Inside Nigeria's Biggest Slum (beyond crazy)
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- Опубліковано 4 гру 2021
- Nigeria's biggest slum is incredible.
Orphanage: We have surpassed our goal for the money raised, please see pinned comment below.
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*Orphanage Update:* We surpassed our goal for the money raised for the orphanage plus enough to keep it running for the foreseeable future in less than 24 hours ($80,000 USD). Orphanage building costs and materials, daily food for 50-60 children, clean drinking water, school fees etc. will now all be taken care of thanks to your overwhelming generosity and response to this campaign. Thanks to all who donated! I personally will be involved in fund transfer instalments, project monitoring and general overseeing of this project to ensure it is carried out in an efficient manner. If you want to see updates of the project in the future, you can stay up to date on my instagram: instagram.com/indigo.traveller/
Your generosity has blown us away and now many children have a better chance at life because of your support. Much love, Nick 🖤
Helping and affecting the world around you isn't Rocket Science and Nick you've just proven that. Thank you so much for contributing your quota to the betterment of these lives and I really hope that one day Makoko would get the right doze of love and attention it deserves. A sane and responsible Government would have turned this large community into an international tourist attraction by now but whatever demon that cursed our leaders must have gone an extra mile. Once again, stay blessed Nick.
OMG... this is the first time i am coming across your channel and whie watching this video i was thinking how do we raise money for the orphanage.. then i come to the comments and i am blown away. You are a special person indigo. I am so impressed by your care and dedication and your basic hunmanity. Really chuffed to see that you will be monitoring the project closely. this is hughly important and i pray it all goes well. Well done to all those who donated. Is the campaign still running? i will really like to contibute. Thanks and God bless you in all you do.
Amazing!
Will you also visit Abuja or is the usual, dirty, disorganisation , decay etc narrative that you are interested in pushing about Nigeria (yet again), like the others? A story half told is not the complete truth. You can't just show one side, dear.
Why stop it?, why not double the budget and accommodate more project?
The guy showing him around is amazing he looks like he has the ability to move out to a better neighbourhood and have a much better life in general but he remains there, helps his community and shares with others whatever he was blessed with.
He really looks like it. But at the same time, he must have embraced his reality
I stayed on the mainland in Lagos before moving to texas…dude it’s hard to move out. What you see here is not even as bad. Like the government is literally fucking it’s citizens in broad daylight and we literally can’t do nothing bout it bc the police kills ppl in the day
He said he is the son of the chief elder so basically a Nigerian prince 🤴🏾
@@zion4577 bros og gimme update how can I reach that Texas
Thats what a guide does
The guy showing him around is such a nice dude. also so friendly to his neighbors.
Hope he makes it big
I like how a rich actor gave them an empty promise despite him probably being rich af and a dude with only a million subs on UA-cam managed to raise 80k for the orphanage . Hollywood and it's actors man , they're really well known as an actor for a reason
@@mediumsurmoon6283 who are you talking about
@@gusfalk Ben Stiller
@@tehapu7358 not everyone is Cena, Angelina or Shaq. Most celebs are not good people
@@angeltzepesh1 agree
The guy taking him around is so brilliant, he knows so much about his environment ❤
Im half nigerian and my dad is full nigerian and i went there when i was about 13. We went to Lagos to a part that was a bit wealthier because there are some pretty rich parts of Lagos but also sadly very poor parts. But what i’ve learned is if someone grew up somewhere in nigeria they know that whole place like the back of their hand. Props to this guy
They are very contented! I am sorry for the kids.
Yea. He wears his crown of shit on his dirty sleeve.
his shirt is 🔥
It really makes you think. These people seem really happy and have next to nothing and here in the US there are so many people that complain about the stupidest stuff (including myself). I really admire these people. It makes me much more grateful for what I have and puts things into perspective. Great video.
The children are happy because when you're born into a place every experience you have is built there; everything is normal. If you're a child outside playing with friend you're going to be happy anywhere. The man being interviewed is the chief's son, in comparison to those around him he is in luxury, so he will be in higher spirit. Other people smile when they see clear outsiders (white) because they're a very rare sight, especially in their neighborhood. It's like having a guest over as a kid, except the guest is a celebrity.
It's sometimes true that people in these places can often times be happier, but you should keep these things in mind for greater perspective to recognize that you're never truly seeing an unfiltered picture of life.
True. Also, if Nigeria is rich in resources, the opposite is what's seen on the ground. It still shows the image we've always known. Hopefully its government is working on it.
They aren’t happy, that’s why they come in boatloads into Europe
It shouldn’t take watching something like this to make you realize to be grateful for what you have
@@roseosbourne6448 right on. We don't need to see poor Lagos or any poor city in the world before we give thanks to God for even the unseen or unfelt things HE does for our good and safety.
The tour guide deserve alot of accolades, his communication skills and heart is just awesome
he is well aware of his intelligence and ability to move to a better life but he chose to stay there to help the people… he is amazing
Straight out of Jamaica 🇯🇲 am just watching, March 13,2022 God bless Nigeria 🙏💯💯💪 to all of Africa 💯♥️
Some Nigerians gets shocked at some countries despite the fact that what they have is Far Worse.
@Banajida, I totally agree with you, and thought the same!
