A fresh online drama has erupted between popular content creator Carter Efe and socialite Tunde Perry, centering on access to Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. The conflict began on January 6, 2026, after Tunde Perry took to social media to boast about a recent encounter with Wizkid, who is currently in Lagos.
The Provocation That Sparked the Fire
In his post, Tunde Perry made a pointed dig at Carter Efe, confidently stating that the streamer would never have the opportunity to meet the "Ojuelegba" crooner. This comment did not sit well with Carter Efe, who addressed it directly during one of his live streaming sessions. He dismissed Perry's remarks as unnecessary and deliberately provocative, questioning the entire culture of using proximity to celebrities as a yardstick for success.
"Because you sit down near Wizkid, body dey sweet you, you come dey talk anyhow," Carter Efe fired back during the viral livestream. He challenged the notion that meeting Wizkid was some ultimate life achievement, famously asking, "Wetin I wan use Wizkid do? Wizkid na God?"
Meaningful Connections Over Bragging Rights
Instead, Carter Efe pivoted the conversation to the value of genuine and productive connections. He referenced his own experience with another music icon, Davido, who made a surprise appearance on his Twitch stream. According to Carter Efe, that single interaction had a tangible, positive impact on his career and life.
"Since Davido come my livestream, different things just dey come my life. Different deals. People dey reach out to me, dey dash me money and other things because of Davido," he explained. He issued a challenge to Tunde Perry, saying, "Come sit down with Davido make you see how your life go change."
His core argument was that no artist should be placed on a godlike pedestal, and that real success is defined by growth and opportunity, not by mere boasts of acquaintance.
Social Media Erupts with Reactions
The video of Carter Efe's clapback quickly went viral, sparking a flood of reactions from netizens. The responses were mixed, reflecting the ongoing fan rivalry between Wizkid's "Wizkid FC" and Davido's "30BG".
Some users praised Carter Efe for his pragmatic stance. User @Karmakhiz0 commented: "Man just switch lanes completely after linking up with Davido... Na survival things, nobody holy pass when belle dey hungry!" Others, however, felt he was being disrespectful. User @idavidedet advised: "He should desist from bringing Wizkid into every of his conversation... it will have a negative toll on him later."
This incident has also revived discussions about a past event where Carter Efe felt snubbed by Wizkid. Recall that in 2023, Carter Efe released a viral tribute song titled "Machala" for Wizkid, which reportedly went unacknowledged by the star. Financial commentator GehGeh had previously contrasted this with Davido's supportive approach, praising Davido for lifting upcoming talents and stating that helping others does not diminish one's own success.
The online spat underscores a larger conversation within Nigeria's entertainment industry about celebrity accessibility, fan culture, and the real metrics of influence and success. While Tunde Perry views a meet-up with Wizkid as a coveted prize, Carter Efe frames success as the tangible benefits and doors opened by mutually respectful connections.
