“I used to be a carpenter in Ikorodu” – Peller opens up on humble beginnings

• Popular Nigerian TikToker revealed that he once worked as a carpenter in Ikorodu before finding success on social media.
• Born in Ibadan in 2004, Peller later moved to Ikorodu, Lagos, where he spent most of his early life.
• According to the TikTok star, he initially worked at a printing press before learning carpentry, hoping to build a better future.

Popular Nigerian TikToker, Peller, has opened up on his early struggles before achieving social media fame, revealing that he once worked as a carpenter in Ikorodu, Lagos State.

Speaking in an interview with media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on ‘Rubbin’ Minds’, Peller shared insights into his background, stating that he was born in Ibadan in 2004 before moving to Ikorodu.

He recounted his journey, explaining that he initially worked at a printing press before learning carpentry.

However, he eventually abandoned the trade after realizing it would not provide him with the life he desired.

“I’m from Ikorodu, but I was born in Ibadan in 2004. In 2006, I was deported to Ikorodu. That’s where my life is—I grew up there. Before TikTok, it was school and furniture. Before that, I was doing printing press,” he recalled.

Netizens Reactions..

@IamDONAVE said: “Grace! 🙏”

@powerchibueze said: “Peller and English nah like left and right”

@powerchibueze added: “Baba try to speak English but e no gree am😂”

@Narrativehok remarked: “His story is the story of from grass to grace”

@DiMeji13704033 commented: “Omo just make am you sef go get story 😂
Cause I no know the suffer wey this one suffer for him age like this o”

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"Ikorodu is my life. I grew up there."

Peller talks about his days as a carpenter. pic.twitter.com/V9kDZ0oaUx

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) February 10, 2025

In other news, Popular TikToker and content creator, Peller, has shed light on his impressive earnings on the platform, revealing that he makes between N15 – N20 million weekly.

In a recent interview on Channels TV’s Rubbin’ Minds with media personality, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Peller addressed the speculation surrounding his income, dismissing the claim that he makes ₦200 million as false.

He explained that his initial intention on TikTok was not to make money, but rather to create content and engage with his audience.