Nigerian online streamer and content creator Peller (Habeeb Hamzat), 19, has publicly shared his struggles as the primary financial provider for his family, despite having parents and elder siblings

Habeeb Hamzat, the 19-year-old Nigerian online streamer and content creator widely known as Peller, has recently spoken candidly about the significant burden of shouldering family responsibilities at such a young age.

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In a conversation with fellow TikTok personality Sandra Benede, Peller revealed the emotional and mental strain of being the primary financial provider for his family. He expressed that despite his parents and elder siblings being alive, he is the one responsible for their financial upkeep.

Peller shared the profound impact this responsibility has had on him, stating that he often feels like a parent to his own family. This has led him to prefer sending them money for their needs rather than being in their physical presence.

“I’m not feeling okay. The other day, I slept off in my car till the next morning. I don’t like what I am facing in this young age. I’m not even up to 20 years. It is not fair,” Peller confessed.

He further elaborated on his emotional distance, saying, “I don’t like seeing my family anymore. I just send them things to make sure they are okay.

I don’t like to see them again because my mentality is higher than living with my parents. My mentality now is higher than theirs. It feels like I’m their parent even though I have an elder brother.”

The young streamer also admitted to feeling overwhelmed by the constant pressure, stating, “I struggle like a parent. I don’t rest. Sometimes, I feel like running away to hide somewhere in America and go offline. I have been meaning to do it but I don’t want them to be worried.”

Reflecting on his changing feelings towards his family, Peller noted, “Before I used to miss my mum whenever I travelled as a child. But right now, I don’t miss any of my family members anymore. The only person I will mis is Jarvis. I communicate with my family through phone but I don’t miss them.”