Naija Comedian Carter Efe Sparks Backlash After Saying Ghana Looks Like It’s Still Stuck in 2002
- The Nigerian comedian, Carter Efe, stirred controversy after claiming Ghana looked undeveloped and "stuck in 2002"
- His remarks followed Ghanaians mocking his speech, which triggered his critical comments about the country’s development
- The statement sparked backlash from Ghanaians online, though some agreed, citing wasted natural resources compared to Dubai
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Nigerian skit maker and content creator Carter Efe has stirred mixed reactions from Ghanaians after making a controversial remark about the country.
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While streaming live with his followers, the comedian commented on Ghana’s rural landscape, claiming that the nation's development stalled many years ago, with no signs of advancement in sight.
His statement came after some Ghanaians mocked his manner of speech in the comment section during the live stream, which appeared to trigger his response.
Carter Efe explained that the first time he visited Ghana, he noticed the country looked as though it had not progressed since 2002.
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He further stated that Ghana was not a place he would consider moving to permanently, except for vacations.
In his words:
"Ghana eh... I no fit stay for Ghana, oh. The only time I fit stay na for vacation. Ghana still resembles 2002. I swear."
Watch the video below:
Carter Efe's statement about Ghana stirs reactions
His statement triggered backlash from locals, who criticised him for bashing Ghana.
However, some agreed with him, asserting that Ghana would have been developed like Dubai if its natural resources, such as gold and oil were exploited constructively and the proceeds invested wisely.
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@thickbootyclap said:
"But on a more serious note, Accra is not nice. There's nothing extravagant at Accra, it's so overhyped. Sometimes I see Dubai and think what's the difference between Ghana and Dubai? Ghana has oil and a lot of minerals, but yet can't develop its country, and Dubai has only oil."
@GaruSarkCess wrote:
"Imagine you still use generators in this 21st century.🤣🤣 Living in some big cities in Nigeria is like living in a forest in Ghana here. 🤣"
@village7village commented:
"At least those places are not smelly and flooding like Lagos."
@Reason6926701 said:
"And it is true. And the funniest part is we still believe in promoting our local languages more than English."
@GhanaBaafuor commented:
"Yet your Odogwu, Wizkid, and all your so-called stars come to stay in Ghana when they want to relax. Close that leaking, poverty-ridden, spit-generating hole you call a mouth! Wano s3 New Bortianor."
@NdcNpp_MustGo said:
"Facts. Those wey no travel will disagree."
Carter Efe endorses Ghana jollof, faces reactions
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that Nigerian comedian and skit maker Carter Efe sparked reactions online after endorsing Ghanaian jollof during his visit to the country.
He shared a photo on X showing a half-eaten bowl of Ghanaian jollof with meat, praising its taste over Nigeria’s version.
In his caption, Carter Efe boldly declared that “Ghana jollof is the best” and admitted it tasted better than Nigeria’s.
His honest review triggered backlash from fellow Nigerians, who criticised him for preferring Ghana’s delicacy over the long-defended Nigerian jollof.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