Well he sure didn't deserve a handshake - I cannot find the timestamp but somewhere at the beginning, when he gets introduced, he reached out as if to shake hands but our host-boy didn't get it and just kept talking.
I live in Lagos, I was born and raised here. We all know Makoko, everyone has driven past this community at least a thousand times. This video makes me feel guilty that it took someone from another continent to show me how life goes 1 hour away from me. It’s a wake up call to help your neighbor in whatever little way you can, you really don’t need to be a millionaire to care for those who are unable to care for themselves
Amen
We always need to help each other. ✌️ Take care my friend
We need political leaders to be more caring about others instead of caring just about money and power.
Great thought, small acts of kindness can go a long way
Stop talking and go help then...🤨🤨
♥️♥️ no guilt my friend .. we don't know what we don't know .. you can only make changes once you know .. I hope you can help make your country a better place to live and inspire others as well! God bless!♥️
A friend who was born and raised in this slum went on to attend the University of Lagos and, subsequently, the University of Cambridge for his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. Today, he works at Total Oil Producing Company in France. As they say, “impossible is nothing.”
shut up
Why hasn’t he remembered to at least give back to this community. Are we not meant to be successful in other help others?
I bet He married a caucasian woman too. Black people always find a way to give their money and wealth back to caucasian people.
This looks like an amazing place with amazing people. It might be a "slum" but to some people from the West, if they chose to just go live there for a year, it would be the most character building experience of their life. I want to perhaps one day get away from this life and just go live in a place like this for a while.
Good but it would have been great if he would serve his own country instead 🙂
I lived in Mali as an expat kid, the poverty i saw was worse than anything I’ve seen even by Indian standards. Yet, the poorest ppl I met seemed to be the happiest. There was one guy named Moussa who would give me peaches every morning for free that he sold. So on my way back from school everyday, I’d buy lunch for him. He kept a lookout for me and never let the others bother me. He was the sweetest man, Africans have hearts made of gold. The next generation will change the future for the better I’m sure!
@@569your_dadIndia is overcrowded and dirty. Too much poverty.
@@569your_dadAbsolutely nooo says an Indian.
Not true Africans hate black Americans
To be able to breath fresh air, sleep in a comfortable bed and drink clean, fresh water, puts you in the privileged bracket of society. Travelling has opened my eyes.
They are waiting for someone to do it for them rather than do it themselves.
@@chipsnotchunks2620 poor or not, how the heck can they swim in raw sewage? Even animals don't wallow in their waste. 😳
Guys be sympathetic, they don’t really have a choice ! That’s how life is, that’s how poor they are, and as well as desperate but this video did it’s job and it humanizes them, living in America I always thought I had a good grasp of poverty and what it looks like in OUR standards, but this just showed me to appreciate the little things. Also the economy although rich is not stable (I.e unemployment at 33 % for the entire country
@@chipsnotchunks2620 The corruption in Nigeria is horrendous. The president refuses to provide jobs. Even if they build roads not only would it solve some of the unemployment it would increase GDP which would make the slimy bastard even richer. Instead he hides his money and ignores his citizens. When they try to replace or protest they get killed
@@petercrenfield 😂
The ability of Nigerians to smile through their situation and still count their blessings despite the struggles they face is inspiring, god bless
Their life may seem terrible from a Eurocentric point of view, but for them this lifestyle is normal. Otherwise, they would begin to improve their lives through hard work.
it's heartbreaking to see fellow human beings in this condition:(
@@cherry-cw5js ?
@@bernd32 no they don't deserve to live like this, this is not a good way to live period. unfortunately, hard work is not enough to improve your life in Nigeria these days, there are ALOT of smart, hardworking people in the country but the government and corruption continually fail them. There were country wide protests last year but the government cracked down on them like crazy. it's sad.
when a generation of nigerians reach their breaking point, the people will rise up against an inept and corrupt government. corruption affects everything in the country. Yes it's inspiring but people are still suffering when they do not have to be.
One of saddest things about this is that Nigeria earns so much revenue from it’s oil exports but clearly very little of that is infested in helping it’s own citizens. Lack of public toilets, lack of decent infrastructure & massive poverty while a small percentage live lavishly whilst the vast majority languish in abject poverty. Sad 😔
You would not know that Nigeria has oil large parts of Nigeria are underdeveloped I look at Malaysia they got there independence from Britain in the sixties and there country is so developed I look at Nigeria I feel shame
Exactly
He way the other guy said “ because I have all this, I have to share it with others” that’s why he’s so blessed up 💯 keep it up fam! It cost $0 to be nice and the pay back is so expensive! Use it wisely ❤️
I met this young man and his dad when I went to Makoko with a production team, such a warm and kind man. That visit opened my eyes to a lot of things. I still wonder how a community like this is filled with people with kind hearts. Thanks for raising money for the orphanage, you are amazing
Wake up Africa:
Nigeria should be a rich country but are not rich enough to help it’s people to live a decent life.
The problem: the western countries who creating chaos/war by dividing us in order to manipulate the oil.
Look Ethiopia: once the government said. We will not need western world to solve our problem- we will do ourselves.
The kicked Ethiopia out of trade. Then helping the Terrorist with weapons and satellite 🛰 information.
Who is involved : US/UK/United nation.
Imagine UN: helping the Terrorist import weapons instead of food. There you have it.
Wake up Nigeria! Fix your problem NOW!
