I think initially you were ignorant and entitled, but as someone that has followed your content from the start, id say you now get it. Duality is the nature of this complex motherland. You are doing great. Keep keeping it real Brit...
They keep trying to move them, they don't want to go. Free housing believe it or not. A lot of these people are from neighboring countries who want to "make it" in Lagos. It is a big problem for them (safety, health), the general community. Only people benefitting are poverty tourists and the people that facilitate on the ground. See how quick that guide was to say they don't mind being filmed, but HE doesn't live there and is not dealing with the hardship and shame!
Just started the video and at minute @2:14, I am like OMG THAT IS INSANE!!! On one side are gorgeous mansions; on the other side are ramshackle shacks. And separating them is literally a wall and moat! Wow!!! Carrazzzzyyyy!
What do you mean by poverty tourism? If people say that about black American beggars and destitutes scattered all over America, how would you feel? These people chose live there. You are behaving like typical black American who have no respect or regards for others. You will not make it in Africa with this type of shenanigans, dear. Should go to skidrow and bring us along and show how is like in America? Show us how south Philadelphia is like? This type of disrespect can cost you your marriage. Let this people live their life. Or you can get your blackass to America where black Americans have no respect or regard for anybody.
Actually there are many Americans who tour Skid Row. The Kardashians toured It on an episode. If I was an African vlogger in AMERICA I WOULD GO TO SKID ROW AND O BLOCK IN CHICAGO FIRST lmfaoooo but nice try!
$150 for the tour seems expensive, this was informative as I was unaware of its existence. I have lived in South Africa for 5 years. I just started my UA-cam channel last year. There are underserved communities here but they are well documented, plus I grew up seeing so much poverty in Africa portrayed by the media I strive to show a different perspective. You’re so brave tho’ cause all I was thinking was I hope Sis don’t fall in that water. 😂
There’s a similar village like this in Ghana called Nzulezu!!! Water is cleaner because it’s probably situated outside Accra, however our leaders need to do better, people can’t be living like this!!!
Lol 😳 Our very own Kibera here in Nairobi looks like a decent estate compared to these Lagos slums! Actually Kibera has access to electricity, Wi-Fi and tarmac roads! This one in Lagos is a crying shame considering Nigeria is the biggest exporter and producer of oil in Africa and the 10th largest exporter of the same in the world 🌎 This shows the levels of extreme inequality in Nigeria 🇳🇬 😢
Thank you for covering how other's live. For me, it is not different than the water villages in Italy. It would be incredible if this idea could be developed where there is a septic system, and instead of garbage ( even though I understand ppl are using what is available) to lift the residences maybe a resin that lifts without pollution of the water? I honestly think that this is an amazing community, where it would not take much to develop into something more sustainable. I'm impressed as to how everyone keeps things organized and clean without these things in place. The textiles that the store owner had on the boat were beautiful. I would have bought some things. Beautiful community..wouldn't take many improvements to make it Versailles...they already have the ppl ❤❤❤
I enjoyed this. I was not even aware of a town in the water like this in Nigeria. I feel what you said about Kibera too. I felt comfortable in Kibera with people who were Kenyan and familiar with the area. Thanks for keeping these vlogs going. 💚🇳🇬
Thank you for this video. Your video seem to capture makoko better than most of the makoko videos I have seen. Kudos for the effort put in making this videos.
Well done Brittney. Your video speaks for yourself. You are an educator so as you said you’re showing this place because it is different from what you’re used to. Bravo to you and thank you for bringing this to the rest of the world. Just because a lot of us live in the Western world it doesn’t mean that we’ve it all together. At times these people living here are more at peace than those that live in the West and battling mental health because of the stressful way of life.
thank you so much for watching and enjoying! I am glad that you found value. Literally I am trying to show people that as well. life isn't easy anywhere, I swear!
Further, we hear the largest clusters of poverty are in India, DRC and Nigeria. One would understand about the India case but why should we have that in DRC and Nigeria?
The big Problem is the dirtiness, if they can organise and do Something about it its going to be fine, and it'll attract alot of people and they can make more money!
The village on water is cool. It's their way of life. What could be beneficial is structure and sanitation. If the water is cleared of litter and some of the structures on the water done up better then Makoko wouldn't and 'slum' wouldn't be in the same sentence.
