Absolutely beautiful documentary. Nigeria and India have always shared a fruitful history together. We may be continents apart, but we've always shared some similarities and can relate. As a Nigerian, I can't help but admire the entrepreneurial and technical prowess of Indians. Our nation indeed has a lot to learn from India.
Dude, stop being stupid. Africans are despised in India. Search on youtube for the testimonies of Africans in India. They are killed and face discrimination on a daily basis. You are right about one thing though. Africa as a continent has alot to learn as other groups. Indians, Chinese etc would never allow whole industries to be controlled by outsiders. i.e Africans, but you Africans let everybody in. No wonder Africa is in the state its in.
Very nice documentary. I wish many Indians can watch this video and accept Nigerians living in India too. We live in New Delhi India but so many Indians are not welcoming us. They say lot of slur words against us and act of racism against we foreigners. They see African foreigners as their enemies and never given opportunity to work or do business in their environment or host cities. I wish their views and perspective about Nigerians and Africans can change. Thank you once again.
So sorry for what you're facing my friend! Yes for sure, I wish Indians (and everyone else) becomes more compassionate and accepting in this world. My prayers and good wishes are with you and your friends.
@@johnsonamoni6382 last year a Nigerian was starved to death, a medical student in India it was heartbreaking to watchehen he was found, he was alive but been starved with no good beyond recognition, he died a few days when he was found.
Come back home and thrive here. There’s no point living in a place where you’re not loved or wanted. Nigeria has a lot of faults, but it’s still home and if the Indians can make it work in Nigeria, so can you. Peace.
Mahatma Gandhi was racist towards blacks. Indians see themselves as second class citizens of the world after whites. Even here in South Africa an Indian area in Durban called Phoenix blacks were killed and not allowed to passed through the area
All these opportunities they have in Nigeria are great but I wish black people lives in India can say the same thing about India. Black people are the most welcome people in the world but get miss treated when it's the opposite.
Exactly! We welcome everyone cats & dogs in our countries, environment etc. But we get mistreated world-wide. Definitely not fair. If you ask me, everyone should go back to their own countries. Our government also give foreigners special treatments. A lot of them definitely won’t agree to this, but they’ll be claiming hard work etc. Do you see how Nigerians in Nigeria work so hard???? Why then is life so hard for many of them! Why? Many of these people aren’t poor. They come as a poor in Indian and get the benefits of our land because our leaders hate their own. That’s what’s killing us! Great documentary though.🙂
Very true. Black people are treated like dogs in India. Our people are so naive. These people are in Nigeria because there is a lot of money to be made.
I have been in Nigeria for 41 years and had Great experience with Nigeria and Nigerians and know some of my friends that inspite of not being active in Work and Biz but continue staying in Nigeria as they feel more at Home in Nigeria
My parents were doctors there and I grew up in Maiduguri, Borno State from 1977 to 1987. My sister was born there in 1981. We stayed in GRA (Govt Residential Area) , studied in Shehu Garbai School and went to the market (where the shop keepers would call me Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra sometimes and were disappointed that I didn't know Hindi) and Chellarams for shopping. Most ethnic Malayalis were teachers. We had Hungarian and Polish neighbours besides Nigerians. My classmates were also Sri Lankan and Pakistani. Good times, where I grew up watching British Comedy (especially "Mind Your Language"), Sesame Street, American Cop Serials, Hollywood Movies and Hindi Movies on Saturdays. We took part in the Indian Association and Malayali Samajam. My parents worked with Egyptian, Polish and other doctors from behind the Iron curtain
Lovely ♥️thank you for this … I was born here and this is the place my mom loved and calledher home. She passed away here and she refused to live in india or uk even after her heart issues. Long love our Fatherland in Faith and Unity ♥️🙏
Made it ‘home’? 90 years in Nigeria and no intermarriage, not one of them sound remotely Nigerian. Nigeria is just for dirt cheap labour and exploitation, it is not to them a ‘home’. That’s in India.
@@isli9995 Tribalism is a very big thing even in Nigeria. I know some tribes who would not marry out. Its a personal choice. However, Mr. Chellaram has a bit of Nigerian accent.
We are the ones killing ourselves. This One-Nigeria doesn't seem to be working at all. As we are there dividing ourselves by tribe, indians too are there separating themselves from all of us. Their children don't attend our schools, they don't walk on our streets, attend our churches or live in our streets. Just lock themselves up in their little estate and face their business.
@@isli9995 exactly what I said... I'm a Nigerian living in Barbados... there are Indians here and they mostly keep a close community but they sound like Bajans... there are worker's rights here and they are made to pay taxations... they cant live illegally or exploit the people, land and system..but trust Nigerians to be foolish..smh.. it's quite sad
This was a good watch but did anyone else notice how these men were taking about how their fathers mentored and inspired them? Fatherhood is such a huge deal.
"India is the Motherland and Nigeria is the Fatherland." This summed everything up perfectly for me. The story of Nigeria and our beloved expatriate community is a long, deep, rich and harmonious one. We love them as muc as they love us. I went to school with many and stil meet many of them around Nigeria. From Indians, Pakistanis, Lebanese, Syrians, Bangladeshi...they have intergrated with Nigeria in such a deep way like no other. Hollwood actor Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith in The Matrix movies) was born in Nigeria. He never references it or identifies with us. But not like our Indian brothers. Many of them speak Yoruba and Hausa fluently and will challenge you that they are as Nigerian as you. And we love them for it. This was a beautiful, concise and very thoughtful piece Devesh. Thank you for this.
@@DeveshUba No my good sir. You made MY day. Please give my condolences to Gautam Kumar who lost his father. I’m sure he made him enormously proud. He should be consoled that his father knows he left a worthy son to carry on his name and pray for his soul.
@@babatundekoiki4545 no worries. The British and Americans are the most proud.... they come to Africa as immigrants but refuse to accept they are immigrants and call themselves "expats"
Nigeria has blessed lots of International communities that came to work/ establish businesses. The Indian community has been in Nigeria for a long time. Nigerians are warm and welcoming people. The Indian people should ask themselves why they are maltreating Nigerians and other Africans that live in India?? Be good to those who welcome you with love.
@@pondfish_ your account name is pond fish u are really pond fish. Pls check data how many nazerian living in India specially in other parts of India and how many in North.
My dad too was based in Lagos from the 1950s to 1986. Certainly true to it's objective Nigeria is home to a huge indian diaspora. Challenges apart, home is where the heart is. Opportunities offered, surely lots is said about life in Nigeria, despite the risks and rightly said you can't resist to take the plunge into Africa s biggest democracy and economy. A very well projected documentary and God willing one day hopefully I will have the opportunity to explore Nigeria once again.
Amazing documentary. As a Nigerian, it's interesting to see a different perspective on the country and the Indian community that continues to thrive and exist. Most young people in Nigeria aim to reloctlate because of the difficulties. Stories like this have an impact on the mindset of both Nigerians and Indians in Nigeria alike. May Gautam's father rest in peace.
Nigeria 🇳🇬 and India 🇮🇳 have a long history of economy relations, and education has been the main area Indians were highly respected in Nigeria 🇳🇬. I don't know of this now but in the 70s & 80s Indian teachers were all over our educational sector. I think Indians don't have problem with Nigerians in Nigeria. They are welcome here
What a beautiful documentary!Chellarams! The name brings back memories of my childhood in Victoria Island, Lagos. As a kid, my parents would take me and my two older brothers shopping at Chellarams on Lagos Island. Thank you, my friends from India, for your contributions to Nigeria, and also for making NIgeria your second home. Namaste!
