In the wake of widespread online discussions surrounding the legal ramifications of celebrity content creator Habeeb Hamzat, widely recognized as Peller, and his partner Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, known as Jarvis, entering into a court wedding, Nigerian legal expert Waliu Taofik has provided crucial insights.
The public discourse has been abuzz with questions regarding potential divorce settlements, the division of marital assets, and the complexities of polygamy, particularly for a Muslim individual. These conversations gained momentum following the public release of videos documenting the couple’s civil marriage ceremony on Wednesday.
Mr. Taofik, addressing the matter via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Thursday, clarified a significant point of law under the Nigerian legal framework. He asserted that a Muslim man who has entered into a statutory marriage under the Marriage Act is legally permitted to enter into a subsequent marriage with another Muslim woman under Islamic law.
This means that the initial civil ceremony does not preclude future polygamous unions for Muslim men in Nigeria.”To Peller, I am pleased to inform you that as a Muslim man who has married under the Act, you are legally allowed to marry another woman – specifically, a Muslim woman – under Islamic law, a ceremony known as Nikkah. Therefore, the ‘registry’ or ‘court’ marriage, as it is often termed, does not impose any legal restrictions on Muslim men concerning polygamy,” Taofik elaborated in his post.
This legal opinion comes as a direct response to the considerable speculation that erupted on social media platforms in the aftermath of the couple’s court wedding. Some online commentators had posited that if the marriage were to dissolve through divorce, Jarvis would automatically be entitled to a substantial portion, precisely half, of Peller’s accumulated wealth. Concurrently, others raised concerns about whether the civil marriage would legally impede the content creator from taking another wife in the future, considering his religious background.
Prior to these legal clarifications, Peller and Jarvis had officially solemnized their union in a civil ceremony, exchanging vows in the presence of their families and a select group of close friends, culminating in the signing of the official marriage register.
This civil ceremony serves as a prelude to their upcoming white wedding, which is slated to take place on August 1, 2026.Earlier in the month, the couple had generated considerable excitement by announcing their wedding date through a professionally produced, cinematic video shared across their various social media channels. This announcement was further complemented by the release of their official pre-wedding photographs. “Our hearts are overflowing with joy, our smiles are genuine, and we are eagerly anticipating our forever.
We look forward to celebrating with you at the wedding,” the couple shared in a joint statement on Instagram.Adding another layer to their marital preparations, Peller had, before formalizing their union under the Marriage Act, also completed the traditional marriage rites.
This significant step took place in Benin City, Edo State, where he formally met Jarvis’s family and fulfilled the customary obligation of paying her bride price.
Peller and Jarvis have, in recent times, emerged as one of Nigeria’s most prominent and beloved influencer couples, cultivating a vast and engaged online following through their collaborative efforts in creating comedic skits, hosting engaging TikTok livestreams, and producing content centered around relationships.
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