Machala (song)
Machala is a 2022 Nigerian music sung and performed by Carter Efe and Berri Tiga. The song was released on 29 July 2022 as an ode to a popular music icon, Wizkid.[1][2][3][4] 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 Apple Music Nigeria Top 100 and TurnTable Nigeria Top 100 respectively.[3][2]
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.[5][6][7] In August 2022, the song was removed from Apple and Spotify streaming apps.[2]
Controversy[edit]
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.[8][9][10] In August 2022, the song was removed from Apple and Spotify streaming apps.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ "'He wants to cheat me' - vizkidx details rift with Berri Tiga over 'Machala'". TheCable Lifestyle. 19 September 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ a b c d Jonathan, Oladayo (16 September 2022). "Machala: Carter Efe, Berri Tiga clash over song rights". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ a b Adebiyi, Adeayo (16 September 2022). "Carter Efe & Berri Tiga disagree over split sheet of hit single 'Machala'". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Carter Efe details rift, slams Berri Tiga over 'Machala' The Nation Newspaper". 20 September 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "People not giving me credit for 'Machala' —Tiga". Punch Newspapers. 17 September 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (11 September 2022). ""I wrote, sang Machala from beginning to end": Berri Tiga calls out Carter Efe". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Carter Efe blasts Berri Tiga over ownership of 'Machala'". Vanguard News. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "People not giving me credit for 'Machala' —Tiga". Punch Newspapers. 17 September 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ Owolawi, Taiwo (11 September 2022). ""I wrote, sang Machala from beginning to end": Berri Tiga calls out Carter Efe". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
- ^ "Carter Efe blasts Berri Tiga over ownership of 'Machala'". Vanguard News. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
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