Such a beautiful village my husband and I have seen videos at that village from another UA-camr and my husband cried! I feel I was opening our eyes in the west I do think the tour guy over charged you. The people are beautiful!!! We both know if that same village were here in the us the powers that be would have gentrified it to no end and removed the original tenants for their homes her homes on the water are premium real estate! P.S we have impoverished places her ex: downtown l.a. skid row and at least these people get to be amongst their own wishing all well!!!
This is very similar to skid row- but really is rooted in the same issue. The government isn't assisting the people. The issue here is almost worse because in America at least there's shelters, food stamps, Medicaid, etc. to assist those in dire need- in most African countries there isn't those options to help.
I wonder how they construct these houses ....do these supporting poles go waaay down to the ocean floor in which case they have to be so long....or maybe these are shallow waters.
This is a good question I wish I would’ve asked! The water is shallow that I do know. He told me if I fell into the water I would be able to stand up! 😂
I love the way you put it at the start of the video. It’s to showcase the diversity in Africa, not to promote poverty tourism. My personal thought is that I don’t mind it when black people share different parts of Africa, but it rubs me the wrong way when ⚪️s come here with that savior complex and want to do things like take pictures with kids and capitalize off of them. Or coming to Africa to “build houses” and “drill boreholes” and “introduce natives to new things”, when they have no experience whatsoever in said fields. No. 🚮
I have to agree with you. I feel like we're too fresh off of Colonialism to have others coming and shedding light on things , period. Making money off of africans especially for millions of views, but not giving back. It's a big problem.
Great. Loved that you had the disclaimer. I actually think we need to see this type of content being done by our own because it raises important questions. It also gives the people that live in that town an opportunity to share their own story. UA-cam Tayo Aina did a lovely video on this floating town and His is probably the only one I've watched and enjoyed. I think you did a great job too. Keep it up.
Thank you very much for watching and understanding my purpose. I honestly was just curious to visit myself- and if I’m going to do it it’s only natural to share!
You can file it under diversity and duality. Okay, I get that...well, sorta. You can also declare that "these people are very happy." That, I find difficult to believe. On the surface they might appear to be "very happy," but hell, they used to say the same thing about slaves. Economic challenges and horrendous living conditions are major factors for depression and stress in Nigeria, especially in crowded Lagos. Meanwhile, the government does not care. I need a hazmat suit every time I watch a video about Makodo. I think I'd rather live under the bridge in Oshodi. Although I have no issue with your filming there, there's no way I'd sit that close to that waste-infested water. It's a place I never need to visit. That said, I appreciate this and al the adventures you share with us.
Thank you very much! I am going by what I’ve talked to the people in the community about. There are equitable places as far as affordability that some could move to- but choose not to. Understand the view point tho. Definitely see positive changes on the way
I saw this place in another video and the kids were swimming in the water, having A great time. The UA-camr was told that they have built up resistance to the toxicity etc… 😏
There are several floating cities across the world, Asia, Italy etc. However, I do feel like this is poverty tourism ( not you specifically Britney, just in general) as the guides are paid to float tourists around the city and gawk at the people. If I lived there I would be angry that people are touring my community like a human zoo. I mean if there is going to be tourism it should benefit the residents.
I believe this 100%. The guy in the video was a resident and pockets the money along with the tour guide but I hope that he's using it to share with his community. We ran into the chief of the community during the video and had to give him money LOL!
The population of this place is in declined, most of the wood houses you see are empty as more people have moved to the land abandoning their culture of living on water. hence why you see mostly kids( who cant leave) and not adults like it was before.
There was a lot of children but really also a lot of adults! But there’s good in knowing the population is heavily declining. I wonder if that’s the best solution- or is a clean up or regulation of waste a good one too?
No I don’t feel like you are exploiting anyone I have seen others visit the same place before to me it’s just showing how others live and how they still manage to strive and smile despite anything and to them this is there life and for me it’s about learning others cultures I don’t feel pity because they are happy and that makes me happy
That's really how I felt. Many were saying that they could easily relocate but choose not to. Same as my Kibera video. I am loving this response and it's a positive way to look at it.