America's fake help ... it's immediately obvious that they are interested in poverty and slaves ...
western powers is the evil virus as bill wurtz said look how india become now. when it was colonized by UK. india used to be a great power conquered lands and become big
WOW THIS VERY SAD SIR ! BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN INDIA 🤗🇮🇳 THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD , WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN AND WE HAVE TOILET EVERYWHERE 🤗🇮🇳 I KNOW MANY PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH MY SUPER CLEAN INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳
@Mx Kat uncensored Your statement ✨✨✨
I’m in awe how Sunday allows the community to use his room for the TV and how happy he is to share what he can
This guy is handsome intelligent & seems to be kind.
I'm Nigerian... I live and study in Benue State... And I actually thought I had it rough. This has me guilty and in tears. I'll keep fighting for a better life but I'll never say I'm suffering again. Great Video.
don't feel guilty! idk how ruff you have it but don't minimalize it. i heard a quote once "saying i don't have it bad because someone has it worse is like saying i dont have it good because someone has it better". there's a spectrum and in the end we all have our lows.
WOW THIS VERY SAD SIR ! BUT THIS WHY IM SO LUCKY LIVE IN INDIA 🤗🇮🇳 THE CLEANEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD , WE GIVE RESPECT TO ALL WOMEN AND WE HAVE TOILET EVERYWHERE 🤗🇮🇳 I KNOW MANY PEOPLE JEALOUS WITH MY SUPER CLEAN INDIA 🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳🤗🇮🇳
@@indiasuperclean6969 💀💀💀
@@indiasuperclean6969 India is not clean you fool
@@indiasuperclean6969 The cleanest Country in the World is 🇯🇵! Im Italian/German and Visit much Countrys India also.
I’m 20 years old from the uk stressing about money but really don’t know how good I’ve got it. These brothers are living in a tin shack above Faeces infested water playing ps2 and still smiling. Crazy. Appreciate what you have.
Dont worry ... they always find a way to scam americans to get money.
My man here.
@@maryamdoust2359 lmfaoooo maybe don’t exploit them in the first place 💀💀💀
@Maryam Doust, every country has bad eggs ...but trust me, an adult from Nigeria is 100x hardworking than you are.
@@maryamdoust2359 wow that's a very kind comment
This video makes me realise that there is still good people in th world, the way this guy goes around with no judgement and, and even helps the community by raising money while he is there is incredible. He should be an inspiration to alll of us, subscribed straight away!
I'm so very happy that the money was raised for the orphanage!!! I look forward to seeing a video update upon its completion. God Bless Everyone. Keep up the amazing work Nick, you are an amazing individual with a huge heart...
This is actually heart breaking. We just don't know how lucky we are. Thank you for building the orphanage to give these people a chance.
i understand this but we’re not necessarily lucky, we’re just a strong nation, we have our own problems, they are just sadly unlucky and didn’t progress with the rest of the world. It’s sad indeed.
@@bIakee and unfortunately the situation of many developing countries are due to colonialism. they have been exploited extensively, including nigeria by britain.
@@bIakee if you live in the western world yes you are lucky. You should be glad your ancestors were slaves. Which paved the way for you to live in the white man’s world and not have to drink the same water people shit in.
How does it look
@@naomigary7930 yes, but it's very often due to corruption as well. After gaining independence, the government often creates too many regulations or too little. I know the Western countries are not perfect and also have corruption but I feel like always blaming the problem of developing countries on Western countries often just ignores the elephant in the room, which is corruption. Nigeria ranks for example 154th in Transparency, which is unfortunately a horrible place on the list. To give it perspective: Germany ranks 12th and if I'm not mistaken the US is 18h.
This guy is a rare gem! Sticking with his community. We can all learn from him. Thanks the guy who made the video
Thanks for watching mate :)
Yeah you black men in America need to learn.
@@8213apice Wtf?
@@8213apice Seven comments on this channel and at least two of them are you talking negatively about black people in America. Big yikes.
@@8213apice “Continental Africans don’t aspire to be athletes like black people in America. They want real jobs and and want to make a difference” - One of your other ignorant comments you’ve had the gall of posting. Maybe you should be less concerned with my reading skills and focus on being less of a racist prick. Just a thought.
Education genuinely changes a life! Wish all the Nigerian people stay healthy and happy, trying to make more uses of knowledge
That local tour guide guy is actually pretty handsome, and in great shape, he could be modeling if he lived in the West
creep
The guy that is showing him around is very impressive. He is a leader.
Right
Son of The Chief
He is an exhibicionist
I'm a Nigerian and living here in Nigeria is very difficult for alot of people, slums are very common but Nigerians don't give up and smile through their sufferings I lost my mum few months ago because i couldn't afford to get her to the hospital, alot of us try as much as possible to live and I'm so happy and grateful for all those who have donated to help this people.
But you can afford Internet ....right ...? Sorry to say ....you disappointed your mom
@@rohandas5643 don't you have an heart?? Their mother passed away and you say such things
@@rohandas5643 I use WiFi at work,also would you compare the cost of data 100 naira to 100mb to a hospital bill of 100000
@@Toketol don’t explain yourself to that jerk. I hope you are doing well 🤍
@@rohandas5643 I don't know your race but you must be you a fool.
