Social media is in full meltdown after Nigerian skit maker Carter Efe dropped a brutally blunt take on the now-viral emotional interview of Roby Ekpo — and not everyone is laughing.
In a reaction that has ignited fierce debate, Carter Efe dismissed the public display of heartbreak, declaring that “only poor men cry over women online,” a statement that has since divided the internet straight down the middle.
The controversy erupted after Roby Ekpo’s emotional interview made rounds online, showing him opening up about personal struggles and relationship pain in a deeply vulnerable moment that many initially sympathized with.
But Carter Efe’s sharp response has flipped the narrative.
Critics have slammed the comment as insensitive and dismissive of men’s mental health, arguing that vulnerability should not be tied to financial status or mocked in public discourse. Supporters, however, claim he was simply emphasizing the importance of privacy and self-control in handling personal matters.
The clash has now evolved into a broader conversation about masculinity, emotional expression, and the pressures men face in the age of social media.
Some commentators say the backlash highlights a shifting cultural landscape where openness is increasingly encouraged, while others insist that public emotional breakdowns can carry unintended consequences.
As reactions continue pouring in, one thing is clear: what started as a heartfelt interview has turned into a heated cultural debate — with Carter Efe’s controversial remark at the center of it all.
Is it tough love or toxic thinking? The internet can’t seem to agree.