Namaste Nigeria and it’s Wahala! As a Nigerian who has also lived away, I can relate to the “pull” Nigeria 🇳🇬 can have on a person! Indians are unbelievable in their capacity to endure and adapt to numerous and varied situations they find themselves in……..ironically, or should I say incidentally, this adaptability is a trait that Nigerians themselves also have!! I thank them for their endurance, but Nigeria will get better… soon enough!!
@@JanJan-pq4im Lol 😂, that’s because a commentary all bunched together might seem cumbersome and boring! I find that I rarely read comments myself, especially if they are long, and if the wordings and sentences are all bunched together ! If I don’t like it for myself, then I reckon I shouldn’t present my commentary in a similar fashion! I liken words and sentences being bunched together to someone supposedly in a conversation with another, but who is talking so much, that the other person can’t get a word in . I sense you don’t like spacing 😂!
This video gives me hope that Nigeria will be great again, if foreigners can come in and thrive on the fatherland, then there's no excuse for we locals not to. Thank you for this piece, I've worked with many expatriates from different countries in my little career and I just wanna thank you guys for bringing foreign expertise to the motherland.
The thing is that foreigners are able to come here and have a fresh pair of eyes to look at the Nigerian environment. They identify the problems and create businesses to solve them. The locals are desensitized and so cannot see the solutions to the problems, let alone create solutions for them.
I've never had anything against Indian, in fact we love them. I'm from Jamaica, we even have Indian communities and friends, some half, our motto is out of many one people. Most of the Caribbean and parts of South America we are the same, except maybe in religion in some cases. But we appreciate you, and wow, we are big on Africans, some of us consider it home. Let's keep it clean and continue to show love. God is with us!
As an African, let me say that you i.e. blacks in the diaspora and especially Jamaicans are our real fam. I will never forget how you made me realise who we are as a people through the music that emanated from Jamaica. Jamaica has always had a special place in my heart. Peace.
If you are black regardless of what country you come from then they dont like you, actually they hate your guts. Look at their patron saint Mohatma Ghandi and his views on black people. Jamaicans need to stop with this out of many one people BS. The country is dominated by black people but you are allowing the Chinese, Indians, Syrians and god knows who else to dominate the businesses in Jamaica. Jamaicans (and black people in general globally) need to organize and show love to each other more than other groups that despise them.
Had no idea that Nigeria had a diaspora Indian community..I've always thought my country South Africa 🇿🇦 has thee biggest population of people of Indian descent born outside of India and arrived as early as 1876
My mom always talks about her numerous south Asian friends and teachers she had in boarding school back in Nigeria in the 70s and 80s. She said they were some of her best friends there but was really sad when most of them left. She’d be happy to know a lot of you guys are still around enjoying our wonderful country.
I love this! This is historic!! Never has there been a documentary highlighting the long relationship between Indians and Nigerians, particularly the impact Indian migrants have had on Africa's largest economy. Can't begin to imagine the amount of work put in by the maker of this educative documentary. Well done, Devesh Uba!!
The story here is the impact Nigeria has had on Indian immigrants, not the other way around. It has been a lifeline and boon, but to the credit of all interviewed they were appreciative and humble.
@@sholaaiyetan2968 My brother good point and good question. I am quite sure that the Nigerians that live in India are not doing better than the citizens of India! Nigerians are not given privileged treatments based on the color of their skin! Africa is for Black Africans! I don’t care who gets upsets!
@@dee7847 Just let's look at it this way. They do hire a lot of Nigerians in their many enterprises. And Indians are like Nigerians and other Africans. We don't forget our motherland, and rarely claim anywhere else as home. So the Indians in Nigeria, rather than usurping what belongs to Nigerians, are bringing jobs to Nigerians.
I am Nigerian and I schooled in Bengaluru, India. I see no difference between Lagos and Bangalore. The two people are the same kind of people in thinking and behaviour.
lovely , heart warming documentary. this is encouraging at a time when "Nigeria bashing" by people who have gained from her is the order of the day. thank you for this unbiased narrative.
Nigerians must make sure no outsiders own the land. Nigeria for Nigerians. Outsiders must be welcomed to rent or lease for a long period,otherwise in the future Nigerians will be renting in their own country. That's what modern colonisation,they come and buy all the land.
We are open to competition, we allow you to grow and we buy over. We are not afraid of outsiders we welcome and love outsiders more than ours though we have our flaws which is leadership soon we will get it right.
@@exxotronehomes exactly my darling,modern colonisation needs no war like in the past. Europeans, Americans they just put the money together and buy huge hectors of land in Africa. Some build flats or estates for people to rent. So basically Africans are renting in their own continent. All African countries must come to an agreement that no outsiders must buy or own the land or properties but welcomed to rent or lease. Some Africans in their countries they are living and renting flats owned buy some fellow in Britain.
@@ibinabos.amachree8762 You have no sense you welcome them more than yours and they buy all your lands and you become homeless in your country. They should be renting and not buying that’s why we are losing out. Indians hates blacks and they are not even white. Go and see how Nigeria suffers in Indian
the overarching lesson for me is to invest in your next generation. invest in your kids. mentor them, guide them and allow them to explore new frontiers.
Beautifully and wonderfully made film. Thank You Devesh. I relate so much, as have been living in Nigeria for more than 21 years!! And indeed, I ALSO CALL IT MY FATHER LAND. My children relate so much and are always nostalgic about the father land.
This is great to hear. Many times I have read about the Indians of East and Southern Africa and occasionally a few in Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire.. Nice to see Nigeria hasn't been "left out". @Gautam, sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.
As a Desi, I've met people whose families settled and started businesses in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Zambia, but I did not know anything about desis in Nigeria. Thank you for this interesting documentary 😊
My parents were in the academia. The 70s were the glory years of the university system...until the military rulers came along and killed the system with their policies.
Really? People come and take your jobs and give you chicken change, they make your own native foods and you celebrate that ...... really? You see it's people like you are the real reason why Africans are disrespected around the world. We are disrespected because we don't have any pride and dignity and allow others to walk all over us and instead of being insulted we thank them for doing it..... but they will never allow us to do to them what they do to us. Show me a Nigerian business in India.... just one. I'll wait.
This is great information to have. I grew up in Kenya with my African friends and family, and went to school with the Cheemas, Agarwals, Patels, the DaCostas of Goa. We are still connected and have kept our friendships through the years. A huge blessing. I now live in the US and I'm married to a Nigerian 🇳🇬
I am so happy seeing this long term relationship with Nigeria and Indian a success of peace. Nigeria is difficult through but you endured it all and still enduring, soon Nigeria would get better.
Open your eyes. Where is the symbiotic relationship. Show me where in the video you saw the Indians investing in Nigerian communities, offering apprenticeships, donating monies to the disadvantaged, learning the local language, intermarrying etc etc etc. I'll wait.
Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed it. Being a Sindhi (Pakistani), it's good to know (when I came here) that there is a big Sindhi community. Unfortunately, since not residing in Lagos or South, I'm unable to make good number of friends. But yeah, good to see overall success of Indian community here. Good work, thanks for this masterpiece!