I love Nigeria and Nigerians. From Ethiopia and thank you for this blogs❤️
The man showing him around has an amazing smile. He reminds me of my dad so much, same smile, same hobbies so I was just smiling through this video the whole way though.
When he was explaining how he built that little space for the kids to play. It broke my heart but it filled me with so much love at the same time. This Nigerian man is an angel we are entertaining. I hope someone sees this and can help this community. Hopefully I can one day.
The Nigerian man is being used and exploited, we don't need a white man traveling through out Africa show the seedy and shitty side of anywhere in Africa, this does not help Africans image when we travel, I am a world traveler, originally from the Caribbean now a resident of West Africa, you should see the dirty look I get from white people as we switch flights in the airport and sometimes have to identify I am flying from West Africa to the Caribbean.
you are endlessly naive. there are quite a few red flags troughout the video. the guy never translated what people have said. the boy said 5 words and homie is talking 5 minutes how this boy only wants a school and then pushes him away. on top said his father the EXACT same words. mhh. then.. these CHEIF type guys are mostly schaman type priests that sell magic water and stuff to there community (3 playstations). the way he said.. if you give us money god will give you even more money in the future. this is "prosperity gospel" bullshit and came total natural to his mind. never in 10.000 years human history someone became powerfull bcs he was nice. this whole thing was planned from start to finish to give a certain expression. nigeria is quite popular for there clever ways of scamming people. he even called cheifs son the next nigerian prince rofl.. like an email scam, you cant make this up rofl.. africas main problem is that most of the money never ends in the places it was given for. bcs corrupt politics/cheifs. you only buyed this guy his new PS5 and they take the next homeless boy to impress the next naive westerners. the no gym or no training stuff was already a lie. he does at least pushups and stuff. his whole family was there you could see there genetics (normal, no one was muscular).. lol! PLUS, you dont buy money for other exchange rates on the streets. this video host bought most likely counterfeit money at the start. money has a fixed value. this whole video is so fucking NAIVE! you totally understimate how clever/creative these people are. it never came to your mind that these uneducated people could fool you highly educated "adult childs" with no real life experience. i coudl not even blame the africans.. i would do exactly the same. so.. no hate for them.. have fun with your new ps5!
We don't realise how well off we are until we see other human beings living in such horrendous conditions. I'm so grateful I was born in a developed country and it's sad to see that people have to live like this to survive.
Developed countries never last because they all eventually become feminist ideology infested. Essentially causing many men to check out of society. They compensate by bringing in immigrants to offset losses in brithrate but it's a temporary fix because mixing cultures is not as easy as they make it out to be.
@@JoseDiaz-rd9fh spot on Jose
i think we do realize but society make sure to keep that blindfold on us at all time with media , competition and greed and status quo
The only reason that we can see developed countries today their greed if such countries wasnt so greedy for other countries resources we wouldbt see these poor countries all over the world the capitlasim is ruining millions of lives all over the world
till you find out the "developed word" has homeless problem
You may be going thru it physically or mentally but the fact someone can swim in sewage probably dead bodies in there too, with a smile on their face just shows you it's about how you handle your situation, positivety I pray for them.
Wow this was seriously amazing. Thanks so much. God bless you and these people. I really hope that the orphanage gets built.
That guide is really great. You can tell people have a lot of respect for him. And he is so knowledgable and kind. What a guy. Also, being the Chief's son is plus.
Him being the next chief is a plus for the community too
@@Chroniknight I'm in charge
yeah hes so wholesome and it makes me happy to see him smile :)
@@berta.9912 somehow I doubt that
Definitely he is!
Wow! all those people in his house.... while he's not home, NOT ONE PERSON ON HIS BED, NOT ONE PERSON TOUCHED HIS FOOD! this is what community love looks like.
Nobody mess with chief
Yes! It's so admirable! I've seen that honesty in Tanzania, too.
That's 'cause thieves aren't rewarded like in the stupid US which gives thieves free vacations to play in a gym and watch TV or worse: get elected.
@@LouSchonder I'm from South Africa and I would love to see such honesty amongst africans, in my lifetime
Sunday's such an inspiring individual - he's the type of person I strive to be: Full of hope, love & kindness, intelligence, passion. Seeing people like that (as well every other beautiful person in the community) really fills me with pride in humanity
I wonder how many women he’s r@ped 🤔
Yoh...Isnt this Africa's biggest city? Sad for days
Love how this young man shares everything that he buys with the whole community.
He’s going to be an incredible Chief. He’s very talented when it comes to community building and outreach. Great kid.
@Craig Yeah, it's not like he can lock up his room. There's no such thing as basement where you keep the SAFE either. You have to trust and be generous to an extent to be a part of the community. No cops or security guards needed either.
Totally! He clearly bought the second console for his friends, and then someone else gave his console too so it could be shared with the rest also. Such generosity! If only we could all be as generous.
@Happy Hippie Hose business ignorant did you see the area he lives at he has to feed for the community where will he start with economy with what capital
@Happy Hippie Hose The vibe i got from seeing and hearing him speak that's in the horizon.
Can we applaud the Nigerian guy touring him around. He is so intelligent. I wish he could have a better life.
Well he's not that bad either, he always has a Playstation 2 and TV
Intelligent? Compared to who and what? Babies are Intelligent too
Just like white ppl to question the man’s intelligence.
