… says bank rejected cash gifts, questions wedding money-spraying culture
By Nancy Tom
Popular Nigerian content creator and streamer, Peller, has revealed a surprising twist to his much-talked-about traditional wedding — the dollars that were sprayed on him during the ceremony were allegedly rejected by the bank.
In a candid video that has since gone viral, Peller recounted the moment he discovered the money was not genuine, saying the experience left him stunned after he had gone home believing he was already a millionaire.
“When I got to the bank, they told me the Dollars were not genuine,” Peller said, adding that “People who gave me real money, I would recognize them if I saw them. They sprayed me with Dollars that were not genuine.”
The streamer admitted he had no idea at the time, and celebrated with his new wife believing the cash gifts were real.
“I got home after my wedding thinking I was already a millionaire. I even made a video saying, ‘Hello, Hello,’ believing I was rich, but the Dollars were not genuine,” he added with a mix of laughter and disbelief.
Since the wedding, keen celebrity observers had noticed that Peller never posted nor spoke about the dollar spray again. He has now addressed the silence directly.
“You may have noticed that I never spoke about the Dollars again,” he said. “Is it compulsory to spray money at someone’s wedding?”
The revelation has sparked conversations online about the popular Nigerian wedding tradition of spraying money, and the risks that come with it. While Naira and Dollar spraying is a cultural staple at weddings, parties, and celebrations, incidents of fake currency being used have been reported over the years, leaving celebrants embarrassed.
Peller, who rose to fame for his energetic livestreams and skits, tied the knot in a colorful traditional ceremony that drew attention across TikTok, Instagram and YouTube. Clips from the event showed guests throwing wads of Dollar notes as he and his wife danced, with fans commenting on how “blessed” the couple looked.
Following his latest confession, fans have flooded his comment section with sympathy, jokes, and advice. Some urged him to count and verify gifts before leaving venues, while others used the moment to debate whether the money-spraying tradition needs to change.
“It’s not funny but it’s also funny,” one commenter wrote. “Imagine going home to count your blessings and the bank says no.”
Despite the disappointment, Peller said the experience hasn’t dampened his mood. He maintained that the love and support he received on his wedding day mattered more than the cash.
The incident adds to a growing list of viral wedding moments involving Nigerian celebrities and creators, where the line between celebration and controversy often blurs online. For Peller, however, the lesson is clear: not everything that glitters at a wedding is real.
As of press time, Peller has not named anyone who sprayed the alleged fake dollars, and there has been no official statement from the bank involved.