The documentary is short but has a very long life span of history.This is so amazingly beautiful and before I proceed I must say my condolence to Gautam for the death if his father. Am glad and joyful seeing this vlog because it proves we have indian Nigerians. In the reverse as a Nigerian I have been here in India since 2002 with my Nigerian wife and we had our 4 kid's here. India and Indians are truly hospitable and receptive. I took here as my second home the incredible and beautiful India.
Yes !! If you have the attitude to hussle hard yet staying human ... ... you will enjoy the place. Its challenging yet fulfilling as I have stayed almost for 6 years at Lagos. jasWINNdER from Indore.
Beautiful video, I’m glad to see the Indian Immigrants in Nigeria appreciating what Nigeria has to Offer them, I’m also glad too see how they have embraced the Nigerian culture as well💕✌️
Thank you for sharing this documentary with me.I really can identify with some of these developments. Going shopping at Chellarams,Chanrai and the fine African prints of Afprint .Of course, I did from trading in some of the materials.I have also made some good ,reliable and solid friends among the Indians along the line.The Indians are rugged and focused.Times were beautiful and at times hard but they stay put and just move on.Well,I guess it's the economy of scale that gives them the hope which they continue to keep alive.With the current very difficult business terrain,I doff my hat for them for still keep faith,especially in manufacturing. To my Indian friends of over 25 years, I say,keep on,the worst is over,the best is on the way.
I wish we can freely enjoy india the way u do in our country without being discriminated. It pains me to know how Indian feel free in our home only if it can be vice versa
Don’t quote me wrong though some are quite friendly and love the African tribes these are mostly the people from Chennai and Kerala where most of them are also blacks in New Delhi where I live God help us all.
To be honest, I couldn’t imagine living amongst Indians…in India. In our homeland, we need to treat them like they treat our own ppl who live in their sub-continent. Never, ever treat anyone any better or nicer than they treat you. That’s a license to abuse you.
Great work. Also quite refreshing to see Nigeria from the perspective of another thriving foreign community and listening to them speak about it in these manners
Thanks. Have great admiration for Indian families and their businesses. Unity,faithfulness, forgiveness, hardworking and compassion amongst themselves is wholesome. No Indian robs the fellow Indian.
8:40 - "My life here is really rewarding, I can do anything i put my mind to, any hope and dream i have, anything i want to do more of, there is an outlet for that here". I have never in my 28 years of living in Lagos, Nigeria heard anyone say that about anywhere in Nigeria. I wonder why he can say that.
Great question. He can say that because he/they can cash in on their nearness to white privilege. Unfortunately, because Africans suffer from the Stockholm syndrome, Africans see anything that isn't black as as "right" but anything that is black as suspicious and not to be trusted. Simply put, we are our own worst enemy.
Thank you for doing this at a time, when it's difficult even for Nigerians to appreciate what we have. This was refreshing to watch and uplifting too. There were many lecturers at the top Universities such as the Premier University of IBADAN (UI), UNIJOS and even at the University of Lagos back in the 70s and 80s as I've heard. Without a doubt, 🇳🇬 and India🇮🇳 have enjoyed good bilateral relations for as long as I can recall.
See how proud our ppl are to roll out the red carpet to foreigners whose sole interest is to come and siphon money. Can any African person living or schooling in India make videos like this about how “welcoming” Indians are…Lol!!👎 Never treat a group of ppl any better than they treat you/your ppl. Indians are incredibly aggressive ppl. They will walk all over you…even in your own land.
I grew up on the outskirts of Abeokuta (industrial estates; expressway towards Lagos), as a young practising Artist; I made a portraiture for one Mr Patel in the late 90s - he was the head of Metoxide (one of the factories in that area). If one of the relatives is reading, please tell me that Painting is still "alive" ☺🤔🤗
Where there is a will there is a way, the two richest africans are in Nigeria.. Nigeria might never be "ready made" in our life time. Even with peter obi, it will take 20 plus years to get it developed However the opportunity is like anything there
Nice video. But I would like Indian-Nigerians or those resident here to help reduce hostility towards Nigerians and other Africans living in India. I have a feeling that if they knew more about Nigerian society and our values, they would be more welcoming. Because of my interest in Aviation, I have come in contact with Dana Air, whose founder has Indian roots. I admire its focus on a business travel and blue chip brand, which is bearing fruits.
I think Nigerians are being quite naive about this relationship. There is zero reciprocity in India towards Nigerians. The racism in the Indian community towards Black Africans is very much alive.
I had cause to be in New Delhi for a year about a decade ago (And return from time to time). During that period, I had talks with a Nigerian man who trained in India as a doctor and had lived there for more than 20 years. He said he had enjoyed living in the country because of the respect Indians had for Nigerians. Things, he said, were changing because of the influx of Nigerians who were involved in crimes like online fraud, trafficking and sale of illicit drugs and illegal stay after the expiry of their visas. Such reports have increased in subsequent years and I can't help but feel that they have contributed to the suspicion with which we tend to be regarded now. The reports one reads about the activities of our brethren in India are negative and unending. I believe that if we clean up our act, it would get us the respect we desire.
@@DeveshUba Indians have blended in well with Nigerians,I think the only challenge the have is they don't practice an abrahamic religion, that is the upper hand the Lebanese immigrants have had. The Lebanese have completely assimilated too.
The irony is that the foreigners see the potential in the country and take steps towards benefitting from it. It is however saddening that Nigerian natives are more engrossed in divisive tendencies and are willing to bolt out at the slightest opportunity.
You are right, but, it is half truth, the same thing can be said about Nigerians living in India. If only Indians will allow and accommodates Nigerians the same way we had accommodated them. Its always very easy for foreigner to see the opportunities, why the locals fights or play divisive politics, or as in Nigeria case tribal politics.
This is a highly problematic statement that dismisses the history of colonialism and the privilege that comes with being an Indian in Nigeria. Please go and ask the Nigerians working in some of these companies, how they're treated by their employers. Also, the fact that you don't know that Nigerians are being productive DOES NOT MEAN that they're not. Nigerians in Nigeria are THRIVING amidst the numerous challenges. Those migrating have a right to do so. I mean the Indians thriving in Nigeria migrated, didn't they? Migration shouldn't be criminalized.
Have you noticed that neither he nor his Indian ppl never respond to this type of question??!! They completely ignore the viciousness of their ppl back in India but have the guts to openly talk about how lavishly they live in our country/continent! Can you believe that??!!!
@@johnnyangbas2263 Shut Up! Who the hell are you to tell me about my nationality?! I AM 1000% NIGERIAN!! You must be an Indian! I said what I said! I pray that Nigeria will NOT be like South Africa or East Africa, where the Indians are taking over and oppressing the Black native Africans!!!
This is a fascinating documentary Devesh. I loved it so much that I shared it all round my social media links. This is one piece cynics must watch so that they can understand that if one keep at it the opportunities in the Nigerian project is immense. Thanks again Devesh.
Tens of thousands of Nigerians have moved to India in recent years. Some entered India illegally through Bangladesh. Nigerian 'Black Axe Mafia' is reported to have a presence in India. India is expected to move to becoming the 3rd biggest economy in the coming years. Very attractive to all sorts.
