Norway here! Moved there because of work. Was in France for 5 years and I miss it so much. Now its the pandemic/ working from home, I miss home ( Nigeria). Praying for our country to get better... there is no place like home
Norway is too cold, i don't like cold weather... That's true UK is an Island, i even that if there are beaches in that UK. Uk don't have good weather, I will not like to move there, i might move to the south of France...
Spain has a Relax way of life. Here we are competing for who can do 80hrs a week and eventually tax and bills will take the money back. The system is a trap. Running on the spot
I was born in Spain, my parents are from Equatorial Guinea. I left Spain when I was 24 to come to live in the UK and I'm married to a Nigerian and I have young children who love Spain. To be honest, I love Spain but there are not even a quarter of the opportunities for us Africans there as there are in the UK. I experienced racism all my life, bear in mind that I was born there so no foreign accent or funny business. I was never considered Spanish. When I finish my studies I NEVER got a job that wasn't in a club or pub. No shops or other business would employ me once they saw my photo in my CV (Yes! You must add a photo). Nowadays, I only go there on holidays to enjoy the weather and the food. I might go back there to retire with my money coming from the UK though.
I recommend to stay away from a country that hurt you so much. Instead of going in a holiday to Spain, you should go to the U.S.A. I highly encourage you to visit the South, you will feel at home.
These comparison videos are always difficult because whatever opinion you express, they will be based on your personal experience and everybody’s experience is different. Outside my birth country, UK is the only other country I have lived in and I’ve never really felt the need to move out of the UK. Home is where your heart is indeed and UK is my home
Flo we have mixer tape in some home in the UK. I Only see Spain as a holiday destination, I personally know a lot of people that left the likes of Spain, Greece, Italy to come to the UK because of lack of opportunities and better education for themselves and their children.
I never lived in the UK but I have visited London about 6 times and I absolutely love it. London is one of my favorite places to visit though I haven’t travelled much. I love the corner shops, the side walks coffee shops. I love central London. I currently live in the US and one thing I can say is if you want to have a quality life in the US, live in the suburbs. There is high crime rates in the cities. I wish healthcare is free. Apart from that, I love living here. I mind my business and make my small small money…
London is one of my favourite tourist destinations. I just hope and pray it falls into those 3 days of sunshine. My kids were like "Mummy do they even have summer here?" 😂 when I took them to London. It was drizzling and overcast in the middle of summer, so much that we had to go everywhere we wanted to go to like that. They could not understand the rainy summer. I and my colleagues used to go into London almost every weekend like tourists.
If we don’t work ourselves to death in this do called good healthcare system most of this wear and tear to the body could be limited, you will not be needing the hospitals or NHS as much; yes there is something life work balance I will not mention any country as I live in one of them and also walk the hospital floors as a clinician. Sis. Flo I do agree with you that life and work need balance. Me I don tire who wan com make him come , home na home . Let me go and enjoy our organic foods and some rest life is too short ,can you imagine no breaks during the holidays you just get off the day and back the next. I beg make una leave me biko. My view pls.
Aunty Flo, thanks for making this enlightening video. I enjoyed watching it. I’ve lived 11 years in the UK and I’m a practicing medical doctor here. I have studied here, married here and worked here, So I have a bit of knowledge of different aspects of the Uk. I would agree with the points about the weather and that it’s not as “touristy” if you’re not visiting London. I would also agree that Spanish people are more friendly, warmer and more bubbly than the UK. But...a few things to add from my limited experience. The UK is really more than London. London is quite expensive, in terms of cost of living and accommodation - I agree. But this is Just like say Madrid or any other capital city in Europe. There’s lots of other cities beyond London or cities close to London, which are brilliant to live with reasonable cost. I would also argue that the NHS has one of the best Health care systems in the world. I have been to a Spanish hospital whilst on holiday and I didn’t think there was any great difference to the system, however I was a tourist so I suppose that means I can’t fully comment on the usual system. I think the health care resources a GP surgery has access to here is dependent on the population in that area (ie older people, children, more disabled, more chronic health problems etc). I am a hospital doctor, and I still maintain that the health care system is top notch. I think we can’t really generalise the whole UK based on a few cities in the country.
Good to hear that the hospitals are top notch from someone who works there. Everything I said in this video is based on my experience not hearsay and I did issue a disclaimer that I did not use the health service that much. This is my experience as a patient and this perspective is very important too because we are the receivers of the service a.k.a the customers. And I did not generalize. It's impossible for me to sample every location in a country before sharing my experience. 😂 Experiences will always be based on where the person lived.
@@livinghealthierandhappier Why are you taking it personal? the video was met to educate people objectively. watch the video ones again so u understand more
@@toppygeorge1346 well that is what i perceive. The problem people have with the presentation is that, Uk lovers dont want to hear anything negative about UK. I think people need to be matured to engage in debate , before they come online. At the moment am not seeing that maturity.
I will not want to move to another country coz I want to leave healthy. Cold kills faster than anything you can think of. Spain is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, their health sector is topnotch if not No 1 in Europe, If I become comfortably independent I'm going no where. My family in Norway always come here to catch fun.... the stress and cost of living in other places are much... we didn't just come to this world to work and die.
Nne m ooo. We did not come to this world to work and die. Spain teaches us that! You will become comfortably sufficient! Let's release that statement right now! 🙌🙌🙌
I live in the USA, Texas, alot of Nigerians here and there, it feels like home somehow....the cost of living in Dallas is so so affordable and I love it.
I've never been to Dallas but Houston is a Naija extension. 😂👍Nigerians have taken over that city and one can find even the most traditional Nigerian ingredients at the farmers markets there.
SO GOOD AS ALWAYS. GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU WILL WATCH THE VIDEO IF WE MAKE. I LIVE HERE IN ISRAELI SO I WILL COMPARE ISRAEL WITH NIGERIA. HMMM. NWANNEM NWAYI ÓKWA GI BU INSPIRATION MU JI BIDO IFEA. NEBARAM ANYA. BIKO NWAYIOMA😄
We should all tell ourselves the truth, none of this countries has it all. It’s all about your decisions.The only best country you can get it all is in HEAVEN 👌kachifuooo
Usually Denmark where we live is portrayed as a well-developed welfare state that takes care of its citizens from cradle to grave. It is viewed as a realization of Beveridge’s universal social policy principle, where citizenship or legal residence within the territory is a ticket to social rights for everyone. Denmark appears on top of indexes for happiness, human development, equality, and has low levels of poverty and social exclusion.
Hi, I'm from the U.S. I've been living in Valencia, Spain for two years. I agree with everything you say about Spain. The people are super friendly and Spanish people are soooooo laid back. I really like it here! My only problem is I don't know many people that look like me here in Valencia.
I honestly enjoyed the video is an eye opener especially like you it's a season of migration 😀 But I live in nigeria what can I say about about where I live now?? 🤣🤣🤣 ok only God can save us in this country of mine. Maybe one day me too will talk about my country like this or better. That's when the needed change come oo.
Gracias x hablar tan bien d España..yo estoy encantado de q estés tu y tu familia aquí con nosotros.. yo soy de terrassa Barcelona.. y decirte q mi mejor amigo es de nigeria..de benin city por 20 años y el me ha enseñado a querer a nigeria sin haber estado.. amo su gastronomía y m encanta conocer gente de nigeria.. mi esposa es dominicana y seguro q en su adn hay por lo menos un 70 x ciento de nigeria jejejeje .. también conozco gente de igbo y de yoruba.. he visitado alguna nigerian church.. y bueno.. yo como cristiano (evangelico) he conocido a muchos paisanos tuyos en diferentes iglesias.. pues bueno.. es el primer video q veo tuyo y ya m acabo de suscribir.. un placer .. dsd terrassa Barcelona estamos aquí para cualquier cosa.. un abrazo y Dios te bendiga y a tu familia.. x cierto.. m he disfrutado mucho el video. Hasta se me ha hecho corto 🤣
I dunno, whenever I go to Spain I didn’t experience any of these things... the Spaniards I encountered were mean, racist and I didn’t feel any safer than in the UK
You might identify as racism some behaviours that are not. We are not fake like americans so we are not very open with unknown people and some say we are rude but that's just our way of speaking. Others also get incommodated when a person stares at them which is something normal here. Once you know a nice Spanish person you won't have to worry about fake friendships and in the security part, well crime rate is similar but Spanish police is way less aggresive, they almost never kill the person who should be arrested even if he/she is a murderer and has weapons.
Juan staring at people is common everywhere. In Nigeria (especially in the villages) people stare at foreigners too even try to talk to them and it's not a bad thing. I don't know why some people see it as a bad thing. It's more often than not, admiration.
@@FloChinyere I have seen some American culture shock videos and they get extremely incommodated by people staring at them and sometimes when the color of their skin is different they say it is racist so that is why I said it. I think is curiosity for the uncommon thing in most cases and people might like your dress or accessories, it does not have to be stare= racist thoughts. It sometimes means it but I don't think most of the times does.
Yes, I understood you the first time. I was just trying to assure you that it's not just Spaniards that do it. Here in Spain, some people have stared at me and called me exotica especially when I make traditional Nigerian hairdos and dress up in Nigerian clothes during the summer but some people will take that the wrong way. Just like you, I see it as people staring because they are curious, they saw someone different from the people they are used to and because the Spaniards are expressive like Nigerians, they will say something to the person as well. In a place like Norway, they will rather steal glances at you and they will not talk to you because they are not as expressive. So someone visiting Norway may say that they do not stare at people because they do not make it so obvious.
@@juampisito firstly, I’m not American so I can’t speak on American culture and policing. But my own personal experiences in Spain has led me to feel it is a racist country.
You made me laugh Flo. The British are friendly, if you talk to the people in the UK they will talk to you. In fact you will become fed up of talking. We are rather reserved in the Uk that is why. People are not sure if you want to talk or not.
We are saying the same thing nowww 😂 The Spaniards will talk to you first especially when they see you are a foreigner rather than waiting for you to speak to them first. Remember that we are comparing two groups of people here so one group must come out tops. It does not mean the other group is totally bad.
Flo dear, In England there 4 seasons also, so you are incorrect with that fact🤔 I have visited Spain 4 times and each time I felt so uneasy. I felt they kept looking at us as if we were 'out of space' No Spain holidays for me anymore. 🤣
@Ijeoma Johnson GBAM!!👊Please also tell her that we have mixer taps in UK and most of the experience she shared isn't a general overview of every part of the UK o.
UK is the best place to leave especially when it comes to education they have the best schools that you can think of 💕 it’s not everybody that can live here Uk because it’s very expensive as well NHS is doing great as well👍 I haven’t been to Spain anyways but I love it here in UK 🇬🇧
Exactly. Living in the UK is good for education and jobs. Not all Nigerians can live in Spain because you have to learn Spanish And learning a new language can take up to 2 years of you are a fast learner.
You may be satisfied with living in the UK, however I think it is only someone who has lived on both sides that can really make the kind of judgement Flo is making. And I've lived in two countries in Europe as well, so I can understand her take. As long as one is satisfied with their place of residence, it is well.
