LAGOS, Nigeria — Popular Nigerian online streamer and content creator Habeeb Hamzat, known professionally as Peller, announced during a livestream on Tuesday, September 22, 2026, that he has received an American passport, describing it as a major milestone that allows him to travel freely to the United States and other countries.
In the clip, which quickly spread across social media platforms including YouTube and X, Peller celebrated what he called his “blue passport.”
“Guys, congratulation to me on my blue passport. This American passport. I can now travel to America,” he said. He added that it was “not be visa passport” and claimed to be “the biggest streamer that first get America passport,” noting that the document would enable travel to “all the country where they be.” He referenced “General Trump our president” and told fans he would miss Nigerians while inviting them to visit him in America, saying he planned to travel soon.
Peller, born in 2005 in Ikorodu, Lagos, rose to prominence as a TikTok and livestream personality known for his sarcastic style and high-viewership sessions. He has amassed millions of followers, collaborated with Nigerian artists, and won “Best Content Creator” at the Trace Awards Africa in 2024. He married fellow content creator Amoudu Elizabeth Aminata (known as Jarvis or Jadrolita) in 2026.
The announcement comes after Peller previously spoke about difficulties obtaining a U.S. visa. In July 2026, he publicly stated he had spent significant money on a visa application that was denied, expressing frustration while reacting to a Ghanaian actor’s multi-year U.S. visa.
Clips of the livestream circulated rapidly among fans, with many offering congratulations online. Some commenters questioned the claim, noting the strict requirements for U.S. citizenship—typically involving permanent residency (a green card), years of continuous residence, English and civics tests, and good moral character—and pointing out that Peller has not publicly detailed any such process or prior long-term U.S. residency.
As of Tuesday evening, there has been no independent confirmation from U.S. authorities, immigration records, or major Nigerian news outlets verifying the issuance of a U.S. passport or citizenship to Peller. The United States does not sell citizenship, and standard pathways such as family sponsorship, employment, asylum, or the EB-5 investor program involve rigorous vetting that can take years.
Peller’s claim has generated buzz in Nigerian entertainment circles, where his rapid rise from local livestreamer to international attention— including viral moments involving American streamer IShowSpeed earlier in 2026—has kept him in the spotlight. Fans and observers are watching for further details or visual evidence of the document as he prepares for potential travel.
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