It's a good documentary, but as a young Nigerian living in Nigeria, I have come to think that for people who have been here for years, there is little to no integration, the Indian community still is completely removed from Nigerians. I guess it's an Asian thing. A very few young Indians are bridging that gap, especially the women, who are beginning to go into entertainment, choreography and dance. It's a real shame to keep such a small aloof community when there is so much to discover between both cultures.
There's some integration. There has been a lot of intermarriages. I too once had the opportunity of getting married to an Indian girl I met in school, but I chickened out. It's in school that bonds are formed for relationship.
I don't have any problem but please pay people well enough and stop treating them like slaves. You can stay in Nigeria as far as you bring value to the country
Aww this video reminder me of my indian family friends who have relocated to kenya, and the other family back to india 🥰 they were very lovely people and we miss them , one of their son graduated from university of cambrige with first class they are very smart people 🖤
Does this video remind you of your numerous African friends that were lynched by a baying mob of Indians in New Deli just because they were black? Does it remind you of the ostracised blacks in India called the Siddis who have lived there for over two hundred years but are still considered as outcasts? Your problem is that you have a slave mindset which makes you easily pleased and gullible. It's just that simple. SMDH.
Am glad she mentioned she likes warri after abuja , make 9ja take hma easy warri very place to live , enjoy and mind your business. ( Make una remove crisis tag for our head oh) lol
My nursery 2 teacher, Mrs. Rahul is someone I cannot forget. She's actually the first formal school teacher I remember in my life. Question: Are there Nigerian Indians as well?
Challaram is a famous and longest Indian brand her, I remember callcuta in apapa use to be like indian village. Presently we call Ilupeju and indian village 😍😍😍.
Condolences to Mr Gautam and congratulations to Mr Sud on the arrival of his new son. A decent content with great potential , that showcases the importance of economic, cross continent and cultural investment partnerships.
Amazing stories of adventures of Indian communities during British ruled countries and people of Indian origin settled in many African countries such as Madagascar 🇲🇬 (French ruled) East Africa, Central Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa etc. They also settled over 100 to 150 years. There are many more stories of these generations.
@Devesh, thanks for sharing and many thanks to those that featured in the documentary! Watching it brought tears to my eyes!! Didn't know we are still able to give good things to some people-even in our brokenness!!!
So sorry for the loss of their father , may his soul continue to rest in peace. What a great family. ! Nigerians love you dearly. I remember going into Chellarams store when I was young in with mum lagos. Never new the it's owned by a Idian family.
Absolutely beautiful documentary. Nigeria and India have always shared a fruitful history together. We may be continents apart, but we've always shared some similarities and can relate. As a Nigerian, I can't help but admire the entrepreneurial and technical prowess of Indians. Our nation indeed has a lot to learn from India.
Dude, stop being stupid. Africans are despised in India. Search on youtube for the testimonies of Africans in India. They are killed and face discrimination on a daily basis. You are right about one thing though. Africa as a continent has alot to learn as other groups. Indians, Chinese etc would never allow whole industries to be controlled by outsiders. i.e Africans, but you Africans let everybody in. No wonder Africa is in the state its in.
Very nice documentary. I wish many Indians can watch this video and accept Nigerians living in India too. We live in New Delhi India but so many Indians are not welcoming us. They say lot of slur words against us and act of racism against we foreigners.
They see African foreigners as their enemies and never given opportunity to work or do business in their environment or host cities.
I wish their views and perspective about Nigerians and Africans can change.
Thank you once again.
So sorry for what you're facing my friend! Yes for sure, I wish Indians (and everyone else) becomes more compassionate and accepting in this world. My prayers and good wishes are with you and your friends.
It is our culture to treat foreigners well and with respect not withstanding the way they look at us. Let's keep it that way.
@@johnsonamoni6382 last year a Nigerian was starved to death, a medical student in India it was heartbreaking to watchehen he was found, he was alive but been starved with no good beyond recognition, he died a few days when he was found.
Come back home and thrive here. There’s no point living in a place where you’re not loved or wanted. Nigeria has a lot of faults, but it’s still home and if the Indians can make it work in Nigeria, so can you. Peace.
Mahatma Gandhi was racist towards blacks. Indians see themselves as second class citizens of the world after whites. Even here in South Africa an Indian area in Durban called Phoenix blacks were killed and not allowed to passed through the area
All these opportunities they have in Nigeria are great but I wish black people lives in India can say the same thing about India. Black people are the most welcome people in the world but get miss treated when it's the opposite.
black people give but don't receive
Exactly! We welcome everyone cats & dogs in our countries, environment etc.
But we get mistreated world-wide.
Definitely not fair. If you ask me, everyone should go back to their own countries.
Our government also give foreigners special treatments. A lot of them definitely won’t agree to this, but they’ll be claiming hard work etc.
Do you see how Nigerians in Nigeria work so hard???? Why then is life so hard for many of them! Why?
Many of these people aren’t poor. They come as a poor in Indian and get the benefits of our land because our leaders hate their own.
That’s what’s killing us!
Great documentary though.🙂
@@The_Cruise_Fam black people treat others better than they do themselves
Very true. Black people are treated like dogs in India. Our people are so naive. These people are in Nigeria because there is a lot of money to be made.
TRUTH 💯👍
I have been in Nigeria for 41 years and had Great experience with Nigeria and Nigerians and know some of my friends that inspite of not being active in Work and Biz but continue staying in Nigeria as they feel more at Home in Nigeria
Understandable Kumar, thanks for sharing.
My parents were doctors there and I grew up in Maiduguri, Borno State from 1977 to 1987. My sister was born there in 1981. We stayed in GRA (Govt Residential Area) , studied in Shehu Garbai School and went to the market (where the shop keepers would call me Amitabh Bachchan and Dharmendra sometimes and were disappointed that I didn't know Hindi) and Chellarams for shopping. Most ethnic Malayalis were teachers. We had Hungarian and Polish neighbours besides Nigerians. My classmates were also Sri Lankan and Pakistani. Good times, where I grew up watching British Comedy (especially "Mind Your Language"), Sesame Street, American Cop Serials, Hollywood Movies and Hindi Movies on Saturdays. We took part in the Indian Association and Malayali Samajam. My parents worked with Egyptian, Polish and other doctors from behind the Iron curtain
Wow, Sanjay...that is a heartwarming story. Thanks for sharing!
I don't how it was possible but, my great great grand father is indian. 😅😅
O really, i schooled there about that time too, briefly before i moved to unimaid primary school. Good to know
I also remember watching Indian movies on Friday and Saturday Nights... Lol
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Femi, Did you ever live in Soun-land?
Lovely ♥️thank you for this … I was born here and this is the place my mom loved and calledher home. She passed away here and she refused to live in india or uk even after her heart issues. Long love our Fatherland in Faith and Unity ♥️🙏
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I love to see good write ups about Nigeria like this please do countinue to be a better citizen ok.
Good history
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Take heart and wishing the Family all the best.
Loved watching this as a young Nigerian living in Nigeria. It's great to see the country from the eyes of others who have made it home
Made it ‘home’? 90 years in Nigeria and no intermarriage, not one of them sound remotely Nigerian. Nigeria is just for dirt cheap labour and exploitation, it is not to them a ‘home’. That’s in India.
@@isli9995 Tribalism is a very big thing even in Nigeria. I know some tribes who would not marry out. Its a personal choice. However, Mr. Chellaram has a bit of Nigerian accent.
