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Carter Efe reveals that music is a gift from God to him
Joseph Oderhohwo, popularly known as Carter Efe, is a Nigerian singer and skit creator who has opened out about his intense bond with music, referring to it as a divine gift from God.
Carter Efe, who just dropped the contentious song “Baby Piano,” also explained why he isn’t giving up comedy to pursue music full-time.
In a recent interview, the father of one discussed how humor and music come together for him with ease in Punch’s Saturday Beats. He talked about how becoming a father inspired him to pursue his artistic ambitions.
Carter claims that comedy and music are comparable, with music being God’s gift to him, and he has no intention of switching from one to the other.
He said, “Music is a gift from God to me. When I came out with the ‘states and capital’ song, it went viral beyond my expectations. I know it is a funny song but then, I am a comedian. I usually obey my instincts. And, when I feel like it, I call another artiste. Music and comedy are not distinct for me, and I won’t be separating them.”
He considered the effects that becoming well-known has had on his life. He complained that he was too visible to enjoy life’s small pleasures anymore.
“Before, I could go out to play football or take a walk to something for myself. Now, I cannot do things anyhow. I miss a lot of things, but as long I am making money, I am okay,” Carter said.
Carter Efe went on to say that having a child has changed the way he approaches things and has forced him to cut back on certain activities, including sharing videos of himself dancing in his boxers online.
He added “I do things differently now because I am a dad. There are some things I did before that I don’t do again, such as posting videos of myself online dancing and wearing only boxers. It (fatherhood) has made me upgrade my craft. I also can’t keep doing the same things, because people get tired with time.”