Nigerian streamer Peller may be preparing one of the most unexpected livestreams of his career after revealing plans to host Nobel Prize-winning writer Wole Soyinka on his platform.
The popular TikTok personality, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, shared the idea during a recent livestream, telling viewers he wanted to have a conversation with the literary icon. He also promised to announce more details when arrangements are ready.
“I want to do a stream with this man that knows book for the whole Africa, Wole Soyinka,” Peller said, describing the proposed session as a major livestream.
But what really caught fans’ attention was his promise that the session would be a “proper English day.” In his playful description, Peller joked that viewers should be prepared for serious grammar and discussions about the wisdom of earlier generations.
The idea has sparked curiosity because Peller and Soyinka represent very different sides of Nigerian public life. Peller rose to fame through social media entertainment, livestreams and his energetic personality, while Soyinka is an internationally celebrated playwright, poet and novelist who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1986.
At 92, Soyinka remains one of Africa’s most recognised literary figures, with works that have influenced theatre, literature and public debate for decades.
A livestream bringing the two personalities together could attract audiences well beyond Peller’s usual fan base. It would also create an unusual meeting point between digital entertainment and Nigeria’s literary heritage.
For Peller, the proposed conversation could be an opportunity to reach a different audience. For viewers, it could offer a memorable mix of humour, cultural discussion and the kind of unexpected exchange that often makes livestreams go viral.
However, Peller has announced his intention to organise the session; a confirmed date and final arrangements have not yet been announced in the reports reviewed.
Until further details emerge, fans will be waiting to see whether the proposed livestream becomes a reality—and whether Peller is ready for the “big grammar” he has promised.