As if human intelligence has something to do with where you’re born.
@@curtishall5213 Who is white?
Wishing doesn't do anything, it is better to criticize than to just wish. If you want to help take action otherwise best wishes are just useless speech!
Ahh I just love the guy who’s giving him a tour , really warm my heart I wish I could go volunteer and help with the village 💕
He’d probably force himself on you.
Such an interesting video, but also I thought briefly how sad it was that Ben Stiller promised to build them a school and never followed through. Celebrities/travellers go to these areas for show or just a fun day trip, but this is people’s lives. That school would cost pennies to him but it would have such a powerful impact on the community. How disappointing.
The son of the chief is so kind and has such a beautiful aura.
You can’t perceive an aura unless you’re in person with the energy 😭🤣
Beautiful soul
I was about to say that
I am an Indian….I have stayed in Nigeria all my childhood…this place is and will forever be close to my heart…I miss my Nigerian friends….football….yam….gala…okada…apapa market…Nepa😀 god bless 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Awwwww, we love you too.
Haha, nice
You always welcome to Nigeria
Hahaha you had me at Gala , we love you too .
How were you able to play football in the slums? Did you play water football?
What beautiful and wonderful people. Congrats to the community for stepping up with funding for an orphanage. Absolutely amazing.
We NEED to see this ofanage! Please share....I love that you attempt to help, and use your platform for good!
The guide is such an intelligent young man. I think he could actually do such documentaries as a pro
The guide is definitely one of a kind, it made me so happy to see his face light up when he asked if you wanted to play ps2. One hell of a man he is I wish him nothing but the best 🙏🏽
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Only half way through but this guide/guy is an absolute legend . The world needs more peeps like him. Inspirational
@@IndigoTraveller just curious do you pay him for being your guide? Another awesome video from a fellow kiwi.. 👏
Love learning about the difference places you travel around this beautiful world. Also the way you put every video together is absolutely amazing to watch.
Sunday is a humble prince. And this is a humbling video. Thank you for sharing 🙏
It's amazing that the Cheif of the slums recieved $80,000 after this video went up for his Orphanage. He now has money to build his Orphanage and money to keep it running, for at the very least 2-3 years. Thank you to everyone who donated ❤
This type of story is why I think we could makes "socialism" of sorts work for us. When u think about how easily u can raise that kind of money it makes ya wonder. 8k people times 10 bucks a piece changed this guy's entire world. N what's 8k people or 10 bucks when ya think of it.
@@joshlewis575 Please tell me you're 14, because otherwise your basic understanding of economic systems is horrendous. Not to mention that, private citienships FREELY CHOOSING to donate their own money to a project isn't socialism.
@@joshlewis575 you literally just referred to market capitalism as socialism. socialism would be the government taking your money and building the orphanage if the bureaucracy determines that it is needed
@@joshlewis575 nah chief
@@joshlewis575 I heard if everyone in the world donated almost 3% of their earnings, it would end world hunger.. IMAGINE,, yet here we are.. we underestimate the power of giving..
Bloke showing him around and telling him about everything seems real genuine and like a good soul. Bless and luck to all struggling around the world
Well said.
Yeah, no way he's being nice because the white guy has stacks of cash.💰💰
Cheers
Over here, we are generally nice. Love exist here; forget about the environment. Trust me
@@dirtrusty7228 Meaning that’s how your mind works.
That child broke my heart. :(
This little community on the water is pretty positive it seems.
I like their system if someone commits a crime to expose them to the community and then make them leave.
If their is a fight then they make them make up and make peace with each other.
I hope they get the orphanage built an the children get education, food to eat, and a nice place to sleep. That way they won’t have to keep moving around sleeping and eating where and when ever they get the opportunity to.
I’m going to donate to the community🤞
I just was looking for the link to donate and the donation amount has been met and surpassed. That’s awesome 👏 Go Nick! ❤ Much love from USA
Best regards from China! I'm actually surprised that people living in the Makoko enjoy watching China's TV series. It's kinda of connection of that place to me, a Chinese. Thanks for sharing the video, and letting us know how people live there. They're not rich, but they do enjoy their life. Sunday is such a good man. Hope orphans there can get more chances to learn new things and make things better. 真诚希望Makoko生活的朋友们生活一切安好，孩子们能够接受良好的教育，有灿烂的未来
To everyone that donated I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I was born in Lagos Nigeria I moved to Denver, CO with my parents in 1993. I have been very fortunate which I'm grateful for. It has always been a life goal of mine to build an orpahage, school and water purification center in Nigeria. The corruption in this country is unreal. But to see that my fellow humans came together and donated $80,000 I'm truly speechless Yall are amazing! The people in this community will be forever gratful to each and every single person that donated, and to Indigo Traveller my hat is off to you. Much love! -M
I’m from Denver as well and my family is from Nigeria. What an incredible story.
@@GauravKumar-jf4qp Bhai tum chutiyai log sabh Jagah desh ka naam dobate ho..., like Nigeria mat bol, corruption and poverty hai par Nigeria sai less hai
@@augu345 Abey Nigeria ke capital chale ja India se better hai
I just want to say thank you for sharing. You're an amazing person Michael.
