Carter Efe Reveals Sydney Talker's Role in His Church Departure
Popular Nigerian content creator Carter Efe has sparked widespread discussion after publicly explaining his decision to stop attending church services. In a recent viral video appearance on The Honest Bunch podcast alongside colleague Kolu, the skitmaker made startling allegations about fellow entertainer Sydney Talker's influence on his spiritual journey.
The Controversial Revelation
Carter Efe, whose real name is Oderhohwo Joseph Efe, disclosed that he was once a regular church attendee but completely changed his practice following what he described as disturbing interactions with Sydney Talker. The streamer claimed Sydney, who maintains active church participation, gave him advice that fundamentally altered his perspective on religious gatherings.
"I used to go to church very well before, but I stopped going to church because people that are going to church are witches," Carter Efe stated emphatically during the podcast episode. "Sydney that goes to church all the time told me to calm down and stop streaming. He also told me to give Kolu 1 million Naira and let him leave my side permanently so that Portable will not attack me spiritually. I saw him as a witch immediately."
Spiritual Concerns and Professional Advice
The content creator expressed particular confusion about Sydney Talker's apparent fear of spiritual attacks despite being a devoted churchgoer. Carter Efe noted that this contradiction between Sydney's religious practice and his warning about potential spiritual dangers from fellow artist Portable left him feeling both angry and disillusioned with organized religious participation.
He elaborated that Sydney's suggestion to distance himself from Kolu through financial compensation as protection against spiritual attacks struck him as particularly problematic. This recommendation, combined with advice to reduce his streaming activities, contributed significantly to Carter Efe's growing skepticism about church environments and those who frequent them regularly.
Public Reactions to the Claims
The streaming community and social media users have responded with mixed reactions to Carter Efe's revelations:
- User uchenwa_au questioned: "If you truly believe in God and have faith in His power, why are you still living in fear of spiritual attacks? If you truly believe in who God is, shouldn't there be some peace in knowing He will always protect you?"
- Commenter jonesclefX noted: "Everyone has their own reasons to stop going to church, make sure you had an experience that validates the reason."
- TochiPN shared: "There should be a more credible reason for you to stop, it shouldn't be because of other people. I also don't go because I don't believe in whatever is being preached there."
- User mrbabsSnr reacted: "This one never see anything so those that don't go to church are non-witches? This guy must be on something."
Broader Context and Related Developments
This spiritual controversy emerges alongside other significant developments in Carter Efe's public life. The entertainer recently shared the heartbreaking story of his father's death many years ago in Ogun State, where his policeman father was killed by armed robbers disguised in military camouflage while returning home from duty.
In more positive news, businessman E-Money recently gifted fellow streamer Peller a brand new 2025 Toyota Corolla and provided Carter Efe with £5,000 for car repairs. This generous gesture followed a viral incident where the two content creators smashed each other's car windshields with stones before visiting E-Money's residence to seek forgiveness.
The ongoing discussion about Carter Efe's church attendance highlights broader conversations within Nigeria's entertainment community about spirituality, professional relationships, and personal belief systems. As the video continues circulating across social media platforms, it raises questions about how public figures navigate spiritual matters while maintaining their careers in the spotlight.
