Popular Nigerian streamer Carter Efe has publicly criticised the reported suicide attempt by fellow content creator Peller, urging him to return to streaming and reconnect with his audience following his breakup with Jarvis.
Peller, 20, has remained largely inactive online since the relationship ended. His withdrawal followed a distressing video in which he expressed suicidal thoughts. Days later, he was hospitalised after a reported deliberate car crash on December 14, triggering widespread concern among fans and fellow creators.
Carter Efe’s Livestream Appeal
During a recent livestream, Carter Efe criticised Peller’s decision to contemplate ending his life over a relationship, insisting that heartbreak—however painful—should not define or end a young person’s life or career. He urged the streamer to stop isolating himself and return to work, arguing that streaming could provide emotional structure and a path to recovery.
Speaking partly in pidgin, Carter Efe stressed that productivity and engagement with supporters were preferable to withdrawal, noting that public absence often deepens emotional distress rather than easing it.
Carter Efe also referenced the experience of the widow of late Nigerian musician Mohbad, encouraging Peller to draw strength from others who have endured deep personal loss yet continued with life. The comparison, he said, was meant to reinforce resilience rather than dismiss Peller’s pain.
Renewed Focus on Mental Health in Nigeria’s Creator Economy
The incident has reignited conversations about mental health pressures facing young Nigerian digital creators, whose livelihoods depend heavily on public visibility, audience engagement, and online validation. Observers note that relationship breakdowns, social media scrutiny, and career volatility can combine to create intense emotional strain.
Advocates are calling for stronger peer-support systems and more open discussions around depression, heartbreak, and coping mechanisms within Nigeria’s rapidly expanding creator ecosystem.