TikTok content creator Mirabel Ehi Akugbe, widely recognised as Pepperbody, has revealed that she is moving away from the pursuit of viral attention and is now focused on producing content with deeper meaning and long-term value.
The 19-year-old creator shared her thoughts in a recent video posted on her TikTok page, where she reflected on her growth, personal journey, and the changing goals that now shape her career as a digital personality.
Pepperbody explained that she no longer measures her worth through social media indicators such as views, likes, or the number of followers she has gained over time.
“I don’t find my meaning in an app or in the following that I have on that app,” she said. “I think that I am genuinely good as I am, so I will just put my videos out there for people to see.”
The creator has gained recognition for her open storytelling style, spontaneous live sessions, and honest approach to sharing her thoughts and experiences. Her ability to combine humour with vulnerability has helped her develop a strong connection with her audience.
She noted that her influence has grown because of her decision to remain transparent about her life, adding that her openness has allowed many viewers to relate to her experiences.
“I cried on the internet and people related to it. I overshared about my life and people related to it,” she said.
Raised in the Ikotun area of Lagos State, Pepperbody described social media as a platform where she has been able to express herself freely without depending on external approval.
Her journey to wider recognition began after a TikTok video addressing criticism about her skin colour gained massive attention, introducing more viewers to her direct and unconventional content style.
However, despite achieving online popularity, the young creator said she does not see influence alone as a meaningful goal without a clear purpose behind it.
“Being an influencer is an empty want, because you have to influence something,” she said.
She added that her current priority is to create a body of work built around honesty, purpose, and consistency rather than chasing temporary online trends.
For Pepperbody, true success is no longer about achieving a single viral moment but about creating content that leaves a lasting impact through genuine storytelling.
