Daddy Freeze Calls Out Fake Celebs Over Peller’s Counterfeit Wedding Cash

Nigerian media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, popularly known as Daddy Freeze, has weighed in on content creator Peller’s claim that some of the dollar notes sprayed during his traditional wedding to fellow influencer Jarvis were fake. Freeze pointed the finger squarely at Nollywood actors and certain celebrities, arguing that genuine billionaires would never engage in such an act.

Peller, whose real name is Habeeb Hamzat, revealed the incident shortly after the couple’s traditional ceremony in Lekki, Lagos, on August 1, 2026. In a livestream, he recounted taking the cash gifts to the bank, where the naira notes checked out as genuine, but a significant portion of the U.S. dollars—reportedly nearly $30,000 in one account—failed verification. He said he initially felt “like a millionaire,” even filming a celebratory video with the money, only to discover the disappointment later. “Is it by force to spray money?” he asked, noting that he could identify some of those who gave real Nigerian currency but would not name the alleged sources of the fake dollars.

Reacting during a live session, Daddy Freeze stated: “Peller said he was sprayed fake dollars. It’s Nollywood actors and celebrities that’ll give Peller fake dollars, not billionaires like Cubana Chief Priest. That’s why I don’t roll with them. I cut them off because most of them are fake.” He added that he prefers to associate only with people “on Davido’s level.”

Freeze further defended a reported ₦400 million mansion gift from businessman Mr. Ochacho (also referred to as King Ochacho) to Peller and Jarvis. He described it as a calculated investment rather than pure generosity, saying the donor “knows Peller is worth it” and has already recouped the value through the influencer’s reach and relevance.

The comments have drawn mixed reactions online. Some supported Freeze’s distinction between “real” wealth and performative celebrity status, while others questioned how he arrived at the conclusion that Nollywood figures were specifically responsible and criticized the broader culture of money-spraying at events. Peller himself has not publicly confirmed or denied the identities of those involved.

Daddy Freeze had earlier praised the wedding overall as “perfect except for those Agberos,” highlighting Peller’s influence, value, and self-made success at a young age. His latest remarks continue his pattern of strong, polarizing commentary on Nigerian entertainment and social dynamics. The episode has reignited discussions about authenticity, the pressure to display wealth at celebrations, and the risks of counterfeit currency in public displays of largesse.