Lucky Obukohwo, Reporting
Nigerian content creator and skit maker, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has alleged that some of the dollar notes sprayed on him during his recent wedding were counterfeit.
Peller made the claim while recounting his experience after presenting some of the cash gifts at a bank for verification.
He stated that the naira notes he received were genuine, but some of the foreign currency notes did not pass the authenticity test.
The allegation has drawn attention online, with discussions surrounding the authenticity of foreign currencies used during celebratory events.
Speaking in a video circulating online, Peller said he was able to identify individuals who presented him with genuine gifts during the celebration.
“I went to the bank, and the Nigerian money was genuine. I saw that a lot of people gave me Nigerian currency. Yes, they gave me Nigerian currency, and that is good. I know the people who gave me genuine money; if I see them, I will recognise them,” he said.
He, however, claimed that some of the dollar notes turned out to be fake after he returned home and attempted to use them while recording a video.
“When they came, I saw them. They gave me fake money. I got home, I was feeling like a millionaire and used the money to make a video. ‘Hello, hello,’ and then I realised it was fake. I can’t talk,” he said.
Peller added that he deliberately avoided speaking publicly about the incident immediately after discovering the alleged counterfeit notes.
“Since I went to change dollars yesterday night, I haven’t talked about the dollars since this morning, not even tonight,” he said.
Questioning the growing culture of spraying foreign currency at social events, the content creator suggested that such displays were unnecessary.
“Is it by force to spray money?” he asked.
Peller did not reveal the identities of the individuals he alleged gave him the fake dollar notes, and his claims have not been independently verified.
