In a post shared by @iam_emoney1, the billionaire businessman and Five Star Music boss expressed his deep displeasure with popular streamer Carter Efe following a viral stunt that went wrong. Carter Efe, who recently received a luxury car from E-Money as a gift, allegedly damaged the vehicle significantly during a live-streamed altercation with fellow influencer Peller.
The incident, which was captured during a “vibe” session, showed a heated argument escalating until physical damage was done to the vehicle’s exterior. E-Money reacted publicly, stating that while he enjoys giving, he expects recipients to value and maintain the gifts as symbols of hard work and appreciation.
Portable, the controversial “Zazu” singer, also jumped into the fray, lambasting Carter Efe for his perceived lack of gratitude. Portable claimed that “poor men” often don’t know how to handle luxury, adding another layer of viral drama to the situation that has since trended across TikTok and Instagram.
Carter Efe has since issued a tentative apology, claiming the damage was an accident born out of the excitement of the moment. However, the rift between the streamer and his benefactor has sparked a debate about the “entitlement” of modern influencers.
* Naija News (Celebrity Gossip): “E-money Reacts As Carter Efe Destroys Car He Gifted Him… the businessman has expressed displeasure over the damage.”
* The Nation Newspaper (Lifestyle): “Businessman and singer Emeka Okonkwo, popularly known as E-Money, scolds Carter Efe for destroying car gift.”
Echotitbits take:
This is a classic “clout-chasing gone wrong” scenario. Influencers often stage drama to boost views, but damaging a gift from a high-profile billionaire like E-Money is a massive strategic error. It’s a reminder that in the “gift-giving” economy of Nigerian social media, respect for the benefactor is the unspoken currency. Carter Efe may find future sponsorships drying up if he’s labeled as “reckless.”
Source: The Nation Newspaper — https://thenationonlineng.net/e-money-scolds-carter-efe-for-destroying-gifted-car/ February 23, 2026
Photo Credit: The Nation Newspaper
