Notable Nigerian politician, Shina Peller, has recently clarified that the popular TikToker, Peller, is not a member of their family. In an interview on Channels TV, Professor Shina Peller was asked about the social media personality who shares the same last name, and he took the opportunity to clear the air.
During the interview, Shina Peller explained that although the TikToker shares his surname, they are not related. He revealed that his family adopted the surname due to his father’s career as a magician. While acknowledging the TikToker’s ability to leverage the name to build his fame, Shina made it clear that they do not share any familial connection.
Shina Peller explained the family’s history with the surname, stating: “Truly, Professor Peller’s family is quite extended, but he is not a member of the family. The name ‘Peller’ was given to our father as a magician, and it’s a name that the family has adopted since the time of my father.”
He further emphasized that the TikToker, known as Peller, may be using the name wisely for his personal brand, but there is no blood relation. “So, Peller, the comedian, is not a member of the Peller family. It’s a successful name. He’s just being smart. He’s being able to pop with the name. You can’t blame him, but I can tell you categorically that he’s not a member of the Peller family,” he added.
The clarification from Shina Peller has sparked discussions online, with many commenting on the coincidence of the shared last name. While some found the clarification interesting, others were surprised to learn about the distinct family backgrounds. Shina Peller’s candidness has given clarity on the matter, putting an end to any confusion regarding their relationship.
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“Peller is not a member of our family”
Shina Peller clears the air pic.twitter.com/NjjuHi3cAL
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