Exactly. The UK is liberal and accomodating to us Africans compared to other EU countries. There are racists on every part of the world but the law is heavy on racists in the UK and that makes it better. Also lots of jobs with opportunities. Most Nigerians in Spain got their as per first entry opportunities or as stopover and then migrate to the UK once they have got their papers.
UK advanced Nigeria 😂 😂 UK is good in school because of the language English. NHS sucks. Why most English speaking African immigrants like UK is at least language is not a barrier
@@livinghealthierandhappier I think you are being rude stating that she's exaggerating. It's her opinion and she's earned the right to have one especially since she's lived in both places. Why don't you let her know how you feel about the UK without being insulting?
The "Gp" thing here in UK is as good as a waste of time. Each time I go there, I just feel a nigerian health center would have given me a better service.
The environment one sees a doctor has a role to play in the healing process. A placebo effect if you will. The GP offices are dingy and I wonder if they've studied the psychological effects on the patients. But you know how it is, many people will not notice this flaw till they experience a different system. I always knew something was off about it and it took my coming here to put a finger on it.
I have lived here in the UK for about 18yrs now. The GP system in the UK was better and improving until the EU citizens flooded into the UK making all systems so overstretched. Today everything including housing, transport, education and ofcourse medicals are all overstretched and down in quality.
@@victoropara6573 So, basically the Naija mentality of no maintenance! Normally as the population grows, the system should expand to accommodate and maintain for better services. Germany is in a class of its own all over Europe.
This made me laugh because so much of it is true - I'm from London and love it but I lived/worked in Spain for over a year. The causal attitude is so true! There would be a long line and staff would just carry on at the same pace and chat with each customer. I liked Spain and the property options are way better than in London! But I could not live in Spain for a long time or at least in the city I was in (Madrid as well). I noticed a lot of racism and miseducation about black people. Many people were really lovely to me especially once they heard my accent. They would ask me questions about where I can from and strike up a conversation. Others assumed I was a sex worker because I was black and many Spanish men displayed some horrible behaviour due to this stereotype.
Yes, their uneducated older, usually widowed men can have their vices. Capital cities also have their own issues. Where I live, even though fewer blacks and other foreigners live here, they are very aware of foreign cultures. There are lots of cultural integration programmes organised by the local council and the aim is to use such programmes to educate and expose their people to the cultures of people living in their midst. And the turn out is always huge. 👍
@@a.muchemi4360 you seriously have an issue with me coming with a job? That's called planning. That's my own integration plan. My husband did not come to Spain with a job and he can NEVER describe Spain as horrible. It's shocking that you describe Spain as horrible yet you've been here for 20 whole years. It says a lot about you. We should stop with all this victim mentality because it holds us back. If you feel that strongly about Spain, to be honest it's better to go somewhere else. If you hate a land you live in this much, you will never make any progress. I prefer Spain but I will never describe the UK or any other place I have lived in as horrible. If you love a place, you will look for ways to push forward. Everything is about your mindset. In no country will you move to and immediately be integrated. There are so many things to do, studies, exams, qualifications and in the case of Spain, the language too. And not just speak passable Spanish, it must be high level for you to integrate into the job market and do any job you want. I speak very good Spanish but I still feel it's not enough to walk into a government office with this my level of the language and demand a job. I know young girls black girls that study nursing here. I met them at the hospital and I chatted extensively with them and they all have positive stories. The health sector is usually the hardest to break into in a new country but they are doing it! I know blacks who are into politics here and succeeding. I know first generation black immigrants whose children are doing great in sports. If you are good, you are good. Everywhere, immigrants have always had to work harder to get ahead. It's the same in the USA, UK, anywhere in the world. Nothing is handed over to you on a platter of gold. Change your circle of friends so you'll change your mindset and move ahead. Spain is trying for immigrants please. Gave most blacks papers from being illegal and eventually gave them nationality. UK cannot do that for Nigerians even though we are their ex-colony.
@Louloo it seems you do really have a problem with people from other countries living in your own country! Understandable as it is, everyone has a choice of where to live and this liberty is guaranteed under the UNCHR. It is not for you to decide where anyone chooses to reside. Also the responsibility of assent for persons to migrate to any country lies in a state and not its citizens and it is governed by certain conditions.Also the world is a global village therefore its always better to have an open mind which is endeared to acceptance of people. Besides not everyone who resides in a country which isnt their country of origin is there because they're poor or underprivileged; People move for different reasons. Also people from your own country also move to other countries for their own reasons. It's best not to have a mindsetof stereotypes. A lot of Africans are law abiding, peaceful, intelligent, resourceful, financially stable and well traveled and not all of us want to migrate abroad.
@@FloChinyere It is not a matter of changing circle of friends, that is her experience which I also experienced as a physiotherapist. I lived in Mallorca for 10 years, a lot of my friends wanted to study nursing they were not allowed. Their opinion of blacks in the balearic island is 👎. Coupled with the fact that you have to speak their local dialect Mallorquin apart Spanish, though it was not compulsory, but anything that has to do with government or official matter is communicated and written in their own dialect. My sister it was really difficult. In the UK they will get you a translator, no matter the language, as it is counted as part of your human right,but they don't send you in Spain.
@@bukaino2k if anything you should be asking me how I planned my life so perfectly before coming here. I don't know where you got your physiotherapy degree but you can't come to a country with such a degree and not practice for a whole 10 years, a decade! Then blame it on racism. If you got your degree in Nigeria, our degrees do not match up to theirs because you studied in English so you need to school here to measure up. Degrees from Equatorial Guinea measure up here because EG is their ex colony. I took a leave of absence and came to Spain on a visit visa for 6 months to test the waters. By then my husband also secured a UK work permit off mine. We had two options in case I can't integrate here work wise. I cannot come here with my Electronic Engineering degree without a plan. I loved it here and got myself a new job that would allow me live anywhere in the world before moving here. If it were impossible and my husband did not want to move to the UK, we wouldn't have married each other, it's as simple as that for me. Life moves are not random for me. I plan to the T. If you had done your research, you would have gone straight to the UK (if possible) to be honest so I don't get it when people tell me it's because I had a job. I researched and planned my life. Help yourselves people, the government of another country will not do everything for you. The government of your own country cannot even do everything for you. Even in the UK and the USA, people arrive, pack their Nigerian certificates one side, do odd jobs while they study to integrate. And I don't get what you mean by people wanted to study nursing and they were not allowed. I've met several Nigerians, either kids of first generation immigrants or wives that moved here to join their hubbies studying nursing here. I am not taking away from your experience but it's difficult for me to wrap my head around this story that this same country I live in denied people admission because they are black. Biko explain it to me. But then those 10 years sound familiar. Can I take a wild guess that without Spain you would not have ended up in the UK? 😉 If yes, then you got something worthwhile from Spain after all.
Very biased reporting. UK London to be specific is expensive because it simple law of demand and supply. More commerce more people and demand for homes drives prices up. You over talked up Spain, Spain is rife with racism i had friends beat up by the police in spain that would never happen here in the UK. It’s a racist country compared to the UK. How many people like you work in offices other than factories. I won’t even holiday in Spain i’d rather more beautiful Portugal.
💠I’ve lived in the US for more than 30 years. NY to be exact. I love it here, so many opportunities the sky is the limit. I was born in Jamaica I love my country. But there’s no going back most of my family and friends have migrated. It’s not the same when I go back. NY is expensive but I make good money so I can afford to live here and live well. I work hard and play hard. I try to keep things balance. Thanks for sharing your experience. As my grandmother would say “life is what you make it”💠
I truly loved it when I lived in Spain. I live in the UK now and I still reminisce about my stay in Spain.. The only thing I still can't fathom is that lunch close-down hour..kai it was frustrating for me then oh.. Still the best place I've lived in sha.
Spain is a great country. Their laid-back times peeved me, eh! 😂 I have finally gotten used to their siesta times. I just wish the corner shops will start opening at 9am too.
Apart of those things you mentioned.I will tell you Spain is not a place to leave. They are not friendly. They are very very racist. They don't give more opportunities to black as in UK.So Before you asked me. My Dad and step mum lived in Spain for 25 yrs. And my younger sisters were born there. My Dad still regret all those 25yrs he lived in Spain.He has been in the UK for 7rs now.And he has built 2 houses in Nigeria since he moved here.Another thing is he has gained is Master degree in the space of this 7yrs. Brought me and my brothers here in the UK. He had supermarket in Spain several times. Guess what the Spanish people don't buy from here. Only blacks. Here in the UK. You have alot of opportunities. They buy and do business with you wether black or white. Alot of things my parents experienced in Spain. Till now you don't mention Spain where my dad is.
This topic is just hurting my soul. I grew up in the beautiful Italy and one day my parents decided the whole family had to move to the UK. 10 years later and the only thing I can appreciate about this country is the availability of jobs, nothing else. Every time I visit Italy, I come back with tears cause I'm always greeted with grey wet cold weather in the UK even in July 😭😭😭
That's true, We went to UK in july 2018, if you see the heavy rain that started to fall as we were about to enter the circle ( London eye ) we rush to take refuges in the nearby macdonarld...
It's true there's something special about spain, portugal, italy, croatia. Spain is very different to live than the UK, and I prefer it, but if you're less interested in making lots of money and want the free things to do its nice
Interesting "for and against" debate here! But we mustn't forget the quiet role that Fate plays in our individual experiencing. In other words, it is possible to experience misery in a prosperous land and conversely, strike gold in a country where many are impoverished! Things don't just happen ... things happen justly! We all long for good fortune in life regardless of our physical location on earth! Viva Espana, viva Britannia 🇪🇸🇬🇧
The UK 🇬🇧 is not only London, there are so many areas that are nice and friendly especially up North, Scotland and Wales. Schools and NHS are very good. It's just the weather that makes people feel down. I agree Spanish culture is also rich, the food and culture is fantastic that's why so many people from UK and Europe have 2nd holiday homes.Where you live can give you a good lifestyle in Spain 🇪🇸😊
Thank you my sister! I will for ever missed Spain but am working towards my retirement, although my Spanish family's and friends still in contact. My son to him Spain is his country he travel to Spain in his least chance. I really enjoyed my years in Spain even friends ask why are you here and I said to them I asked myself the same. Spanish people are very lovely and welcoming, Scotland people are lovely people too. Talking about food like fresh fish and veggies with €5 you can cook.
Really, sis pls tell me more about Scotland. Hopping to relocate to Scotland by 2022. But I'm afraid of so many things. I currently live in Finland with my family. But I'm thinking that live may be too expensive over there. I really need a close contact from that Scotland because I have so many unanswered questions.
The only thing good about Spain is they have better houses and affordable but everything other things of life UK is the best. Not compared to Spain.Alot of People in Spain are running away bcs it's not friendly and no much work that people who are unskilled can survive in.
I live in the UK. I love the fact that I can communicate in English. The education system is also good. I hate the immigration system which is too complicated. I will like to visit Spain soon.
