Lagos, Nigeria is Crazy (Largest City in Africa - 25 Million People)

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2021
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 10 тис.

  • @IndigoTraveller
    @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +3844

    Nigeria, what's up? Your country is crazy beautiful and beautiful crazy. 🇳🇬

    • @Vailslife
      @Vailslife 2 роки тому +146

      That's the best definition about Nigeria that I've heard so far

    • @Wombbatts
      @Wombbatts 2 роки тому +24

      Broșescu, not only did you think getting in a cab in Iran was safe....everyplace you go blows up or has a civil war. The real question is if these places are safe from you. Keep your cheeks safe bro, all four of them. ;-P

    • @righteousone1
      @righteousone1 2 роки тому +52

      It's a cesspit.

    • @asorockvibes
      @asorockvibes 2 роки тому +46

      Welcome to Nigeria Lagos is crazy and it sucks atimes but there's money 😂
      If you want to have a good time and enjoy yourself without unnecessary traffic go to Abuja or Port Harcourt 😎

    • @ruthjessah9754
      @ruthjessah9754 2 роки тому +20

      Welcome to my country, go to see you home I have followed you everywhere.

  • @gbemisolaolujobi5432
    @gbemisolaolujobi5432 2 роки тому +9128

    As a Yoruba-speaking Nigerian, I would like to quickly address the little communication gap that led to the Gary phenomenon, since it seems to be taking on a life of it's own. The catfish seller in the market didn't forget Nick's name and call him Gary. No! She said, "Let me take your picture, jare." Jare, ( which sounded like Gary) in Yoruba, the language of Southwest Nigeria, where Lagos is located, means 'Please' or 'If you please.' So she simply said, "Let me take your picture, please." Nigerians have a habit of injecting words from their local languages or dialects into their sentences when they speak English in informal situations. In the same way, when they speak their local languages, they inject English words into their sentences. So that's what happened. She said, "Let me take your picture, jare." ("Let me take your picture, please"). She didn't call him Gary! So, don't worry Nick. Your 'girlfriend' didn't forget your name!

    • @maiskorrel
      @maiskorrel 2 роки тому +389

      haha awesome, thanks for explaining :)

    • @gardensteps
      @gardensteps 2 роки тому +191

      @Gbemisola
      Thank you Gbemi for explaining that to everyone, very well, I might add.

    • @SuperDeddeh
      @SuperDeddeh 2 роки тому +30

      I know right

    • @apextroll
      @apextroll 2 роки тому +245

      When Nick said Gary I burst out laughing.

    • @guidrydale
      @guidrydale 2 роки тому +49

      Thanks for the explanation. Fascinating city

  • @fredbeef1134
    @fredbeef1134 2 роки тому +3269

    Mohamed "the tour guy" is really a great guy, very patient and always able to assist. I pray things work out well for him.

    • @gersonjustino1625
      @gersonjustino1625 2 роки тому +111

      And always eating!!

    • @cruzin7661
      @cruzin7661 2 роки тому +112

      @@gersonjustino1625 Yo for real. But they need lots of energy to walk everywhere and deal with the chaos of living in a big city. I’d be eating all the time too.

    • @portuguesearoundtheworld7403
      @portuguesearoundtheworld7403 2 роки тому +11

      Haha you have lokal with u
      Easy men
      I have been 30 days in lekki and lagos without guide
      Only 1full day in makoko with lokal $€$€
      From lekki to lagos all days in taxi motorbike all time alone....

    • @QueenB07110
      @QueenB07110 2 роки тому

      💕

    • @cayceejoel
      @cayceejoel 2 роки тому +8

      @@gersonjustino1625 That's because there's a lot to snack on the street.I am itching to travel back specifically for that.

  • @Balrog17
    @Balrog17 10 місяців тому +42

    i actually saw him making this video a few meters away from me that day and never knew he has a huge following on UA-cam would have loved to be in the video. love from Oshodi Lagos Nigeria

  • @_dell3888
    @_dell3888 Рік тому +587

    My boss was from Nigeria. He came to the US many years ago. Had about 4 kids who literally all became doctors. One of the most smart, and sincere man I have ever met. He taught me so many skills while working for him. The Nigerian people are beautiful, fierce, and deserve much more then this.

    • @_dell3888
      @_dell3888 Рік тому +31

      Plus he spoke 7 languages.... absolutely crazy! insanely smart, but also insanely fun working with. Would always make jokes, and would always make us food to eat on our breaks. I miss him so very much.

    • @nockin7976
      @nockin7976 Рік тому +6

      @@_dell3888 wtf he was gifted

    • @3eyegirl149
      @3eyegirl149 Рік тому +19

      But he did nothing for his own country but abandon it

    • @soraphii
      @soraphii Рік тому

      @@3eyegirl149 are u on meth

    • @3eyegirl149
      @3eyegirl149 Рік тому +14

      @@soraphii I bet Nigeria could have used those 4 American educated doctors more than USA. All tht family did was save themselves.

  • @foaadhusain5776
    @foaadhusain5776 2 роки тому +915

    To be honest, travel vlogs like these are even better than drama series or movies. You get to see the real world and kinda experience it from a different perspective

    • @rizkycaesar18
      @rizkycaesar18 2 роки тому +14

      That's why i more addicted

    • @sirrathersplendid4825
      @sirrathersplendid4825 2 роки тому +10

      Too true. The real world is quite different to the one we see portrayed on the evening news. I’ve been to Nigeria, travelling from the far north to the southeast, but didn’t visit Lagos itself. Fascinating to see the huge mayhem of a city on a travel blog.

    • @greatcoldemptiness
      @greatcoldemptiness 2 роки тому +1

      You should watch bald and bankrupt or Harald Baldr. Even better

    • @user-rs8965grt
      @user-rs8965grt 2 роки тому +1

      Very true

    • @cynthiasmith2459
      @cynthiasmith2459 2 роки тому +7

      The news, always with their negative slant on less developed countries 🙄

  • @chupameusculh0es493
    @chupameusculh0es493 2 роки тому +260

    When I think of Nigeria I think of good music. Have lots of Nigerian bops on my Spotify.
    Soundgasm by Rema is my favorite atm.

    • @thebigmusicblog3364
      @thebigmusicblog3364 2 роки тому +9

      listen to
      moslado by teni
      or
      Underwater by azanti
      or just listen to alpha ojini

    • @thebigmusicblog3364
      @thebigmusicblog3364 2 роки тому +6

      i could create a spotify playlist for you comprised of nice afro beats

    • @raynecisse678
      @raynecisse678 2 роки тому +1

      Check out Davido Spotify

    • @Abi-hx1qr
      @Abi-hx1qr 2 роки тому +2

      I love everything from Burna Boy

  • @iamcarbonandotherbits.8039
    @iamcarbonandotherbits.8039 10 місяців тому +174

    It amazes me that these people are so upbeat whilst surrounded by grinding poverty, they are all heroes in my heart. Viva Nigeria.

