Carter Efe Alleges Girlfriend Nuella Prevented Him From Seeing Their Child for Months

Nigerian comedian and singer Carter Efe has publicly spoken about a painful separation from his former partner and the mother of his child, alleging abandonment during a period of personal hardship and restricted access to their daughter.

The 24-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, shared a series of emotional posts on Instagram on January 11, 2026, setting off widespread discussion across Nigerian social media.

Born in Ughelli, Delta State, on September 29, 2001, Carter Efe rose to national prominence through viral comedy skits, energetic livestreams, and his hit song “Machala,” dedicated to Nigerian music star, Wizkid, with Berri Tiga. He is widely known for his Urhobo heritage, exuberant on-screen personality, and content centered on family life.

In many of his videos, he has featured his daughter, Charis Efe—whose full name is Charis N Blessed Efe, born October 4, 2023—often playfully imagining her future or showcasing his commitment to fatherhood.

Although Carter and his former partner were never publicly confirmed to be married, they frequently appeared together online and spoke of each other with affection. As recently as late 2025, videos circulated showing the couple laughing, kissing, and engaging in relaxed livestreams that suggested a stable relationship.

However, tensions appear to have been simmering for some time. Observant fans first noted possible trouble in February 2025, when the pair reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram. Over the following months, Carter hinted at personal and professional struggles, including financial setbacks and creative stagnation, which he has now linked to the breakdown of the relationship.

On January 10, 2026, Carter surprised his followers by announcing that he had been single for over a year, writing, “Just to let you know, guys, I have been single for over one year now. God is good. I saw mad changes in my life.” The following day, he posted a series of Instagram Stories in which he claimed his former partner had left him for five months during what he described as the lowest period of his life—financially strained, emotionally exhausted, and unable to produce content.

He alleged that during this time, he lost stability and direction, slept in his studio because he lacked proper housing, and became the subject of persistent rumors, including allegations of domestic violence that he says were untrue. According to Carter, the cumulative effect was a two-year period in which he “lost everything,” including his confidence and sense of purpose.

Most significantly, he accused his former partner—identified by fans as Nuella (real name Emmanuella)—of denying him access to their daughter for three months. Charis, now just over two years old, has been a central figure in his online identity as a devoted young father. In one emotional clip, Carter appeared visibly distressed while describing the pain of being separated from his child.

He also posted content suggesting that his former partner had moved on romantically, adding sarcastic captions that implied resentment and a sense of injustice, particularly as his career and public image appear to be recovering. The tone of the posts led many observers to describe the moment as both raw and impulsive.

The controversy quickly migrated to social media, where an entertainment account compiled a detailed thread that attracted hundreds of thousands of views. Reactions were sharply divided. Many sympathized with Carter, praising his resilience and perseverance through hardship. Others questioned the decision to air such personal matters publicly, arguing that it risked further harm, especially given the presence of a child.

Some comments framed the breakup as a catalyst for his recent professional resurgence, while critics described the public accusations as unnecessary and potentially damaging. Nostalgic clips of the couple’s happier moments circulated widely, intensifying debate over how quickly their relationship had unraveled.

This is not Carter Efe’s first brush with controversy. In 2024, allegations surfaced online, promoted by social media personality VeryDarkMan, claiming he had assaulted his baby mama, though Carter did not directly address those claims at the time.

More recently, he was involved in an unrelated online incident during a livestream with American rapper DDG, where another woman, Naomi, publicly rejected his romantic advances after he claimed to have spent large sums of money on her.

Nuella had not issued a public response, leaving Carter’s version of events unchallenged. Nigerian entertainment blogs, including Instablog9ja, amplified his statements, with particular focus on the allegations of restricted access to his child and the emotional toll of the separation.