TikTok Star Peller Hit with ₦395 Million Legal Claim Following Viral Lagos Lounge Altercation and Defamation Allegations

TikTok streamer Peller faces a ₦395 million lawsuit for defamation and privacy violation following a viral incident with Osarobo Odigie at a Lagos lounge.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 17, 2026, 4:23 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP News

Legal Confrontation Following Folixxx Lounge Incident

The digital entertainment sphere in Nigeria is facing a significant legal test as TikTok sensation Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, becomes the subject of a ₦395 million legal demand. The claim, initiated by Lagos resident Osarobo Odigie, stems from a confrontation that occurred on January 6, 2026, at the Folixxx Lounge. According to a pre-action letter from the law firm FA Garrick & Co., the altercation began when Odigie, who was purchasing food, was startled by Peller’s "loud outburst" behind her. The situation reportedly escalated when Peller took offense at Odigie’s reaction, leading to a public exchange that has now moved from the eatery to the courtroom.

Allegations of Defamation and Cyber Harassment

The core of Odigie’s legal complaint rests on allegations of verbal assault and the subsequent weaponization of social media. The legal team alleges that Peller used derogatory Yoruba insults against Odigie before recording her without her consent. This footage was then shared across multiple high-traffic platforms, including Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram. According to the lawyers, the video triggered an immediate wave of cyberbullying, as thousands of commenters amplified Peller’s remarks. The claimant argues that this digital exposure was a calculated invasion of privacy designed to disparage her character before a global audience.

A Detailed Breakdown of the ₦395 Million Claim

The financial demands outlined in the pre-action letter reflect the perceived severity of the reputational and emotional damage. The total claim of ₦395 million is categorized into specific areas of harm: ₦200 million for the defamatory publication itself, ₦100 million for emotional trauma and the resulting harm to her reputation, ₦75 million for the distress specifically linked to the viral cyberbullying, and ₦20 million to cover accrued legal fees. This multi-layered demand emphasizes the claimant's position that the impact of viral defamation extends far beyond a momentary insult, affecting personal safety and long-term social standing.