A fresh wave of controversy has erupted on Nigerian social media following comments made by popular TikToker and streamer Hamzat Habeeb Adelaja, widely known as Peller, about media personality Roby Ekpo. The online personality sparked reactions after mocking Ekpo’s emotional breakdown during a podcast appearance.
The now-viral moment came from Ekpo’s feature on the Honest Bunch podcast, where he opened up about the painful end of his 11-year marriage. During the interview, Ekpo broke down in tears while recounting allegations of infidelity, deception, and financial struggles involving his estranged wife, Mayowa Lambe, who he claimed secretly remarried in the United States. The emotional weight of the revelations struck a chord with many viewers.
Reacting to the clip, Peller did not hold back as he expressed disbelief at Ekpo’s display of vulnerability. In a video circulating online, the streamer repeatedly replayed the emotional moment while saying, “How can you be crying over a woman in 2026?” His statement quickly became the focal point of the online debate.
Peller went further to boast about his own emotional strength, claiming that his past relationship experiences had made him tougher. According to him, “If I tell you what I have gone through, you will cry for me.” He added that he could never be caught shedding tears over love again, stressing, “I can never cry over love or any woman again unless I am a mumu or dodoyo.”
Despite his strong stance, many social media users pushed back against his comments. Critics pointed out what they described as hypocrisy, recalling moments when Peller himself appeared emotionally affected over issues involving his girlfriend and fellow streamer, Jarvis. Others argued that emotional expression should not be ridiculed, noting that heartbreak and betrayal can impact anyone deeply, regardless of age.
The controversy has since sparked broader conversations about masculinity and emotional vulnerability in modern society. While some agree with Peller’s perspective on resilience, others believe that Roby Ekpo’s reaction reflects a genuine human response to pain and loss.
As the debate continues, the viral exchange underscores the growing divide over how people perceive emotional expression—especially when it comes to men dealing with love, heartbreak, and public scrutiny.
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