I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and I love it here as opposed to the US because of the free health care and unending niceness. The people here will not make you feel weird for having an accent. That and all the benefits that is given here. Oh did I also mention that we get rent assistance? If your rent is 1k the government can give you up to 750 dollars in rent assistance. Also it’s cold here o 😩 we can get -50 degrees that’s the only side I don’t like very much. But then again we work from home 😌
Food is not expensive here in the Uk. The only things expensive are mainly accommodation and transport. I don't agree with the separate hot and cold water. Where I live in London the hot water and cold water are not separate, it's the same as Spain , but I agree with the rest of your reasons. I live in the UK currently, I don't really love it but I'm satisfied with it lol . if I was to choose, I would live in France Love from London
It's absolutely beautiful all the lovely things you mentioned about Spain. I went on holidays in Alicante and it was the best experience. I even dream of living there one day. House prices is also way cheaper compared to the UK. The only downside is that there are no jobs especially for black people so it will be difficult to survive. I have also read that there is a lot of discrimination towards black people. The Spanish economy is very weak. UK economy is stronger. The Spanish economy mostly relies on tourists and that is why they have built the cities for tourist attraction. Their lives are laid back which is nice but if there is no work then life can be difficult. With the tap...you were joking right? 😀 So what job do you do if I may ask?
... Perdoname....que son trabajos especiales para gente negra..?? no sé si lo he entendido bien...que diferencia hay .? ..soy española, no hace mucho que tenemos conciudadanos negros y aún no hay mucha población, por lo que en sitios pequeños pueden despertar curiosidad, como todo lo nuevo...pero no suele ser negativa, ( en mi experiencia, al menos)...España es una zona de cruce de diversos pueblos y razas y no suele haber demasiados problemas en ese sentido....En cuanto a las ciudades, solo comentaros que son muy antiguas y son así por eso, no porque estén enfocadas al turismo, eso es solo desde los años 60 del pasado siglo....es una historia y una forma de vida desarrollada desde hace siglos la que hace que todo sea así......y que todo cierre a las 2 de la tarde es por nuestros sistema de comidas y descansos pero no es que se duerma la siesta como norma...sí se come con amigos y familia, se hace sobremesa con el café y algo de charla...(.y alguno duerme siesta, sí, bueno...,) .
I live in Norway! And it’s very beautiful here….The government is responsible for the well being of all citizen and immigrants! Well the only thing not good here is the weather….just like the Uk…..it’s very cold.
Yes, so cold and can be rainy too but I'll still choose your weather over UK's. Norway has snow. ❄️ ☺️ I've spent a lot of time in Norway because that's where my first company's tech training centre is and it's my route to the North Sea. Had swell times during the winter snowsledging. And they have hot longest days during the summer. 👍
@@FloChinyere ahahahahah at hot longest days! Just what we are experiencing now, but not so hot, just unbelievably long days even at midnight, so bright.
Por Fin alguien dice la verdad, la climatología en Inglaterra es deprimente, la gente parece estar amargados todo el día, tengo la percepción de que la gente está triste, no tienen sentido del humor, son muy serios. Y de la comida ni hablemos, pura basura. Como Nigeriano que soy tengo el privilegio de vivir en el norte (Galicia)tierra de vinos, mariscos, pescado frescos.... el que diga que Inglaterra es mejor que España, es porque no entiende el idioma y por falta de integración, la integración es muy importante y sobre todo en un país con un idioma muy diferente al tuyo, como el Español, veo mucho Nigerianos que no se integran y se frustran diciendo que España es una mierda, perdón, España es uno de los mejores, por no decir el mejor de la UE.Ahi lo dejo hahahahaha
Alli lo dejamos! jajaja El problema es que mucha gente no quiere integrarse en el sistema. Quieren que el sistema se adapte a ellos. ¡Es imposible! Gracias por decir la verdad.
I live in Germany and have been to the UK twice. I think in Germany the Infrastructure, healthcare system and weather, is far better off than in the UK. Also school is tuition-free for both international and national students. The downside is their strict rules, learning a new language, workaholics and high racism in Germany.
Germany is the strongest economy in Europe so I don't expect anything less from them when it comes to infrastructure. 👍 That their tuition-free university is top notch. They are really trying for international students. Yes, I heard the r*cism is bad. Sad.
I live in Germany and have visited the Uk . In my opinion you can’t compare Germany to Uk , Germany wins hands down. The quality of life here is second to none, however language barrier is the only problem I see not racism. Uk is constitutionally racist but a lot of people don’t know.
@@ogehnwaogidi2138 they don't know this because of the sheer number of blacks in the UK today. They outnumber the whites so even if whites hate blacks, you can't discriminate against them like that. But racism is still there. They should go back to the early days when blacks first started migrating to the UK and they will know that continental European countries of today are saints.
@@FloChinyere you are right, because of majority of blacks there racism is overlooked. Like I said quality of life in the Uk cannot be compared with the likes of Germany . I will admit that our problem as Nigerians is the ‘Language’ , racism is overrated in Germany and Spain .
There is a tendency to fall in love with the first country where you land. In terms of opportunities UK and US are great, especially if you want your own business.
I am a Nigerian. Married to a Norwegian. I live in Norway. I like Spain too for their social life and fine weather. I like their open market. I love going to the market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. We always have our holiday in Spain every summer.
Nne the thing about security is not accurate oh, rape abduction? Yes stabbings amongst teenagers in London is frequent in the news. Through my work I have had the opportunity of living in other European countries Overall I think the UK is the best place in the world to be a black person and that includes Africa.
I live in Spain for 13 years now I live in UK there is a big difference me I prefer UK life here is easy so much opportunities for black there is racist but UK is better I have Spanish passport thanks to Spain
No way is Spain better than the UK. Blacks can get good jobs here in the UK and know the language immediately as English is the universal world language. UK has much more job and educational opportunities. Weather wise, Spain is much better especially Southern Spain. Spain is more of a tourist destination. Spain also is in the EU and that EU passport is so unique. I would swap that for my UK passport in a heartbeat. I have enjoyed my visits to Spain though very much. It is a good country but UK wins head to head. Nne, I have mixer taps in my London kitchen and bathroom. I was born and raised in the UK. If I could change location apart from Africa, Australia would be my choice due to the hot weather. The US doesn't interest me for several reasons despite several visits/family out there/no free health care and Canada is far too cold for me.
I think Weather/climate or cost of living is the least of the worries with European countries where Nigerians or even blacks are in minority. If i were to move to any those countries I must prepare to deal with micro aggression and passive aggressive because from my experience with nigerian abroad we don't always have each others back.
I don't know in which country you had the bad experiences about Nigerians not having each other's back. I have come to know that Nigerians are generally helpful to each other at least in central Europe. I have heard positive stories of people showing new people the way once they arrive: in Germany, the Netherlands ... Here in Spain, once we hear that a new person is in town (sometimes the charitable associations send them to our meeting because it is registered), we invite the person to our meeting and give him/her general guidance, how to settle in, where to submit CVs end give accommodation to those who need it. Some people will also put in a good word for the person at their places of work. Also, the good thing is that in developed countries, all the information is available to the person. Once one overcomes the language barrier (where applicable), the person will have access to that information. Maybe I am saying this because while I welcome all extension of a helping hand when I am in a new place, I do not feel entitled to it. I ask questions where necessary and I usually get the answers I need or a nudge in the right direction. Only a few people will hold your hands and guide you 100% in a new place unsolicited, most likely your family members that already live in the place. This does not mean that the rest are bad people, everyone is busy living their own lives and some people just don't want to impose their guidance on you so they wait for you to ask first.
If you are considering living in a foreign country I would focus on growing a backbone and not being so fragile. Black people are a minority in the west, that is perfectly reasonable, it is not our native land, so expect to be an outsider but don't take it as a 'microaggression' when people are just exhibiting curiosity. Not having a chip on your should about not being white does wonders for eliminating these 'micro aggresions'.
@@FloChinyere the country I had bad experience is located south east europe. African migrants experiences in central europe is very different from eastern european. Countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria...africans typical get the third class citizenship treatment similarly to the one Badmus Ololade Rafiate recieved. Despite that, migrants are undeterred because these countries offer cheaper living cost and low university fees for skilled migrants and students.
@@wordsbymaribeja1470 I find it laughable, the arrogance that am an outsider by these same western european countries, built on colonialism and imperialism. How are loaded questions like where are you "really" from? or when did you last visit home? expressing curiosity? Being prickly does not mean having a a chip on your shoulder. From my experience the convert bullies and 'micro-aggressors' often target the peaceful type who wants to be everyones friend.
In the UK there is a south vs north divide. London and anywhere south is expensive. Northern England is much cheaper Iive in the North. I lived in bologna Italy and living cost was cheaper
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I live in Nigeria a country known as zoo 😭 In Nigeria we have good government they're doing us good Our president, governor and senators are the best all over the world Security one million know debating , Our good road to the world if you have visited Abia state (Aba precisely u will understand) Cost of living is the best we cry 😭at same time smile 😂 because our leaders are doing well Suffer done become our last name...
😂😂😂 Mimi, minus that zoo talk, from your lips to God's ears! Amen! Come 2023, we will get a leader that will make all you prophesied become Nigeria's portion. Before now, I thought you lived in obodo oyibo ooo.
@@FloChinyere i have travelled some places but it's Africa to Africa i haven't experience real obodo oyibo 😂😂 but for Nigeria I'm not even praying for one Nigeria again igboland have suffered so much in this country called Nigeria my is prayer point now is for Nigeria to be separate let igbos go.....
@@mimilove9187 mark my words, without good Nigeria, there will be no Biafra. It's step by step so start praying for good Nigeria first o. E dozie Nigeria, all parts of Nigeria will see their own potential and that's when they will all unanimously let each man go to his/her region. Before then, we die here so stop calling your country zoo. 😜 You will travel to real obodo oyibo in Jesus name. That's part of the dividends of good Nigeria. If Nigeria becomes good, all these obodo oyibo countries will begin to rate us hence be giving us visa aghala aghala, even be begging us to come and take like in the good old days.
@@FloChinyere wish you're in Nigeria now Maybe you will understand better I lift Nigeria last two weeks and it's hellfire everywhere oku na eri-eri 😂😂 But i claim that your beautiful i will travel to obodo oyibo 😋😋💃💃💃
I have heard how warm Spanish people are before and this your video confirmed it. I live in Canada and they are are also warm people here even though it's a multicultural society with very diverse people, your description of Spain matched Canada a lot. I agree with your description of UK too, I can only visit and leave. I will really plan our next vacation to be in Spain cos my husband likes Spain a lot and I will really love to visit too.
You and your husband will llove Spain. ❤️ For me too, London is a great tourist destination and I would happily visit during those 3 days of summer. My kids nearly cried when we visited London. The drizzle shook them. "They don't even have summer hereeee." 😂😭
my dream countries are SPAIN/ITALY/MEXICO. i am honestly looking for a way to move there..i love there men vey much too lol..hoping to marry one in the future....but i guess uk isn't bad either
I love UK ooo like no other, though not there yet. I saw myself in the dream travelling to London and I hope one day God will make it come to pass. Am still in Nigeria now.
@@NnalueIfeoma From my opinion and observations, the government do have limits on the number of people that comes into the country. When it comes to most developing countries, it is difficult for the people to get visa's.
I live in the US, you should come and experience our non quality of life. Mention it the USA!! Bad food, work around the clock! No work life balance, always struggling. We are rushing to work!! Spain sounds awesome
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But there are parts of Spain that are considered unsafe also particularly parts of the large cities. There are parts of Spain that i am sure you would not feel safe going to alone just like the places you mention in the uk.
