A Canada-based Nigerian physician and social media personality, Dr. Zo, has advised skit maker and singer Carter Efe to immediately delete a recent video about his United States visa application, warning that it could be misinterpreted by American immigration officials and potentially affect his chances of securing entry into the country.
Speaking in a video shared on social media, Dr. Zo said he intentionally avoided playing Carter Efe’s clip in full to prevent drawing further attention to it.
“I don’t want to play this video for too long because I don’t want Carter to be in more trouble. I think Carter just made a big mistake, and he should delete this video immediately,” he said.
Addressing those who might question why he chose to speak publicly instead of reaching out privately, Dr. Zo explained that his comments were meant to educate others about the importance of exercising caution on social media, particularly when applying for visas.
“A lot of people will ask why I didn’t call Carter privately. I’m saying this here so that my followers and many other people won’t make the same mistake,” he said.
According to him, U.S. immigration authorities now scrutinize applicants’ social media activity more closely than before, and online content that appears to suggest an intention to overstay or misuse a visa could be viewed negatively.
“America has changed. Immigration rules are more stringent now. They look at your social media, and they are going to see this video. The way they may interpret it is that the applicant is desperate and may not return if allowed into the country,” he stated.
Dr. Zo also dismissed suggestions that political connections could influence U.S. visa decisions, saying no Nigerian political figure, including President Bola Tinubu’s son, Seyi Tinubu, has the power to sway American immigration officials.
“You’ll be surprised that Seyi Tinubu has absolutely no power over that immigration officer at the embassy. If he talks too much himself, they can even ban him for five years,” he said.
Drawing from his own travel experiences, Dr. Zo noted that U.S. immigration procedures have become increasingly rigorous over the years.
“America has changed. I travel to several countries, and whenever I enter the U.S., I still get asked more questions than I used to in the past,” he added.
Despite his criticism, Dr. Zo expressed admiration for Carter Efe, describing him as hardworking and deserving of success. He, however, maintained that deleting the video would be the wisest course of action.
“Carter, you know I love you. I root for you, and I hope everything works out well for you because you’re a good guy. But this is not the right way to go about it. I believe you’re making a mistake, and they may interpret the video wrongly. Please, my brother, delete it,” he appealed.
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