    • @4211234
      @4211234 3 місяці тому +4

      everyone's living their own reality u know, even millionaires are depressed and angry about money, it usually scales to your society

  • @itisaisyah
    @itisaisyah 4 місяці тому +41

    Honestly, as an Asian girl I grew up in Nigeria. Went to school, mix with the locals, swam in Abraca beach, ate plantin and peanuts (my fav) and gariiiiiii with ogbono 🤤 and the best part is that people there are super fun! Loveeee to dance whenever there a beat. I would 💯 say that it’s my best childhood ever. Oh and I was always the oyibo pepe in class 😅

    • @idorenyinudoh4474
      @idorenyinudoh4474 4 місяці тому +2

      Couldn't stop smiling reading this

    • @Wunmiii142
      @Wunmiii142 Місяць тому +1

      Oyinbo Pepe is the real deal 😅😂

    • @itisaisyah
      @itisaisyah Місяць тому +3

      @@Wunmiii142 Ikrrrrrrrrr 😅😅😅😅 my classmates used to loveee touching my hairrrrr and came home one day with braids and mom wuz likeee wuuuuuhhhhhhhhhttt 🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @allenhassafy3094
      @allenhassafy3094 29 днів тому +1

      Sameeeee

  • @Gorrash
    @Gorrash 2 роки тому +342

    First video and i love Nigeria already, so much life, the people's smiles are beautiful and they are kind and have warm hearts.
    Peace from Brazil for my Nigerian brothers !

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +15

      Cheers Guilherme! Love to Brazil man

    • @Gorrash
      @Gorrash 2 роки тому +7

      @@IndigoTraveller Cheers man, keep up the great work! your videos are the best!

    • @alaromukhtar2127
      @alaromukhtar2127 2 роки тому +27

      I’m Nigerian and from Yoruba tribe, some of my people are in Brazil too. Our tribal kings visited Brazil for festival a while back, and I would love to see Rio one day

    • @alaromukhtar2127
      @alaromukhtar2127 2 роки тому +3

      @@cristiano4289 yes we do

    • @soundmind6477
      @soundmind6477 2 роки тому +5

      Guilherme, sou de Londres mas já estive no Brasil 8 vezes e adorei Brasil! Minha mãe é da Nigéria e meu pai é da Irlanda. Muito obrigado pela suas palavras sobre a terra da minha mãe…. Estarei no Brasil em Fevereiro… God bless you bro!

  • @austinochoifeoma6587
    @austinochoifeoma6587 2 роки тому +177

    "I want to be a doctor " proper Nigerian answer. Love our kids.

    • @faridahbakare9491
      @faridahbakare9491 2 роки тому +2

      I swear 😂

    • @rajanoldo7
      @rajanoldo7 2 роки тому

      Why do you support this you should hate that then have social pressures

    • @mmmtastyalidzie2435
      @mmmtastyalidzie2435 2 роки тому +22

      @@rajanoldo7 does the dude look like he’s not happy to want to be a doctor?

    • @cafeaulait3706
      @cafeaulait3706 2 роки тому +33

      There are four career options:
      1. Doctor
      2. Lawyer
      3. Engineer
      4. Disgrace to the family 😩

    • @faridahbakare9491
      @faridahbakare9491 2 роки тому

      @@cafeaulait3706 it’s not like that anymore sha 😂

  • @lapurapastro5842
    @lapurapastro5842 Рік тому +95

    Nick's tour guide can really make me wanna come visit Nigeria ... that guy is a true Nigerian Ambassador to the world 🌎 🤗

    • @jahbless6152
      @jahbless6152 7 місяців тому +5

      Come to Nigeria.... You are really welcome 🇳🇬

  • @AlessandraCAmaro
    @AlessandraCAmaro 11 місяців тому +67

    I read a novel by Chimamanda Ngozi a nigerian author and it made me curious about going to Nigeria one day, I'm from Mexico and I feel like even though we might seem extremely different third world countries have so much in common is hard to not relate.

  • @Marcel1979K
    @Marcel1979K 2 роки тому +236

    I lived in Abuja the last 2 years with 2 trips to Lagos. The people are really nice, but traffic in Lagos is HELL.

    • @radiantly_fatime
      @radiantly_fatime 2 роки тому +34

      Traffic is the trademark of Lagos, no other state can compete. 😁

    • @preciousumeaka3716
      @preciousumeaka3716 2 роки тому +11

      😂😂. Yes you definitely were in lagos. That is our trademark

    • @chuksmgbaja3291
      @chuksmgbaja3291 2 роки тому +3

      lol very crazy

    • @RayRay-yt5pe
      @RayRay-yt5pe 2 роки тому +4

      The traffic is the bane of my existence.

    • @monocomo1675
      @monocomo1675 2 роки тому

      They dont have good and bold mayor's

  • @marcobarcellos2836
    @marcobarcellos2836 2 роки тому +53

    I'm brazilian watching a guy from new Zealand video about Nigeria, the globalization is amazing. I love this chanel 🇧🇷

    • @jaybee4577
      @jaybee4577 2 роки тому +6

      😂 Globalization is not AMAZING.

  • @syedkhundmir2210
    @syedkhundmir2210 Рік тому +11

    Mohammad is so graceful and cheerful and he presented Nigeria in the best possible way.

  • @summerxiii13
    @summerxiii13 Рік тому +26

    So proud that my people are originally from Nigeria. Beautiful people! Love from New England! So much subtle style in Nigeria too!

  • @SHOBHITUPSC
    @SHOBHITUPSC 2 роки тому +95

    AFRICAN people are very loving and sweet .. 🤗🤗
    Love from India ... 🙏🙏 Namaste to all my brother and sister 🇮🇳🇮🇳

    • @marilynseptember21
      @marilynseptember21 2 роки тому +5

      Thank you. I am from Nigeria and live in Britain and find Indians kind and honest. I have lost my wallet and phone and each time returned.

    • @abiolaomolara1030
      @abiolaomolara1030 2 роки тому +1

      Namaste 🥰🥰

    • @abiolaomolara1030
      @abiolaomolara1030 2 роки тому

      @@marilynseptember21 lol

    • @abiolaomolara1030
      @abiolaomolara1030 2 роки тому

      @@marilynseptember21 sorry about that anyways

    • @magnomaxx2010
      @magnomaxx2010 2 роки тому +1

      Education, profession, birth control, development is what Africa needs most, not Christian or Muslim missionaries. These only deceive the people with nonsense, religious illusions making them have too many children and be lazy. Priests foment conflits, poverty like in Afeganistan - religion is the opiate of the people.

