Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
Media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has weighed in on the controversy surrounding TikToker Peller's claim that he was sprayed with fake dollar notes at his wedding, suggesting that Nigerian celebrities and Nollywood actors—not the wealthy billionaires in attendance—were the ones responsible. Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, recently revealed that a large portion of the dollar bills sprayed on him during his lavish traditional wedding to fellow content creator Jarvis turned out to be counterfeit. The content creator said he only discovered the issue when he attempted to deposit the money at a bank, noting that while the Nigerian currency he received was genuine, some of the dollar notes were not.
Reacting during a recent livestream, Daddy Freeze dismissed speculation that billionaires who attended the ceremony could have sprayed fake currency. "Peller said he was sprayed fake dollars. It's Nollywood actors and celebrities that'll give Peller fake dollars, not billionaires like Chief Priest," he declared. The broadcaster explained that his views were shaped by his personal experiences, noting that he prefers to associate with a select circle of highly successful individuals. He said he deliberately keeps company with people operating at the highest levels of business and entertainment, suggesting they have little reason to engage in such acts.
Daddy Freeze further stated that he prefers to associate with people of proven wealth, using music star Davido as an example. "If I am to hang out with any celeb, it has to be somebody of Davido's level," he said. He also explained that while some celebrities occasionally appear on his live sessions, he rarely socialises with them outside work. "That's why I don't roll with them. How many Nigerian celebs do you see me with? You don't. I cut them off," he disclosed. According to him, the few exceptions are people with whom he shares long-standing personal relationships. "Maybe somebody of Davido's level. Maybe AY, because we grew together. We both drove Honda Accord together. It's not because he's a celebrity; it's because we are brothers," he said.
The broadcaster also referenced businessman Mr. Ochacho's reported wedding gift to Peller—a ₦400 million mansion—arguing that the gesture reflected confidence in the TikToker's growing influence and future prospects. Daddy Freeze argued that genuinely wealthy individuals would not engage in such an act, claiming the fake dollars likely came from people trying to appear rich. "Shey na Cubana Chiefpriest wan give you fake dollar?" he asked rhetorically. The controversy erupted after Peller disclosed that several of the dollar notes sprayed on him during his elaborate wedding celebration were fake, sparking widespread reactions across social media. Peller said he was able to recognise some of the people who gave him genuine Nigerian currency, but he had refrained from discussing the dollar issue and questioning the practice of spraying money at events, saying, "Is it by force to spray money?" Meanwhile, real estate entrepreneur Mohamed Adah, popularly known as King Ochacho, has described his ₦400 million mansion wedding gift to Peller and Jarvis as "small money," stating that the gift was insignificant to him and his family and that he would do more for the couple. The founder of Ochacho Real Homes explained that his decision to gift the newlyweds the luxury property was inspired by Peller's character.
Daddy Freeze's comments have added a new dimension to the ongoing debate, with many Nigerians weighing in on the practice of spraying money at weddings and the authenticity of the currency used. His assertion that celebrities, not billionaires, were responsible for the fake dollars has resonated with many who see the practice as a reflection of the pressure to maintain appearances in Nigeria's celebrity culture. As the controversy continues to unfold, the question remains whether the individuals responsible for the fake notes will be identified or whether the incident will serve as a cautionary tale about the dangers of performative wealth in the digital age.
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