This couple from Australia had a y/t channel I use to follow then found out the lady was daughter of head honcho, govern type , her momma a lawyer..anyways the dad keeps most of the funds apparently that he's suppose to use for the buildup of their city,.this couple is very well off, like huge home behind gates, two chefs, maids..I couldn't believe it and they act like high almighty cause lots of money..just awful..It does happen elsewhere too though, especially on Native reservations in Canada, the band office employees and chiefs gain all the funds which are suppose build up for the housing and such in the communities,.it's maddening..
The indigo community is strong, we are half way already to reaching the target to raise money for the orphanage. And it's only a couple of hours since the video was published. Love the community in this channel.
Oh, praise God! I plan to add my share too. Love the children, even though I'm disabled, I want to add what I can. God bless the children.😇
Not even a tiny drop in the bucket.
Anyone know if there is a way to donate in USD? Mine is only showing British currency
@@dasiapeters962 it automatically converts, I used PayPal :)
Have you seen it today? It's nearly at £50k now.
This is fascinating, everyone seems so friendly and happy there! The chap showing you around is lovely, I hope he's doing well :)
Love your videos, they make me appreciate the life I live so much and how blessed I am with the basic things I have. SSome people are so materialistic, and to see how majority of the world lives blows my mind. Keep up the great work
Maximum respect to the brother showing him around he's a true African role model he don't have much but share's whit everyone God please bless this brother for us(love from Gambia 🇬🇲)
Too bad I don't know his address I would send him a new playstation.
He share his wife too?
The man who does the videos doesn't make a spectacle of the people he interviews or the places they live. He doesn't make jokes or find the need to be funny. He brings awareness to peoples lives and shows that know matter how differently we live, we are all mankind
That’s something that really impressed me, too. Most reporters would be gasping and making a massive deal out of everything right in from of the folks who live there. Obviously there are a lot of serious issues. But humiliating them isn’t the answer.
Really talented guy.
Well said
Thanks for this upload more people need to be aware of things that are happening that’s not just in their own backyards.
When he went to the beach after talking to the Chief i felt sad because it felt like we left those people in the Slums to keep on keeping on .Much love Nigeria
His tour guide is so cute! He has such a good heart too, sharing his tv with everyone around him. They sure seem happy despite how they live. Huge wake up call to us Westerners.
seems he has three TVs
Big what !? Westerner 💩🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
@@lgptrustablejackson4522 Big wake up call, are you not able to read?
Could I take you on a date sometime?
@@midaeium Explain , I don't understand English , So teach me 🙄🙄
Watching this on my bed and just crying. I am Nigerian, living in Lagos but I've never felt these people's pulse like this. Thank You for this. You have done more than you know.
Sunday is such a friendly and helpful guy, God bless and protect him 💜
I watched a lot of videos about Lagos recently and would love to visit there myself one day.
You are always welcome my dear love to meet you
It’s crazy how beautiful these people are yet they live in this slum with barely any resources.
He lives in the worst slums in the world but he acts like a a PRINCE 🤴
He is a prince!
I bet he says that in a lot of emails
Kinda... he said his dad is the chief of that place.. that slum have like 200k people in it.. so seems his family is quite influential there...
He's indeed a prince!
@@nateblance2936
Has he sent any email to you?
You're just presuming on and judging him a scam artist when you don't know him as a person.
Sunday was such a great and humble host. If I could send him a care package I would.
That's a good one, there should be a way, all you need is to get in contact with the indigo guy.
I don’t think UPS delivers to floating shacks.
Oh there’s probably a boat that floats around delivering mail lol
He can go pick it from the post office on land.
Lol just like Ben stiller
Bauchi looks absolutely beautiful. Thanks for this video. It left me with various feelings I need to explore and act on.
What a great tour guide. Seems very educated can speak really good English.
It’s funny how I’m a Nigerian who’s lived in Nigeria all my life and I still get fascinated by this video. Never actually seen life in the slums so this video feels like it’s about somewhere completely different.
You do realise that the slum is super tiny compared to Lagos?
You realise that there are skyscrapers & luxury homes for thousands of kilometers in Lagos but he only chose to show you the tiny slums???
You do realise that the wealthiest black people on earth are Nigerians but he chose to avoid all the luxury but instead chose to show you where illegal immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers live an off-grid slum life???
Unfortunately, most of them who live in the tiny slum started off as refugees, illegal immigrants and asylum seekers living off-grid. The Nigerian government cannot be responsible for their wellbeing and welfare because they are stateless people.
Secondly, poverty can never be eradicated on earth. This reminds me of all the poor homeless people i saw in streets of America. There were many people who had no clean water, food, heating, electricity & healthcare? Sadly, poverty is everywhere... It's the same here in the UK as well.
But Lagos is a Big Slum itself
@@thetravlogger9895 another Nigerian trying to make Lagos look nicer then it is...
@@zwelakhezwane4128 South Africa is a bigger slum than Lagos. Riddled with ridiculous crime. My dad a Nigerian was robbed in broad day light in South Africa in the 90’s with a gun to his head. You are one to talk. When slavery is alive in you in the 21st century. 😹
I've seen it from above the bridge multiple times
Generous for Sunday to allow people to hang out in his room to watch tv and play Playstation. And my heart goes out to his dad the Chief for giving a message to Ben Stiller reminding him of his promise years ago to build them an orphanage. Glad I read the comments and happy to know that this channel raised 4x the amount of money to start build and sustain an orphanage. Grateful for all the generosity felt all over the world. Thank you for another great content.
