In a surprising revelation, popular Nigerian skit maker and content creator, Sydney Talker, has openly admitted that he was among those who tried to discourage his colleague, Carter Efe, from pursuing a career in live streaming. This confession came in a heartfelt congratulatory message penned to Carter Efe, whose real name is Odahohwo Joseph Efe, following his monumental success on the platform Twitch.
From Skepticism to Record-Breaking Success
The context for Sydney Talker's message is Carter Efe's recent historic achievement. Following a live stream session with Afrobeats superstar Davido, Carter Efe set a new record by becoming the most-followed Nigerian on Twitch. He spectacularly surpassed the 500,000-follower mark, overtaking fellow content creator Shanks Comics, who previously held the record with 406,000 followers.
In his open letter, Sydney Talker expressed immense pride in his colleague's accomplishment, which occurred just two days prior to his writing. "Congratulations to my brother @carterefe. Two days ago you made history. I’m so proud of you," he wrote. He then added the candid admission that highlighted his initial doubt: "Funny how I was one of the people who discouraged you from streaming."
A Message to the Skit-Making Community
Sydney Talker did not stop at congratulations. He used the opportunity to address the broader skit-making industry in Nigeria, which he described as "filled with a lot of depression" and becoming overly saturated. He stated that his happiness for Carter stems from the potential for change this success story represents.
He directed a pointed message to fellow creators struggling within the skit ecosystem: "For those of you in skit making who are depressed and forced to live fake lives, why not try out streaming? It might just work for you. If Carter can, then you can do it too." He emphasized the timing, noting that streaming is a relatively new field in Nigeria and urging creators to hop on before it becomes saturated in 2026.
For those committed to remaining skit makers, Sydney Talker made a personal vow: "I promise you with my life. I will improve, grow, and do everything in my power to make the skit industry a better place and a more sustainable career choice."
Davido's Role and Industry Reactions
Carter Efe's record-breaking moment was catalyzed by his collaboration with Davido. In a related show of support, Davido personally secured an endorsement deal for Carter Efe with Martell cognac during a live stream by calling the brand's Global Marketing Manager, Lanre Odutola.
Reactions to Sydney Talker's post from fans and followers were mixed. While some appreciated his honesty and advice, others found his approach unusual. User @edoprinx commented, "Oga MI done talk am oo you create skit till the last day," while @terrorboi__ noted, "weird way to congratulate your guy tho." Another user, @tonycruiz_, supported the idea of diversification, writing, "As it should be If you don tire move on we d!e here in skit making."
Ultimately, Sydney Talker's message underscores a significant shift in Nigeria's digital content creation landscape. It highlights streaming as a viable and potentially less crowded alternative for creators seeking sustainable careers, with Carter Efe's journey serving as a powerful testament to following one's creative instincts against initial skepticism.