We are the ones killing ourselves. This One-Nigeria doesn't seem to be working at all. As we are there dividing ourselves by tribe, indians too are there separating themselves from all of us. Their children don't attend our schools, they don't walk on our streets, attend our churches or live in our streets. Just lock themselves up in their little estate and face their business.
@@isli9995 This is how Indian speaks everywhere however they’re racist in their country.
@@isli9995 exactly what I said... I'm a Nigerian living in Barbados... there are Indians here and they mostly keep a close community but they sound like Bajans... there are worker's rights here and they are made to pay taxations... they cant live illegally or exploit the people, land and system..but trust Nigerians to be foolish..smh.. it's quite sad
Loved this video, i grew up in Lagos so this video makes me very nostalgic. I would return back to nigeria in a heartbeat if possible ❤️
plz tell your people in India to stop killing our people
You will be welcome
Please let's exchange positions; I go there, you come here 😢
Come you always well come
@@bestuwas4546 haha. Indians are very racist in their country. But nothing wrong with them coming. Just have respect.
This was a good watch but did anyone else notice how these men were taking about how their fathers mentored and inspired them?
Fatherhood is such a huge deal.
"India is the Motherland and Nigeria is the Fatherland." This summed everything up perfectly for me. The story of Nigeria and our beloved expatriate community is a long, deep, rich and harmonious one. We love them as muc as they love us. I went to school with many and stil meet many of them around Nigeria. From Indians, Pakistanis, Lebanese, Syrians, Bangladeshi...they have intergrated with Nigeria in such a deep way like no other. Hollwood actor Hugo Weaving (Agent Smith in The Matrix movies) was born in Nigeria. He never references it or identifies with us. But not like our Indian brothers. Many of them speak Yoruba and Hausa fluently and will challenge you that they are as Nigerian as you. And we love them for it. This was a beautiful, concise and very thoughtful piece Devesh. Thank you for this.
Thank you so much, your comment made my day! Lots of love and good vibes.
It's not an "expat community". It's an immigrant community of Indians. Welcome to Nigeria
@@davidl1162 My mistake. I actually meant immigrant community. Not sure if I can edit it.
@@DeveshUba No my good sir. You made MY day. Please give my condolences to Gautam Kumar who lost his father. I’m sure he made him enormously proud. He should be consoled that his father knows he left a worthy son to carry on his name and pray for his soul.
@@babatundekoiki4545 no worries. The British and Americans are the most proud.... they come to Africa as immigrants but refuse to accept they are immigrants and call themselves "expats"
Nigeria has blessed lots of International communities that came to work/ establish businesses. The Indian community has been in Nigeria for a long time. Nigerians are warm and welcoming people. The Indian people should ask themselves why they are maltreating Nigerians and other Africans that live in India?? Be good to those who welcome you with love.
Africans are much too naive and too eager to be loved by others. You have to protect what's yours. That's what everyone else does.
North Indian community
@@pondfish_ your account name is pond fish u are really pond fish.
Pls check data how many nazerian living in India specially in other parts of India and how many in North.
My dad too was based in Lagos from the 1950s to 1986. Certainly true to it's objective Nigeria is home to a huge indian diaspora. Challenges apart, home is where the heart is. Opportunities offered, surely lots is said about life in Nigeria, despite the risks and rightly said you can't resist to take the plunge into Africa s biggest democracy and economy. A very well projected documentary and God willing one day hopefully I will have the opportunity to explore Nigeria once again.
Damn!!! Now I’m proud to be a Nigerian, atleast y’all had big hearts to acknowledge this. Love to all the Indian 🇮🇳 brothers and sisters out there ♥️
Amazing documentary. As a Nigerian, it's interesting to see a different perspective on the country and the Indian community that continues to thrive and exist. Most young people in Nigeria aim to reloctlate because of the difficulties. Stories like this have an impact on the mindset of both Nigerians and Indians in Nigeria alike. May Gautam's father rest in peace.
True.
As a Nigerian, this was such a wholesome video to see this! I’m glad other people are calling Nigeria also their home 🖤
Nigeria 🇳🇬 and India 🇮🇳 have a long history of economy relations, and education has been the main area Indians were highly respected in Nigeria 🇳🇬. I don't know of this now but in the 70s & 80s Indian teachers were all over our educational sector. I think Indians don't have problem with Nigerians in Nigeria. They are welcome here
Lovely documentary. As a Nigerian in the diaspora, it is inspiring.
Slave mentality, go to India and see how they will receive you.. mtcheww
What a beautiful documentary!Chellarams! The name brings back memories of my childhood in Victoria Island, Lagos. As a kid, my parents would take me and my two older brothers shopping at Chellarams on Lagos Island. Thank you, my friends from India, for your contributions to Nigeria, and also for making NIgeria your second home. Namaste!
Namaste Nigeria and it’s Wahala!
As a Nigerian who has also lived away, I can relate to the “pull” Nigeria 🇳🇬 can have on a person!
Indians are unbelievable in their capacity to endure and adapt to numerous and varied situations they find themselves in……..ironically, or should I say incidentally, this adaptability is a trait that Nigerians themselves also have!!
I thank them for their endurance, but Nigeria will get better… soon enough!!
You just wrote master piece 🙏
@Aframaco
I always enjoy your comments, but not the spacing. Why do you space so in your comments?
@@JanJan-pq4im Lol 😂, that’s because a commentary all bunched together might seem cumbersome and boring!
I find that I rarely read comments myself, especially if they are long, and if the wordings and sentences are all bunched together !
If I don’t like it for myself, then I reckon I shouldn’t present my commentary in a similar fashion!
I liken words and sentences being bunched together to someone supposedly in a conversation with another, but who is talking so much, that the other person can’t get a word in .
I sense you don’t like spacing 😂!
@@aframaco9491
I hear you brotha!
This is true ,we have a lot in common, adaptability,and strive .
This video gives me hope that Nigeria will be great again, if foreigners can come in and thrive on the fatherland, then there's no excuse for we locals not to. Thank you for this piece, I've worked with many expatriates from different countries in my little career and I just wanna thank you guys for bringing foreign expertise to the motherland.
The thing is that foreigners are able to come here and have a fresh pair of eyes to look at the Nigerian environment. They identify the problems and create businesses to solve them. The locals are desensitized and so cannot see the solutions to the problems, let alone create solutions for them.
I wish Nigerians in India will say the same about how Indians treat them well and are nice to them.
I've never had anything against Indian, in fact we love them. I'm from Jamaica, we even have Indian communities and friends, some half, our motto is out of many one people. Most of the Caribbean and parts of South America we are the same, except maybe in religion in some cases. But we appreciate you, and wow, we are big on Africans, some of us consider it home.
Let's keep it clean and continue to show love.
God is with us!
As an African, let me say that you i.e. blacks in the diaspora and especially Jamaicans are our real fam. I will never forget how you made me realise who we are as a people through the music that emanated from Jamaica. Jamaica has always had a special place in my heart. Peace.
If you are black regardless of what country you come from then they dont like you, actually they hate your guts. Look at their patron saint Mohatma Ghandi and his views on black people. Jamaicans need to stop with this out of many one people BS. The country is dominated by black people but you are allowing the Chinese, Indians, Syrians and god knows who else to dominate the businesses in Jamaica. Jamaicans (and black people in general globally) need to organize and show love to each other more than other groups that despise them.
