Popular Nigerian skit maker and singer, Carter Efe, has criticized the organizers of the Headies Awards.

Carter Efe expressed his disappointment after the Headies honored the late Afrobeats singer, Mohbad, with a posthumous award.

The 17th edition of the Headies Award took place on the 27th of this month in Lagos. During the event, Mohbad, who sadly passed away in 2023, was given the award for Best Street-Hop Artiste. His widow, Wunmi, accepted the award on his behalf.

Reacting to the news, Carter Efe said the Headies were “misbehaving” for giving the award to Mohbad after his death.

He shared his opinion online, sparking mixed reactions from fans and followers.

He said in part:

“Why Headies they misbehave now. You go dey nominate Mohbad? Wetin make them nominate Mohbad. But when the boy go dey alive them no go give am o. Anything for the clout na him dem go dey go.”

Check out reactions that followed:

verified_ned said: “Why them no give award to person wey dey alive ? Just asking respectfully 😂”

ms.b1____ said: “You’ll celebrate the dead ones and keep malice with the one alive 😢”

tobianoace wrote: “This is how Nigerians will celebrate my MUSIC when I finally win Grammy, con see tears of joy everywhere ❤️❤️😍”

b.u_services remarked: “Davido chasing everyone off the stage and handing the award to Odumodu’s mum was the real highlight of the Headies😂”