  • @shevek161
    @shevek161 2 роки тому +745

    As a South African who discovered this channel years ago following your trip to Johannesburg, I've always admired just how respectful and empathetic you are towards other peoples and their cultures and customs, no matter where it is you travel to. Huge respect, Nick

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +37

      Thank you Shevek! Means a lot, love to SA!

    • @sarahjames1612
      @sarahjames1612 2 роки тому +3

      So keen to see another South African following his channel! Were you also shook that they have DSTV and MTN in Nigeria?

    • @TheFinebush
      @TheFinebush 2 роки тому +11

      Nick, have thought about covering Equatorial Guinea? It’s not too far from Nigeria. It is run by Africas longest serving dictator. The country has huge oil reserves, and the president is backed by multinational oil companies, all the money sits in foreign bank accounts and the locals are suffering. I really don’t think it gets enough exposure.

    • @yasuke230
      @yasuke230 2 роки тому +2

      @@sarahjames1612 DStv is everywhere

    • @bakkiesleroux3111
      @bakkiesleroux3111 2 роки тому +2

      JZ at 10:47

  • @tyzxcj34
    @tyzxcj34 Рік тому +18

    This is why I love UA-cam. I get to see different locations with people and their way of life. Love it and thank you for sharing.

  • @vocodr2667
    @vocodr2667 Рік тому +99

    Lagos looks like an amazing, vibrant city with friendly people. I'd love to go there someday! Best wishes from Australia.

    • @GH6914L
      @GH6914L Рік тому +10

      trust me, lagos isnt all sunshine

    • @ogbonnasam9997
      @ogbonnasam9997 Рік тому +2

      Those people are not friendly

    • @GH6914L
      @GH6914L Рік тому +1

      @Andrew Jordan this is not true my guy

    • @GH6914L
      @GH6914L Рік тому

      @Andrew Jordan low iq? you can’t spell massacre💀 how about you focus on yourself before talking about other people

    • @GH6914L
      @GH6914L Рік тому

      @Andrew Jordan admit it’s not a typo and move on😂😂😂 someone should’ve listened in school

  • @ANACOSTIA2010
    @ANACOSTIA2010 2 роки тому +55

    She told him “I studied history in school so I know where New Zealand is!” Go sister!🔥🔥🔥

    • @deanbilly9073
      @deanbilly9073 День тому

      i saw that too! he assumed and you know what they say about assuming...

  • @jessicawest224
    @jessicawest224 2 роки тому +1946

    Almost everyone in Nigeria wants to leave in search of greener pastures abroad but here I am staying in Nigeria, trying to make the best out of it. I welcome everyone who wants to visit. No Country is perfect! same as Nigeria 💕, Proudly Nigerian!!!!

    • @aissatoubahbaws
      @aissatoubahbaws 2 роки тому +93

      This is what I told my friends most of the time
      We can make life in Africa without leaving
      We just have to be smart
      The amount of money they use for traveling can start a good business over there 🥺
      But most of them don’t want to listen 🙂

    • @jessicawest224
      @jessicawest224 2 роки тому +49

      @@aissatoubahbaws start a good business that the government will help you kill it! out of frustration and bills. Only those in the shoe know how it hurts

    • @ice2002
      @ice2002 2 роки тому +62

      I am from NYC but I am originally from Caribbean to be specific Puerto Rico & I love nigerian music Mr. Eazi, Ckay, WizKid, Olamide, Wande Coal just to mention a few lol., & often people here in the states ask me why do you like that music & my response because is 10000% better than what is produced by mainstream musicians in the US 🤭! I also love Nigerian food 🤗!

    • @ivieeva6166
      @ivieeva6166 2 роки тому +11

      @@ice2002 what's your favorite Nigerian food 😋? I'm from Houston TX, a Nigerian. I cook for you though 😏 😉

    • @funmialokolaro1936
      @funmialokolaro1936 2 роки тому +5

      Love you sis 😘

  • @deborah-abosedeagboola175
    @deborah-abosedeagboola175 Рік тому +106

    I'm so much impressed watching this video showing positive things about Nigeria. It seems some people are not aware that posting terrible images about Nigeria put a lot of Nigerians in diaspora in trouble, subjecting them to hatred, discrimination, prejudice and bias. There are lots of evil going on in other countries but they manage the information unlike Nigerians . I don't believe Nigeria is the worst country in the world. We are great and very hardworking. We can fit in wherever we find ourselves God bless all good Nigerians

    • @inasbjorklund6917
      @inasbjorklund6917 Рік тому

      I have been scammed and threatened by a Nigerian dr to harm me spiritually using my photo. He was nice at the beginning until i stopped sending money he became nasty and threatens to harm me, showing me a video of photos of people who refused to pay him.

    • @Rayvn7
      @Rayvn7 11 місяців тому

      If you don't believe that Nigerians should be hated then why the fuck are you injecting the word "God" into random sentences that have nothing to do with it?! The easiest and quickest way to make sure that nobody ever wants to talk to you!

    • @brianmaitai7685
      @brianmaitai7685 2 місяці тому

      True. Kenya makes Nigeria look like Sweden

  • @theyard6958
    @theyard6958 Рік тому +15

    This far exceeded my expectations. Thanks for creating and sharing this. Great people, and culture.

  • @YadiAnyankah
    @YadiAnyankah 2 роки тому +38

    Anywhere wey I see pesin dey throw light for my country, I dey give Dem full support.🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @nugienugraha3309
    @nugienugraha3309 2 роки тому +712

    As an Indonesian, it amazes me how much popular the Indomie (our no.1 beloved instant noodle) is in Nigeria. I think both Indonesia and Nigeria have a lot in common (diverse ethnicities, huge population, and government mismanagement)
    That being said, I'd love to visit West Africa one day, Nigeria in particular. Big up the Nigerians!

    • @ibibiotutorials3742
      @ibibiotutorials3742 2 роки тому +137

      Lolz... Indomie is the number 1 noodle to every child in Nigeria... Infact all noodles are called Indomie in the country

    • @charlesugochukwu9283
      @charlesugochukwu9283 2 роки тому +75

      Indomie is so huge in Nigeria that it is the general name for all noodles in the country.

    • @rabzy595
      @rabzy595 2 роки тому +36

      Yeah so true..in fact we have indomie generation in nigeria..and these are the millennials or people born from the 90s till date...it is used to denote naive, inexperienced youths

    • @JanJan-pq4im
      @JanJan-pq4im 2 роки тому +27

      Huhn. I made the mistake of buying Maruchan ramen noodles for some kids who visited me from Nigeria when they asked for Indomie. To me, one ramen noodle is the same as the other. But anyway. You would have thought I committed a crime. They thought Maruchan tasted very inferior.

    • @fadunabdulhakeem1950
      @fadunabdulhakeem1950 2 роки тому +4

      Let me know when..free lunch on me . :)

  • @leejamieson5827
    @leejamieson5827 2 місяці тому +11

    This video has just confirmed what I have always thought, which is that people from Nigeria are some of the most humble and friendliest people you will meet.

