A Lagos-based woman, Osarobo Odigie, has taken legal action against TikTok content creator Habeeb Hamzat, also known as Peller, over allegations of defamation, cyber harassment, and invasion of privacy.
The lawsuit stems from an incident that reportedly occurred on January 6, 2026, at Folixxx Lounge in Lagos. According to a pre-action letter dated March 10 and issued by her legal representatives at FA Garrick & Co., the dispute began when Odigie was at the lounge to purchase food.
The lawyers claimed that Peller caused a disturbance behind her, prompting her to step aside. They alleged that he then confronted her and verbally insulted her during the exchange, using offensive language in a public setting.
The letter further accused the influencer of recording the incident without her consent and sharing the video across multiple social media platforms, including TikTok, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Snapchat. The footage allegedly went viral, attracting widespread attention and leading to online harassment directed at the claimant.
According to her legal team, the publication of the video caused reputational damage, emotional distress, and concerns about her personal safety due to the volume of reactions it generated.
Odigie is seeking a total of ₦395 million in damages. This includes compensation for the alleged defamatory statements, emotional trauma, and the impact of cyberbullying, as well as legal costs.
In addition to financial compensation, her lawyers have demanded that Peller immediately remove the video from all platforms, stop any further dissemination, and issue a public apology. The apology is expected to be published both on his social media accounts and in national newspapers.
They also requested that he notify third-party platforms that may have reposted the content and ensure its removal within seven days.
The legal team warned that failure to comply with these demands would result in formal court proceedings.
The case follows a widely circulated video of the confrontation, which sparked public reactions online. Peller had earlier issued an apology on January 9, acknowledging that his behaviour during the incident was inappropriate and expressing regret.
