By Ghazali Ibrahim
Popular Nigerian skit maker and streamer, Carter Efe, has lost his TikTok account with more than 5.6 million followers after the platform permanently banned the account over alleged multiple policy violations.
Screenshots circulating online on Wednesday showed that the creator’s account had been removed, with reports indicating that TikTok cited violations of its community guidelines.
Before the ban, the account had reportedly amassed over 5.6 million followers and 158 million likes through comedy skits, music promotions and livestreams.
The development has sparked reactions among fans and social media users, with many expressing concern over the loss of an audience that took years to build.
Some users questioned the reason for the ban, while others speculated that repeated reports or Carter Efe’s conduct during livestreams may have contributed to the platform’s decision.
However, there is no independent confirmation of the specific violation that triggered the latest ban.
The latest development is not Carter Efe’s first experience with a TikTok ban.
In June 2025, the content creator lost another TikTok account with about 3.5 million followers after making controversial remarks about Afrobeats star Wizkid during a livestream.
He later apologised and blamed the incident on mass reporting by Wizkid’s fans.
Carter Efe subsequently rebuilt his TikTok presence and grew the replacement account to more than 5.6 million followers before its latest removal.
The ban comes months after the streamer also faced trouble on Twitch, where his account was suspended in December 2025 for alleged violations of the platform’s Terms of Service and Community Guidelines.
Despite the latest setback, Carter Efe remains active on other social media platforms and has built a significant following through livestreaming, comedy and music.
The incident has renewed debate over the vulnerability of digital creators who depend heavily on third-party platforms, where account suspensions can wipe out years of audience growth and digital engagement.