  • @TravelJennie
    @TravelJennie Рік тому +45

    It took three hours to get a tourist visa as an American here in Houston, TX. Did need to provide a copy of my bank statement, hotel bookings, $280 fee and passport. Photos taken in the office there and they sent everything via FedEx. Got everything back in 10 days without any expediting. There are only five places you can go in person in the states to get a Nigerian visa. Thankfully I live in Houston. I spent a few days in Lagos and Lekki then flew to Ivory Coast and drove back through Ghana, Togo, Benin back to Nigeria. The experience was good. Saw a bit of everything. Also hung out with a famous Nollywood star. Travel researcher here and former travel writer.

    • @Anjorinsvlog
      @Anjorinsvlog Рік тому

      Good you had a wonderful experience flying over to Nigeria.... I will love to be a travel vlogger someday too...

    • @marketplace6359
      @marketplace6359 Рік тому

      Would like to hangout with you when you visit again

  • @MrAngryGorilla2000
    @MrAngryGorilla2000 2 роки тому +253

    Very beautiful country. Lagos has a nice, hectic and loving charm to it. Many Nigerians I've met are very good and hardworking people. Back in college I had a Nigerian guy as my tutor, he made my brain hurt, but I managed to pass my difficult math class. I'm a very slow learner with ADHD. I would actually like to travel there some day and try the food. I'm a foodie at heart. Greetings from Washington State, USA. :)

    • @salishseas
      @salishseas 2 роки тому +3

      Woot! Washington state! We have our problems here. Homeless and drug use in Seattle, Everett is awful. The police are throwing tantrums and won't answer emergency 911 calls. Housing is unaffordable for regular people. Guns are carried by too many people and more people are carrying them everyday.

    • @MrAngryGorilla2000
      @MrAngryGorilla2000 2 роки тому +4

      ​@@salishseas I'm originally from Northern California but was living in Nevada for a while. I was close to purchasing my own home until covid happened. Lets just say I got sick for nearly a year and couldn't get any financial help from the government. For a first world country The US does disappoint. I'm located West of the sound of Seattle. Bainbridge, Poulsbo area.
      Currently living with my brother and trying to get back on my feet again. I've driven around Seattle(downtown) and it fooled me. Beautiful on the outside, but ugly in the inside. Homeless everywhere, interesting characters and made sure my doors were locked.
      I've seen poorer countries with much cleaner streets, even though the skyline may not be as attractive as some Western cities, but for me it's the inside that really counts. The skyline can be ugly, weird or random, but the inside should be clean and safe. :)

    • @toochukwuleonard5626
      @toochukwuleonard5626 2 роки тому

      You'll have fun

  • @ugo8448
    @ugo8448 2 роки тому +63

    Nick, I am Nigerian and I found your channel by accident. I have been a big fan since then. Wishing you a wonderful experience in the heart of Africa!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +2

      Appreciate that, love to Nigeria and thanks for watching!

  • @elizabetholiver2453
    @elizabetholiver2453 Рік тому +9

    Love your videos I have a chronic pain condition as well asa form of agoraphobia caused by PTSD and I used to love travelling and your videos make me feel like i still can. Thank you

  • @sonofgod2656
    @sonofgod2656 Рік тому +16

    Nigeria is simply beauty and the beast in one picture, sadly you didn't get the chance to experience the beauty/ luxury part.

  • @damianenedah9126
    @damianenedah9126 2 роки тому +179

    Safe to say I'm a Nigerian that loves watching vlogs about Nigeria. 😂
    Amazing video.

    • @nechefavour9332
      @nechefavour9332 Рік тому +1

      Me toooo. I am a Nigerian that loves blogs about Nigeria

    • @damianenedah9126
      @damianenedah9126 Рік тому +3

      @@nechefavour9332 seeing our country from a foreigners point of view is captivatinggg. 😂

    • @jacobgloria1873
      @jacobgloria1873 Місяць тому

      😂😂😂Me too

  • @johngreene3376
    @johngreene3376 2 роки тому +237

    I was in lagos in august. Best place ive ever been to in my life. Very safe and the nigerians are so nice. Going back in Feb 22

    • @tjdagood
      @tjdagood 2 роки тому +13

      We will be waiting for you🥰🥰🥰

    • @dprimes9923
      @dprimes9923 2 роки тому +21

      As a Nigerian, Everything I agreed with except the very safe part. Nigeria is not safe at all.

    • @Mikamichae
      @Mikamichae 2 роки тому +7

      @CLOUT nobody claimed USA was the safest place in the world tho, u got high school kids at risk of being shot in 2021 lmao

    • @felixpena6129
      @felixpena6129 2 роки тому +2

      Stop the propaganda

    • @erinibisalami4057
      @erinibisalami4057 2 роки тому

      Call us 😉

  • @johntr76
    @johntr76 Рік тому +1

    Indigo, this is soo great! THANK YOU!

  • @abodeoftestimonies1892
    @abodeoftestimonies1892 Рік тому +4

    Lagos State is the most craziest place to live in Nigeria.....I've lived here for 27 years......Thanks for visiting......🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

  • @CanCan04
    @CanCan04 2 роки тому +629

    People are seen so kind and they are always smiling despite of strong circumstances. I wish prosperity and happiness for Nigerian people.

    • @RNGTailors
      @RNGTailors Рік тому +5

      Yeah that's my county,have been in Ghana for years now,despite the stability of their electricity and safety I still don't feel like its better that my country Nigeria,we are so accommodating and friendly unlike the Ghanaians here....proudly Nigerian

    • @CanCan04
      @CanCan04 Рік тому +3

      @@RNGTailors I hope one day I will visit Nigeria as a tourist :) thanks for comment

    • @brandonthomas4175
      @brandonthomas4175 Рік тому +1

      @@RNGTailors are people really nice there?

    • @RNGTailors
      @RNGTailors Рік тому +2

      @@CanCan04 sure you will definately love my country Nigeria....we are so accommodating and welcoming

    • @RNGTailors
      @RNGTailors Рік тому

      @@brandonthomas4175 1000% nice I promise you

  • @danielrose6288
    @danielrose6288 2 роки тому +144

    Nick is the man. Zero ego, zero affect, just chill and normal. A lot of hosts could take a lesson

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +14

      Too kind, thank you Daniel!

    • @patio87
      @patio87 2 роки тому

      What’s wrong with personality? Lol

    • @rickymcnally2269
      @rickymcnally2269 2 роки тому +29

      Who's Nick? This is Gary's channel.

  • @Gorillasicaofficial
    @Gorillasicaofficial 8 місяців тому +1

    The music at the beginning is pretty hype🎉 thanks for the wonderful video.

  • @kanadanoarekkusu
    @kanadanoarekkusu Рік тому +1

    Thank you for this enlightening video!