Can I come and stay with you, now that I am dissatisfied with UK? 🙂 The analogy about the taps is funny tho! Spot on about the Uk weather. 1 week of summer lol.
Hola & how you dey? My Nigerian husband and I live here in Spain as well with our family. I love your videos and have been watching them for years now learning from your amazing recipes! Thank you and it would be wonderful to meet you one day if possible!
1) What's the average tax % in Spain? 2) How much is the average wage? 3) Averagely, how much of one's monthly income goes on #1 essential ie rent/mortgage for an average 2-bed flat? These would help make the decision on whether to ditch where I is. Meanwhile, we do have great weather in Nigeria. Good TV programming and home grown film content we understand; no chance of getting bored as there are plenty of meetings to go for; zero chance of being racially abused...yes, take that from me; spacious accommodation; a choice of church programming to choose from; and abundant closeness of family. If mere constance of electric power is something you swear by, then read no further. I won't waste your precious time, I guarantee you. But then who needs constant electricity? You don't chop it, do you?
I live in the UK and I love it cos it's better than Nigeria 😂😂😂 No matter the time of the year, UK weather is bad a whole 9months for winter almost 1year!...the disappointments are more in springs and summer especially because it can snow in summer😂😂😂
lol Our country falling our hand. E go better. UK weather dealt with me for real. I would be logging around winter jackets and umbrellas all year round. Oh God!
I think i will agree with your choice dear aunt flo, UK is super cold for someone like. I love Spain weather from what you explained so far, i never been to Spain maybe in the future but i think I'm already in love the beauty and with everything abut Spain from this video. ❤
You are very correct about the Spanish people. I lived in Colombia before I moved to US. I loved colombia. They are all same, very family oriented, loving people, food so cheap and lifestyle na no stress. They don't joke with their family vacations. I was a teacher there and my salary was more than enough for me.
My tap have a mixer head here in UK. I have live in Spain and now in UK, I will say I prefer Spain due to the neatness and clean environment but apart from that it is uk for me. REASONS 1. Here in UK my kids study in English instead of the local pais vasco language that they teach kids in bilbao. 2. I and my husband have a better pay Job here 3. I am studying as a nurse here in UK which I never had the opportunity in spain But all the same Spain is my first love and my home 4. Manchester UK weather is better than Bilbao Spain weather because it is freezing cold in bilbao that you can't use your keys to open the door. When it rains in Manchester you can walk without getting soak but bilbao 5mins you are totally wet.
Thank you very much madam, but so many people don't want to hear or say the truth, spain 🇪🇸 is the one of the best country in all Europe, stanley from Barcelona spain 🇪🇸
You are glowing sis! You are such a beautiful story teller. Spanish people like enjoyment so much, that is why some of them are so lazy..Additional language for me too but affecting my English seriously. There are no varieties of work for mothers in Spain and you hardly see blacks employed in some sectors of work unlike UK... Spain fine sha😄
It is true, that it is difficult to see blacks in some sectors, that has an explanation and it is not because of racism as some think, blacks never stayed in Spain as a final destination until 2003/5, Spain was always a gateway to Europe and their final destination was France or England especially,in those times i remember being the only black in my class. In those positions you need a title and Spanish nationality, to work in any government position, and even so, you will have to compete to obtain the position, not only is it enough to have the title.
From what you said, Italy and Spain are very similar.. Only the Languages which sound alike too. Here too they put mouth in your matter oh, eg how old are you, where are you from, my daughter's hair?? etc Weather..... Predictable to a large extent.. All four seasons are regular and you are sure of what to expect. Security..Top Notch Job opportunities.. No No no Language..👩🦯👩🦯👩🦯🙄🙄 Health care... Superb School... Great, though I'm not involved as I would have loved to Distance ~closer home, you can start your journey in the morning and arrive United Africa same day. But there are other culture shocks I'll like to talk about. I'll make a video on this
Italo and Spain are siblings. Wetin the language do you? 😂 It sounds as romantic as Spanish, doesn't it? It's just that it's spoken in only one country. Oh, culture shock full ground. Waiting for your video.
O yes, when one does not fit into such lifestyle, the person is seen as a slacker. The opposite here, if you work too much they pity you or worse see the person as "mad". 😂
Hola Flo,Elige España siempre!!! I agree totally with all your bullet points.I lived in Malaga for 15 years and for work transfer i now live in the Netherlands,missed the good life in Andalucia.Espero vuelve pronto.Hasta luego.
Hola tía Flo, es mi primera vez que comentó en tu video, quería decirte que la mayoría de nuestros paisanos son negativos, digo eso porque siempre dicen que no hay trabajo o no pueden estudiar, soy de Nigeria, aquí llevó años viviendo con mi familia, mi marido trabando hacer 15 indefinido, y yo soy estudiante de enfermera. !upa!! España 🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦 mi mejor país del mundo. Dios bendiga España 🇪🇦❤️
La negatividad es increíble. Uno escribió que aqui algunas personas querían estudiar enfermería y se les negó. Cuando le pedí detalles, no habia respuesta. ¡todas mentiras! ¿Lo que estás estudiando es otra cosa, no? jajaja Enhorabuena por trabajar duro para integrarse en el sistema.
@@FloChinyere jajaja. la verdad es que no es fácil. Se le negaron por no tener la ESO, yo también me pasó lo mismo y mi pidieron el certificado de estudio de aquí no de país. El primero he sacado el certificado de secundaria y luego FP
Came across this and i tell you, Spain is not for the short hurted coz no first oportunidad for us, blacks unless you get Cuidar mayores trabajos😢😢the id process its a shiet😢but so far i love it coz i live there cant wait to experience UK Life for real. Nice video baby girl
I lived in Spain for twenty years on the Mediterranean coast. I love Spain. Very special to my heart. Hablo español y mis hijos también. Me encanta de mi corazón. I love the sunshine and the sea.
With regards to friendliness my personal experience is the British are very friendly though reserved....but one has to make the first move but don't over step your bounds. The Spanish maybe it is my own bias..I found them to be quite dull on average...even when my Espanol improved. I will pick the British over the Spanish 100/100 times.
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I really enjoyed this gist, thank you for sharing. Great to learn more about living in Spain. I have only visited but the energy was super amazing and I loved it. Barcelona is among my top favourite cities. I have also lived in the UK (London) and I did NOT love it. Though there are jobs, you spend it back into the system. It’s a rat race but it’s beautiful and so much fun things to do (expensive fun though). Housing is super pricey for a tiny room and transport is so expensive, weather is also a bummer. I wish I could live in the US
Norway here! Moved there because of work. Was in France for 5 years and I miss it so much. Now its the pandemic/ working from home, I miss home ( Nigeria). Praying for our country to get better... there is no place like home
Nne m, home is the ultimate destination ooo. ❤🌹❤ Jisike.
Yes, there is no place like home 💚
Do you sometimes think moving back home?
I am planning to move norway.you will advice that?
Norway is too cold, i don't like cold weather...
That's true UK is an Island, i even that if there are beaches in that UK.
Uk don't have good weather,
I will not like to move there, i might move to the south of France...
Spain has a Relax way of life. Here we are competing for who can do 80hrs a week and eventually tax and bills will take the money back. The system is a trap. Running on the spot
That high tax band in the UK pained me, eh?
I was born in Spain, my parents are from Equatorial Guinea. I left Spain when I was 24 to come to live in the UK and I'm married to a Nigerian and I have young children who love Spain. To be honest, I love Spain but there are not even a quarter of the opportunities for us Africans there as there are in the UK. I experienced racism all my life, bear in mind that I was born there so no foreign accent or funny business. I was never considered Spanish.
When I finish my studies I NEVER got a job that wasn't in a club or pub. No shops or other business would employ me once they saw my photo in my CV (Yes! You must add a photo).
Nowadays, I only go there on holidays to enjoy the weather and the food.
I might go back there to retire with my money coming from the UK though.
I recommend to stay away from a country that hurt you so much.
Instead of going in a holiday to Spain, you should go to the U.S.A.
I highly encourage you to visit the South, you will feel at home.
These comparison videos are always difficult because whatever opinion you express, they will be based on your personal experience and everybody’s experience is different. Outside my birth country, UK is the only other country I have lived in and I’ve never really felt the need to move out of the UK. Home is where your heart is indeed and UK is my home
same thing with italy my dear
Dont come after ur experience please.
Is better you retire in Africa than West. Find a good country in Africa to retire.
Flo we have mixer tape in some home in the UK. I Only see Spain as a holiday destination, I personally know a lot of people that left the likes of Spain, Greece, Italy to come to the UK because of lack of opportunities and better education for themselves and their children.
Please tell her o🤣
So true! I live in Italy and even Italians themselves are leaving for better opportunities!
@@elledumble Ofcourse, their economy no strong.
Nneka you too? You did not get the tap opening joke? I'm disappointed.
Please guys its only some parts of England ie London that has all the bubbles of UK have you visited other countries of UK,wales,Scotland,N.Ireland?
I never lived in the UK but I have visited London about 6 times and I absolutely love it. London is one of my favorite places to visit though I haven’t travelled much. I love the corner shops, the side walks coffee shops. I love central London. I currently live in the US and one thing I can say is if you want to have a quality life in the US, live in the suburbs. There is high crime rates in the cities. I wish healthcare is free. Apart from that, I love living here. I mind my business and make my small small money…
London is one of my favourite tourist destinations. I just hope and pray it falls into those 3 days of sunshine. My kids were like "Mummy do they even have summer here?" 😂 when I took them to London. It was drizzling and overcast in the middle of summer, so much that we had to go everywhere we wanted to go to like that. They could not understand the rainy summer.
I and my colleagues used to go into London almost every weekend like tourists.
If we don’t work ourselves to death in this do called good healthcare system most of this wear and tear to the body could be limited, you will not be needing the hospitals or NHS as much; yes there is something life work balance I will not mention any country as I live in one of them and also walk the hospital floors as a clinician. Sis. Flo I do agree with you that life and work need balance. Me I don tire who wan com make him come , home na home . Let me go and enjoy our organic foods and some rest life is too short ,can you imagine no breaks during the holidays you just get off the day and back the next. I beg make una leave me biko.
My view pls.
Aunty Flo, thanks for making this enlightening video. I enjoyed watching it. I’ve lived 11 years in the UK and I’m a practicing medical doctor here. I have studied here, married here and worked here, So I have a bit of knowledge of different aspects of the Uk. I would agree with the points about the weather and that it’s not as “touristy” if you’re not visiting London. I would also agree that Spanish people are more friendly, warmer and more bubbly than the UK.
But...a few things to add from my limited experience. The UK is really more than London. London is quite expensive, in terms of cost of living and accommodation - I agree. But this is Just like say Madrid or any other capital city in Europe. There’s lots of other cities beyond London or cities close to London, which are brilliant to live with reasonable cost. I would also argue that the NHS has one of the best Health care systems in the world. I have been to a Spanish hospital whilst on holiday and I didn’t think there was any great difference to the system, however I was a tourist so I suppose that means I can’t fully comment on the usual system. I think the health care resources a GP surgery has access to here is dependent on the population in that area (ie older people, children, more disabled, more chronic health problems etc). I am a hospital doctor, and I still maintain that the health care system is top notch.
