Habeeb ‘Peller’ Hamzat, the content creator, has revealed that Funke Akindele, the filmmaker, came to his aid following his arrest in December.
The TikToker had been involved in a controversial incident late last year, where he had intentionally crashed his car during a live stream, leading to his arrest by the Lagos state police command.
The police condemned the act as “extremely dangerous,” noting it risked fatal consequences for both the influencer and the public. The case was transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further inquiry, after which he was released from detention.
In a now-viral video from the premiere of movie ‘Love Notes’, Peller was seen greeting Akindele as they both exchanged pleasantries.
The content creator expressed gratitude to Akindele, adding that she supported him during his arrest and stay in prison.
“She helped me, she was the one who helped when I was in prison. She was the one who helped my life,” he said.
Over the years, Peller has established himself as one of Nigeria’s most prominent TikTok influencers, amassing over 14 million followers.
His online presence has also been marked by various controversies, drawing criticism for behavior often labelled as “loud and uneducated”.
