Machala is a 2022 song by

Carter Efe Oderhohwo Joseph Efe (born 29 September 2001) better known as Carter Efe, is a Nigerian comedian, singer and songwriter. Early life and education Odahohwo Joseph Efe was born in Ogun State, Nigeria, into a family originally from Ughelli North in ...

and Berri Tiga. The song was released on 29 July 2022 as an Hommage to a popular Nigerian musician,

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. Machala enjoyed wide supports from Wizkid fans around the globe and it reached significant positions on international streaming apps. It was in 14th position of 50 on the Afrobeats charts US Billboard, made its debut into 1st and 2nd positions in

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Nigeria Top 100 and TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 respectively. However, shortly after the success of the song, the two artistes Carter Efe and Beri Tiga began war of words over the ownership of the song. In August 2022, the song was removed from Apple and

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streaming apps.

Controversy

Shortly after the mainstream success of the song, the two artistes, Carter Efe and Beri Tiga began war of words over the very ownership of the song. In August 2022, the song was removed from Apple and

streaming apps.

References

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