Carter Efe Makes U-turn, Apologises to Wizkid and FC Over Controversial Comments

Carter Efe Makes U-turn, Apologises to Wizkid and FC Over Controversial Comments

  • Skitmaker Carter Efe apologised to Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and his fanbase, FC, over controversial comments he made about the Grammy-winning singer
  • The apology came after Carter Efe appeared on The Honest Bunch podcast, where he mocked Wizkid and boasted that the singer would beg to feature on his livestream
  • Social media users reacted to the apology video with many doubting Carter Efe's sincerity and calling it a repeated pattern of disrespecting Wizkid, then asking for forgiveness online

Nigerian skitmaker Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, popularly known as Carter Efe, has knelt to apologise to Afrobeats star Wizkid and his fanbase, FC, after the harsh comments he made about the singer went viral and sparked massive backlash online.

The incident happened after his earlier remarks on The Honest Bunch podcast aired on YouTube, where he openly criticised the singer and made controversial claims about their relationship.

Carter Efe begs Wizkid and FC for forgiveness after mocking the singer's height and saying he snubbed Machala hit song
Skitmaker Carter Efe apologises to Wizkid after claiming the singer would pay N500 million to appear on his show. Photo: carterefe/wizkidayo
Source: Instagram

During the podcast appearance with Kolu, Carter Efe mocked Wizkid and insisted that he did not create the hit track Machala for personal gain but was meant to show his loyalty to the singer.

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He explained that he saw Wizkid as his idol but was disappointed when the star failed to acknowledge or promote the song.

Carter Efe further revealed that he was broke when he recorded the song with Berri Tiga and lamented that Wizkid never posted about the track despite its success.

At the time of his comment on the podcast, Carter Efe had switched allegiance to 30BG after Davido featured on his livestream, which brought him huge success.

Carter Efe boasted that he was the biggest online streamer and even claimed that Wizkid would one day beg to appear on his livestream, and by then, he would charge N500 million.

His comments sparked outrage from Wizkid FC, and the backlash forced Carter Efe to publicly plead for forgiveness, saying that he would never insult the singer again.

During a recent livestream session, Carter Efe went on bended knees to apologise to Wizkid and his fanbase, FC.

“Please, please, please, I beg you, I beg with God, I’m pleading with Wizkid and Wizkid FC to forgive me. I promise I won’t insult Wizkid again. If I ever do, let me die young. I swear to God, please forgive me.”

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Carter Efe's apology to Wizkid FC sparks buzz

Legit.ng compiled the reactions of netizens below:

@chibuikemb80143 said:

"Everybody knows what they are doing."

@bzingers commented:

"Same pattern every time (insult Wizkid then come online to apologize after some house)… Any Wizkid FC that falls for this bs, isn't wise at all. After disrespecting Big Wiz, you now came your streaming platform to ask for forgiveness, nawa ooh."

@Ai_Kay01 reacted:

"He talk say Wizkid go pay 500M and still beg to host am for him stream... This Judas actually get mind."

@Stoic_Denol wrote:

"Mtchwww!!! Oga go sit down. We no send your apology. Ko kosi danu."

@nonexxxxxxx01 said:

"Carter efe is a real hypocrite to Wizkid and Fc … Wizkid allowed him to perform his hit song he made for Wizkid and promoted it but yet you can say wizkid didnt help you in any way."

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Nigerian content creator Carter Efe kneels to plead with Wizkid and fanbase FC after harsh criticism sparks massive online backlash from supporters
Carter Efe promises never to disrespect Wizkid again as he apologises on bended knees following controversial comments about the singer. Photo: carterefe/wizkidayo
Source: Instagram

Carter Efe recounts father's painful demise

In a previous report, Legit.ng disclosed that Carter Efe recounted how his father lost his life in a tragic robbery attack in Ogun state many years ago.

The skitmaker explained how his father, who was a policeman, was killed when he unknowingly ran into armed robbers disguised in military camouflage while he was returning home from duty in a police van.

He added that he saw his father's lifeless body on Channels Television, and the painful clip is still available on YouTube.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Kola Ogunkanmi (Entertainment Editor) Kola Ogunkanmi is an entertainment journalist and digital content writer with experience in news reporting, content curation, and social media management. He has written entertainment, celebrity, sports, and trending stories for Gistreel.com and was also a freelance contributor to FotNews. Kola currently works at Legit.ng as an Entertainment Editor, where he covers entertainment news, pop culture, and digital trends. He is also a self-published author with experience in fiction and nonfiction writing, alongside work in storytelling, transcription, and administrative support.