Popular Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, widely known as Sabinus, has shared a deeply personal account of heartbreak and regret, using his own experience to explain why he believes the public should show restraint in judging TikTok personality Peller following his highly publicised breakup with his girlfriend, Jarvis. Speaking during a recent TikTok livestream, Sabinus described love as “cruel” and warned that emotional pain can push people into actions they later regret.

The comedian made the comments during a livestream conversation with TikToker Sandra Benede, where discussions turned to Peller’s emotional outbursts after his relationship ended. According to Sabinus, the intense reactions seen from Peller reflect a reality many people face privately, but few experience under public scrutiny.

Sabinus Shares Personal Experience of Regret

During the livestream, Sabinus recounted a past relationship that left a lasting impression on him. He disclosed that, driven by affection, he once bought a Range Rover for a former partner, only for the relationship to eventually collapse. According to him, the breakup left him feeling regretful, not just because of the financial cost, but because of the emotional investment involved.

Sabinus said the experience helped him understand why heartbreak can provoke extreme reactions. He noted that while material gifts are often seen as signs of love and commitment, they do not guarantee emotional loyalty or stability.

According to Sabinus, “I have been in Peller’s situation before. Love is cruel. I once gifted a girl a Range Rover because of love. She later left me, and I regretted it.” He added that the experience taught him that love can sometimes be unforgiving, regardless of effort or sacrifice.

Defending Peller Amid Public Backlash

Sabinus’ remarks came against the backdrop of intense online debate surrounding Peller’s breakup with Jarvis. Since the split, Peller has drawn widespread attention for emotional displays on social media, including public outbursts and, according to reports circulating online, involvement in a serious car accident shortly after the breakup.

While details surrounding the accident remain limited, the incident has amplified concern and criticism, with some social media users accusing Peller of overreacting or seeking sympathy. Sabinus, however, urged Nigerians to approach the situation with empathy rather than judgment.

He said heartbreak affects people differently and cautioned against trivialising emotional pain simply because it is expressed publicly. According to him, not everyone has the emotional tools to process loss quietly, especially when relationships have been deeply consuming.

“Jarvis has finished Peller,” Sabinus said during the livestream, using colloquial language to convey the depth of emotional damage he believes the breakup caused. He stressed that Peller’s actions should be viewed through the lens of emotional distress rather than mockery or condemnation.

Social Media, Love, and Public Pressure

Media analysts note that Sabinus’ comments touch on a broader issue tied to modern relationships, particularly those lived online. Unlike private individuals, social media personalities often experience heartbreak in full public view, where personal struggles quickly become viral content.

According to a Lagos-based media culture analyst, public figures face a double burden during emotional crises. First is the pain of the relationship itself. Second is the pressure of public opinion, which can magnify distress and influence behaviour.

The analyst said Peller’s situation reflects how digital platforms blur the line between personal life and public performance. “When relationships are built and maintained in front of an audience, the collapse often feels like a public failure, not just a private loss,” she explained.

Sabinus’ defence of Peller, therefore, offers a rare moment of peer empathy within an online culture that often rewards outrage and ridicule.

Sabinus’ Own Relationship Journey

The comedian’s reflections also come shortly after he confirmed the end of his own marriage. In December 2025, Sabinus revealed during a TikTok livestream that his marriage to his wife, Ciana Chapman, had ended. Ciana is also the mother of his child.

The couple got married in a private ceremony in 2023, and their union lasted a little over a year. At the time of the announcement, Sabinus did not go into details about the circumstances surrounding the separation, choosing instead to keep the focus on personal growth and responsibility.

Observers say the timing of Sabinus’ comments suggests his perspective on relationships may be shaped by recent personal experiences. While he did not directly link his marriage breakdown to his comments about Peller, the parallel between both situations highlights the emotional complexity behind public relationships.

Why the Conversation Matters Now

The discussion sparked by Sabinus’ remarks resonates at a time when relationship narratives dominate Nigerian social media spaces. High-profile breakups, emotional livestreams, and viral clips have become common, often attracting harsh commentary and unrealistic expectations about how people should cope with emotional pain.

Mental health advocates argue that dismissing heartbreak as weakness reinforces harmful stereotypes, especially for men, who are often discouraged from expressing vulnerability. Sabinus’ openness, they say, challenges that narrative by acknowledging emotional pain without framing it as failure.

A relationship counsellor based in Abuja said public conversations like this can encourage healthier dialogue about love and loss. “When influential figures speak honestly about regret and vulnerability, it creates space for others to reflect on their own decisions and emotional limits,” the counsellor noted.