  • @youtubeconnollyfamily
    @youtubeconnollyfamily 2 роки тому +61

    That lady yelling at you to buy that nicotine stuff was hilarious because she did not even work there. She is supporting her fellow Nigerians though. I love it

  • @rakimon
    @rakimon 2 роки тому +207

    You make better travel footage solo than a whole TV crew.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +12

      Too kind, thank you!

    • @scatmanz2496
      @scatmanz2496 2 роки тому +13

      That's because mainstream TV crews focuses completely on propaganda rather than the reality.

    • @MrRoeler
      @MrRoeler 2 роки тому +2

      I always think the same. What a whole crew can do, nick can 2 💪💪💪 what an awesome talented young man

    • @christianjonathan1632
      @christianjonathan1632 2 роки тому +1

      100%💥💥

  • @Berzerklight
    @Berzerklight Рік тому

    Great Video; and the people interviewed seemed awesome. How the subtitles were censored was not expected.

  • @raphaelbakandika9867
    @raphaelbakandika9867 Рік тому +1

    Great job.. You are incredible to do it with no apprehensions. So great. I support you and your team. its way to show inside africa with no filters, just the way it is.

  • @garfield71988
    @garfield71988 2 роки тому +363

    i was in Nigeria in October 2021. i want to go back. it was interesting how lots of things are old and broken but the streets were clean and the people were so kind. My favorite food is the jollaf rice!! Thank you God for my wife. She was able to get me trough Lagos in style. Cant wait to go back.

    • @_carl_83
      @_carl_83 2 роки тому +7

      does it stink i feel like it would

    • @lordxoro8677
      @lordxoro8677 2 роки тому +6

      Jollof*

    • @lordxoro8677
      @lordxoro8677 2 роки тому +5

      @@_carl_83 Someplaces do actually.

    • @axamia
      @axamia 2 роки тому +65

      @@_carl_83 some parts did stink but surprisingly, it stunk way less than some parts of New York, Los Angeles, Paris, & Spain.

    • @chi3812
      @chi3812 2 роки тому +11

      @@_carl_83 chill the f out. Talking mad on the internet. But wouldn't say this to a Nigerian in person

  • @ms.meshiagibson
    @ms.meshiagibson 2 роки тому +36

    Nick: “DO YOU WANT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL FUTBOL PLAYER?” 😒
    YOUNG MAN: “I WANT TO BE A DOCTOR” 👏🏾💪🏾😉😌 Prayers for this young man’s success 🇳🇬🙏🏾

  • @ladyshenna967
    @ladyshenna967 Рік тому +20

    I got married in Nigeria. My husband is so amazing. Nigeria is beautiful despite it needs lots of work for it's people

  • @lilianetv1482
    @lilianetv1482 Рік тому +4

    I love how sharp and fast they are and yet very hospitable. True African spirit. Love from Rwanda 🇷🇼

    • @chartpattern4603
      @chartpattern4603 Рік тому +1

      There's nothing redeeming about these people. Trash.

    • @amooayomide8110
      @amooayomide8110 Рік тому +1

      @@chartpattern4603 calm down

    • @promisenwachokor1865
      @promisenwachokor1865 Рік тому

      @@chartpattern4603 relax who offended you everybody can't be Good they are Good and bad even in your own country just relax okay much love

  • @PRISCYU
    @PRISCYU 2 роки тому +227

    I am a Lagos UA-camr and I am so excited that you came around. Asides from the fact that Lagos is populated, it is an amazing city. There's this saying that "if you can survive Lagos, you can adapt anywhere in the world". Let me be your next tour guide, I'll show you some really nice places in Lagos.

    • @Disgruntled-Trucker
      @Disgruntled-Trucker 2 роки тому +1

      How much you charge for your services

    • @rubenm.5819
      @rubenm.5819 2 роки тому +9

      @@Disgruntled-Trucker Tree fiddy

    • @magnomaxx2010
      @magnomaxx2010 2 роки тому +1

      Education, profession, birth control, development is what Africa needs most, not Christian or Muslim missionaries. These only deceive the people with nonsense, religious illusions making them have too many children and be lazy. Priests foment conflits, poverty like in Afeganistan - religion is the opiate of the people.

    • @MasterGamer4Eva
      @MasterGamer4Eva 2 роки тому +1

      Thats the same saying my city has, New York City.

    • @MasterGamer4Eva
      @MasterGamer4Eva 2 роки тому +2

      @@magnomaxx2010 Religion is good though, not die hard brainwashed religion, but following the rules and laws of religion like loving thy neighbor and be caring and forgiving is something that the world needs.

  • @christinacanteen7830
    @christinacanteen7830 2 роки тому +185

    Nigeria was awesome!!.I spent a week there .The people are very intelligent and hospitable. Please do not believe the bad things that are being said. I never once felt unsafe .Love to Nigeria!!!

    • @NoVisionGuy
      @NoVisionGuy 2 роки тому

      Good words, I still won't take videos or photos publicly in Nigeria.

    • @gardensteps
      @gardensteps 2 роки тому +6

      @@NoVisionGuy
      What happened to the throng of people who have done exactly that? Nothing.

    • @NoVisionGuy
      @NoVisionGuy 2 роки тому +1

      @@gardensteps what??

    • @gardensteps
      @gardensteps 2 роки тому +9

      @@NoVisionGuy
      Oh, l was just asking you what happened to the people who have taken photos and videos publicly in Nigeria.

    • @fidelistq
      @fidelistq 2 роки тому +2

      Nigeria is not awesome. It has too many poor and destitute people.

  • @francoishaesler6194
    @francoishaesler6194 Рік тому +8

    Again, thanks for showing the true nature of this country! I which we could see more of it!

  • @user-yh5up6ey5x
    @user-yh5up6ey5x 8 місяців тому

    So love this❤. Thanks for showing how it is.

  • @SizzelRizzel
    @SizzelRizzel 2 роки тому +22

    As an american The Nigerian English accent is by far my favorite.

    • @tundeeyitayo6661
      @tundeeyitayo6661 2 роки тому +2

      As a Nigerian, the American English accent is my favorite

    • @fananelsonmbambo9040
      @fananelsonmbambo9040 2 роки тому

      They speak like someone having piles in the toilet

  • @kenttheboomer721
    @kenttheboomer721 2 роки тому +70

    17:03 For the record, the kola nut is high in caffeine, not nicotine. It's actually the nut that the flavor of cola is derived from.

  • @wisdompeejay2421
    @wisdompeejay2421 Рік тому

    Somehow I stumbled on this and was glued. Thanks for bringing my country to me. Thank you

  • @liambartolo9452
    @liambartolo9452 Рік тому +1

    The quality of your editing is insane!