Had no idea that Nigeria had a diaspora Indian community..I've always thought my country South Africa 🇿🇦 has thee biggest population of people of Indian descent born outside of India and arrived as early as 1876
Nothing special. They come & still seclude themselves in one community feeling important or superior. Please! They ain’t sh^f!
My mom always talks about her numerous south Asian friends and teachers she had in boarding school back in Nigeria in the 70s and 80s. She said they were some of her best friends there but was really sad when most of them left. She’d be happy to know a lot of you guys are still around enjoying our wonderful country.
Your wonderful country indeed. Continue living in denial, by the time Nigeria happens to you, you’ll come to let us know how really wonderful it is.
I love this! This is historic!! Never has there been a documentary highlighting the long relationship between Indians and Nigerians, particularly the impact Indian migrants have had on Africa's largest economy. Can't begin to imagine the amount of work put in by the maker of this educative documentary. Well done, Devesh Uba!!
The story here is the impact Nigeria has had on Indian immigrants, not the other way around. It has been a lifeline and boon, but to the credit of all interviewed they were appreciative and humble.
@@fistandpen2505, I'm interested in knowing the other side of the story. Nigerians in India. Howare they doing over there?
@@sholaaiyetan2968 My brother good point and good question. I am quite sure that the Nigerians that live in India are not doing better than the citizens of India! Nigerians are not given privileged treatments based on the color of their skin!
Africa is for Black Africans!
I don’t care who gets upsets!
@@sholaaiyetan2968 believe me they hate Nigerians living in india. Won’t say much
@@dee7847
Just let's look at it this way. They do hire a lot of Nigerians in their many enterprises. And Indians are like Nigerians and other Africans. We don't forget our motherland, and rarely claim anywhere else as home. So the Indians in Nigeria, rather than usurping what belongs to Nigerians, are bringing jobs to Nigerians.
I just pray God blesses my country with the right leader this 2023 so business can thrive more! Nigerians are lovely people. Thanks for this post!
Your comment shows that you are deluded. Nigeria is done. We need to split up.
I am Nigerian and I schooled in Bengaluru, India. I see no difference between Lagos and Bangalore. The two people are the same kind of people in thinking and behaviour.
It's amazing and humbling to see Indians who has adapted and fit well in Nigeria
lovely , heart warming documentary. this is encouraging at a time when "Nigeria bashing" by people who have gained from her is the order of the day. thank you for this unbiased narrative.
Glad you liked it Idu, thank you.
Nigerians must make sure no outsiders own the land. Nigeria for Nigerians. Outsiders must be welcomed to rent or lease for a long period,otherwise in the future Nigerians will be renting in their own country. That's what modern colonisation,they come and buy all the land.
We are open to competition, we allow you to grow and we buy over. We are not afraid of outsiders we welcome and love outsiders more than ours though we have our flaws which is leadership soon we will get it right.
@@ibinabos.amachree8762 - Absolute nonsense! You should be embarrassed to admit the “we welcome outsiders more than our own”.
It's already happening.
@@exxotronehomes exactly my darling,modern colonisation needs no war like in the past. Europeans, Americans they just put the money together and buy huge hectors of land in Africa. Some build flats or estates for people to rent. So basically Africans are renting in their own continent. All African countries must come to an agreement that no outsiders must buy or own the land or properties but welcomed to rent or lease. Some Africans in their countries they are living and renting flats owned buy some fellow in Britain.
@@ibinabos.amachree8762 You have no sense you welcome them more than yours and they buy all your lands and you become homeless in your country. They should be renting and not buying that’s why we are losing out. Indians hates blacks and they are not even white. Go and see how Nigeria suffers in Indian
the overarching lesson for me is to invest in your next generation. invest in your kids. mentor them, guide them and allow them to explore new frontiers.
Beautifully and wonderfully made film. Thank You Devesh. I relate so much, as have been living in Nigeria for more than 21 years!! And indeed, I ALSO CALL IT MY FATHER LAND. My children relate so much and are always nostalgic about the father land.
I second you.
It's a wonderfully crafted short film!
Good job Devesh sb.
Very kind of your Himanshu, so glad you could relate to the story. What else could the filmmaker ask for :)
This is great to hear. Many times I have read about the Indians of East and Southern Africa and occasionally a few in Ghana and Cote D'Ivoire..
Nice to see Nigeria hasn't been "left out".
@Gautam, sorry for your loss. May your father rest in peace.
As a Desi, I've met people whose families settled and started businesses in Kenya, Uganda, South Africa, and Zambia, but I did not know anything about desis in Nigeria. Thank you for this interesting documentary 😊
You all are happy to come make money in our countries but treat is like lepers in your countries.
"Unilag was really good" melts my heart! Same for the heap of praises on our education system.
My parents were in the academia. The 70s were the glory years of the university system...until the military rulers came along and killed the system with their policies.
This is Truly Beautiful.
I never Knew this Much Indians are in Lagos, Nigeria 😬😂.
Una Plenty ooo
Really? People come and take your jobs and give you chicken change, they make your own native foods and you celebrate that ...... really? You see it's people like you are the real reason why Africans are disrespected around the world. We are disrespected because we don't have any pride and dignity and allow others to walk all over us and instead of being insulted we thank them for doing it..... but they will never allow us to do to them what they do to us. Show me a Nigerian business in India.... just one. I'll wait.
That man said it all Nigeria is a country where you work and make cash and still have a lot of time for yourself
Because you have people you poorly pay to do all the work, including cooking and cleaning.
@@pepinkd2843
Labour is cheap in Nigeria.
That's because productivity is very low in this country.
This is great information to have. I grew up in Kenya with my African friends and family, and went to school with the Cheemas, Agarwals, Patels, the DaCostas of Goa. We are still connected and have kept our friendships through the years. A huge blessing. I now live in the US and I'm married to a Nigerian 🇳🇬
This is so lovely to hear! Thank you. Wishing you a lovely long weekend.
I am so happy seeing this long term relationship with Nigeria and Indian a success of peace.
Nigeria is difficult through but you endured it all and still enduring, soon Nigeria would get better.
Open your eyes. Where is the symbiotic relationship. Show me where in the video you saw the Indians investing in Nigerian communities, offering apprenticeships, donating monies to the disadvantaged, learning the local language, intermarrying etc etc etc. I'll wait.
Brilliant, thoroughly enjoyed it.
Being a Sindhi (Pakistani), it's good to know (when I came here) that there is a big Sindhi community. Unfortunately, since not residing in Lagos or South, I'm unable to make good number of friends. But yeah, good to see overall success of Indian community here.
Good work, thanks for this masterpiece!
Very kind of your Ishaq, your comment made it all worth it. Wishing you the best and hope you make some connections soon.
You can make friends if you want to except you are a melancholy like me. Thank you for saying good about Nigeria.
@@esthergeorge5624 you're welcome. Actually I'm not residing in Lagos, that's the reason why my connectivity is limited.
Have you tried making friends with Nigerians? You should probably make an effort to interact with the people living in your host community
Oh so you can only make friends with other Indians? How do you treat Nigerians in Pakistan?
The documentary is short but has a very long life span of history.This is so amazingly beautiful and before I proceed I must say my condolence to Gautam for the death if his father.