Great comment . I don’t think that Ben Stiller will watch this but I agree it was nice and tactful the way the Chief reminded Ben Stiller .
It’s rather sad when extremely wealthy people make promises to a poor community and don’t fulfil that promise . And Ben Stiller wouldn’t have to pay a penny. He could get his PA to organise a charity dinner , tickets sold to Uber wealthy people including his A lister friends . It could easily be sponsored , with raffle tickets , an auction and open donations . Btw , not to be rude but it was a school Ben Stiller said he’d build .
Never ending waiting for the white man for help.
what a sorry continent
Isn't it f***ed up that this guy helps crowd fund an orphanage and Ben Hollywood stiller can't even get around to his promise?
@@domhuckle 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
What’s the Ben stiller update?
This New Zealand guy seems like a genuine guy. I love this video about the city and people. God bless all Nigerians
Wrong flag
I was in Makoko yesterday and I saw this first hand. The life there is entirely intriguing, conversing with Sunday and his brother and seeing what they are doing to improve lives on sea is mind-blowing. Sunday sent me here and I must say thank you for telling this story. Lagos is so small yet so large and diverse. Visit Makoko if you can and I tell you it's something you would not forget so soon...
I was at the beautifully built orphanage and classroom building yesterday. Thank you Nick for raising funds and awareness on this heartwarming movement...
@@just1ayodaniel That sounds awesome. This story/video has been on my mind since I first saw it nearly a year ago. I really hope he posts an update video. I would love to see the orphanage.
why hasent nick given update after go fund money raised
year and half ago
people i know who donated also looking for update from nick?
Hi. I'm currently in Lagos. Do you know how I can get in touch with Sunday?
What amazes me is that irrespective of these people living in extreme poverty and poor conditions, their ethics and sense of community is astounding. My experience in a developed nation is 'Everyone for themselves'
I was just thinking that. Amazing sense of community there, whereas in developed countries if you strayed onto someones overgrown, unused field you'll be shouted at or sued.
Don't get me wrong, I love my country and I'm thankful that I was born in a developed nation, but I feel there's an inherent downside that comes with it in the form of huge social repercussions. My relationship with my neighbours starts and ends with me saying hello to them in the morning, and there's no way I could rely on any of them for help.
I asked my neighbours if they would file a police statement for me after they had witnessed someone scrape up against my car. Unfortunately I never saw it so I couldn't say who it was, although two of my neighbours saw it and told me they knew who was driving the other car. They said they would, so I called the police about it and told them my neighbours saw it - Police returned after a few minutes of talking to them with the bad news that they allegedly never saw anything. Very common behaviour here because no one wants to give a few hours to a courtroom for someone else, although the story would be different if it was them or their family that needed it.
Good people make good leaders. Good leaders make good communities. No one trusts each other in the west these days, so everyone hides. I would blame the media, but even that is too simple. It's all of us. The whole thing is rotten from the governments down.
That’s because in a developed country you simply don’t rely on people. Though I wouldn’t consider their ethics necessarily above ours. I would say the conditions make it so hard.
@@WJWeber You don’t rely on people because you cant, not because you don’t want to. Many times I’ve needed help and there was no one. People are so selfish here in the U.S. - not everyone but many and most.
As I Nigerian, I am shocked to the teeth to learn of a place like this. I never knew this existed. Nice job. Nigerians are also learning.
I swear i am also schocked as a Nigerian
As a non Nigerian I am shook to the core
@@markcarson3215 they probably dont put that slum on the news
@@markcarson3215 Nigeria is very big. You can leave in one part without hearing about the other. Apart from the 36 states and their capital which they teach you in primary schools
@@deonortega9046 shit, that country really big then
the guide is incredibly kind!!!
The guy, Sunday? Maybe? was his name, Is such a beautiful light. Seeing places like this, that most of us viewing, are so far from and fully understanding; viewing someone so positive and uplifting really shows how no matter the life experience anyone can make due with what they have, stay positive and live life to the fullest. This is a great video. Shoutout to my dude
That guide has such a warm personality. He can totally get a good job, move out to better place, better country even, there are employers who would hire people like Sunday the first Chance they get. Also, the place is dirty, but not the people. The resilience these people have shown is commendable.
Yes, but the wage must be a Living Wage. Otherwise he's back at square one.
"The place is dirty, but not the people."
That was a good one.
Coming to Western nations once we continue to import the third world.
Yes, he could move, but he's a good man, so he won't leave his family and friends behind in such a place until it's fixed!
He is the son of the corrupt chieftain, that's why he has 3 playstations.
The Indigo Traveller is such a gentleman. Never does he mention the horrible stench that we know comes from the raw sewage. He is always pleasant and gracious. And, yes the Prince is handsome and also very kind-hearted.
Husband material 👏
How did you know about the stench only because he did highlight the shit getting into the water within proximity to human habitation, you missed the tricks of the camera.
