Geh Geh, VeryDarkMan, Peller, and Other Social Media Made Celebs Making Waves: “D Movers & Shakers”
- The Nigerian social media landscape has seen the rise of new influencers who have made a significant impact
- From figures like VeryDarkMan to Peller and Geh Geh, these individuals have managed to capture attention and grow their influence in various ways
- In this article, Legit.ng highlights popular Nigerians who are currently shaping the social media space
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Since social media’s arrival in Nigeria in the mid-2000s, it has evolved from being used to share random pictures and videos to a powerful tool for both online and offline influence.
While platforms like Facebook and YouTube were dominant back in 2005, Twitter (now X), which launched in 2006, gained significant popularity in Nigeria around 2013.
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TikTok, which became accessible to Nigerians in 2018, has since become one of the most used platforms by Nigerians.
While many celebrities from the entertainment industry have used social media to grow their fame, a number of ordinary Nigerians have also achieved fame through their online presence.
Some of these rising stars include Geh Geh and his 'University of Wisdom.'
Legit.ng in this article lists ordinary Nigerians who have been transformed into social media stars and are currently making waves. Below are just a few of them:
1. Geh Geh, the orphan who earned $30,000 in gifts
Geh Geh, a self-proclaimed financial expert, has quickly risen to fame online. Although he had been creating content for some time, his breakthrough came in August 2025 when his online school for men, 'Geh Geh University of Wisdom and Understanding,' unexpectedly attracted over 25,000 people.
His unique approach to advising men on relationships and finances has sparked mixed reactions.
Geh Geh made headlines when he garnered 177,000 viewers, which led to gifts worth over $30,000. As of now, he has 890K followers on Instagram and over 1 million fans on Facebook.
2. VeryDarkMan, advocate against injustice
VeryDarkMan is a social media influencer, philanthropist, and outspoken critic of corruption and injustice in Nigeria.
His journey to fame began around 2023 when he called out unauthorised vendors in Nigeria’s skincare industry, gaining attention in the process.
Since then, he has been involved in various controversies, including speaking out about the late singer Mohbad’s death and calling out Africa's richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote.
VeryDarkMan currently boasts 2.5 million followers on Instagram and 3 million fans on Facebook.
3. Peller, The TikTok star and streamer
Peller became a viral sensation on TikTok in 2023 with his sarcastic style during livestreams.
After acting in a few skits, Peller went on to focus on becoming a streamer.
Peller holds the record for the highest-viewed livestream in Africa, with 76K views, surpassing his previous record of 60K views.
He has collaborated with notable figures like YBNL boss Olamide and popular acts such as Davido, Tiwa Savage, and Zinoleesky.
Currently, Peller has 11.9 million followers on TikTok and 2.1 million followers on Instagram.
4 Governor Amuneke and his political satire
Governor Amuneke, portrayed by comedian Kevin Blak, has gained significant attention for his political satire skits in 2025.
The character, which critiques corruption, greed, and mediocrity in Nigeria and Africa, has become popular for its humour.
Kevin Blak has amassed over 4 million followers on Facebook.
5. Jarvis, the human AI and Peller lover
Jarvis, also known as Jadrolita, gained fame as a TikTok sensation, content creator, and live streamer.
She initially attracted attention with her robot-like character but later transitioned to creating content with Peller.
Jarvis is known for relationship drama with Peller. She currently has 3.3 million followers on TikTok and 2 million followers on Instagram.
6. Saida Boj, known for controversial opinions
Saida Boj made headlines in 2024 after her appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast, where she claimed she deserved to be paid for her beauty.
She controversially stated that any man who gave her N20 million could “explore” her body.
Her statements stirred online debates and helped establish her as a strong voice on the Nigerian social media space. Saida Boj currently has 3.3 million followers on TikTok.
Peller allegedly kidnapped
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that TikTok star Peller was allegedly abducted by armed men on his way back from buying food.
The incident captured on a livestream showed the moment some men stopped his car, forcing him out, and abducting him despite his attempts to resist.
The police have not yet confirmed the details of the incident, but some viewers on his live streams and close associates have confirmed that he was taken away by armed men.
Source: Legit.ng
