Popular content creator, Peller, has sparked controversy online as he openly criticizes Nigerians participating in the 30-Day-Rant Challenge on TikTok, where citizens express their frustrations about the government and the nation’s state of affairs.
It should be recalled that the challenge recently gained momentum, with many Nigerians taking to TikTok to air their grievances about issues such as economic hardship, poor governance, and social injustices. The viral movement has drawn mixed reactions from different sectors of society.
However, Peller has found the trend to be disturbing and called on those ranting to take their frustrations elsewhere, warning that their actions could lead to the government banning TikTok in Nigeria.
Expressing his displeasure in a video, Peller argued that the continued outcry on TikTok could have serious consequences for content creators like himself, who rely on the platform for their livelihood. He accused participants of jeopardizing the future of TikTok influencers by potentially attracting unnecessary government attention that could result in restrictions or an outright ban.
In his words, “If you know say you really want ranti-ranti, go to the market. Stop ranting on TikTok, take your rant to Instagram. Don’t allow the government to ban TikTok. Don’t take food out of our mouth.”
His comments have since ignited heated debates online, with social media users expressing strong opinions both for and against his stance.
Some users agreed with Peller, suggesting that TikTok should remain a platform for entertainment rather than activism. Others, however, criticized him for being selfish and prioritizing his content-creating career over pressing national issues.
meet_gaga said: “This is the Sun Influencer of the Year in a country where the average citizen lives below $2 per day.”
la_teefahcakesandevents remarked: “Too much relevance to unnecessary figures, ma wetin e Dey cause.”
oneheart_but_two said: “Some people’s grace is quite questionable cos wtf 😒.”
angel_uriel_oreoluwa wrote: “If no be TikTok money, this boy suppose dey one car wash stand, washing like 38 cars per day. Insult.”
teeto__olayeni wrote: “When you make f00ls famous, the result is always everlasting embarrassment.”
Despite the backlash, Peller remains firm in his stance, urging social media users to reconsider their approach and take their grievances to other platforms to avoid endangering the future of TikTok in Nigeria.
As discussions about the challenge and its implications continue to gain traction, it remains to be seen how the government will respond and whether the growing protests will have any impact on national policies.
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