  • @sofiarivero0808
    @sofiarivero0808 2 роки тому +35

    Muhammad is such a friendly guy! I like his energy 😄

  • @darklawyergirl7
    @darklawyergirl7 2 роки тому +326

    Mohammed is a brilliant tour guide! I live in Lagos and I feel like he should take me on tour too.
    Good job showing the regular normal side of Nigeria. Well done both of you. 🥳

    • @maggiemay9381
      @maggiemay9381 2 роки тому +1

      Loving to market. Colourful and noisy.

    • @Rubychika
      @Rubychika 2 роки тому +2

      The way he was eating that kpomo, is still amazing me.

  • @nicoelgreeko
    @nicoelgreeko Рік тому

    Great video, Jare!

  • @Ron-wd3np
    @Ron-wd3np Рік тому

    this is so good, it's nice to see such a great insight into Lagos!

  • @TayoAinaFilms
    @TayoAinaFilms 2 роки тому +2668

    I have been watching your content for some time and I'm glad you finally came to my Country. I love the direction you took with this video showcasing the real-life of Lagos and also the fact that most of what they say about Nigeria in the Media is not true. Most of Nigeria is Safe, only some states have security issues.
    I know you probably left by now but hope you also had a look at the Upscale parts of Lagos. Looking forward to more videos. 😊

    • @tatendazuze
      @tatendazuze 2 роки тому +68

      Tayo you comment on everything lol showing love my brother 🙏

    • @MaximilianoHerrera72
      @MaximilianoHerrera72 2 роки тому +54

      Maiduguri is very dangerous, for sure and some other states in the north and a couple in the south. In most of Nigeria i think you need to be more careful of corrupt cops than normal people lol.....

    • @jyde50
      @jyde50 2 роки тому +126

      @@MaximilianoHerrera72 america is more dangerous than nigeria, more than 350 million guns in the hands of citizens.

    • @ikemmanuel7859
      @ikemmanuel7859 2 роки тому +9

      You don’t got to explain nothing 👨

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +256

      Hey Tayo, thank you mate, appreciate the support and yes, agree, I have felt safe in Lagos. More videos to come from different areas of Nigeria! :)

  • @axamia
    @axamia 2 роки тому +95

    the people who kept shouting "DOLLARS" whenever they saw you, were actually currency traders. They basically buy, sell & exchange currencies for a living.
    They weren't "begging" you for dollars, they were just doing their job by prospecting!!!

    • @chinomsookoro4003
      @chinomsookoro4003 2 роки тому +13

      I think his guide Mohammed didn't do well to explain that

    • @cruzin7661
      @cruzin7661 2 роки тому +11

      This is why I read the comments.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +15

      Some may have been currency exchangers but not definitely not all. Thanks for watching :)

    • @yanmi2148
      @yanmi2148 2 роки тому +17

      @@IndigoTraveller Why do you believe that? They are currency traders get out of your bigoted arrogant mindset and learn from those that know. Unbelievable!!!

    • @user-np2bc5mc2q
      @user-np2bc5mc2q 2 роки тому +1

      @@IndigoTraveller how do you not that??

  • @theoadelaidabondocabe7261
    @theoadelaidabondocabe7261 Рік тому +3

    Nick: I am so glad that you was safe in Lagos, Nigeria on your remarkable trip to the West African nation in 2021❤❤❤❤

  • @hongtenjonh2301
    @hongtenjonh2301 Рік тому

    Thanks for sharing a great video about Nigeria.

  • @glengamble526
    @glengamble526 2 роки тому +215

    Nick had the tricks of the trade down pat-as a fellow world traveller (but only amateur vlogger) I’ve learned that, in some situations, you keep walking and keep talking into the camera. People tend to not stop someone recording and who is walking quickly also. I love his ability to feel out situations, smile and know whom to talk to…and just as importantly, when to keep walking and keep your head down. It’s a skill that can’t be taught-you only learn through experience. Feeling out danger is an instinct-as is knowing when to approach friendly faces with questions. Great stuff, Nick.

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +22

      Thanks Glen, what an astute observation. Appreciate the kindness my friend. Cheers for watching and supporting :)

    • @Speedster189
      @Speedster189 Рік тому

      Theres no danger man. You guys are paranoid. Stop being like that

  • @bhall4996
    @bhall4996 2 роки тому +74

    Nigerian people seem very nice.. I hope they grow into a rich & peaceful nation.. Blessings to the great people of Nigeria

    • @marcolibba657
      @marcolibba657 2 роки тому

      Except for the girl at 17:36. She looks rude and dumb

  • @kevinbarry7475
    @kevinbarry7475 Рік тому +8

    Fun fact, Lagos Nigeria is predicted to be earths largest metro area by the year 2100 with over 80,000,000 people

    • @JackKemet
      @JackKemet 10 місяців тому

      There is not fun fact about a country that is the worlds biggest garbage dump!

    • @ranjittyagi9354
      @ranjittyagi9354 9 місяців тому +1

      Which would be nothing short of disgusting and a disaster.

  • @kimiekoya_7
    @kimiekoya_7 Місяць тому

    Thanks for this video..i had fun watching it..i get to know more of people there and culture

  • @zolyguy
    @zolyguy 2 роки тому +136

    Nick's ability to navigate through almost any social situation is unparalleled. I literally have more faith in humanity from every one of his videos I see!

    • @IndigoTraveller
      @IndigoTraveller  2 роки тому +14

      Too kind, thank you for watching :)

    • @cruzin7661
      @cruzin7661 2 роки тому +1

      True, but I do worry for him and hope he stays safe. He is giving us great content but it can be risky. Nigeria is amazing! Can’t wait for his next drop.

  • @st3vomusic
    @st3vomusic Рік тому +33

    Mohammed seems like such a lovely gem of a human being his smile is infectious

  • @tonychavez2083
    @tonychavez2083 6 місяців тому +1

    your guide was super knowledgeable, thanks for the view into Lagos...

  • @cansnkirayseslikitap7260
    @cansnkirayseslikitap7260 2 місяці тому +1

    I love Nigeria! Greetings from Turkey❤

  • @MsChimere88
    @MsChimere88 2 роки тому +253

    I absolutely love Nigeria! I visited for the first time a couple of months ago and it was one of the greatest experiences. The people, the food, the environment, the culture..my boyfriend was afraid I wouldn't like it but I loved the "chaos". The world gives Nigeria many negative names but I felt absolutely safe while I was there. I encountered situations where people wanted more money out of me because I'm a foreigner but that still didn't change my view of the country. So if you've ever thought of visiting Nigeria, don't let the world turn u away with horrifying stereotypes or stories! Take a chance because everyone is not the same and the experience is absolutely beautiful.

  • @vol4life01
    @vol4life01 2 роки тому +34

    I love Nigerian people

  • @Livinghighandwise
    @Livinghighandwise Рік тому +1

    Just discovered your channel. Good stuff man!

