Tik Tok star Peller reportedly won the Influencer of the Year award at the Silverbird Man of the Year Awards on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

The event held at the Eko Hotel and Suites had prominent personalities from the Nigerian entertainment industry to the political scene.

Among those present were Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos state, Marvin Records boss Don Jazzy, TikTok stars Peller and Jarvis, actress Toyin Abraham, and actor Richard Mofe-Damijo aka RMD, among others.

At the annual event, the Ekiti state governor Abiodun Oyebanji, won the prestigious Silverbird Man of the Year award, while Sanwo-Olu and Enugu state governor Peter Mbah received the Governors of the Year award.

Producer and Marvin Record Label boss Don Jazzy received the Extraordinary Achievement award.

TikTok star Peller was awarded Influencer of the Year. Stunned by the award, Peller struggled to address the audience. Jarvis, who joined him on stage spoke on his behalf.

Expressing how happy he was to have won the award, Peller said, "I am speechless thank you all for making me win this award @silverbirdmoty Influencer of the year. u all make it happen am so grateful God bless u all I Love u guys even though I no get content una still make me win award, thanks to my wife for always supporting me Love her my management thanks for always standing behind me. thanks to everyone I’m so happy."

During the event, cameras spotted a funny exchange between Peller and Sanwo as the TikTok star prostrated to greet the governor.

The videos attracted several reactions from social media users.

Ayanleke16 said: "What did he influence! Funny enough how all these stupid award organizers sideline DJ Chicken!"

AlaafinBDSM wrote: "I like Peller and I don’t have any issues with him.. However, if he is the person influencing Nigeria and Nigerian youth on social media then we are in serious trouble as a country."

oladiamond99 said: "What are they influencing you people just like organizing nonsense award."

okey61718831 reacted: "So what exactly is this guy teaching the younger once? what exactly to learn from this guy?"

iggurst17975 said: "He has so much influence, just mentioned run town, run town started trending."

jqwaicle15841: "Them leave person like vdm wey Dey do the real influencing come Dey give peller…person wey be say na match e Dey play for TikTok…how does that relate to influencing….i tire for this country…not taking away anything for what he has done for himself but he’s not an influencer."

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