I think we can’t really generalise the whole UK based on a few cities in the country.
Good to hear that the hospitals are top notch from someone who works there.
Everything I said in this video is based on my experience not hearsay and I did issue a disclaimer that I did not use the health service that much. This is my experience as a patient and this perspective is very important too because we are the receivers of the service a.k.a the customers. And I did not generalize. It's impossible for me to sample every location in a country before sharing my experience. 😂 Experiences will always be based on where the person lived.
Still a nice place. I would really love moving into either country
@@livinghealthierandhappier Why are you taking it personal? the video was met to educate people objectively. watch the video ones again so u understand more
@@orukpe1 He is not taking it personal. He has said the truth. Flo has some personal beef too about UK. It shows in her presentation.
@@toppygeorge1346 well that is what i perceive. The problem people have with the presentation is that, Uk lovers dont want to hear anything negative about UK. I think people need to be matured to engage in debate , before they come online. At the moment am not seeing that maturity.
Haha, I stay in the Uk and I must say the weather sucks! Especially between October till March.
I will not want to move to another country coz I want to leave healthy. Cold kills faster than anything you can think of. Spain is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, their health sector is topnotch if not No 1 in Europe, If I become comfortably independent I'm going no where. My family in Norway always come here to catch fun.... the stress and cost of living in other places are much... we didn't just come to this world to work and die.
Nne m ooo. We did not come to this world to work and die. Spain teaches us that! You will become comfortably sufficient! Let's release that statement right now! 🙌🙌🙌
@@FloChinyere AMEN and AMEN nwannem💝
Exactly
Just the word I was looking 4. we do not come to this world to work and die.
I live in the USA, Texas, alot of Nigerians here and there, it feels like home somehow....the cost of living in Dallas is so so affordable and I love it.
I've never been to Dallas but Houston is a Naija extension. 😂👍Nigerians have taken over that city and one can find even the most traditional Nigerian ingredients at the farmers markets there.
Houston is like Naija West. Really cool people migrated to the states through Texas in the 80's, Thanks to Hakeem Olajuwon.
SO GOOD AS ALWAYS. GLAD TO HEAR THAT YOU WILL WATCH THE VIDEO IF WE MAKE. I LIVE HERE IN ISRAELI SO I WILL COMPARE ISRAEL WITH NIGERIA. HMMM. NWANNEM NWAYI ÓKWA GI BU INSPIRATION MU JI BIDO IFEA. NEBARAM ANYA. BIKO NWAYIOMA😄
@@FloChinyere True, I have them all of the Nigerian grocers mapped out. I only learned West African years ago, but in Houston, I can try out anything.
We should all tell ourselves the truth, none of this countries has it all. It’s all about your decisions.The only best country you can get it all is in HEAVEN 👌kachifuooo
Heaven is a country?
@@victoriaoni don't mind that one abeg pepper body de worry her
And you have actually been to this "Heaven" or you are just rambling a bunch of nonsense?
Usually Denmark where we live is portrayed as a well-developed welfare state that takes care of its citizens from cradle to grave. It is viewed as a realization of Beveridge’s universal social policy principle, where citizenship or legal residence within the territory is a ticket to social rights for everyone. Denmark appears on top of indexes for happiness, human development, equality, and has low levels of poverty and social exclusion.
Yes o. The Scandinavian countries rank high in the happiness index. They are rich countries with low population so it's easy to carry everyone along.
@@FloChinyere right
@@FloChinyere Nigeria is over populated! That’s why the government can not satisfy it’s citizens
@@folashadelawal7878 That's not why o.
@@folashadelawal7878 has Nigeŕian government try to even satisfy its citizen? Please stop making excuse for irresponsible government.
Hi, I'm from the U.S. I've been living in Valencia, Spain for two years. I agree with everything you say about Spain. The people are super friendly and Spanish people are soooooo laid back. I really like it here! My only problem is I don't know many people that look like me here in Valencia.
If you find a lot of people looking like you here you were facin the same problems you run away from
I honestly enjoyed the video is an eye opener especially like you it's a season of migration 😀
But I live in nigeria what can I say about about where I live now?? 🤣🤣🤣 ok only God can save us in this country of mine. Maybe one day me too will talk about my country like this or better. That's when the needed change come oo.
😊😊😊
Gracias x hablar tan bien d España..yo estoy encantado de q estés tu y tu familia aquí con nosotros.. yo soy de terrassa Barcelona.. y decirte q mi mejor amigo es de nigeria..de benin city por 20 años y el me ha enseñado a querer a nigeria sin haber estado.. amo su gastronomía y m encanta conocer gente de nigeria.. mi esposa es dominicana y seguro q en su adn hay por lo menos un 70 x ciento de nigeria jejejeje .. también conozco gente de igbo y de yoruba.. he visitado alguna nigerian church.. y bueno.. yo como cristiano (evangelico) he conocido a muchos paisanos tuyos en diferentes iglesias.. pues bueno.. es el primer video q veo tuyo y ya m acabo de suscribir.. un placer .. dsd terrassa Barcelona estamos aquí para cualquier cosa.. un abrazo y Dios te bendiga y a tu familia.. x cierto.. m he disfrutado mucho el video. Hasta se me ha hecho corto 🤣
Very true at first countries that comes to their mind when they hear you are no more in Nigeria! US, UK and Canada
Am telling u🤣🤣
Wetin them know for nija lol
Am telling u if its not America and UK it will look wired to them
@@LadyCkitchen if you don't live in any of these three, they won't rate you. 😂🤣😂
@@FloChinyere mama flo ikegwuru 😊
I dunno, whenever I go to Spain I didn’t experience any of these things... the Spaniards I encountered were mean, racist and I didn’t feel any safer than in the UK
You might identify as racism some behaviours that are not. We are not fake like americans so we are not very open with unknown people and some say we are rude but that's just our way of speaking. Others also get incommodated when a person stares at them which is something normal here. Once you know a nice Spanish person you won't have to worry about fake friendships and in the security part, well crime rate is similar but Spanish police is way less aggresive, they almost never kill the person who should be arrested even if he/she is a murderer and has weapons.
Juan staring at people is common everywhere. In Nigeria (especially in the villages) people stare at foreigners too even try to talk to them and it's not a bad thing. I don't know why some people see it as a bad thing. It's more often than not, admiration.
@@FloChinyere I have seen some American culture shock videos and they get extremely incommodated by people staring at them and sometimes when the color of their skin is different they say it is racist so that is why I said it. I think is curiosity for the uncommon thing in most cases and people might like your dress or accessories, it does not have to be stare= racist thoughts. It sometimes means it but I don't think most of the times does.
Yes, I understood you the first time. I was just trying to assure you that it's not just Spaniards that do it. Here in Spain, some people have stared at me and called me exotica especially when I make traditional Nigerian hairdos and dress up in Nigerian clothes during the summer but some people will take that the wrong way.
Just like you, I see it as people staring because they are curious, they saw someone different from the people they are used to and because the Spaniards are expressive like Nigerians, they will say something to the person as well. In a place like Norway, they will rather steal glances at you and they will not talk to you because they are not as expressive. So someone visiting Norway may say that they do not stare at people because they do not make it so obvious.
@@juampisito firstly, I’m not American so I can’t speak on American culture and policing. But my own personal experiences in Spain has led me to feel it is a racist country.
You made me laugh Flo.
The British are friendly, if you talk to the people in the UK they will talk to you.
In fact you will become fed up of talking.
We are rather reserved in the Uk that is why.
People are not sure if you want to talk or not.
We are saying the same thing nowww 😂 The Spaniards will talk to you first especially when they see you are a foreigner rather than waiting for you to speak to them first. Remember that we are comparing two groups of people here so one group must come out tops. It does not mean the other group is totally bad.
Flo dear,
In England there 4 seasons also,
so you are incorrect with that fact🤔
I have visited Spain 4 times and each time I felt so uneasy.
I felt they kept looking at us as if we were 'out of space'
No Spain holidays for me anymore.
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@Ijeoma Johnson GBAM!!👊Please also tell her that we have mixer taps in UK and most of the experience she shared isn't a general overview of every part of the UK o.
This is so true!
@@FloChinyere yeah that’s true .. the Spaniards are friendly than the British citizen
UK is the best place to leave especially when it comes to education they have the best schools that you can think of 💕 it’s not everybody that can live here Uk because it’s very expensive as well NHS is doing great as well👍 I haven’t been to Spain anyways but I love it here in UK 🇬🇧
Exactly. Living in the UK is good for education and jobs. Not all Nigerians can live in Spain because you have to learn Spanish And learning a new language can take up to 2 years of you are a fast learner.
You may be satisfied with living in the UK, however I think it is only someone who has lived on both sides that can really make the kind of judgement Flo is making. And I've lived in two countries in Europe as well, so I can understand her take. As long as one is satisfied with their place of residence, it is well.
Exactly. The UK is liberal and accomodating to us Africans compared to other EU countries. There are racists on every part of the world but the law is heavy on racists in the UK and that makes it better. Also lots of jobs with opportunities. Most Nigerians in Spain got their as per first entry opportunities or as stopover and then migrate to the UK once they have got their papers.
UK advanced Nigeria 😂 😂
UK is good in school because of the language English. NHS sucks. Why most English speaking African immigrants like UK is at least language is not a barrier
@@livinghealthierandhappier I think you are being rude stating that she's exaggerating. It's her opinion and she's earned the right to have one especially since she's lived in both places. Why don't you let her know how you feel about the UK without being insulting?
The "Gp" thing here in UK is as good as a waste of time.
Each time I go there, I just feel a nigerian health center would have given me a better service.
The environment one sees a doctor has a role to play in the healing process. A placebo effect if you will. The GP offices are dingy and I wonder if they've studied the psychological effects on the patients. But you know how it is, many people will not notice this flaw till they experience a different system. I always knew something was off about it and it took my coming here to put a finger on it.
I feel the same as a South African. I prefer to get my health check in South Africa whenever I visit. GP’s here are a waste of time.
As good as a waste of time 😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄
I have lived here in the UK for about 18yrs now. The GP system in the UK was better and improving until the EU citizens flooded into the UK making all systems so overstretched. Today everything including housing, transport, education and ofcourse medicals are all overstretched and down in quality.
@@victoropara6573 So, basically the Naija mentality of no maintenance! Normally as the population grows, the system should expand to accommodate and maintain for better services. Germany is in a class of its own all over Europe.
This made me laugh because so much of it is true - I'm from London and love it but I lived/worked in Spain for over a year. The causal attitude is so true! There would be a long line and staff would just carry on at the same pace and chat with each customer. I liked Spain and the property options are way better than in London! But I could not live in Spain for a long time or at least in the city I was in (Madrid as well). I noticed a lot of racism and miseducation about black people. Many people were really lovely to me especially once they heard my accent. They would ask me questions about where I can from and strike up a conversation. Others assumed I was a sex worker because I was black and many Spanish men displayed some horrible behaviour due to this stereotype.
Yes, their uneducated older, usually widowed men can have their vices. Capital cities also have their own issues.
