Popular Nigerian TikTok streamer Peller says he wants to return to school because he hopes to build relationships and work with wealthy business figures including Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu.
Nigerian TikTok personality Habeeb Hamzat Adelaja, popularly known as Peller, has revealed that one of his motivations for returning to school is his desire to operate in the same circles as some of Nigeria’s most prominent business figures.
Peller made the remarks while speaking on his WhatsApp channel, explaining that he believes education could help position him for opportunities involving wealthy and influential Nigerians.
The streamer specifically mentioned Aliko Dangote, Femi Otedola and Tony Elumelu, saying he wants to eventually collaborate with them through his content and livestreaming career.
“I have to go back to school because I want to be in the same setting with Dangote, Tony Elumelu and Otedola.”
Peller's comments connect his educational plans with his ambitions as a digital creator. Rather than presenting education solely as a route to obtaining academic qualifications, he described it as part of his strategy for accessing new professional and social networks.
Peller links education to business opportunities
According to reports of his comments, Peller said he is now interested in opportunities involving what he described as “educated rich men.”
He said he wants wealthy businesspeople to work with him and give him opportunities to participate in projects that could expand his career.
The streamer also argued that educated wealthy people tend to work with educated individuals, which he said influenced his decision to return to formal education.
“Educated rich people love to work with educated people, so I want to go back to school now because I want to be in the same room with Dangote and Otedola.”
His comments suggest that networking is an important part of what he hopes to gain from going back to school.
Dangote's refinery IPO caught Peller's attention
Peller also referred to the publicity surrounding the Dangote Refinery's planned initial public offering as an example of the kind of opportunity he wants to attract.
He mentioned influencers Enioluwa and Tobe, saying they were among the influencers Dangote called during the refinery's IPO-related activities.
“When Dangote released his Dangote Refinery IPO shares, the influencers he called were Enioluwa and Tobe.”
Peller said the development made him think about how he could position himself for similar collaborations in the future.
He subsequently addressed Dangote, Otedola and Elumelu directly, expressing his desire to stream with them after returning to school.
“When I come back from school, I want to stream with them.”
The comments have generated attention because Peller is linking formal education, networking and digital content creation in a way that reflects the changing relationship between traditional business and social-media influence.
Peller has previously spoken about returning to school
This is not the first time Peller has discussed continuing his education.
In June 2026, the streamer spoke about his previous university experience and said he had not abandoned the idea of completing his education. He claimed he had paid more than ₦2 million to attend a university before eventually stopping after a disagreement over his ability to continue livestreaming while studying.
Peller claimed the institution had initially indicated that he could combine his studies with his streaming activities but that the arrangement later changed.
He did not publicly identify the university in those comments.
His latest statement indicates that the idea of returning to school remains part of his plans.
From livestreaming to wider collaborations
Peller has built his public profile largely through livestreaming and social-media content.
His career reflects the growing importance of digital creators in Nigeria's entertainment and marketing industries, where influencers increasingly collaborate with companies, celebrities and entrepreneurs.
For Peller, however, his latest comments indicate that he wants to expand beyond the entertainment and influencer space and develop relationships with major business personalities.
His reference to Dangote, Otedola and Elumelu shows the level of business network he hopes to enter.
Whether returning to school will lead to those relationships remains to be seen, but Peller has made clear that education is now part of his plans for the next stage of his career.
Peller's ambition goes beyond a qualification
The TikTok personality's comments also highlight a broader point about how he views education.
For Peller, returning to school is not simply about earning a certificate. He appears to see the experience as a way of placing himself in environments where he could meet people with different professional backgrounds and potentially develop new relationships.
His comments about wanting to stream with major business figures also show that he intends to maintain his identity as a content creator while pursuing further education.
The combination could potentially allow him to develop new forms of content and collaborations, although there is no indication that any of the businessmen mentioned has agreed to work with him.
For now, Peller's stated plan is to return to school and use the experience to position himself for the kind of business and creator relationships he wants.
His direct appeal to Dangote, Otedola and Elumelu has also given the discussion a clear goal: he wants to eventually sit down with some of Nigeria's best-known business figures and create content with them.