Well said. It seems like every UA-camr that visits Lagos has to make a video there. I watched one video of this place and that was enough. I never watch these videos anymore.
The 2 guys got a hustle - hey, but the best P.R. team on the planet can't sell me on what's a eyesore. It does nothing for the quality of life. I have over some 4 yrs watched vlogs from Makoko - even donated once to some school fund. I think various Lagos State governments, especially the Health ministry is getting away with murder. Lagos has the Eko Atlantic project on deck but is indifferent to Makoko. Journos should be questioning the state governor & head of state(given his background) about liberating that community from a floating hell!!!
That’s really kind that you found a foundation and donated money, wow 💕 yes I believe there needs to be more accountability on behalf of the government
This a whole different level, this make Kibera slum look like a wealth surbab. Why on the water, Nigeria plenty of empty land, this is health disaster waiting to happen. They need to put traffic ligts on that river
Honestly- I was shocked that Kibera is named "Africa's Biggest Slum" because this area is actually more "slummy" if that's the word? But, I don't believe there is as much NGO infiltration in this area either. So it's a positive thing in that way.
@BrittneyCaldwell Kibera being dubbed the largest slum in Africa is lie orchestrated by the hundreds of NGO in Kenya selling poverty to foreign donors. It's a money grab.
@@BrittneyCaldwell Kibera was never Africa's Biggest Slum. NGOs have used that moniker, for years to fundraise and, they've done that very successfully.
The Arab countries have oil and that has made them so rich. Nigeria is the 7th largest oil producing country in the world. Why are they not able to get rid of this type of human habitation?
10:31 yes they yell at white people 😅. I'm not sure if you've heard of the UA-camr Sabbatical. He almost got jumped by the locals over there in a bar / beer parlor. His video is called you need to give us a $100
lmfaoooo well I don't really watch UA-cam enough to know, but there was a group that we saw earlier and they seemed to be cool with them! They also had phones.
@@BrittneyCaldwellll to be honest. The colonizers made us believe they are superior and we are inferior. They've positioned themselves as our savior. They give us financial, medical and food aid to remain dependent on them. They've been importing their movies for decades presenting the US as the land of opportunity which makes all of us dream of going. They gave us white Jesus, taught us their history and kept us away from ours (some of us are slowly unlearning and relearning). So when I see such things I don't blame them. I understand the strong programming. There's a lot of work that needs to be done 😢. From the leaders to the everyday people.
Those people are similar to those from Kibera(Kenya). In Kibera you will hear people shouting, children playing with dirt, people asking for money etc. I like the fact that the whole village is on top of the water.
Did u check out where they shit their toilets is floating on water the fish eat their poo and majority of the inhabitants are fishermen they sell all the fish to legos so technically ppl are just eating their clinical waste indirectly secondly legos has no water system every legos person has a borehole for water which they pump to their house system at the same time every house disposes their water water and sewer in the ground in their compound near the water source technically the water filters back to the pumping system however they never get sick hmmmm
I’m sure they have an immunity hereditary factor going on- or the salt water cleanses? I’m not really sure but I did see some babies popping into the water 😂😂😂😂 but I myself have a tank at home so idk.
You're doing an amazing job as a creator Britt and some are here for it. It's gone to always make us feel away while speaking because we have a ♥ us as citizens in other countries need to know the good the bad and the ugly. You're sharing light and dark it's life it's alright love the one's who don't like it won't click the like button np you're success continues! ❤ You share varieties of content let's celebrate in Nigeria with you now.
Thanks for enjoying ❤️💞 I really appreciate that. I really try to show duality. The same way I do about life in the states. Everywhere in the world has good and bad.
I love how you articulated your purpose there. Not to showcase poverty tourism, but to highlight the duality, the different experiences of people living in Nigeria. You inspire us, truly. And I think it's good to showcase this community, because someone will see and feel inspired to help. Some innovative genius may get that spark after seeing, and work to contribute to this community. 😊
I believe the government has been trying to get them to move for a while now, because the land is actually off of the highway driving right into the island in a good location- but from what I heard on the inside... many are happy and do not want to leave. They have everything they need in their community and are living very happily!