  • @eljefedelsur
    @eljefedelsur Рік тому +2

    I always had Nigeria and Lagos on my travel list. This is it you have convinced me to go this year. I've traveled East Africa and it's just something else. Looking forward to come back to Africa.

    • @UtibeUttah
      @UtibeUttah 9 місяців тому

      You’re always welcome. I’ll show you around 😊

  • @tyrellchibvongodze3566
    @tyrellchibvongodze3566 2 роки тому +613

    I visited Nigeria about 4 times, staying at least a week at a go and longest stay was 3 weeks for work. I found Nigerians to be very humble yet confident, respectful, hardworking and sincere people. I spend most of the time at Victoria Island where my work was based. Travelled to a very nice and clean beach outside the city once, which was my first beach experience. I love my African brothers and sisters with a passion

    • @oluwalomejooda001
      @oluwalomejooda001 2 роки тому +9

      Hi Tyrel! How are you doing? Thanks for the nice words about my country. I'm from Lagos living in Germany though. Where are you from, please?

    • @tyrellchibvongodze3566
      @tyrellchibvongodze3566 2 роки тому +13

      @@oluwalomejooda001 Hi Hakeem. I am from Harare in Zimbabwe but currently based in Johannesburg in South Africa.

    • @mhyv5600
      @mhyv5600 2 роки тому +1

      Bwh

    • @johntrust6217
      @johntrust6217 Рік тому +2

      @@tyrellchibvongodze3566 we love you too and I love my brethren as well

    • @777lucifero
      @777lucifero Рік тому

      Is there still that crooked car dealership in front of frenchies? 🤣 I remember as a kid i wanted to take a picture of the lamborghinis, i was quickly taken care of and no picture was taken. They were all stolen 😅

  • @rendinuansa7922
    @rendinuansa7922 2 роки тому +69

    Nigerian people is very warm people. I'm from Indonesia, and Indonesian people also very warm with foreigner. First time I'm scare, like most of the people, but know I really like this city. People habit and traffic in Lagos it's so entertaining for me. I'm a production designer for concert and event. I've been 2 times make some production design in Lagos, and I have very warm client in here. You are the best party people in the world Nigerian people. RESPECT!

    • @treepeenbawlz1934
      @treepeenbawlz1934 2 роки тому +1

      @@seoul_louis9584 the Indonesians knew that the ultra capitalist Han Chinese were trying to capitalise on the resources in Indonesia. They treated Indonesians like shit. It wasn’t even a massacre though, just a retaliation. Perhaps you’re trying too hard to propagate that biased narrative. Let the world recognise the truth

    • @nxfisal3656
      @nxfisal3656 2 роки тому

      @@treepeenbawlz1934 period

    • @nxfisal3656
      @nxfisal3656 2 роки тому

      @@seoul_louis9584 Indonesian hates Chinese and KOREAN??? are you f kindding me 🤣🤣🤣

  • @nadiastoloff
    @nadiastoloff 8 місяців тому

    wow your editing style has improved so much

  • @markrichardson1657
    @markrichardson1657 Рік тому

    loved the trip, thanks

  • @lesrogers7310
    @lesrogers7310 2 роки тому +36

    The nice lady says "We don't like our government''... yeah, throughout the world we feel pretty much the same way.

    • @jaybee4577
      @jaybee4577 2 роки тому

      @Godwin Ok No Nigerian government sucks for Nigeria but Norwegian government doesn’t suck for Norway, so pls stop projecting your problems onto other countries.

    • @jaybee4577
      @jaybee4577 2 роки тому

      Not all governments just Nigeria and Africa in general except for about 5 African countries.

  • @FaithOjone
    @FaithOjone 2 роки тому +24

    The lady selling fish is definitely crushing on you 😂😂😂 Nigeria is a beautiful place I don't care what the news says, and I am a proud Nigerian.🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

    • @obinnaokeke329
      @obinnaokeke329 2 роки тому +3

      Very beautiful place, shame our leaders are corrupt, proud Nigerian 🇳🇬

    • @FaithOjone
      @FaithOjone 2 роки тому +3

      @@obinnaokeke329 yes ooh proud Nigerian. Our leaders just destroyed our beautiful country 🤨

    • @deborahilo6792
      @deborahilo6792 2 роки тому +1

      🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @jbosss1
      @jbosss1 2 роки тому +1

      And you're crushing on me right?

  • @sirajuddinamohamedali4753
    @sirajuddinamohamedali4753 2 місяці тому

    nice one, thanks bro!

  • @dekayjones
    @dekayjones Рік тому

    Much love to Lagos. Great video sir. Now you got me wanting to visit.

  • @gungho57
    @gungho57 2 роки тому +202

    I lived in Lagos from 1980 to 1983. Had a nice house in Ilupeju. Never had any real problem, the people are good people in the large majority, friendly and warm Africans. I used to go to listen to Fela Kuti concerts in clubs. My daughter was conceived a night in Lagos ! I remember with fondness my Nigeria. Chaotic, crazy but alive.

    • @fuckyoutube647
      @fuckyoutube647 2 роки тому +15

      The 1980s was a very, VERY different time in Nigeria. I'm glad your life there was pleasant, but you were one of the privileged few.

    • @Vale.franco
      @Vale.franco 2 роки тому

      Maurizio sei italiano?

    • @gungho57
      @gungho57 2 роки тому

      @@Vale.franco Si certo.

    • @Vale.franco
      @Vale.franco 2 роки тому

      @@gungho57 figoooo. Mai visto un italiano che ha vissuto in Nigeria

    • @jamesbedugraham8056
      @jamesbedugraham8056 2 роки тому

      Amazing how a niight of sex conceived a baby in the 2000s.

  • @hantae-sul5816
    @hantae-sul5816 2 роки тому +114

    Several years ago, Nigerians lived with us in a small town in Georgia (country). I was friends with them, very, very kind and good people.

    • @GraciousDivva
      @GraciousDivva 2 роки тому +1

      What is life like in Georgia?

    • @arcturus9366
      @arcturus9366 2 роки тому +2

      @@GraciousDivva Lots of alligators and endless countryside, also there is a huge city there called Atlanta

    • @AwaisAli-qn9in
      @AwaisAli-qn9in 2 роки тому +9

      @@arcturus9366 he is talking about Georgia the country. Not Georgia the state in US

    • @multiVgames
      @multiVgames 2 роки тому

      @@arcturus9366 hahaha dude

    • @arcturus9366
      @arcturus9366 2 роки тому +2

      @@AwaisAli-qn9in I know it was a joke

  • @dianaholvik2554
    @dianaholvik2554 6 місяців тому

    Great video. I stumbled on it since I'm very interested in Nigeria. Then I find out you're a Kiwi. Ex-pat Kiwi here, myself. Came to Canada decades ago as a child. Ive enjoyed this video a lot. am on to your next one.