Am glad and joyful seeing this vlog because it proves we have indian Nigerians.
In the reverse as a Nigerian I have been here in India since 2002 with my Nigerian wife and we had our 4 kid's here. India and Indians are truly hospitable and receptive. I took here as my second home the incredible and beautiful India.
Yes !! If you have the attitude to hussle hard yet staying human ... ... you will enjoy the place. Its challenging yet fulfilling as I have stayed almost for 6 years at Lagos. jasWINNdER from Indore.
Beautiful video, I’m glad to see the Indian Immigrants in Nigeria appreciating what Nigeria has to
Offer them, I’m also glad too see how they have embraced the Nigerian culture as well💕✌️
Apart from one of them playing Afro beat, where in the video did they embrace Nigeria culture. I'll wait.
@@blackmagic6 Why is youR Ghanaian🇬🇭 behind worried abouT what is going on in Nigeria????
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Beautiful!
My dad worked with Chellarams in Lagos then got transferred to Kano.
He passed on in 1994.
Thanks for sharing this Precious.
Thank you for sharing this documentary with me.I really can identify with some of these developments. Going shopping at Chellarams,Chanrai and the fine African prints of Afprint .Of course, I did from trading in some of the materials.I have also made some good ,reliable and solid friends among the Indians along the line.The Indians are rugged and focused.Times were beautiful and at times hard but they stay put and just move on.Well,I guess it's the economy of scale that gives them the hope which they continue to keep alive.With the current very difficult business terrain,I doff my hat for them for still keep faith,especially in manufacturing. To my Indian friends of over 25 years, I say,keep on,the worst is over,the best is on the way.
That's sweet of you! Thank you.
So good to hear from different expatriates options on living and working in Nigeria. May God bless you all and May God bless India 🇮🇳
Whaoo! Thanks so much for this documentary. Much love in hope & unity for our fatherland Nigeria 🙏
After watching this, I also want to visit Nigeria atleast once-in-a-lifetime may be more
Absolutely! I encourage you to do it :)
I’m hoping to see an 🇮🇳 Indian born Nigerian 🇳🇬 as the President one day. I love ❤️ you guys.
🙄🙄🤦🏽♂️🤦🏽♂️
God forbid you
It can happen in the future
I wish we can freely enjoy india the way u do in our country without being discriminated. It pains me to know how Indian feel free in our home only if it can be vice versa
Don’t quote me wrong though some are quite friendly and love the African tribes these are mostly the people from Chennai and Kerala where most of them are also blacks in New Delhi where I live God help us all.
@@bugiimusic I haven’t been to India. It sounds diverse and wonderful, especially southern India. Hope you don’t encounter too much racism.
@@isli9995 here in the north there are much racist it’s unimaginable that in a city as New Delhi this occurs
To be honest, I couldn’t imagine living amongst Indians…in India. In our homeland, we need to treat them like they treat our own ppl who live in their sub-continent.
Never, ever treat anyone any better or nicer than they treat you. That’s a license to abuse you.
@@aao449 A lot of Africans are being lynched on daily basis in the capital of New Delhi mostly by the racist cops
Things BBC will never show. Africa in general is very different from what many outsiders think of it to be.
Great work. Also quite refreshing to see Nigeria from the perspective of another thriving foreign community and listening to them speak about it in these manners
Thanks. Have great admiration for Indian families and their businesses. Unity,faithfulness, forgiveness, hardworking and compassion amongst themselves is wholesome. No Indian robs the fellow Indian.
Some Indians move to a country and start generational businesses. I hope we are learning from them
8:40 - "My life here is really rewarding, I can do anything i put my mind to, any hope and dream i have, anything i want to do more of, there is an outlet for that here". I have never in my 28 years of living in Lagos, Nigeria heard anyone say that about anywhere in Nigeria. I wonder why he can say that.
Great question. He can say that because he/they can cash in on their nearness to white privilege. Unfortunately, because Africans suffer from the Stockholm syndrome, Africans see anything that isn't black as as "right" but anything that is black as suspicious and not to be trusted. Simply put, we are our own worst enemy.
I love Indian people, one love from Nigeria 🇳🇬
Thank you for doing this at a time, when it's difficult even for Nigerians to appreciate what we have. This was refreshing to watch and uplifting too.
There were many lecturers at the top Universities such as the Premier University of IBADAN (UI), UNIJOS and even at the University of Lagos back in the 70s and 80s as I've heard. Without a doubt, 🇳🇬 and India🇮🇳 have enjoyed good bilateral relations for as long as I can recall.
WE NEED MORE NIGERIA VIDEOS ALWAYS UPDATE US BEAUTIFUL CITY THANK YOU GOOD TO SEE YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS.
Nigeria my country people…grow up don’t give what you don’t get..
See how proud our ppl are to roll out the red carpet to foreigners whose sole interest is to come and siphon money.
Can any African person living or schooling in India make videos like this about how “welcoming” Indians are…Lol!!👎
Never treat a group of ppl any better than they treat you/your ppl.
Indians are incredibly aggressive ppl. They will walk all over you…even in your own land.
I grew up on the outskirts of Abeokuta (industrial estates; expressway towards Lagos), as a young practising Artist; I made a portraiture for one Mr Patel in the late 90s - he was the head of Metoxide (one of the factories in that area). If one of the relatives is reading, please tell me that Painting is still "alive" ☺🤔🤗
Thanks for sharing this Ayo. Hope your art is still alive :)
Nigerian beautiful people and a beautiful country
"The country does not really support entrepreneurship, you are basically on your own".
This is why we need a Peter obi.
Where there is a will there is a way, the two richest africans are in Nigeria.. Nigeria might never be "ready made" in our life time. Even with peter obi, it will take 20 plus years to get it developed
However the opportunity is like anything there
Indians, Chinese & Lebanese are everywhere in Africa, USA, Canada, Caribbean Islands and Europe especially in U.K
Mr Brij Mohan Singh RIP. Thank you for the role you played in the development of Nigeria ❤️💐⭐️🙏🏾
Nice video. But I would like Indian-Nigerians or those resident here to help reduce hostility towards Nigerians and other Africans living in India. I have a feeling that if they knew more about Nigerian society and our values, they would be more welcoming. Because of my interest in Aviation, I have come in contact with Dana Air, whose founder has Indian roots. I admire its focus on a business travel and blue chip brand, which is bearing fruits.
I think Nigerians are being quite naive about this relationship. There is zero reciprocity in India towards Nigerians. The racism in the Indian community towards Black Africans is very much alive.
I had cause to be in New Delhi for a year about a decade ago (And return from time to time). During that period, I had talks with a Nigerian man who trained in India as a doctor and had lived there for more than 20 years. He said he had enjoyed living in the country because of the respect Indians had for Nigerians.
Things, he said, were changing because of the influx of Nigerians who were involved in crimes like online fraud, trafficking and sale of illicit drugs and illegal stay after the expiry of their visas.
Such reports have increased in subsequent years and I can't help but feel that they have contributed to the suspicion with which we tend to be regarded now.
The reports one reads about the activities of our brethren in India are negative and unending. I believe that if we clean up our act, it would get us the respect we desire.
Oh Nigeria 🇳🇬💯. I love Indians, my maths teacher and creative arts teacher were indians
Which college you studied??
My family was in Ibadan for nearly fifteen years. We cherish the heart memories we had growing up there.
