium and threatening—telling you to give them one million naira or more,” he said.

The statement quickly went viral across social media platforms, sparking mixed reactions from Nigerians.

While some viewers dismissed the comment as humor or exaggeration, many others condemned it, accusing the influencer of promoting negative stereotypes and disrespecting his own ethnic group.

Critics argued that such generalisations could fuel division and misrepresent cultural values, especially in a diverse society like Nigeria.

The controversy adds to ongoing conversations around the responsibility of public figures in shaping narratives and the impact of their words in the digital space

As reactions continue to pour in, the incident highlights the sensitivity of ethnic discourse and the growing scrutiny faced by influencers in Nigeria’s online community.

https://eyesoflagos.com/2026/03/28/peller-yoruba-begging-controversy/

“I’m a Yoruba boy, but Yoruba people beg a lot. Their begging na premium” — Peller pic.twitter.com/yQID4mpUku
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 27, 2026

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Stephen0mozzy: 9:10am On Mar 28

Well, when y'all make celebrities out of every tom, deek and harry who shouldn't even be "popular" you don't get to expect "sensibility" from them.

Anyways, lemme beg small. Check my signature 👇🏾

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Sonnobax15(m): 9:31am On Mar 28

We just like telling ourselves lies in this country even when the truth is staring straight at us.

Peller is right on this one.

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Macnnoli4(m): 10:17am On Mar 28

Lagos probably has a concentration of that kind of people, but I don't think it's a general thing at all. After all, I hear area boys are notorious for entitled begging there.

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by kingbee90: 10:44am On Mar 28*

Coming from peller who is also a Yoruba boy, he is 100% right.

They support "yamayama" government for peanuts 🥜 & tribalism then they start disturbing people with "begi-begi" afterwards. (Ebin pawa).

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by brain54(m): 10:55am On Mar 28

Is pella not a Yoruba boy...

What is the issue about again? undecided

Or can someone do tribalism against their own self again? undecided

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by DeclanR(m): 12:22pm On Mar 28

And this Boy has fans o.
So looosed, ill-mannered and uncouth

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Muyiwaipere(m): 12:22pm On Mar 28

Sha dey do anything to trend..you go loose fame soon

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by christejames(m): 12:23pm On Mar 28

Well, he didn't lie here, it seems to be in our blood although we the Ijebus are repulsive towards begging...

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Kingsley34: 12:25pm On Mar 28

Thank God say na Yoruba talk am oo

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Dogalmighty17: 12:25pm On Mar 28

We saw it in viral videos during the presidents first year in office. Begging has become a meme.

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by ImpeccableDust: 12:26pm On Mar 28

It's better you tell yourself the truth rather than deceiving yourself.

The guy is right. Speak the truth and be free on the inside

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Judolisco(m): 12:26pm On Mar 28

Dis guy better watch his mouth... D same mouth dat took u up can bring u down.. Like Asap

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by zinaunreal(m): 12:27pm On Mar 28

Stephen0mozzy:
Well, when y'all make celebrities out of every tom, deek and harry who shouldn't even be "popular" you don't get to expect "sensibility" from them.

Anyways, lemme beg small. Check my signature 👇🏾

The guy said the fact. It's common observation

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Lawal1555: 12:27pm On Mar 28

Why is nobody talking about the response from depegan of lagos? A beggar crucifying fellow beggars.

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by Fiscus105(m): 12:28pm On Mar 28*

Maybe mugu that are wasting their hard earned money to view his platform, which is making him popular and rich will learn lesson.

How can people will be struggling to get money for data in a society of excruciating economy and use the data to watch teenager who has absolutely nothing to offer or gain from his platform?

Indeed, people deserve the way they are treated.

Meanwhile, I wish those who near madboy can offer him advise that, when someone is about to fall from top, he would start saying nonsense to the same people whom he will see when problem comes up.

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Re: “Yoruba People Beg A Lot” — Peller Faces Backlash Over Controversial Remarks by zoomzoom(m): 12:29pm On Mar 28

[quote author=Stephen0mozzy post=138914830]Well, when y'all make celebrities out of every tom, deek and harry who shouldn't even be "popular" you don't get to expect "sensibility" from them.

Anyways, lemme beg small. Check my signature 👇🏾

Why will you beg?
What's your pedigree?....do you qualify?.
Simply put, ARE YOU YORUBA?!!!😂🤣🤪😜

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