Where I live, even though fewer blacks and other foreigners live here, they are very aware of foreign cultures. There are lots of cultural integration programmes organised by the local council and the aim is to use such programmes to educate and expose their people to the cultures of people living in their midst. And the turn out is always huge. 👍
@@a.muchemi4360 you seriously have an issue with me coming with a job? That's called planning. That's my own integration plan. My husband did not come to Spain with a job and he can NEVER describe Spain as horrible. It's shocking that you describe Spain as horrible yet you've been here for 20 whole years. It says a lot about you. We should stop with all this victim mentality because it holds us back. If you feel that strongly about Spain, to be honest it's better to go somewhere else. If you hate a land you live in this much, you will never make any progress. I prefer Spain but I will never describe the UK or any other place I have lived in as horrible.
If you love a place, you will look for ways to push forward. Everything is about your mindset. In no country will you move to and immediately be integrated. There are so many things to do, studies, exams, qualifications and in the case of Spain, the language too. And not just speak passable Spanish, it must be high level for you to integrate into the job market and do any job you want. I speak very good Spanish but I still feel it's not enough to walk into a government office with this my level of the language and demand a job.
I know young girls black girls that study nursing here. I met them at the hospital and I chatted extensively with them and they all have positive stories. The health sector is usually the hardest to break into in a new country but they are doing it! I know blacks who are into politics here and succeeding. I know first generation black immigrants whose children are doing great in sports. If you are good, you are good. Everywhere, immigrants have always had to work harder to get ahead. It's the same in the USA, UK, anywhere in the world. Nothing is handed over to you on a platter of gold.
Change your circle of friends so you'll change your mindset and move ahead. Spain is trying for immigrants please. Gave most blacks papers from being illegal and eventually gave them nationality. UK cannot do that for Nigerians even though we are their ex-colony.
@Louloo it seems you do really have a problem with people from other countries living in your own country! Understandable as it is, everyone has a choice of where to live and this liberty is guaranteed under the UNCHR. It is not for you to decide where anyone chooses to reside. Also the responsibility of assent for persons to migrate to any country lies in a state and not its citizens and it is governed by certain conditions.Also the world is a global village therefore its always better to have an open mind which is endeared to acceptance of people. Besides not everyone who resides in a country which isnt their country of origin is there because they're poor or underprivileged; People move for different reasons. Also people from your own country also move to other countries for their own reasons. It's best not to have a mindsetof stereotypes. A lot of Africans are law abiding, peaceful, intelligent, resourceful, financially stable and well traveled and not all of us want to migrate abroad.
@@FloChinyere It is not a matter of changing circle of friends, that is her experience which I also experienced as a physiotherapist. I lived in Mallorca for 10 years, a lot of my friends wanted to study nursing they were not allowed. Their opinion of blacks in the balearic island is 👎. Coupled with the fact that you have to speak their local dialect Mallorquin apart Spanish, though it was not compulsory, but anything that has to do with government or official matter is communicated and written in their own dialect. My sister it was really difficult. In the UK they will get you a translator, no matter the language, as it is counted as part of your human right,but they don't send you in Spain.
@@bukaino2k if anything you should be asking me how I planned my life so perfectly before coming here. I don't know where you got your physiotherapy degree but you can't come to a country with such a degree and not practice for a whole 10 years, a decade! Then blame it on racism. If you got your degree in Nigeria, our degrees do not match up to theirs because you studied in English so you need to school here to measure up. Degrees from Equatorial Guinea measure up here because EG is their ex colony.
I took a leave of absence and came to Spain on a visit visa for 6 months to test the waters. By then my husband also secured a UK work permit off mine. We had two options in case I can't integrate here work wise. I cannot come here with my Electronic Engineering degree without a plan. I loved it here and got myself a new job that would allow me live anywhere in the world before moving here. If it were impossible and my husband did not want to move to the UK, we wouldn't have married each other, it's as simple as that for me. Life moves are not random for me. I plan to the T.
If you had done your research, you would have gone straight to the UK (if possible) to be honest so I don't get it when people tell me it's because I had a job. I researched and planned my life. Help yourselves people, the government of another country will not do everything for you. The government of your own country cannot even do everything for you. Even in the UK and the USA, people arrive, pack their Nigerian certificates one side, do odd jobs while they study to integrate.
And I don't get what you mean by people wanted to study nursing and they were not allowed. I've met several Nigerians, either kids of first generation immigrants or wives that moved here to join their hubbies studying nursing here. I am not taking away from your experience but it's difficult for me to wrap my head around this story that this same country I live in denied people admission because they are black. Biko explain it to me.
But then those 10 years sound familiar. Can I take a wild guess that without Spain you would not have ended up in the UK? 😉 If yes, then you got something worthwhile from Spain after all.
Very biased reporting. UK London to be specific is expensive because it simple law of demand and supply. More commerce more people and demand for homes drives prices up. You over talked up Spain, Spain is rife with racism i had friends beat up by the police in spain that would never happen here in the UK. It’s a racist country compared to the UK. How many people like you work in offices other than factories. I won’t even holiday in Spain i’d rather more beautiful Portugal.
This is the comment I have been looking for. She definitely had her rose tinted glasses on when talking about Spain.
@@ivantruthkovic When the UK was using single taps Spain was probably using buckets
💠I’ve lived in the US for more than 30 years. NY to be exact. I love it here, so many opportunities the sky is the limit. I was born in Jamaica I love my country. But there’s no going back most of my family and friends have migrated. It’s not the same when I go back. NY is expensive but I make good money so I can afford to live here and live well. I work hard and play hard. I try to keep things balance. Thanks for sharing your experience. As my grandmother would say “life is what you make it”💠
I truly loved it when I lived in Spain. I live in the UK now and I still reminisce about my stay in Spain.. The only thing I still can't fathom is that lunch close-down hour..kai it was frustrating for me then oh.. Still the best place I've lived in sha.
Spain is a great country. Their laid-back times peeved me, eh! 😂 I have finally gotten used to their siesta times. I just wish the corner shops will start opening at 9am too.
Apart of those things you mentioned.I will tell you Spain is not a place to leave. They are not friendly. They are very very racist. They don't give more opportunities to black as in UK.So Before you asked me. My Dad and step mum lived in Spain for 25 yrs. And my younger sisters were born there. My Dad still regret all those 25yrs he lived in Spain.He has been in the UK for 7rs now.And he has built 2 houses in Nigeria since he moved here.Another thing is he has gained is Master degree in the space of this 7yrs. Brought me and my brothers here in the UK. He had supermarket in Spain several times. Guess what the Spanish people don't buy from here. Only blacks. Here in the UK. You have alot of opportunities. They buy and do business with you wether black or white. Alot of things my parents experienced in Spain. Till now you don't mention Spain where my dad is.
Now, that's sad to read. I am glad he has overcome. Which city was he in when he lived here?
@@FloChinyere Barcelona.
OK, that safety thing is not so true. We party till 3am and no fear. The media exagerrates stuff abit
This topic is just hurting my soul. I grew up in the beautiful Italy and one day my parents decided the whole family had to move to the UK. 10 years later and the only thing I can appreciate about this country is the availability of jobs, nothing else.
Every time I visit Italy, I come back with tears cause I'm always greeted with grey wet cold weather in the UK even in July 😭😭😭
Awww 😭😭😭
Italy is the best,🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹❤
That's true,
We went to UK in july 2018, if you see the heavy rain that started to fall as we were about to enter the circle ( London eye ) we rush to take refuges in the nearby macdonarld...
It's true there's something special about spain, portugal, italy, croatia. Spain is very different to live than the UK, and I prefer it, but if you're less interested in making lots of money and want the free things to do its nice
Flo what advise can you give to a would-be immigrant who intend to come to Spain for the first time through France? Please guide honestly
Oyinbo life dey show for body, Naija will get there. Nice chit chat👍🏽
Interesting "for and against" debate here!
But we mustn't forget the quiet role that Fate plays in our individual experiencing.
In other words, it is possible to experience misery in a prosperous land and conversely, strike gold in a country where many are impoverished!
Things don't just happen ... things happen justly!
We all long for good fortune in life regardless of our physical location on earth!
Viva Espana, viva Britannia 🇪🇸🇬🇧
The UK 🇬🇧 is not only London, there are so many areas that are nice and friendly especially up North, Scotland and Wales.
Schools and NHS are very good.
It's just the weather that makes people feel down.
I agree Spanish culture is also rich, the food and culture is fantastic that's why so many people from UK and Europe have 2nd holiday homes.Where you live can give you a good lifestyle in Spain 🇪🇸😊
Is Racist Spain you talk so well about like this?? Hmmmm!! Okay !! Well, I understand as you guys still live there and the .............
Thank you my sister! I will for ever missed Spain but am working towards my retirement, although my Spanish family's and friends still in contact. My son to him Spain is his country he travel to Spain in his least chance. I really enjoyed my years in Spain even friends ask why are you here and I said to them I asked myself the same. Spanish people are very lovely and welcoming, Scotland people are lovely people too. Talking about food like fresh fish and veggies with €5 you can cook.
Really, sis pls tell me more about Scotland. Hopping to relocate to Scotland by 2022. But I'm afraid of so many things. I currently live in Finland with my family. But I'm thinking that live may be too expensive over there. I really need a close contact from that Scotland because I have so many unanswered questions.
The only thing good about Spain is they have better houses and affordable but everything other things of life UK is the best. Not compared to Spain.Alot of People in Spain are running away bcs it's not friendly and no much work that people who are unskilled can survive in.
Wow from your explanation Span is almost like Italy, if not the same
I live in the UK. I love the fact that I can communicate in English. The education system is also good. I hate the immigration system which is too complicated. I will like to visit Spain soon.
i will welcome u
Really 🥺🥺
I live in Canada 🇨🇦 and I love it here as opposed to the US because of the free health care and unending niceness. The people here will not make you feel weird for having an accent. That and all the benefits that is given here. Oh did I also mention that we get rent assistance? If your rent is 1k the government can give you up to 750 dollars in rent assistance. Also it’s cold here o 😩 we can get -50 degrees that’s the only side I don’t like very much. But then again we work from home 😌
That rent assistance sounds good. 😋😋
This topic is divisive, UK is not the way you portrayed it. This is a false perception you have of UK. Please deliberate on something else.
You’re talking about how Spanish are living, not Africans living in Spain. Even the people that you show in this video are Spanish, not Africans.
Food is not expensive here in the Uk. The only things expensive are mainly accommodation and transport. I don't agree with the separate hot and cold water. Where I live in London the hot water and cold water are not separate, it's the same as Spain , but I agree with the rest of your reasons.
I live in the UK currently, I don't really love it but I'm satisfied with it lol . if I was to choose, I would live in France
Love from London
It's absolutely beautiful all the lovely things you mentioned about Spain. I went on holidays in Alicante and it was the best experience. I even dream of living there one day. House prices is also way cheaper compared to the UK. The only downside is that there are no jobs especially for black people so it will be difficult to survive. I have also read that there is a lot of discrimination towards black people. The Spanish economy is very weak. UK economy is stronger. The Spanish economy mostly relies on tourists and that is why they have built the cities for tourist attraction. Their lives are laid back which is nice but if there is no work then life can be difficult. With the tap...you were joking right? 😀 So what job do you do if I may ask?
