Popular Nigerian TikTok personality Peller has alleged that some of the dollar notes sprayed during his traditional wedding to fellow content creator Jarvis turned out to be counterfeit.
The social media star made the claim in a viral video while recounting his experience after sorting through the cash gifts received during the lavish ceremony.
According to Peller, he initially believed he had received a substantial amount of money from well-wishers and was excited by what appeared to be stacks of foreign currency.
He explained that while the Nigerian naira notes he received were confirmed to be genuine, his excitement faded after he attempted to exchange the dollar notes and allegedly discovered that many of them were fake.
Peller said he appreciated those who gifted him authentic Nigerian currency, adding that he clearly remembered some of the individuals who presented him with genuine cash during the celebration.
“I went to the bank, and the Nigerian money was genuine. I saw that a lot of people gave me Nigerian currency. Yes, they gave me Nigerian currency, and that is good. I know the people who gave me genuine money; if I see them, I will recognise them,” he said.
Describing his disappointment, the TikTok star said he initially felt like a millionaire after arriving home with the money and even recorded a video showing off what he believed was a large amount of dollars.
“When they came, I saw them. They gave me fake money. I got home, I was feeling like a millionaire and used the money to make a video. ‘Hello, hello,’ and then I realised it was fake. I can’t talk,” he said.
Peller further disclosed that he had deliberately avoided discussing the issue immediately after discovering the alleged counterfeit notes, saying the experience left him speechless.
He also questioned the practice of spraying money at social events if some attendees intended to use fake currency.
“Since I went to change dollars yesterday night, I haven’t talked about the dollars since this morning, not even tonight. Is it by force to spray money?” he asked.
His claims have generated widespread reactions on social media, with many users expressing sympathy over the incident, while others advised celebrants to verify foreign currency received at events before attempting to exchange it.
