Popular American streamer Kai Cenat has disclosed that despite his personal efforts, Nigerian comedian and content creator Carter Efe was unable to secure a United States visa to attend the 2026 edition of Streamer University. Cenat made the revelation during the opening ceremony of the Class of 2026, expressing regret that all attempts to assist Carter Efe with the visa process proved unsuccessful.
Carter Efe breaks down on livestream
Carter Efe has been openly emotional about his disappointment, frequently taking to livestreams to lament his inability to travel to the US. In several trending videos, the comedian was seen crying profusely as he blamed Nigeria's damaged international reputation for his visa denial. He stated, "We're trapped in this country. Yes, in case you don't know, we're trapped. We can't go anywhere we want. We're finished."
In another video, he further lamented, "If they can do a person like me, now imagine normal civilians. Nigerians have destroyed our reputation." His emotional reactions have drawn sympathy from other content creators and fans across social media.
Kai Cenat's Streamer University initiative
Kai Cenat's Streamer University is an initiative that brings together selected content creators from different countries for training, collaboration, and networking opportunities. Carter Efe was among the creators selected for this year's program and had repeatedly expressed excitement about participating before his visa application was unsuccessful.
Speaking during the opening ceremony while acknowledging Carter Efe's absence, Cenat said, "I was trying to get Carter Efe his visa. I was working with him, and it wasn't able to happen." The 22-year-old streamer and YouTuber is one of the most popular in the United States.
Appeal to Seyi Tinubu
In an earlier livestream, Carter Efe appealed to Seyi Tinubu, the son of President Bola Tinubu, to intervene in his visa predicament. He said, "Nigerian please help me tag Seyi Tinubu to do something about my visa wahala. Please I don't want to be in Nigeria. Please help me tag Seyi, he has the power. His father is president. It's a shameful thing that they picked me, and I did not go because of visa."
Impact of US immigration policies
Carter Efe's experience comes amid stricter US immigration and visa policies under President Donald Trump's administration, which have heightened scrutiny of visa applications from several countries, including Nigeria. The comedian's case highlights the challenges many Nigerians face in obtaining visas to the United States, even when they have international opportunities and support from prominent figures.