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Perdoname....que son trabajos especiales para gente negra..?? no sé si lo he entendido bien...que diferencia hay .? ..soy española, no hace mucho que tenemos conciudadanos negros y aún no hay mucha población, por lo que en sitios pequeños pueden despertar curiosidad, como todo lo nuevo...pero no suele ser negativa, ( en mi experiencia, al menos)...España es una zona de cruce de diversos pueblos y razas y no suele haber demasiados problemas en ese sentido....En cuanto a las ciudades, solo comentaros que son muy antiguas y son así por eso, no porque estén enfocadas al turismo, eso es solo desde los años 60 del pasado siglo....es una historia y una forma de vida desarrollada desde hace siglos la que hace que todo sea así......y que todo cierre a las 2 de la tarde es por nuestros sistema de comidas y descansos pero no es que se duerma la siesta como norma...sí se come con amigos y familia, se hace sobremesa con el café y algo de charla...(.y alguno duerme siesta, sí, bueno...,)
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Spain is like the senior brother of Italy
Almost the same in every aspect
Italy is their senior
I live in Norway! And it’s very beautiful here….The government is responsible for the well being of all citizen and immigrants! Well the only thing not good here is the weather….just like the Uk…..it’s very cold.
Yes, so cold and can be rainy too but I'll still choose your weather over UK's. Norway has snow. ❄️ ☺️ I've spent a lot of time in Norway because that's where my first company's tech training centre is and it's my route to the North Sea. Had swell times during the winter snowsledging. And they have hot longest days during the summer. 👍
I live in Norway as well & ex slb too.
@@FloChinyere you are absolutely right! Lots of snow! And rainy days!
@@FloChinyere ahahahahah at hot longest days! Just what we are experiencing now, but not so hot, just unbelievably long days even at midnight, so bright.
Wow. Just love you guys experiences. Hope I can move someday
Por Fin alguien dice la verdad, la climatología en Inglaterra es deprimente, la gente parece estar amargados todo el día, tengo la percepción de que la gente está triste, no tienen sentido del humor, son muy serios.
Y de la comida ni hablemos, pura basura.
Como Nigeriano que soy tengo el privilegio de vivir en el norte (Galicia)tierra de vinos, mariscos, pescado frescos.... el que diga que Inglaterra es mejor que España, es porque no entiende el idioma y por falta de integración, la integración es muy importante y sobre todo en un país con un idioma muy diferente al tuyo, como el Español, veo mucho Nigerianos que no se integran y se frustran diciendo que España es una mierda, perdón, España es uno de los mejores, por no decir el mejor de la UE.Ahi lo dejo hahahahaha
Alli lo dejamos! jajaja
El problema es que mucha gente no quiere integrarse en el sistema. Quieren que el sistema se adapte a ellos. ¡Es imposible!
Gracias por decir la verdad.
I live in Germany and have been to the UK twice. I think in Germany the Infrastructure, healthcare system and weather, is far better off than in the UK. Also school is tuition-free for both international and national students. The downside is their strict rules, learning a new language, workaholics and high racism in Germany.
Very true. I lived in Germany too
Germany is the strongest economy in Europe so I don't expect anything less from them when it comes to infrastructure. 👍 That their tuition-free university is top notch. They are really trying for international students. Yes, I heard the r*cism is bad. Sad.
I live in Germany and have visited the Uk . In my opinion you can’t compare Germany to Uk , Germany wins hands down. The quality of life here is second to none, however language barrier is the only problem I see not racism.
Uk is constitutionally racist but a lot of people don’t know.
@@ogehnwaogidi2138 they don't know this because of the sheer number of blacks in the UK today. They outnumber the whites so even if whites hate blacks, you can't discriminate against them like that. But racism is still there. They should go back to the early days when blacks first started migrating to the UK and they will know that continental European countries of today are saints.
@@FloChinyere you are right, because of majority of blacks there racism is overlooked.
Like I said quality of life in the Uk cannot be compared with the likes of Germany . I will admit that our problem as Nigerians is the ‘Language’ , racism is overrated in Germany and Spain .
There is a tendency to fall in love with the first country where you land. In terms of opportunities UK and US are great, especially if you want your own business.
I am a Nigerian. Married to a Norwegian. I live in Norway. I like Spain too for their social life and fine weather. I like their open market. I love going to the market to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. We always have our holiday in Spain every summer.
Nne the thing about security is not accurate oh, rape abduction? Yes stabbings amongst teenagers in London is frequent in the news. Through my work I have had the opportunity of living in other European countries Overall I think the UK is the best place in the world to be a black person and that includes Africa.
I live in Spain for 13 years now I live in UK there is a big difference me I prefer UK life here is easy so much opportunities for black there is racist but UK is better I have Spanish passport thanks to Spain
SPAIN IS THE BEST COUNTRY IN EUROPE. MY SECOND HOME I WILL NEVER FORGET.
Not better than Switzerland
Amen Jahbel!
Stop lying 1 week of summer???
No way is Spain better than the UK. Blacks can get good jobs here in the UK and know the language immediately as English is the universal world language. UK has much more job and educational opportunities. Weather wise, Spain is much better especially Southern Spain. Spain is more of a tourist destination. Spain also is in the EU and that EU passport is so unique. I would swap that for my UK passport in a heartbeat. I have enjoyed my visits to Spain though very much. It is a good country but UK wins head to head. Nne, I have mixer taps in my London kitchen and bathroom. I was born and raised in the UK. If I could change location apart from Africa, Australia would be my choice due to the hot weather. The US doesn't interest me for several reasons despite several visits/family out there/no free health care and Canada is far too cold for me.
I live in japan, the major thing am facing here is language barrier. Country is very peaceful,beautiful,and so many nice things...
I love japan too but I would love to know the process of coming to Japan
You can write your social media handle I’ll add you up tank u
Was living in Spain but marriage moved me to UK but still prefer my Spain 🇪🇸 because of the weather and how beautiful is
I live here in Spain and work as a nurse, you are right we have the best health system. Very safe, cheap and beautiful. I love it
Well done! 🙌🙌🙌
I think Weather/climate or cost of living is the least of the worries with European countries where Nigerians or even blacks are in minority. If i were to move to any those countries I must prepare to deal with micro aggression and passive aggressive because from my experience with nigerian abroad we don't always have each others back.
I don't know in which country you had the bad experiences about Nigerians not having each other's back. I have come to know that Nigerians are generally helpful to each other at least in central Europe. I have heard positive stories of people showing new people the way once they arrive: in Germany, the Netherlands ... Here in Spain, once we hear that a new person is in town (sometimes the charitable associations send them to our meeting because it is registered), we invite the person to our meeting and give him/her general guidance, how to settle in, where to submit CVs end give accommodation to those who need it. Some people will also put in a good word for the person at their places of work.
Also, the good thing is that in developed countries, all the information is available to the person. Once one overcomes the language barrier (where applicable), the person will have access to that information. Maybe I am saying this because while I welcome all extension of a helping hand when I am in a new place, I do not feel entitled to it. I ask questions where necessary and I usually get the answers I need or a nudge in the right direction. Only a few people will hold your hands and guide you 100% in a new place unsolicited, most likely your family members that already live in the place. This does not mean that the rest are bad people, everyone is busy living their own lives and some people just don't want to impose their guidance on you so they wait for you to ask first.
If you are considering living in a foreign country I would focus on growing a backbone and not being so fragile. Black people are a minority in the west, that is perfectly reasonable, it is not our native land, so expect to be an outsider but don't take it as a 'microaggression' when people are just exhibiting curiosity. Not having a chip on your should about not being white does wonders for eliminating these 'micro aggresions'.
@@FloChinyere the country I had bad experience is located south east europe. African migrants experiences in central europe is very different from eastern european.
Countries such as Russia, Ukraine, Bulgaria...africans typical get the third class citizenship treatment similarly to the one Badmus Ololade Rafiate recieved. Despite that, migrants are undeterred because these countries offer cheaper living cost and low university fees for skilled migrants and students.
@@wordsbymaribeja1470 I find it laughable, the arrogance that am an outsider by these same western european countries, built on colonialism and imperialism.
How are loaded questions like where are you "really" from? or when did you last visit home? expressing curiosity?
Being prickly does not mean having a a chip on your shoulder. From my experience the convert bullies and 'micro-aggressors' often target the peaceful type who wants to be everyones friend.
In the UK there is a south vs north divide. London and anywhere south is expensive. Northern England is much cheaper Iive in the North. I lived in bologna Italy and living cost was cheaper
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I live in Nigeria a country known as zoo 😭
In Nigeria we have good government they're doing us good
Our president, governor and senators are the best all over the world
Security one million know debating ,
Our good road to the world if you have visited Abia state (Aba precisely u will understand)
Cost of living is the best we cry 😭at same time smile 😂 because our leaders are doing well
Suffer done become our last name...
😂😂😂 Mimi, minus that zoo talk, from your lips to God's ears! Amen! Come 2023, we will get a leader that will make all you prophesied become Nigeria's portion.
Before now, I thought you lived in obodo oyibo ooo.
@@FloChinyere i have travelled some places but it's Africa to Africa i haven't experience real obodo oyibo 😂😂
but for Nigeria I'm not even praying for one Nigeria again igboland have suffered so much in this country called Nigeria my is prayer point now is for Nigeria to be separate let igbos go.....
@@mimilove9187 mark my words, without good Nigeria, there will be no Biafra. It's step by step so start praying for good Nigeria first o. E dozie Nigeria, all parts of Nigeria will see their own potential and that's when they will all unanimously let each man go to his/her region. Before then, we die here so stop calling your country zoo. 😜
You will travel to real obodo oyibo in Jesus name. That's part of the dividends of good Nigeria. If Nigeria becomes good, all these obodo oyibo countries will begin to rate us hence be giving us visa aghala aghala, even be begging us to come and take like in the good old days.
@@FloChinyere wish you're in Nigeria now
Maybe you will understand better
I lift Nigeria last two weeks and it's hellfire everywhere oku na eri-eri 😂😂
But i claim that your beautiful i will travel to obodo oyibo 😋😋💃💃💃
This made me laugh 😂🤣🤣
I have heard how warm Spanish people are before and this your video confirmed it. I live in Canada and they are are also warm people here even though it's a multicultural society with very diverse people, your description of Spain matched Canada a lot. I agree with your description of UK too, I can only visit and leave. I will really plan our next vacation to be in Spain cos my husband likes Spain a lot and I will really love to visit too.
You and your husband will llove Spain. ❤️ For me too, London is a great tourist destination and I would happily visit during those 3 days of summer. My kids nearly cried when we visited London. The drizzle shook them. "They don't even have summer hereeee." 😂😭
@@FloChinyere please how can I get your email please address pls
Sorry babes, we have mixers taps in the Uk and I have one, in my home
😂🤣😂
my dream countries are SPAIN/ITALY/MEXICO. i am honestly looking for a way to move there..i love there men vey much too lol..hoping to marry one in the future....but i guess uk isn't bad either
I was rotating from Mexico for 1 year. I love it.
