Nigerian entertainer Carter Efe and his baby mama, Emmanuella aka Nuella are at the centre of a heated online debate in January 2026. What began with an emotional post from Carter has exploded into a public clash over truth, timing, and the nature of their breakup, with conflicting accounts from both sides leaving many people confused and curious.
Carter Efe’s Story
On January 11, 2026, Carter Efe took to social media with a string of posts that shocked many of his followers. The skit maker turned livestreaming star declared that he and Nuella had been separated for more than a year. He said the relationship had dragged him down mentally, financially, and creatively for nearly two years before he finally walked away.
Carter wrote that the breakup was one of the hardest experiences of his life and even claimed he didn’t see their daughter, Charis, for about three months during the disagreement. He explained that this separation from his child was deeply painful but that stepping away ultimately restored his drive and helped him build his career, especially his recent success on platforms like Twitch.
He made it clear he believed distancing himself from the relationship was the reason behind the shift in his life, saying he had been single for over a year and that his growth and happiness began only after that point.
Nuella’s Response and the Timeline Gap
Just one day after Carter’s post, Nuella broke her silence in her own video on Instagram. Her response drew immediate attention because it introduced a contradiction in Carter’s timeline that many people hadn’t expected.
Nuella acknowledged that she and Carter are no longer a romantic couple, but she strongly disputed his claim that they had been completely separated for over a year. The part of her response that shocked many was her statement that they had been intimate “just three days” before Carter made his declarations public. In her words:
“Honestly I never knew there would be a day like this, sitting in front of camera to talk about my private life??
It’s well sadly this is my reality, I have seen everything Carter posted about us however the way he posted it was weird because we were literally together 3 days ago and we had x, we have a baby together and for you to Cater for your child I will have to come to you before you can give me money even though we aren’t together anymore like you claim.”
This detail about how they were physically involved recently raised questions about how long they have really been apart and whether Carter’s description of being “single for over a year” really reflects the reality of their relationship. Actions and intimacy close to the date of his announcement made it harder for people to interpret the separation as something that happened that long ago.
In her video, Nuella didn’t just contradict the timeline. She also accused Carter of controlling behaviour, saying he discouraged her from working even when she wanted to pursue a job in a hospital after her medical anatomy studies, because he feared she might be unfaithful. She said she gave up her dreams of working in a hospital and acting because of his objections.
Nuella also alleged that Carter blocked her female friends and limited her access to people who could support her emotionally. She claimed he told her he gave her a platform and threatened to take it away if she ever spoke publicly about their personal life which he apparently tried to do moments before making his big announcement.
Finally, she pointed out that for their daughter’s needs, she has to approach Carter for money, despite his public claim that they have been apart for such a long time. She wrote in her post:
“…You stopped me from working, I’ve always wanted to be become an actress but Carter doesn’t want that,l had to kill that dream, I can’t even work at the hospital because he said I would sleep with the doctors at the hospital, this same person blocked all my female friends because he knows I would confide in them, going ahead to post a video of my female friends brother is crazy, if people try to contact me he blocks it, he made sure I kept my family away…”
See screenshot of her post below:
Carter Efe Responds
Carter did not shy away from addressing these claims. In a detailed social media post, he acknowledged the recent encounter but disputed allegations that he had been abusive or controlling. He wrote:
“It is true Ella and I did doggy three days ago. When it reach your turn, if someone offers you doggy, don’t accept. Her friends said I have been beating her since 2023, why didn’t they talk all these while? They should keep posting all the evidence they have, including that VDM who doesn’t like me. I have never laid my hands on her. She said I didn’t allow her to work yet she has a hair business that I always promote for her.”
Carter also explained the personal struggles he faced during the supposed separation:
“Last year January, I was at home crying, but God has been so good to me, He changed everything. You all don’t know why I became lean suddenly. I have not been happy for over a year because she left me and was still dragging me to come and pay N1million school fees. Who will be with a girl that has other plans with another man? It was because she left me that I focused on Twitch just to make myself happy and God used Twitch to change my life. I can now send money to my mum conveniently. Is it a crime for me to tell you I am no longer interested in you? Why are you dragging me?”
Carter’s post confirms the recent intimacy while defending himself against abuse claims and clarifying why he believes moving on was necessary.
Nuella’s Hospital Videos and Allegations
Following Carter’s claims, on Monday, January 12, Nuella shared video clips from her hospital visitsalong with a detailed caption describing the difficulties of her pregnancy. She revealed the physical abuse she claims to have suffered during her pregnancy, saying it forced her to visit the hospital frequently.
In that caption, she wrote about how difficult her pregnancy was, saying it was a “hell” experience. She claimed that she ended up in the hospital many times because of how Carter physically abused her. In parts of her caption, she said:
“My pregnancy journey was hell, Carter would hit me regardless of my condition, which made me a regular customer at this particular hospital. Every staff there knew me to the point that immediately I stepped foot in there, they already knew why I came…”
She described how hospital staff would ask why she was there alone without support, and she had to lie to explain her injuries. She recalled one day when a nurse noticed bruises on her hands and asked about them but she said she acted like she didn’t know what caused the marks. See screenshot of her post below:
Why People Are Talking About This
The conflicting versions of events over Carter’s claim that they’ve been fully separated for over a year and Nuella’s statement that they were intimate just days before have sparked widespread speculation online. Many people are asking questions on who is being truthful and why they didn’t choose to handle their issues privately.
The episode has also reignited other conversations about Carter’s past behaviour including claims shared online by influencers like VeryDarkMan suggesting that abuse or mistreatment may have occurred in the relationship. VeryDarkMan shared a video he says shows Nuella with a swollen face from an earlier period, and other social media personalities like JoJo of Lele have backed allegations of abusive behaviour.
The Big Picture
At its core, this controversy isn’t just about a breakup. It’s about trust, truth, and narrative control. Carter’s side paints the ending of the relationship as a necessary step toward self‑improvement and success. Nuella’s story suggests a much more complicated experience, with emotional hurt, physical abuse, contradictions in public statements, and deeper struggles that she feels people need to know.
For netizens, this story has become a talking point not just because of the individuals involved, but because it reflects larger issues about how relationships are discussed in public when fame, money, and audience expectations are involved.
As of now, both Carter and Nuella have made their positions known to the public, and the conversation continues online.
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