- Comedian and singer Carter Efe has opened up about why he stepped away from music, describing the industry as “devilish.”
- His comments about music earnings and contracts sparked mixed reactions online, with many questioning his claims.
Carter Efe, a renowned comedian and singer, has set social media abuzz with his candid revelations about his journey in the music industry and the reasons behind his decision to step back from it.
In a video that quickly gained traction online, Efe did not hold back, characterizing the music scene as “very devilish.” He shared his initial misconceptions, admitting he once believed that the music-making process was straightforward—merely a matter of recording tracks and basking in the limelight.
In his own words, Efe expressed, “I ran away from music because the industry is very devilish. I thought once you drop a song, you can just go outside and dance to it.”
He went on to reveal a more complex picture, shedding light on the challenges he faced, particularly those related to revenue sharing and the distribution of music earnings. These insights provide a glimpse into the less glamorous side of the industry that often remains hidden from public view.
The entertainer further claimed that he later discovered issues surrounding revenue sharing and earnings from music distribution.
“Next thing, Spotify sent me a full letter saying I wouldn’t even be getting 10% from my song.”
His statement quickly triggered debates online, with many Nigerians questioning whether Spotify was truly responsible for the alleged revenue arrangement.
Reacting to the viral clip, @yourfaveeeeeee accused blogs of misleading people with captions.
“You always write misleading captions. Where did he mention Spotify?”
Another user, @SMYGOOFFICIAL, questioned the structure of the alleged agreement.
“That’s a lie. What’s Spotify’s business with your revenue? Or you don’t own the project.”
Similarly, @hydee_blizzo suggested the issue was more likely connected to a distribution company rather than Spotify itself.
“It can’t be Spotify, it’s probably his distribution company.”
Some users, however, sympathized with Carter Efe and noted that the music business is often more complicated than many people realize.
@Table_shaker_ commented:
“Music is not easy.”
Meanwhile, @HardeyDharyorh argued that Carter Efe often tells emotional stories to gain public sympathy.
“This guy sabi construct pity story ehn. He knows what Nigerians want to hear.”
Others simply expressed confusion about how music earnings work.
@roman999rave wrote:
“Wait so I go write music finish Spotify go give me 10% if I earn 1m from the song?”