Nigerian street-hop singer Portable has shared his thoughts on the visa application process, arguing that fluency in English is not a deciding factor when seeking entry into foreign countries.

In a recent interview on the Echoo Room podcast, the controversial artiste explained that he does not stress about speaking perfect English during visa interviews. According to him, having the right documentation and a valid reason for travel are more important than language proficiency.

English is not used to collect visas, for real. When I do interviews for visas, I tell them my name and they I'm an artiste coming in for a show. I could say, 'I have twenty shows in the country spread across a month, I've been to London and I'm going to Canada. I have been paid and I don't want to refund them. I have paid a hotel.'

So what English do other people want to speak that I can't? When we pick up the form of someone with better English, they may not get it.

His statement quickly sparked reactions online, with many Nigerians agreeing with him. Some pointed out that several non-English-speaking foreigners successfully travel and do business globally without being fluent in the language.

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