Carter Efe
Profession: Content Creator
Born: September 29, 1995
Age: 30 years old
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Ogun State, Nigeria
Known for: live streams alongside Kolu
Biography
Carter Efe is a Nigerian Comedian, streamer, and singer who got widespread recognition for his Live streams on Twich. He also has some hit songs to his credit which include Machala and Oluchi.
Efe was born in Ogun State as the sixth child in a family of seven children. He had his primary education at Grace Group of Schools in Ogun State. He had his secondary education at Apostolic Gramar School in Ogun State, and Hussey College Warri, in Warri, Delta State.
He lost his father in 2015 and his family was faced with financial challenges as his mother who was a businesswoman at that time could barely take care of the expenses.
He began creating content online in 2019, with inspiration from Sydney Talker who already gained attention in the entertainment space. He started up as a skit maker on Tiktok where he dances and creates comedy content.
He delved into music with the release of the song “Machala” featuring Berri Tiga, in 2022. The song went went viral online while topping charts on the US Billboard, Apple Music, and The Nigerian top 100. He is also credited for the release of other exciting records such as; Oluchi, Ololade Mi Carter, and Babypiano.
However, Carter Efe got more exposure for his live streams on Twitch alongside Kolu who also creates content online. His Twitch account was temporarily disabled after his record breaking live streams with Davido, on December 17, 2025.
His rise on the Twitch platform simply shows how African entertainment is being supported online. He also demonstrates how the Twitch platform is fast becoming a space where careers are built and audiences monetised.
Carter Efe has reached a significant height in the Nigerian entertainment industry beating the likes of Shank Comics and Enzo, who also make use of live streaming to build communities around humour and music.
Career Timeline
- 2019 – He began posting short skits.
- 2022 – He released his song Machala featuring Berri Tiga.
- 2024 – He delved into digital entertainment.
- 2025 – He became most followed entertainment focused twice streamer with over 420,000 followers.
Personal Details
- Alternative name: Carter Efe
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Partner: Emmanuella (Ella)
- Official Wesbite: Instagram – @carterefe
Trivia
- His real name is Oderhowo Joseph Efe
- He is from Ughelli, Delta State.
- He has a daughter with his girlfriend Emmanuella.
- He makes his income from Streaming. He has a net worth of over $150,000.
