Popular Nigerian TikTok influencer Nick Francisca has been detained in Guinea-Conakry after posting a video showing immigration officials at the border with Sierra Leone.
Francisca, known for her food content and travel vlogs across Africa, shared a short clip in which she documented her drive through Guinea-Conakry. She alleges that Guinean authorities seized her passport, phone, and bag after the video was posted online.
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“I’m stuck in Guinea-Conakry. My passport, phone and bag were taken from me,” Francisca said in one of her videos. “I made a drive-through video from Guinea-Conakry to Sierra Leone and captured the immigration officials in a five-second clip.”
She explained that she was traveling from Sierra Leone to The Gambia, en route to Nigeria on a flight scheduled for January 15.
According to Francisca, the head of police accused her of being an informant for bandits because of the video, leading to her detention for several days.
Francisca appealed to Nigerians to help facilitate her release. Her videos quickly gained traction on social media, with followers calling on authorities to intervene.
Nigerian Embassy Assures Safety
In a follow-up video posted on Friday, Francisca confirmed that the Nigerian Embassy in Guinea had contacted her and assured her of her safety. She thanked Nigerians and Sierra Leoneans for their support during the ordeal.
The incident highlights the risks faced by content creators when sharing footage near sensitive border or security areas in certain countries.
Esther Ososanya is an investigative journalist with Pinnacle Daily, reporting across health, business, environment, metro, Fct and crime. Known for her bold, empathetic storytelling, she uncovers hidden truths, challenges broken systems, and gives voice to overlooked Nigerians. Her work drives national conversations and demands accountability one powerful story at a time.