@@FloChinyere she replied me oo💃🏼 newest fan here 💃🏼thank you
I love UK ooo like no other, though not there yet. I saw myself in the dream travelling to London and I hope one day God will make it come to pass. Am still in Nigeria now.
Ok
May your dreams come true.
Flo, it's not true.
Many people from Spain moved to UK. Why?
When was the last time you were in England because it has changed a lot from the last time you remembered you stayed .
Exactly dear don’t mind her. She thinks the UK 🇬🇧 is still thesame way she left it
How has it changed? Did the weather change?
I wonder where and how U.K. only has one week of Summer? 🤷🏿♂️🤷🏿♂️ that’s completely untrue
@@festushenshaw732 It's approximately true 🙂
@victoria Oni, do you live in the U.K.?
Love Australia. Very high pay rates, weather is similar to 9jar and they have very small population.
Why is it very hard to move to Australia as a Nigerian?
@@NnalueIfeoma From my opinion and observations, the government do have limits on the number of people that comes into the country. When it comes to most developing countries, it is difficult for the people to get visa's.
I think personally Spain is an underrated country. While UK is overrated
I live in the USA...New York for nearly 30yrs! Migrated from Nigeria with mom and siblings to join our father.
@FloChinyere I Love your stories ❤
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I live in the US, you should come and experience our non quality of life. Mention it the USA!! Bad food, work around the clock! No work life balance, always struggling. We are rushing to work!! Spain sounds awesome
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But there are parts of Spain that are considered unsafe also particularly parts of the large cities. There are parts of Spain that i am sure you would not feel safe going to alone just like the places you mention in the uk.
Can I come and stay with you, now that I am dissatisfied with UK? 🙂 The analogy about the taps is funny tho!
Spot on about the Uk weather. 1 week of summer lol.
Hola & how you dey? My Nigerian husband and I live here in Spain as well with our family. I love your videos and have been watching them for years now learning from your amazing recipes! Thank you and it would be wonderful to meet you one day if possible!
My wife and I are learning a lot from you. We can listen to you talk all day.
❤ to you both.
Too much tax in UK.. I'm currently in dubai, United Arab Emirates
Oh, I was in the high tax band while living in the UK. And I did not even gain anything from the country because I was always away for work. 😂😩
1) What's the average tax % in Spain?
2) How much is the average wage?
3) Averagely, how much of one's monthly income goes on #1 essential ie rent/mortgage for an average 2-bed flat?
These would help make the decision on whether to ditch where I is.
Meanwhile, we do have great weather in Nigeria. Good TV programming and home grown film content we understand; no chance of getting bored as there are plenty of meetings to go for; zero chance of being racially abused...yes, take that from me; spacious accommodation; a choice of church programming to choose from; and abundant closeness of family. If mere constance of electric power is something you swear by, then read no further. I won't waste your precious time, I guarantee you. But then who needs constant electricity? You don't chop it, do you?
There are many migrants there,blacks,chinese, Pakistán.You better go there with enough money,joblessness abound
I live in the UK and I love it cos it's better than Nigeria 😂😂😂
No matter the time of the year, UK weather is bad a whole 9months for winter almost 1year!...the disappointments are more in springs and summer especially because it can snow in summer😂😂😂
lol Our country falling our hand. E go better.
UK weather dealt with me for real. I would be logging around winter jackets and umbrellas all year round. Oh God!
@@FloChinyere 😂😂
Don't think you came to the UK , you probably went to Ukraine or Norway thinking its Uk
Exactly dear tell her. At least the UK 🇬🇧 is better than her country Nigeria.
I think i will agree with your choice dear aunt flo, UK is super cold for someone like. I love Spain weather from what you explained so far, i never been to Spain maybe in the future but i think I'm already in love the beauty and with everything abut Spain from this video. ❤
You are very correct about the Spanish people. I lived in Colombia before I moved to US. I loved colombia. They are all same, very family oriented, loving people, food so cheap and lifestyle na no stress. They don't joke with their family vacations. I was a teacher there and my salary was more than enough for me.
Hello sis Flo, i live in Spain too, everything you said about Spain es la verdad!
My tap have a mixer head here in UK. I have live in Spain and now in UK, I will say I prefer Spain due to the neatness and clean environment but apart from that it is uk for me.
REASONS
1. Here in UK my kids study in English instead of the local pais vasco language that they teach kids in bilbao.
2. I and my husband have a better pay Job here
3. I am studying as a nurse here in UK which I never had the opportunity in spain
But all the same Spain is my first love and my home
4. Manchester UK weather is better than Bilbao Spain weather because it is freezing cold in bilbao that you can't use your keys to open the door. When it rains in Manchester you can walk without getting soak but bilbao 5mins you are totally wet.
I am so happy for you that you found what your are looking for in the UK. More wins for you and your family. 🙌🙌🙌
@@FloChinyere thanks mummy flo❤
Lie. We have mixer taps in the UK
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🤣😂🤣 Your laughter says it all.
Thank you very much madam, but so many people don't want to hear or say the truth, spain 🇪🇸 is the one of the best country in all Europe, stanley from Barcelona spain 🇪🇸
Awwwww I love this video 🤣🤣 you analyzed it really well!! Keep this coming!
I would listen to you talk all day and won't et tired. You re a good story teller, and give all important details
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You are glowing sis!
You are such a beautiful story teller. Spanish people like enjoyment so much, that is why some of them are so lazy..Additional language for me too but affecting my English seriously. There are no varieties of work for mothers in Spain and you hardly see blacks employed in
some sectors of work unlike UK... Spain fine sha😄
It is true, that it is difficult to see blacks in some sectors, that has an explanation and it is not because of racism as some think, blacks never stayed in Spain as a final destination until 2003/5, Spain was always a gateway to Europe and their final destination was France or England especially,in those times i remember being the only black in my class. In those positions you need a title and Spanish nationality, to work in any government position, and even so, you will have to compete to obtain the position, not only is it enough to have the title.
@@MAJESTIC1998 Well said👌👍
Interesting! I thought you were in USA or Canada oo. Now I know you're in Spain, please show us more of the culture, food lifestyle there. Thanks.
From what you said, Italy and Spain are very similar.. Only the Languages which sound alike too.
Here too they put mouth in your matter oh, eg how old are you, where are you from, my daughter's hair?? etc
Weather..... Predictable to a large extent.. All four seasons are regular and you are sure of what to expect.
Security..Top Notch
Job opportunities.. No No no
Language..👩🦯👩🦯👩🦯🙄🙄
Health care... Superb
School... Great, though I'm not involved as I would have loved to
Distance ~closer home, you can start your journey in the morning and arrive United Africa same day.
But there are other culture shocks I'll like to talk about.
I'll make a video on this
Italo and Spain are siblings. Wetin the language do you? 😂 It sounds as romantic as Spanish, doesn't it? It's just that it's spoken in only one country.
Oh, culture shock full ground. Waiting for your video.
Wow I'm beginning to love Spain more. We work too hard in the UK and then people will still make you feel like you are lazy.
O yes, when one does not fit into such lifestyle, the person is seen as a slacker. The opposite here, if you work too much they pity you or worse see the person as "mad". 😂
You need to see how people work in the US 🇺🇸.
Hola Flo,Elige España siempre!!! I agree totally with all your bullet points.I lived in Malaga for 15 years and for work transfer i now live in the Netherlands,missed the good life in Andalucia.Espero
vuelve pronto.Hasta luego.
¡Te esperamos! 🙌
Thanks for sharing your experience in living in Spain. I enjoyed your video, greetings!
Hola tía Flo, es mi primera vez que comentó en tu video, quería decirte que la mayoría de nuestros paisanos son negativos, digo eso porque siempre dicen que no hay trabajo o no pueden estudiar, soy de Nigeria, aquí llevó años viviendo con mi familia, mi marido trabando hacer 15 indefinido, y yo soy estudiante de enfermera. !upa!! España 🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦 mi mejor país del mundo. Dios bendiga España 🇪🇦❤️
Viva espana y viva el rey
La negatividad es increíble. Uno escribió que aqui algunas personas querían estudiar enfermería y se les negó. Cuando le pedí detalles, no habia respuesta. ¡todas mentiras! ¿Lo que estás estudiando es otra cosa, no? jajaja Enhorabuena por trabajar duro para integrarse en el sistema.
@@FloChinyere jajaja. la verdad es que no es fácil. Se le negaron por no tener la ESO, yo también me pasó lo mismo y mi pidieron el certificado de estudio de aquí no de país. El primero he sacado el certificado de secundaria y luego FP
Hey flo , I’m from New York City & Im thinking about moving to Barcelona or Spain anything you recommend? Thanks keep up the goood content 👍🏽
Came across this and i tell you, Spain is not for the short hurted coz no first oportunidad for us, blacks unless you get Cuidar mayores trabajos😢😢the id process its a shiet😢but so far i love it coz i live there cant wait to experience UK Life for real. Nice video baby girl
You gotta love how real Aunty Flo is!!!
The health care in Spain 🇪🇸 cannot be compared with, number one health care in the whole wide world
Madr is very strange,they are not friendly people
Well said madam, i love vitoria Gasteiz.
I lived in Spain for twenty years on the Mediterranean coast. I love Spain. Very special to my heart. Hablo español y mis hijos también. Me encanta de mi corazón. I love the sunshine and the sea.
Un saludo dsd Barcelona tio.. un abrazo dsd esta parte del mundo.. Diosnte bendiga hermano
Thanks for sharing but I prefer Kigali Rwanda over any place in Europe.
I have visited Spain is beautiful absolutely…. Magret de ma
With regards to friendliness my personal experience is the British are very friendly though reserved....but one has to make the first move but don't over step your bounds. The Spanish maybe it is my own bias..I found them to be quite dull on average...even when my Espanol improved. I will pick the British over the Spanish 100/100 times.
U are very right ✅ everything about UK is about work home work home work home around the clock ⏰
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True, I live in the UK, my sister you can't see smiling face in this type of cold.
When I was there, I was not smiling either. How could I smile when my cheeks were frozen? 😂 Ọ dịkwa very serious.
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I really enjoyed this gist, thank you for sharing. Great to learn more about living in Spain. I have only visited but the energy was super amazing and I loved it. Barcelona is among my top favourite cities. I have also lived in the UK (London) and I did NOT love it. Though there are jobs, you spend it back into the system. It’s a rat race but it’s beautiful and so much fun things to do (expensive fun though). Housing is super pricey for a tiny room and transport is so expensive, weather is also a bummer. I wish I could live in the US
There's something I love about the US too, especially southern USA. I would love to live in Florida for about a year. 🌞
My husband is English and he says the same about rat race. He adores Spain
My long awaited topic💃💃💃
Let me balance😂
Flo this is beautiful. Now I want to visit Spain. The Spanish government should make you an ambassador. Well done
One week of summer in the UK😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yes o. 😂
😂😂😂 Flo leave our UK😂😂
U really exaggerated here.
@@petertrace8836 calm down, don't take everything too serious, to my understanding, "HYPERBOLE" was used here 😊😂
@@FloChinyere meanwhile here in Germany it's Sommer very hot in here with no air. At least in Nigeria it's hot but with fresh air.