I never thought about the stench poor people
These ppl are brilliant turning nothing into something. just found this channel today when researching Haiti earthquake and what this dude does is so noble important n necessary. I live in the middle of a big homeless community n it's snowing today, I just went thru all my jackets and sweaters n blankets n I'm bringing them to the park for everyone sleeping outside. HELP UR NEIGHBORS.. I don't have money or housing for them, things are tight for me now but I have a shitload of clothes I don't need
Very insightful! Good job bringing this to us. Thanks Nick
It’s Christmas Eve and seeing the smile on this guys face being so proud of his PlayStation 2 really humbled me I’m really grateful for everything I have
At least they don't have covid. I guess if you don't hear about it you never get it.
@@afisemenaborevlaka48 they know about COVID, they just don't get it. And this makes a lot of people here think COVID isn't real and that the govt is reporting fake numbers.
@@macmanuelodumeru3708 Maybe god decided they have enough problems already.
I am from Lagos and I can tell you that things are really bad over here. The corruption and the incompetence is really disgusting. It's not that the government can't do anything about, they just don't care. Just a week ago the UN deputy secretary general was at Makoko taking pics and using it for photo-ops. These rich folks like poverty porn
I hope your going okay man, as an Australian white person I just don’t understand how these things can become reality, like how are these kids in this slum swimming in that horrible water?1?1
Our government are truly insane
Sad and very true those people take bribe money to turn a blind eye towards everything that is wrong
@@sebdenzil they dont know any better, probably they dont go to school or dont even have access to school, but i mean as the guy in the video said they tell them not to go but kids still go, they dont understand that swimming in shit is wrong, their parents should forcibly stop them imo
@@sebdenzil Lol, when I tell my Aussie friends about the things that happen over here they are dumbstruck xD
I went 2 mos ago and it was the most humbling experience I’ll ever experience in my life time! I go back in may! Probably won’t go here but I only spend my money at the local markets except chicken republic! That part I can’t help the food is soooo good!
Beautiful people. Your videos are showing me that good people live everywhere. They were born here and do the best they can to have a meaningful existence in an unforgiving world. Thank you for all you do!
Incredible video. I am so impressed with how respectful and friendly you are with the locals, no condescending attitude, no "I know better" mentality, just pure respect for everyone you encounter. So many people can learn from your mindset.
Thank you, Mark :)
What video were you watching 🙄
Khokho you
@@dondeal3561 pl
I'm a white lady and I'm in charge
Kinda hoping the guy that showed you around started a daily vlog type of thing of life in the slums. He has a great personality/soul and I think he can really take off with it and Create change, not only in his life but the whole community. It would give people a more in depth look on how their surviving every day and hopefully get more people to understand the sharp contrast of how people are living outside of their own little bubble. Where do I donate to get this man a laptop and camera lol.
I like your outlook
Great Idea!
Muslims usually are.
yes! i would subscribe
Oh dear, your childish naivety conserning these primitive humans is horrible. They represent enthropy, decay. There is nothing of value there. Only death and decay.
what makes a country beautiful is the quality of the people. Now this is a beautiful country! ❤️
Thank you Indigo man for all you do.
You are not just a traveller, I think a brilliant reporter and an angel :) The way you speak about people and the culture so respectfully is amazing. Just came across this video and will definitely be watching more.
Thank you so much!
@@IndigoTraveller so amazing can you do qa 50 facts about you??
Top 5 countries most you like doferent to travrl if you wished to live you would live??
Top 5 countries most social disparity poverty that shocked onee?!
You know top 10 social disparity countries in the world
That has much milkionaries riches corruption and % good mass of dozens MILLIONS in poverty??
Top 5 most poverty and small elire rich is
South africa
Russia
India
Brazil
China
Philiphines
Im from brazil how much tines you go to brazil?
You know brazil?? How much countries you know? And in 2022 alone how much countries you traveled in 2022??
Im from brazil my name is Guilherme love the chanell can you do more videos about your placee new zeland too??
Great video thank you
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Thanks mate. :)
Who is here 😃
Watching this video makes me very thankful for my life in the United States..
Incredible that people live like this...makes me feel blessed for what i have. I have been in africa and have seen poverty but i wasn't aware of this floating dwelling accommodation. I am staggered that children are swimming in the water. The African people are amazing. Much love to you all ❤❤❤❤
Sundae seems to be such a kind genuine man, I hope that he succeed in life!😊
Even though I live in Lagos, this is the first time I'm witnessing first hand what life is in these water slums. Thanks for bringing this to light. 🖤
Thanks for watching!
Even after watching it, and driving by, it's still like a fairytale... Can't believe ppl grow up in there
I can relate so much with this feeling. I've lived too in cities with very big inequality gaps and it is surreal to think about how in a less than 100 km radius someone in the same city would be living in wildly different circumstances in a slum. And while yes, I want everyone to see the nicer side of the places I love, it is so important too to shed light into the problems and show them as they are, with shades of beauty, sadness, joy and more.
Don't pretend you do not know this
@@user-po8no1xp6e he doesn't know this
I love this dude. He is so positive even though things seem hard. Inspiring. Has so many ppl over at his house.
Indigo Traveler provides the best travel videos out there. Always going to the most interesting places possible.
Love you Man. You are a man of golden heart. God bless you
This tour guide is so beautiful... His spirit is just so pure... I wish him all the positive energy possible🙏🏿
The guy showing you around looks so humble and very genuine
you are very correct. Absolutely!
He's freaking awesome
I love the way you respect all either poor or rich .
I have too rub my eyes , what a tearjecker too see this .
The best these people are always smiling
It seems they all pulled together