African Richest Man Dangote His Overall Manager is an Indian Man,
Yes, and you can spot him in this film :)
@@DeveshUba Indians have blended in well with Nigerians,I think the only challenge the have is they don't practice an abrahamic religion, that is the upper hand the Lebanese immigrants have had. The Lebanese have completely assimilated too.
Really wonderful… Will consider visiting by 2023 summer
My mum, was taught by an Indian in her secondary School days, I got opportune to also be taught and work with Indians too
I worked with Chellarams at Marina in Lagos and was later transferred to Wharf Road ,Apapa.
It was impressive to see an Indian (Gautam Kumar) own a garri-making business and seeing him taste the garri shows how vested in the processes he is.
Sad to hear about Mr Singh, he seemed like an amazing father figure and an astute businessman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
This is such a very wholesome content. Well done!
The irony is that the foreigners see the potential in the country and take steps towards benefitting from it. It is however saddening that Nigerian natives are more engrossed in divisive tendencies and are willing to bolt out at the slightest opportunity.
You are right, but, it is half truth, the same thing can be said about Nigerians living in India. If only Indians will allow and accommodates Nigerians the same way we had accommodated them. Its always very easy for foreigner to see the opportunities, why the locals fights or play divisive politics, or as in Nigeria case tribal politics.
This is a highly problematic statement that dismisses the history of colonialism and the privilege that comes with being an Indian in Nigeria. Please go and ask the Nigerians working in some of these companies, how they're treated by their employers. Also, the fact that you don't know that Nigerians are being productive DOES NOT MEAN that they're not. Nigerians in Nigeria are THRIVING amidst the numerous challenges. Those migrating have a right to do so. I mean the Indians thriving in Nigeria migrated, didn't they? Migration shouldn't be criminalized.
God bless you our Indians brothers in Nigeria. Foreigners in this country have more hope than our own local people.
Are Indians this welcoming to Nigerians in their country???
Absolutely not!!
Have you noticed that neither he nor his Indian ppl never respond to this type of question??!!
They completely ignore the viciousness of their ppl back in India but have the guts to openly talk about how lavishly they live in our country/continent! Can you believe that??!!!
As a Nigerian, I feel a type of way!
Africa for Black Africans! God forbid Nigeria becomes like east Africa and South Africa! 🙅🏾♀️
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Nigeria welcome everybody your not Nigeria please that is not Nigeria spirit we know people like you
@@johnnyangbas2263 Shut Up! Who the hell are you to tell me about my nationality?! I AM 1000% NIGERIAN!! You must be an Indian!
I said what I said! I pray that Nigeria will NOT be like South Africa or East Africa, where the Indians are taking over and oppressing the Black native Africans!!!
@@johnnyangbas2263 I agree with her you must be silly to think this people would extend same hospitality to you in a similar situation.
Nigeria is a mixed race country, I know Nigerians who are of Lebanese origin.
@@alphabogeyman7462 you are insane , I'm Nigerian and no it's not. It probably has one of the least race diversity in africa
This is a fascinating documentary Devesh. I loved it so much that I shared it all round my social media links. This is one piece cynics must watch so that they can understand that if one keep at it the opportunities in the Nigerian project is immense. Thanks again Devesh.
Thank you for the kind words, made my day!
This is a reinforcement of the aphorism that hardwork pays. Thank you for a peek at the figures behind some of the figures businesses are assessed by.
Tens of thousands of Nigerians have moved to India in recent years. Some entered India illegally through Bangladesh. Nigerian 'Black Axe Mafia' is reported to have a presence in India. India is expected to move to becoming the 3rd biggest economy in the coming years. Very attractive to all sorts.
It's a good documentary, but as a young Nigerian living in Nigeria, I have come to think that for people who have been here for years, there is little to no integration, the Indian community still is completely removed from Nigerians. I guess it's an Asian thing.
A very few young Indians are bridging that gap, especially the women, who are beginning to go into entertainment, choreography and dance.
It's a real shame to keep such a small aloof community when there is so much to discover between both cultures.
It's because they think they are better than Africans
That’s exactly what’s going through my mind. They’re here for one thing and one thing only: Money.
There present in Nigeria is positive.
There's some integration. There has been a lot of intermarriages. I too once had the opportunity of getting married to an Indian girl I met in school, but I chickened out. It's in school that bonds are formed for relationship.
@@davidd5241 integration isn't just marriage.
I don't have any problem but please pay people well enough and stop treating them like slaves. You can stay in Nigeria as far as you bring value to the country
Well said my bruddah. Yours is one of the very few comments that I have read here in the comment section that comes from a place of pride and dignity.
Aww this video reminder me of my indian family friends who have relocated to kenya, and the other family back to india 🥰 they were very lovely people and we miss them , one of their son graduated from university of cambrige with first class they are very smart people 🖤
Does this video remind you of your numerous African friends that were lynched by a baying mob of Indians in New Deli just because they were black? Does it remind you of the ostracised blacks in India called the Siddis who have lived there for over two hundred years but are still considered as outcasts? Your problem is that you have a slave mindset which makes you easily pleased and gullible. It's just that simple. SMDH.
Am glad she mentioned she likes warri after abuja , make 9ja take hma easy warri very place to live , enjoy and mind your business. ( Make una remove crisis tag for our head oh) lol
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We welcome everybody to Nigeria as long as you mean well for us. You can live with happily.
Yes but us they keep discriminating against our people in Indian and others. But let’s continue our good anyways
My nursery 2 teacher, Mrs. Rahul is someone I cannot forget. She's actually the first formal school teacher I remember in my life. Question: Are there Nigerian Indians as well?
Yes, look at the pinned comment :) Thanks.
Wonderful work Devesh.... loved it ❤️❤️❤️😍😍
Thanks dost! Lovely to hear from you, means a lot.
There are thousands of Indians in Nigeria and leading undustries like the Dangote group etc. Most are in Lagos and the rest in Ibadan Yorubaland.
Absolutely captivating. Loved it
Thank you for doing this, really insightful! Also love the musical tribute to afrobeat in the opening sequence.
Challaram is a famous and longest Indian brand her, I remember callcuta in apapa use to be like indian village. Presently we call Ilupeju and indian village 😍😍😍.
Condolences to Mr Gautam and congratulations to Mr Sud on the arrival of his new son. A decent content with great potential , that showcases the importance of economic, cross continent and cultural investment partnerships.
This was eye opening !
Nigeria ohh my beloved country, love and Peace. With many more children. Amen.
Your country is failing in every conceivable way and you are talking nonsense. You need to wake up.
Thank you for the afrobeat!
It reminds me of Fela Kuti
Amazing stories of adventures of Indian communities during British ruled countries and people of Indian origin settled in many African countries such as Madagascar 🇲🇬 (French ruled) East Africa, Central Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa etc. They also settled over 100 to 150 years. There are many more stories of these generations.
@Devesh, thanks for sharing and many thanks to those that featured in the documentary!
Watching it brought tears to my eyes!! Didn't know we are still able to give good things to some people-even in our brokenness!!!
So sorry for the loss of their father , may his soul continue to rest in peace. What a great family. ! Nigerians love you dearly. I remember going into Chellarams store when I was young in with mum lagos. Never new the it's owned by a Idian family.
Lovely documentary. God bless you for putting in the work to make it.