Headies 2025: "If He Were Alive, They Wouldn’t Have Given Him", Carter Efe Reacts to Mohbad's Win
- Nigerian content creator Carter Efe has expressed his displeasure towards Mohbad's win at the just-concluded Headies Awards
- The online personality went online to react to the late singer winning the Best Street-Hop Act category
- He shared his reservations in a video that has now gone viral, and some netizens buttressed his point
- Singer Asha Gangali condemns Carter Efe's statement on Mohbad winning the Headies awards while dead
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Odahohwo Joseph Efe, aka Carter Efe, has reacted deeply to one of the highlights of the 2025 Headies Awards.
The 17th Headies had announced Ilerioluwa Aloba, aka Mohbad, as the winner of the Best Street-Hop category award.
Legit.ng had also reported that his widow, Wunmi, gave an astounding but emotional speech as she received the award on his behalf, leading to hearty cheers online.
Source: Instagram
Carter blasts Headies over Mohbad's win
However, a new development captured by Legit.ng saw Carter Efe express his dissatisfaction towards the Headies’ move. According to him, the body would not have recognised Mohbad, let alone announced him as the winner, if the youngster were still alive.
He stated that this was only implemented in a bid to chase clout and tap from the rave surrounding his unfortunate demise.
Carter's video has now triggered reactions from all quarters of social media, as fans poured out their thoughts about the occurrence.
Watch the video here:
Carter Efe shares cryptic post
Recall that social media users were unsure how to feel after Carter Efe posted an unusual caption via his social media page.
The skit maker, who often suffers backlash online due to his love for Wizkid, had many in fear.
While some laughed over it, others thought that he might be trying to pass a message to the public.
Reactions to Mohbad's Headies win
Read some reactions to Carter Efe's post about the 17th Headies Awards below:
@DrCapitolDuga said:
"He’s alive in SPIRIT!! Don’t joke with spirit oh!!! My hand no dey."
@Grace_Emmah_ said:
"He wouldn't have won it if he was alive."
Source: Instagram
@Arshavin said:
"It's just an honor there is nothing bad about it."
@FC_thuggerboy said:
"Person win after him die una de complain. If to say him de alive him no win nobody go talk o! Sigh! Hypocrites everywhere."
@stevejoe1555555 said:
"Na Aunty Iyabo run am cos wetin Juma juice find reach there 😂."
@Tufinger_ said:
"Lenu clout chaser."
@seasiddee said:
"Wetin this one dey talk."
"That's condescending for anybody to say" - Singer
Singer Asha Gangali is not supporting Carter Efe's reaction to the announcement of late singer Mohbad at the Headies as the winner of the Best Street-Hop category.
On Carter's statement that the late singer won because he is dead, that he might not even be nominated if he were alive. Asha commented:
"That’s not true, and it’s very condescending for anybody to say that about the late icon. Perhaps if he were alive, he might have excelled above the stardom and fame that came after his demise."
Speaking further, the music producer and talent manager said:
"Those saying that Mohbad won the awards because of his death are robbing him of his glory even after death."
Lamenting the manner the young singer died at a young age when his career was just looking up, Asha soberly concluded:
"Mohbad was cut short in his prime, but his legacy lives on."
Mohbad’s son Liam, Wunmi receive plaque
Legit.ng earlier reported that fun videos from the 17th Headies Awards at the Landmark Event Centre in Lagos, Nigeria, emerged online, with key figures in the music industry like Davido and Don Jazzy gracing the event.
Tanzanian singer Juma Jux, who won an award, warmed hearts with his live performance alongside his wife, Priscilla Ojo, which excited the hearts of many.
Late Mohbad's family, Wunmi, his younger brother Adurah, and his two-year-old son Liam, were also present at the prestigious event, where they received the Best Street-Hop Act award on his behalf.
Sola Sanusi, HOD of the Entertainment Desk, contributed to this article. She provided exclusive commentary from a celebrity singer, Asha Gangali, for this report.
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Eniola Lasaki (Entertainment Editor) Lasaki Fauziat Eniola is an Entertainment Editor at Legit.ng. She is a graduate of Horticulture, FUNAAB (2017). Eniola has over four years of professional experience in Entertainment/pop culture/music writing/reporting. Before Legit, she worked in reputable media houses such as TooXclusive Digital, GistReel, WetalkSound, and Kraks Media. She has also pursued Digital Marketing, Copywriting, and Corporate Communication courses. Email: eniola.lasaki@corp.legit.ng
Asha Gangali (Singer and music producer) Asha Gangali is a Nigerian singer, actor, talent coach, and entrepreneur. He is known for his iconic talent show "ROC DA MIC AFRICA", which identified talents such as DBanj and Don Jazzy, Timaya, Wande Coal, Soul E, Konga, Seyi Law in 2004-2005. He served as the national treasurer of the Performing Musicians Employers Association of Nigeria (PMAN) and a member of the Executive Board of The Musical Copyright Society of Nigeria (MCSN). He is also the managing director and co-founder of GOCREATE AFRICA.
