In a viral moment that’s melting hearts across social media, Nigerian TikTok star Habeeb Hamzat, aka Peller, surprised a struggling roadside petty trader with a whopping ₦500,000 transfer and cartons of Indomie noodles during a spontaneous live stream on the bustling streets of Lagos.
The 19-year-old content creator, known for his high-energy streams and philanthropic surprises, was cruising through the city when he spotted the woman selling goods under the scorching sun. Moved by her determination, Peller decided to put her kindness to the test: he handed her a small sum to buy him water and watched as she not only returned with the item but also added extra items out of goodwill. Impressed by her honesty and generosity despite her own hardships, Peller immediately pulled out his phone and transferred the life-changing amount, declaring, “This is for your hustle—keep shining!” He topped it off with several cartons of the popular instant noodles to boost her stock.
The emotional exchange, captured on video, shows the trader’s eyes widening in disbelief as tears streamed down her face. “God bless you, my son,” she repeated, hugging Peller tightly amid cheers from onlookers. The clip exploded online, racking up millions of views within hours and drawing praise for highlighting everyday heroes in Nigeria’s informal economy.
Peller, who rose to fame with prank videos and gaming streams, has made waves this year with his string of generous acts—from gifting a female student ₦500k for tuition at his alma mater in March to surprising single mothers and even a homeless woman with similar sums. Fans on platforms like TikTok and X hailed the gesture as a “simple kindness test” that restored faith in humanity, with comments flooding in: “Peller is changing lives one stream at a time—real king!” and “This is why we stan: from toxicity drama to pure vibes.”
Not all reactions were glowing, though; some netizens pointed out the performative aspect, tweeting, “Love the giveaways, but hope it’s not just for views.” Peller, ever the showman, responded in a follow-up post: “It’s not a test—it’s real life. Who next?”
As Peller’s follower count surges past 5 million, this latest act cements his shift from controversial teen influencer to a beacon of youth-led philanthropy. In a country where economic pressures weigh heavy, moments like these offer a glimmer of hope—and perhaps inspire more “kindness tests” to come.