  • @AlphonsoTheTrader
    @AlphonsoTheTrader Рік тому +1

    Great documentary 👍

  • @HumanAnalyst_INDIA
    @HumanAnalyst_INDIA 2 роки тому +249

    I visited Nigeria multiple times and it is safe to travel. People are very friendly and helping in nature. I have never encountered anything bad during my 7 months stay. Would love to visit again and meet my friends , Thank you Nigeria for the Love 😊

    • @alberndedrick4598
      @alberndedrick4598 2 роки тому +2

      Why wouldn't it be safe?

    • @_carl_83
      @_carl_83 2 роки тому +1

      i was hoping someone would say when ask” how is lifehere in nigeria” that some one would say black!!🤣

    • @doinitlive3015
      @doinitlive3015 2 роки тому +8

      I had lots of Nigerian co workers, very nice people. They love sharing their food.

    • @deannang455
      @deannang455 2 роки тому +1

      @@doinitlive3015 Some friends from Nigeria in Canada.
      Too bad for travel bans to and from anywhere. It would be nice to trade with them.

    • @jerzystecher
      @jerzystecher 2 роки тому +9

      Mostly good and friendly people but also a bad ones. But It is not safe to travel, lots of friends killed in road accidents as nobody obeys any rules of the road. In some parts of the country robbery's and even kidnapping for money is quite common. I lived in different parts of Nigeria for 4 years so I experienced it all.

  • @Gardens650
    @Gardens650 2 роки тому +28

    I send my love to Nigeria 🇳🇬 ❤️❤️❤️❤️ love from Samoa 🇼🇸

  • @Anjorinsvlog
    @Anjorinsvlog Рік тому +3

    The Nigerian energy is second to none... I love it.

  • @aquariusbabe
    @aquariusbabe Рік тому +2

    i’m almost half nigerian, never been but this is really cool seeing where most of my ancestry comes from

  • @Starrysofficial
    @Starrysofficial 2 роки тому +91

    Hi Nick, these people @13:57 were most likely not asking for dollars but we're asking to help you change your dollar notes to Naira, because you appeared to have dollars to be exchanged, and instead of asking the full question 'Do you want to exchange your dollars"? ,they shorten it and just say "dollar" more like a black market for currency exchange.☺️
    I guess that's the reason you felt a lot were asking for dollars.
    Lovely video by the way!!!💖

    • @joshuambeya4336
      @joshuambeya4336 2 роки тому +1

      Yeah, Nick wherever you are get that, Naijas have no money issues.
      Jus kiddin..

    • @solmoman
      @solmoman 2 роки тому

      yeah, MOST LIKELY they were bankers and for some reason knew he had dollars on him. Most likely that was the case

    • @disbrownsuga
      @disbrownsuga 2 роки тому +3

      You are right. They have money exchange on the streets, it's the norm.

    • @tundeeyitayo6661
      @tundeeyitayo6661 2 роки тому

      Plausible but unlikely in the middle of Oshodi, but importantly it's all fun, they were just probably harmlessly referring to him as $, in case anytin dey

    • @dynamicflashy
      @dynamicflashy 2 роки тому +1

      @Kuno Shuichi Not a stretch.

  • @crashcoolman
    @crashcoolman 2 роки тому +363

    I spent 5 months working in Nigeria (Lagos). However, we stayed in Victoria Island and we were not allowed to go outside the Eko Hotel by ourselves. The few times I left to go shopping, grocery shopping I actually felt very welcomed and people were always very nice to me. Great job with this video.

    • @mshammond_uk1831
      @mshammond_uk1831 2 роки тому +4

      Why were you guys not allowed ? Safety?

    • @Cheburashka59
      @Cheburashka59 2 роки тому +1

      Wagner, você é de qual parte do Brasil?

    • @jyde50
      @jyde50 2 роки тому +23

      @@mshammond_uk1831 if the safetly was that bad , then there wont be anybody living in the country anymore, calm down.

    • @crashcoolman
      @crashcoolman 2 роки тому +9

      @@mshammond_uk1831 Yes. For Safety reasons.

    • @crashcoolman
      @crashcoolman 2 роки тому +19

      But really, it was not as bad as people say.

  • @user-gd2yi6im1o
    @user-gd2yi6im1o Місяць тому

    W video, so cool information

  • @abprecious9554
    @abprecious9554 Рік тому

    I just subscribed, love your Nigeria 🇳🇬 video experience 😊

  • @adex_smith
    @adex_smith 2 роки тому +260

    As a nigerian my self living in lagos, i must tell you that the traffic problem in lagos is caused by huge population. I don’t think the population inflation will end because people keeps coming in from neighboring countries because of the businesses in lagos. Lagos is a small place with a lot of business opportunities but traffic can make it terrible 🤧😩. Wanna enjoy lagos? Come during December when other people goes back to their state or country

    • @happyguy2k
      @happyguy2k 2 роки тому +17

      I feel that having trains and various public transport might help with traffic

    • @cakeisyummy5755
      @cakeisyummy5755 2 роки тому +16

      There are ways to reduce Traffic without reducing the total Population;Quality Public Transport.
      It Lowers the amount of people who'll use their car.

    • @Rodrigo_Vega
      @Rodrigo_Vega 2 роки тому +9

      Yea, don't lose hope. My city had similar issues, but Infrastructure can do wonders if it's properly arranged. Public transport lanes, pedestrian streets and assigning some propper locations for street vendors can do wonders. Best of luck to you and your country!

    • @GraciousDivva
      @GraciousDivva 2 роки тому +7

      @@cakeisyummy5755 Public transportation isn't cheap. Even as expensive as it is at the moment, If fuel pump price should increase by just 2 Naira, trust transporters to hype the fare by 50%

    • @chiefdenis
      @chiefdenis 2 роки тому +12

      The traffic problem is not down to population, it's as a result of poor city planning.
      constant simultaneous constructions going on at the same time and each taking 50x the normal duration as in other countries is something to think about. lets not even talk about all the neglected roads in shambles, lagos is not run like a modern city.

  • @goldhypex
    @goldhypex 2 роки тому +123

    I spent 2 years in Nigeria when I was 14 years old, this video gave me goose bumps. I miss it so much and hope to visit again someday!

    • @godaughter4044
      @godaughter4044 2 роки тому +1

      Why did you spend 2yrs in nigeria

    • @Outofthegame21
      @Outofthegame21 2 роки тому

      Let’s go

    • @_carl_83
      @_carl_83 2 роки тому

      does it stink? i feel like it would???

    • @ileri-tu2dk
      @ileri-tu2dk 2 роки тому +8

      @@_carl_83 No it doesn't stink Carlos.

    • @ray24051
      @ray24051 2 роки тому +1

      @@godaughter4044 she was probably kidnapped and held for ransom Lol.

  • @chuck1804
    @chuck1804 11 місяців тому +2

    What a beautiful country with vibrant happy people! Thank you for sharing this