They really have so many resources but the currency is lower than it was in Ghana and Kenya and people are working full time jobs Monday to SATURDAY for $60 a month. Literally. It's very confusing.
contrary to what people think, the water is black because of the many sticks they use in paddling the canon. the water is not deep so the stick touches the boom of the river and erupt the sand underneath making the water black. sewage water would have been green not black.
@@BrittneyCaldwell You've been misinformed. People get on the internet and type any old thing; in this case, in an effort to romanticize filth. Sewage water can indeed be black! It might start out lighter than black, but as time goes by, it gets darker and turns black. There is sewage running through that water.
Hello lady, Without sounding patronising, it's a puzzle to me that you can find such a settlement in Nigeria. Much I've never been to Nigeria, i know, this country is one of the largest oil producers in the world. The country has huge parcels of land suitable for agriculture. Many minerals are found in Nigeria. The human resource is one of the best in Africa. In effect, with those type of resources, the huge population should be a great advantage. However, with all that you find a settlement like Makoko. My honest and well intentioned question is this -what's the problem? Can this solely be as a result of corruption? Bad politics or what? For the West Africa region, it's very important Nigeria does not fail. I pray for that.
I believe that if Nigeria got corruption and mismanagement out of the way it would be unstoppable. It's truly Nigeria v. Nigeria at this point. Also, citizens seem to be very adaptable to injustice. This country has so much wealth behind it.... I don't have the answer but I am looking forward TO FINDING OUT! and hopefully being witness to changes to come.
I think the huge population works against them despite all the wealth Gabon is an oil producing country with a small population also among the highest GDP in africa
I am unsubscribing. I hope others will to. Even African Tigress who should have shown here restraint herself. Keep it up! You don't know Nigerians. We might have ethnic issues but we don't take disrespect from outsiders. There's Eko Atlantic you didn't go but you are here talking crap! We will unfollow and drag you! Now we know your intentions. Continue!
@@reesepatron2320 Where are the videos of her people living on the street of Philadelphia, Oakland, DC etc? Why didn't she go to those areas in her own country and plea for them? We don't need her doing that "Savior crap" here! OK? That's how they want to live respect their decision and stop intruding into their spaces. Go take care of the homeless people in your ghettos and major cities. Don't come here with that crap attitude when we know how some of you guys live in your ghettos in USA. Thanks!
Years ago some fooled the world by saying that Africans lived in the trees, now Africans live in the slums. Let me ask you, how many beautiful neighborhoods of Lagos, Abuja, Nairobi, Mombasa and Accra have you posted on your channel since you moved to Africa? Charity begins at home, what have you done with millions of rats, roaches, bedbugs, and uncontrollable homeless people in the subways of New York City and California? Did you post that on your channel? Only ignorant Africans would back you on this. The likes of Wodemaya, Tayo Aina, African Tigress and many more strive to change the narrative of Africa, but you chose to destroy.
I think that you don’t visit my channel. I think you’re judging one video. I have many videos of Abuja and I’m working on my Lagos vlog now. Every Nigerian video I’ve posted has been in a positive light- especially on my Instagram.
Brittany, girl you are courageous. The fear of falling in that water, would have made this video non-existent.
Great job!
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 investigative journalism it’s a part of the job lmaoo
Thank you!
I think initially you were ignorant and entitled, but as someone that has followed your content from the start, id say you now get it. Duality is the nature of this complex motherland. You are doing great. Keep keeping it real Brit...
This comment really made my night. Thank you very much. I am living and learning.
@@BrittneyCaldwell hope you saw the SHAKAHOLLA CULT KILLINGS IN KENYA BY PREACHERS IN KENYA...
Lovely Brittney these are the reality of life. Thank you for sharing. We have Kibera in Kenya. Those neighborhoods have the best people.
I have visited Kibera and literally was shocked at how it wasn’t as bad as people made it seem, honestly!
@@BrittneyCaldwellit used to be bad when they had flying toilets but the community as stepped up
Hope the government can help them out for the sake of the kids...I think they have plenty of land in Nigeria.
I really hope so too! So many kids!
They keep trying to move them, they don't want to go. Free housing believe it or not. A lot of these people are from neighboring countries who want to "make it" in Lagos. It is a big problem for them (safety, health), the general community. Only people benefitting are poverty tourists and the people that facilitate on the ground. See how quick that guide was to say they don't mind being filmed, but HE doesn't live there and is not dealing with the hardship and shame!
