“They Fl0gged Me in Ilekewu, So I Told Jesus I'm Coming” – TikToker Peller Shares Hilarious Story Behind His Conversion From Islam to Christianity

In a video that has now gone viral on social media, popular TikToker Peller has shared the unusual, humorous, and unexpectedly heartfelt reason behind his conversion from Islam to Christianity. With a dramatic reenactment of events and his signature blend of comedy and sincerity, Peller left Nigerians in stitches as he recalled the pivotal moment that changed the course of his spiritual life—one that took place right in the middle of a flogging session in the mosque during Ilekewu.

Clad in his usual laid-back attire, the content creator began his story by narrating how he was raised in a devout Muslim home where religious obligations were taken with the utmost seriousness. But things took a sharp turn one particular afternoon when he was dragged to the mosque for missing Ilekewu prayers. According to Peller, he had been slacking in his prayer duties and was repeatedly warned to adjust his ways. But youth, as he described it, came with restlessness, and he soon found himself in hot holy water.

“I no dey too like to pray that time. Na play I like. Everytime them dey say, ‘Peller come pray, Peller come pray,’ but na game I dey play,” he said, switching between English and Pidgin as he recounted the incident to his followers. “One day, dem catch me. Na there wahala start.”

He was dragged into the mosque by elders in his community who had had enough of his truancy. But what happened next, according to him, was divine comedy. “As dem fl0g me like say I be goat wey thief meat, I just shout, ‘Jesus, I'm coming to you!’ I no know when I talk am. My spirit comot.”

At this point in the video, his followers erupted in laughter in the comments section, but Peller wasn’t done.

“It was funny, yes. But I’m telling you, na real beating. I no dey joke. As the cane dey land for my back, I just dey see light. I dey hear voice. That moment, I talk to Jesus. I say, ‘If na you dey give peace, abeg carry me go.’ That’s how everything start.”

The TikTok clip quickly garnered attention, not just for its comedic value but for the deep undertones it carried. While Peller laughed throughout the video, many users could not help but point out that his experience was a reflection of a common issue in religious communities—one where physical discipline is often used as a form of correction or spiritual enforcement.

“This guy just dey make person laugh, but if you reason am well, this kind flogging fit traumatize person,” one commenter wrote. Another added, “Peller go just joke but e get deep meaning. Everybody get them own encounter.”

Still, Peller made it clear that his shift in faith wasn’t just an act of rebellion or revenge. He explained in a follow-up video that his journey into Christianity eventually became one of self-discovery, peace, and personal conviction. What started as a humorous escape from punishment slowly developed into a genuine relationship with Christ. He spoke of how the welcoming nature of his Christian friends and the messages of love and forgiveness appealed deeply to him during a time he felt misunderstood and punished.

“No be say I hate anybody or any religion. Me I just want peace,” he said, placing his hand on his chest. “I find peace when I dey hear ‘Come as you are.’ That thing touch me. For Islam, na discipline and structure. E good. But me I too stubborn, I no fit blend. Jesus just dey call me soft-soft.”

Social media exploded with reactions to the video. While many hailed Peller for his honesty and humor, others questioned the legitimacy of changing faith due to a beating. Still, some netizens related to his story in unexpected ways.

“I converted because of suya,” one user commented, adding to the thread of light-hearted stories.

Another person wrote, “Omo, I ran from catechism classes and entered mosque. Now I don dey temple. Peace of mind first abeg.”

Some religious commentators weighed in on the matter, expressing concern about the use of corporal punishment in religious spaces. They emphasized the need for compassion and understanding, especially when teaching younger generations about spirituality and faith.

Regardless of differing opinions, one thing is certain: Peller has struck a chord with Nigerians, both young and old. His humorous delivery, layered with spiritual undertones, reveals a deeper truth about personal encounters with faith—that often, the moment of transformation doesn’t come during deep fasting or scripture recitation, but in random, unexpected places. For Peller, it was a flogging session in Ilekewu.

He rounded off his viral video by urging people to stop judging others for their spiritual choices. “If na beating push me to Christ, make you no laugh. E better say I reach there than say I no reach at all.”

The comment section was soon flooded with testimonies, jokes, and spirited debates. Peller, never one to let a moment pass, promised to do a full comedy skit about the incident, saying, “Una go see flogging and salvation for one episode. Na crossover ministry be that.”

Whether you see him as a comedian, a storyteller, or just a young man sharing his journey, one cannot deny the effect his story has had on the conversation around faith, discipline, and the sometimes hilarious circumstances that lead us to life-changing decisions. One thing’s for sure—only in Nigeria can a flogging become a divine encounter.

As the video continues to make rounds across Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and WhatsApp groups, it seems Peller may have accidentally stumbled on a new genre of digital evangelism—one where cane and comedy meet Christ.