A video from Nigerian TikTok influencer Peller’s stop in Ibadan has triggered widespread backlash online, with many Nigerians expressing discomfort over what they described as a disturbing display.

In the viral clip, Peller is seen inside a moving vehicle throwing ₦500 and ₦1,000 notes onto the street, while people, mostly adult men, ran after the car in a desperate attempt to grab the cash.

The vehicle reportedly did not slow down, heightening both the risk and the intensity of the scene.

What may have been intended as a giveaway quickly drew criticism, with many viewers focusing on the dignity of those involved.

Several reactions pointed out that it was grown men—“someone’s fathers”—chasing after small amounts of money, a sight many described as painful and reflective of deeper economic struggles.

“See people papa Dey collect money… Poverty na terrible thing,” one user wrote, while others accused the influencer of exploiting people’s hardship for content.

Critics argued that turning such moments into entertainment raises ethical concerns, especially when safety is at risk, as individuals ran alongside a moving vehicle for minimal cash.

See some comments and the video below

@Emmanuellatheo___"Can we ever put out a good image of Nigeria out there? What's all this??"

@Oluwafemis02___"See people papa Dey collect money… poverty na terrible thing"

@AmadXMbuemo___"This is totally wrong, we can see the dire effect of poverty in our land. Extremely dangerous. Abuse of Naira. Exposure to life threatening accident just because of 2k"

@tukaydolls___"See how he Dey treat someone father?"

@cryptonewsance___"Haaaa see as people papa dy run for 500naira"

@EcclesiaInvicta___"This is what our government wants us to be? Because this is the only way they can thrive through poverty and poor education."

@BlackDigitaSisi___"Abegistan. Yorubas ooooo"

@YDiegot55901___"Omo Yoruba man turn Usain Bolt for 500 naira"

Peller in Ibadan pic.twitter.com/0QgAXf2SvR

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) March 24, 2026