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In a powerful and unfiltered moment that’s reverberating across Nigeria’s digital space, viral TikTok sensation Peller has stepped beyond his signature comedy skits and record-breaking live streams to confront a deeply buried trauma.
The 20-year-old content creator from Ikorodu, Lagos—real name Habeeb Hamzat—commands over 2.2 million followers with his sharp wit, Pidgin humor, and high-energy collaborations with global stars like rapper Dax and Olamide.
Now, he’s channeling that influence into a bold public campaign for justice for childhood sexual abuse survivors, using his platform to expose a personal violation and amplify long-overdue accountability in cases like that of Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje.
In a raw social media post that has ignited nationwide conversation, Peller issued a direct and emotional plea: “I need help in finding the aunty who did me bad by s*xually abusing me when I was a little boy in Ikorodu.” This wasn’t a scripted skit—it was a survivor breaking decades of silence. The betrayal came from a trusted family acquaintance, an “aunty” meant to protect, not harm. Growing up in the bustling, often unforgiving streets of Ikorodu, Peller’s innocence was shattered by this act, leaving psychological scars that subtly shaped his viral content—where humor often masks deeper pain.
His disclosure challenges Nigeria’s cultural taboo around male child sexual abuse, a reality experts say affects up to 30% of the 20,000+ annual cases reported to NAPTIP, yet remains grossly underreported due to stigma and shame.
Peller’s story doesn’t stand alone—it echoes the tragic and unresolved case of Ochanya Elizabeth Ogbanje, the 13-year-old Benue girl whose death in 2018 became a national symbol of systemic failure in child protection in Nigeria.
Sent to live with relatives at age nine, Ochanya endured five years of repeated rape by her uncle Andrew Ogbuja and cousin Victor Ogbuja. The brutal assaults caused severe internal injuries, including vesicovaginal fistula (VVF), leading to her agonizing death.
Her final video testimony—naming her abusers—served as key evidence, yet justice crumbled: Andrew was acquitted in 2021 on technicalities, his wife Felicia received just five months for negligence, and Victor fled, still at large in 2025 despite public appeals and a viral Change.org petition now exceeding 60,000 signatures.
The #JusticeForOchanya movement has been reignited this year, fueled by renewed outrage and legislative pushes from figures like Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan. But it was Peller and Jarvis the dynamic TikTok duo known for their viral chemistry and record-breaking streams who brought fresh momentum to the cause.
In an emotional live session weeks before Peller’s disclosure, Jarvis fought back tears as she said, “It’s heartbreaking that after all these years, the people who raped and murdered Ochanya still haven’t faced consequences.” Peller, visibly moved, reposted the clip and linked it directly to his own trauma, stating: “This is not just about me—it’s about every boy or girl who never got the chance to speak.”Together, Peller and Jarvis stood for justice for Ochanya, transforming their digital influence into a force for change.
Their advocacy backed by A-list celebrities like Tiwa Savage, Ayra Starr, and Hilda Baci has amplified calls to strengthen the Violence Against Persons (Prohibition) Act (VAPP), enforce mandatory reporting, and establish a national sex offender registry. Peller’s ongoing #FindPellersAbuser campaign has mobilized fans to submit leads from Ikorodu, while also sparking community dialogues on grooming, consent, and mental health support for male survivors.
In a country where child defilement cases rose 15% in 2025 (UNICEF), Peller’s courage represents more than personal healing—it’s a blueprint for survivor-led justice in Nigeria.
By connecting his pain to Ochanya’s legacy, he and Jarvis are proving that TikTok isn’t just for laughs; it’s a tool to dismantle silence, demand accountability, and protect the next generation. As the search for his abuser continues and pressure mounts to reopen Ochanya’s case, one truth stands clear: justice delayed is not justice denied—when voices like Peller’s refuse to be silenced.
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