Must of them are from Benin republic.
Government have tried to move them to develop the area but they fought back.
Just started the video and at minute @2:14, I am like OMG THAT IS INSANE!!! On one side are gorgeous mansions; on the other side are ramshackle shacks. And separating them is literally a wall and moat! Wow!!! Carrazzzzyyyy!
Right?! Very crazy 😩😩😩😩
Your caption has been the question Ave been asking for a while
I wanted to go- I was curious! But I felt bad at the same time!
What do you mean by poverty tourism? If people say that about black American beggars and destitutes scattered all over America, how would you feel? These people chose live there. You are behaving like typical black American who have no respect or regards for others. You will not make it in Africa with this type of shenanigans, dear.
Should go to skidrow and bring us along and show how is like in America? Show us how south Philadelphia is like? This type of disrespect can cost you your marriage. Let this people live their life. Or you can get your blackass to America where black Americans have no respect or regard for anybody.
Am guessing you will tour skid row in Usa for us next, or you only remember to tour slum when it's in africa?
Actually there are many Americans who tour Skid Row. The Kardashians toured It on an episode. If I was an African vlogger in AMERICA I WOULD GO TO SKID ROW AND O BLOCK IN CHICAGO FIRST lmfaoooo but nice try!
$150 for the tour seems expensive, this was informative as I was unaware of its existence. I have lived in South Africa for 5 years. I just started my UA-cam channel last year. There are underserved communities here but they are well documented, plus I grew up seeing so much poverty in Africa portrayed by the media I strive to show a different perspective.
You’re so brave tho’ cause all I was thinking was I hope Sis don’t fall in that water. 😂
He definitely ripped me off but I didn't feel like arguing or telling my husband how much I paid either. I am following you now, keep going babe!
There’s a similar village like this in Ghana called Nzulezu!!! Water is cleaner because it’s probably situated outside Accra, however our leaders need to do better, people can’t be living like this!!!
Would love to visit!
Why though? They do this in Kibra, Nairobi as well.
I feel bad about my old kibera video sometimes!
@@BrittneyCaldwellKibera was a good video. It humanized the people of The community.
Very informative video Brittany, thank you for sharing
Glad it was helpful! 💋💋💋💋
Lol 😳 Our very own Kibera here in Nairobi looks like a decent estate compared to these Lagos slums! Actually Kibera has access to electricity, Wi-Fi and tarmac roads! This one in Lagos is a crying shame considering Nigeria is the biggest exporter and producer of oil in Africa and the 10th largest exporter of the same in the world 🌎
This shows the levels of extreme inequality in Nigeria 🇳🇬 😢
It's very very very telling and makes kibera look like a fake “slum” not the “largest in africa” 🤣🙃
Thank you for covering how other's live. For me, it is not different than the water villages in Italy. It would be incredible if this idea could be developed where there is a septic system, and instead of garbage ( even though I understand ppl are using what is available) to lift the residences maybe a resin that lifts without pollution of the water? I honestly think that this is an amazing community, where it would not take much to develop into something more sustainable. I'm impressed as to how everyone keeps things organized and clean without these things in place. The textiles that the store owner had on the boat were beautiful. I would have bought some things. Beautiful community..wouldn't take many improvements to make it Versailles...they already have the ppl ❤❤❤
Great content! We need to see content like this just as much as we see the night life and mansions on Banana Island.
I 100% AGREEEEEE!
We have content like this all over BBC, CNN, Nat Geo etc, the list goes on
@@yo-a The point is it’s important to show both not be one sided which if you follow Brittney’s channel she always shows both sides.
@@dbaqt412 take off the cape. I know what the point is. Clearly my point went over your head.
@@dbaqt412 na tonda go fiya ya papa what you mean have you shown the slum in your country?
I enjoyed this. I was not even aware of a town in the water like this in Nigeria. I feel what you said about Kibera too. I felt comfortable in Kibera with people who were Kenyan and familiar with the area. Thanks for keeping these vlogs going. 💚🇳🇬
Christine!!! How are you? We need to catch up! Thanks for enjoying 😍
Thank you for this video. Your video seem to capture makoko better than most of the makoko videos I have seen. Kudos for the effort put in making this videos.
