Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, better known as Carter Efe or Machala, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and comedian. He shot to fame with the release of his song “Machala” featuring Berri Tiga in 2022.
Carter Efe Profile
| Full Name | Oderhohwo Joseph Efe |
|---|---|
| Stage Names | Carter Efe, Machala |
| Date of Birth | September 29, 2001 |
| Age | 23 years old (as of 2024) |
| Birthplace | Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Religion | Christian |
| Education | Christ Apostolic Grammar School, Ogun State; Hussey Model College, Delta State |
| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Comedian |
| Father | Mr. Efe (deceased) |
| Mother | Mrs. Efe (businesswoman) |
| Siblings | 6 |
| Relationship Status | In a relationship with Emmanuella |
| Children | 1 (Charis) |
| Net Worth | $500,000 USD (as of 2024) |
Early Life and Education
Carter Efe was born on September 29, 2001, in Ogun State, Nigeria. As of 2024, he is 23 years old. He grew up in a well-settled family from Delta State, Nigeria. Carter is Nigerian by nationality and follows the Christian faith.
For his early education, Carter attended Christ Apostolic Grammar School in Ogun State and later graduated from Hussey Model College in Delta State, Nigeria.
Family and Personal Life
Carter Efe’s father, Mr. Efe, passed away in 2015. His mother, Mrs. Efe, is a businesswoman. Carter is the sixth of seven children in his family and has six siblings.
Carter Efe is currently unmarried but is in a relationship with his girlfriend, Emmanuella. Together, they have a daughter named Charis.
Career
Carter Efe began his career in 2019 by creating and posting comedy videos on various social media platforms. His popularity quickly grew as more people started following him.
In 2022, Carter gained significant recognition for his song “Machala” featuring Berri Tiga. Released on July 29, 2022, the song achieved notable success on international streaming platforms. It reached the 14th position on the Afrobeats US Billboard chart and topped the Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 and TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 charts.
Throughout his career, Carter Efe has also released other songs such as “Ololade Mi Carter” and “BabyPiano.”
Net Worth
As of 2024, Carter Efe’s estimated net worth is $500,000 USD.
