- Skit maker and singer, Carter Efe, decides not to release his new single, “Babypiano,” following widespread backlash.
- Carter Efe shared a snippet on Instagram featuring him reciting a children’s rhyme and the Nigerian National Anthem, sparking negative criticism.
- Netizens criticized Carter Efe, accusing him of potentially ruining Afrobeat, a genre with roots traced back to Fela Kuti.
- Carter Efe took to social media to announce the cancellation, citing overwhelming negative feedback as the reason for abandoning the project.
Popular skit maker and singer, Carter Efe has decided not to release his much-anticipated new song, “Carter Efe, cancels release of new song “Babypiano” amid backlash,” following a barrage of negative criticism from netizens.
The controversy began when Carter Efe teased his upcoming track on Instagram by sharing a snippet featuring him reciting a children’s rhyme and the Nigerian National Anthem.
The unconventional teaser left fans and critics divided, with a significant portion expressing their disapproval.
The backlash intensified as some netizens voiced concerns that Carter Efe might damage the legacy of Afrobeat, which Fela Kuti began.
Accusations of tarnishing the genre for everyone were hurled at the content creator, sparking a wave of reactions from netizens.
In response to the overwhelming negative feedback, Carter Efe has taken to social media to announce his decision not to release “Babypiano.”
The artist expressed his gratitude for the passion and engagement of his fans but cited the unfavorable reception as the primary reason for abandoning the project.
This move has left fans and followers of Carter Efe both surprised and disappointed, as they had eagerly anticipated the release of “Babypiano.”
Netizens Reactions…
bammyrichie2 wrote: “If dem born your papa well no drop am 😂😭”
officialcelebrity_shin penned: “First man to gree this year 😂😂😂😂 ton ba bie da no drop am😂😂😂”
onyeobodo53 said: “Wait ooo you be won drop am before?😂
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