Popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Carter Efe, has lost access to his Instagram and TikTok accounts.
This incident occurred just days after he criticised Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid during a live session on TikTok.
The social media takedown appears to be a direct consequence of a controversial comment Carter Efe made about the singer.
The comedian, known for his viral comedy skits and public commentary, openly called Wizkid “an idiot” during a livestream, accusing the singer of having too much pride.
“Wizkid too get pride”, Carter Efe
During a TikTok live session on Tuesday, Carter Efe sparked online outrage with his blunt criticism of Wizkid. In a mix of English and Nigerian Pidgin, he said:
“If Wizkid calls me ‘my G,’ that means lion don get belle. E no fit happen. That boy, too get pride, idiot.”
The statement quickly circulated across social media platforms, drawing sharp reactions from fans of Wizkid, widely known as Wizkid FC. The fan base is famous for its loyalty and swift online retaliation against any perceived attack on the singer.
Backlash from Wizkid FC
Following Carter Efe’s comment, Wizkid FC members took to various social media platforms, calling for the mass reporting of his online accounts. They urged fellow fans to report his TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube pages for allegedly violating platform guidelines.
By Wednesday evening, the results of this campaign began to surface. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), Carter Efe revealed that his Instagram account, which had 1.8 million followers, had been removed.
“FC una collect my Instagram account of 1.8 million followers,” he wrote, referring to the fan group.
“This is getting too much.”
Shortly after this post, Carter Efe uploaded a video where he appeared visibly distressed and claimed that his TikTok account had also been taken down.
Pleads for forgiveness
In the apology video, Carter Efe, visibly emotional, appealed to Wizkid and his fanbase for forgiveness. He expressed regret for his earlier remarks and asked the singer to intervene on his behalf.
“TikTok account gone. FC una betrayed me. Abeg make una forgive me, Wizkid FC,” he said.
“Wizkid, abeeeeeg no vex. Help me beg FC. I’m in severe pain.”
The comedian also begged his fans to help appeal to Wizkid and his followers, saying the loss of his platforms had deeply affected him.
Growing pattern of celebrity fan wars
This latest episode adds to the growing trend of intense fan-driven conflicts on Nigerian social media. In recent months, several online figures and celebrities have come under fire from fan groups for statements made against popular musicians.
Carter Efe’s experience sheds light on how powerful fanbases have become in the digital space. A single negative remark can now lead to coordinated efforts to deplatform a content creator.
What’s next for Carter Efe?
As of Thursday morning, both Carter Efe’s Instagram and TikTok accounts remain inaccessible. It’s unclear if he plans to appeal the takedowns or launch new pages.
Supporters of the comedian have started urging platforms to review the situation, calling the mass reporting an unfair use of community guidelines.
Carter Efe has yet to make another public statement since his apology video. For now, the entertainer seems focused on regaining control of his online presence, and possibly, mending his relationship with Wizkid FC.
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