On Monday, 16th of March, 2026, A Lagos-based woman, Osarobo Odigie, filed a high-profile lawsuit against Nigerian content creator Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, accusing him of filming and publishing a video of her without consent during a public altercation.
The suit, which is already generating widespread public attention, seeks ₦395 million in damages over claims of defamation, invasion of privacy, and cyber harassment.
According to legal documents, the incident occurred on January 6, 2026, at a lounge along the Lekki-Epe Expressway in Lagos.
The claimant stated that she was at the venue to purchase food when a confrontation broke out between her and the influencer. Her lawyers allege that the situation escalated after Peller approached her aggressively and used insulting and defamatory language like Ashawo and oloriburuku during the exchange.
They further claim that Peller recorded the incident on his phone without her consent and later shared the footage across multiple social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat.
Due to Peller’s massive online following, the video reportedly went viral almost immediately, attracting thousands of comments and reactions.
The claimant argues that the widespread circulation of the video subjected her to online harassment, ridicule, and reputational damage, with many users allegedly repeating the insults used in the video.
Her legal team also stated that the incident caused emotional distress and concerns for her safety, as the backlash intensified online.
In the lawsuit, Odigie is demanding ₦200 million for alleged defamation, ₦100 million for emotional trauma and reputational harm, ₦75 million for distress linked to cyberbullying and threats and ₦ 20 million to cover legal costs.
In addition to financial compensation, her lawyers have asked the court to compel Peller to remove the video from all platforms, issue a public apology and ensure the content is taken down from third-party sites where it may have been reposted
Peller, a fast-rising Nigerian streamer known for his viral online content, has reportedly acknowledged the incident and previously issued a public apology shortly after the video sparked backlash in January.
However, he has expressed surprise that the matter escalated into legal action, maintaining that the confrontation was not entirely one-sided, even though he admitted regret over how events unfolded.
The case has reignited conversations in Nigeria about privacy rights, consent, and the responsibilities of digital content creators, especially in public spaces.
Legal experts note that while public settings often blur expectations of privacy, recording and distributing videos without consent particularly when accompanied by defamatory remarks can carry serious legal consequences.
As the case develops, it is expected to test the boundaries of social media conduct, personal privacy, and digital accountability in Nigeria’s rapidly growing influencer industry.
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