One half of the duo behind the smash hit "Machala," a song dedicated to Wizkid, an icon of Afrobeats, is Carter Efe. Carter Efe just stated in an interview that he is totally dedicated to music.
Carter Efe stated during a Channels Television interview with media personality Ebuka Obi Uchendu that he wrote the song "Machala" featuring Berri Tiga out of his passion for Wizkid.
Carter says that he has always been interested in music, even when he was younger, when asked how he decided to become a musician.
Regarding the motivation for "Machala," Carter disclosed that it was inspired by his adoration for Wizkid.
"People also call me 'Machala' because I love Wizkid. The song is just for Wizkid FC and myself."
When Carter wrote the song, he didn't anticipate it to be as popular as it was, and the song's enormous success surprised him.
When questioned if he ever reached out to Wizkid throughout the single, he said that he did it out of pure love for Wizkid even if he isn't the kind to return such gestures.
When asked if he plans to keep recording music, Carter replies to Ebuka that he enjoys the cash his hit song has provided him and that he does plan to keep doing so. He also disclosed that he intends to release an EP.
On 'Machala' getting yanked off Streaming Platforms: Carter Efe revealed that he has no idea why his song was taken off streaming platforms. He shared that he has reached out to the distribution company who told him they are working on it.
A source earlier reached out to Carter Efe and Guru Files Media who distributed the song. However, both parties are yet to give any comments on the reason the song was taken off streaming platforms.