Peller Clears the Air: “Davido Changed My Life, Bloggers Twisting My Words”

In the whirlwind world of social media, one viral clip can build a man — or break him. That was the fear gripping Peller after snippets surfaced online suggesting he had downplayed his now-famous livestream with Afrobeats giant, Davido.

The clip, which quickly spread across blogs and X (formerly Twitter), seemed to show Peller dismissing the monumental collaboration as “not a stream,” sparking outrage from fans who viewed it as ingratitude.

But in a passionate response, Peller has broken his silence, insisting his words were twisted beyond recognition. “When Davido and I did livestream together, my life changed for good. Davido impacted my life — I didn’t mean what I said. Bloggers are trying to tarnish my image to make Davido unfollow me,” he explained.

For Peller, the backlash stings not just because of the misrepresentation but because of the bond he believes he shares with Davido. The livestream in question skyrocketed his visibility, drawing thousands of viewers and boosting his profile in ways he admits he never imagined. To him, Davido is not just an Afrobeats superstar but a lifeline who opened doors with a single act of generosity.

The controversy highlights a growing trend in Nigeria’s celebrity ecosystem where clips stripped of context often ignite storms bigger than the original remarks. In this case, Peller insists the blogs have weaponized his words for clicks and traffic, a tactic fans of Davido know too well, as the artist himself has been no stranger to internet-fueled drama.

Whether the apology soothes the tensions remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: Peller is determined not to let a narrative of ingratitude cost him Davido’s friendship or the career boost that came with it. In his own words, “I owe Davido everything for that moment — it changed my life.”

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