- Nigerian TikTok star Peller revealed that he intentionally began using bad English to connect with his audience, as his initial fluent English streams garnered little attention.
- He attributed his success to Nigerians’ preference for dump content.
In a recent podcast session with The Honest Bunch, Nigerian TikTok sensation Peller shed light on a fascinating aspect of his online persona.
The popular influencer revealed the strategic decision behind his deliberate use of imperfect English grammar in his content.
According to Peller, he initially spoke fluent English, but his streams failed to gain traction. He noticed that his viewership was limited to his a few number of people most times his family members only, and his engagement was dismal.
However, when he began to intentionally use broken grammar, he witnessed a significant surge in his viewership.
Peller attributed this phenomenon to the Nigerian audience’s peculiar preference for relatable, down-to-earth content creators.
He astutely observed that Nigerians tend to be wary of individuals who come across as overly educated or sophisticated.
Interestingly, Peller revealed that when he attempted to revert to speaking proper English during formal settings/interviews, he couldn’t because the damage had already been done.
He avowed that he now struggles to speak good English as he has gotten acclamatized with his signature bad grammars.
Expressing no regrets, Peller averred that he’s happy that his bad grammars is able to fetch him money which is the most important thing.
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Still on the podcast, Peller stunned fans after revealing the highest amount he earned in a single night from TikTok Live.
During an appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, Peller opened up on his earnings, sharing that he made an impressive N10 million in one night.
According to Peller, the substantial amount came from gifts sent by viewers during a live-streamed match.
He said: “N10 million is the biggest money I’ve gotten from TikTok, one night like that wey I play one match like that, I come get N10 million.”
Peller further elaborated that the gifts viewers send on TikTok Live are converted into money, which contributes to his substantial earnings.
“They would be gifting you, so those gifts na money,” he added.
However, he clarified that the value of the “lion money” gift is relatively low, with some users only talking big but not contributing significantly.
When asked about his previous live session with Nigerian music star Davido, Peller cleared up the rumors that he had made $220,000.
He disclosed that the actual amount earned from the live stream with Davido was much lower, approximately N1.5 million.
Peller’s revelation has sparked discussions across social media, with many users expressing surprise at the potential earnings from TikTok Live.