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Hamza Kolu (born 1 December 1993), better known as Kolu Wahala, is a Nigerian online streamer and comedian. He is best known for his high-energy live streams and viral comedic skits with online streamer Carter Efe.
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| Personal Details | |
| Name: | Hamza Kolu |
| Born: | 1 December 1993 (age 32 years old) |
| State of Origin: | Kogi State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Comedian, online streamer |
Early Life
Kolu was born on 1 December 1993. He is from the Ebira tribe in Kogi State and grew up in a challenging environment. He is the firstborn of ten children.
His mother passed away, after which his father remarried. He was delivered at seven months rather than the nine-month gestation period, which impacted his physical stature and speech. He also has a severe hearing impairment but has embraced his appearance as part of his comedic brand.
Career
Kolu did menial jobs in Abuja before the controversial singer Portable discovered and signed him to Zeh Nation Record Label. He moved from Abuja to Lagos to join Portable. After some time with Portable, he eventually left.
He later teamed up with streamer Carter Efe and started appearing on Efe’s highly viewed live streams. He rose to national prominence after videos of him and Carter went viral on streaming platforms.
Kolu has since appeared on Carter ‘s platform and produced solo content with other internet personalities, including Peller, Mandykiss, and Egungun of Lagos. He has also expanded into music after featuring in Tino Santa’s single “I Need Money”.
He has also appeared in skits with top creators like Cute Abiola, Phyna, Ashmusy, and Nwosi Rejoice Chioma. He has also met with notable personalities including Bred and pop star Davido, who promised to sponsor Kolu’s medical treatment after noticing his severe hearing difficulties during a livestream.
In 2026, Kolu appeared on the audio-visual podcast The Honest Bunch Podcast.
Controversies
In 2025, Kolu accused Carter Efe of blocking him and cutting him off after he demanded his share of the ₦20 million cash music star Davido had gifted them.
In January 2026, Kolu cried and begged Carter Efe for a ₦7 million loan to bail Portable out of jail, stating he still owed Portable a debt of gratitude.
Music star Candy Bleakz took Kolu on a trip to the United Kingdom in February 2026. The trip ended in chaos when Kolu misplaced his passport and was arrested and taken to the station when they wanted to board a flight back to Nigeria.
In 2026, a woman made a viral video claiming to be Kolu’s biological mother. He fiercely debunked her claims and threatened to arrest the woman if he ever saw her again.
In March 2026, Kolu, Carter Efe, and their streaming crew paid an unannounced visit to Portable’s Odogwu Bar in Ogun State.
Portable, who felt unsafe, called the police, leading to the temporary arrest and detention of Kolu and Carter Efe. After Ija Omode Oga of Destiny Records intervened, they reached an agreement at the Sango police station.
References
- Chinasa Afigbo. “Woman Claiming to Be Kolu’s Mother Cries Out Over Alleged Abandonment, Lack of Support”. Legit News.
- Kola Ogunkanmi. “Kolu Denies Knowing Woman Claiming to Be His Mother in Viral Video, Vows to Arrest Her”. Legit News.
- Racheal Ayodele. “Nigerian content creator Kolu reportedly arrested in UK [VIDEO]”. Daily Post.
- Olaniyi Apanpa. “Kolu Cries Out as Carter Efe Allegedly ‘Disappears’ with Davido’s ₦20m Gift: ‘Where is My Share?’”. Legit News.
- Enitan Abdultawab. “Carter Efe, Kolu released after Police mediate dispute with Portable”. Vanguard Newspaper.
- Adenle Ahmed Abiola. “I was born at seven months, Streamer Kolu speaks on physique + Video”. The Eagle Online.