Thank you for appreciating and watching🤪
Well done Brittney. Your video speaks for yourself. You are an educator so as you said you’re showing this place because it is different from what you’re used to. Bravo to you and thank you for bringing this to the rest of the world.
Just because a lot of us live in the Western world it doesn’t mean that we’ve it all together.
At times these people living here are more at peace than those that live in the West and battling mental health because of the stressful way of life.
thank you so much for watching and enjoying! I am glad that you found value. Literally I am trying to show people that as well. life isn't easy anywhere, I swear!
Further, we hear the largest clusters of poverty are in India, DRC and Nigeria. One would understand about the India case but why should we have that in DRC and Nigeria?
It’s a big question that needs answers.
The big Problem is the dirtiness, if they can organise and do Something about it its going to be fine, and it'll attract alot of people and they can make more money!
That’s what I said! It would be lit!!! 👏👏👏👋
I loved this documentary, i just hope our political leaders can do something to improve the lives of these people.
Me as well! Thanks for watching! 💕💕
The village on water is cool. It's their way of life. What could be beneficial is structure and sanitation. If the water is cleared of litter and some of the structures on the water done up better then Makoko wouldn't and 'slum' wouldn't be in the same sentence.
It the water was cleared it would be like Venice in Italy 😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫😍
Such a beautiful village my husband and I have seen videos at that village from another UA-camr and my husband cried! I feel I was opening our eyes in the west I do think the tour guy over charged you. The people are beautiful!!! We both know if that same village were here in the us the powers that be would have gentrified it to no end and removed the original tenants for their homes her homes on the water are premium real estate! P.S we have impoverished places her ex: downtown l.a. skid row and at least these people get to be amongst their own wishing all well!!!
This is very similar to skid row- but really is rooted in the same issue. The government isn't assisting the people. The issue here is almost worse because in America at least there's shelters, food stamps, Medicaid, etc. to assist those in dire need- in most African countries there isn't those options to help.
I wonder how they construct these houses ....do these supporting poles go waaay down to the ocean floor in which case they have to be so long....or maybe these are shallow waters.
This is a good question I wish I would’ve asked! The water is shallow that I do know. He told me if I fell into the water I would be able to stand up! 😂
Woo!! Sorry Brittney, i cant watch this. I am afraid i will fall into the water. I dont want to catch wada or akirikpa😅
🫣🫣🫣🫣😩😩😩😩😩🤔 omg
Yep, you really "empowered" them lol... y'all are funny. Anyways, still love the channel. Mistake here, but keep pushing.
😭😭😭🥲🥲🥲
@@BrittneyCaldwell na just small woto-woto na... normal normal. No cry.
hello Brittney thanks for the content, been bing watching. Your looking great!
Thank you so much!!
I love the way you put it at the start of the video. It’s to showcase the diversity in Africa, not to promote poverty tourism.
My personal thought is that I don’t mind it when black people share different parts of Africa, but it rubs me the wrong way when ⚪️s come here with that savior complex and want to do things like take pictures with kids and capitalize off of them. Or coming to Africa to “build houses” and “drill boreholes” and “introduce natives to new things”, when they have no experience whatsoever in said fields.
No. 🚮
I have to agree with you. I feel like we're too fresh off of Colonialism to have others coming and shedding light on things , period. Making money off of africans especially for millions of views, but not giving back. It's a big problem.
Talk to your OWN LEADERS plz.
Cool video
Thanks for enjoying 😊😊😊😊
So I have always wondered about how this community and how they live so this was very enlightening
It is very interesting!
How would you rate the air quality of this place
Honestly, it didn’t smell that bad to me. The air quality was normal and it was on the sea, so there was a breeze
Brittney, to be frank you are a brave lady. I'm a Nigerian but I wouldn't ride in that canoe
You never know until you try!
Great. Loved that you had the disclaimer. I actually think we need to see this type of content being done by our own because it raises important questions. It also gives the people that live in that town an opportunity to share their own story. UA-cam Tayo Aina did a lovely video on this floating town and His is probably the only one I've watched and enjoyed. I think you did a great job too. Keep it up.
Thank you very much for watching and understanding my purpose. I honestly was just curious to visit myself- and if I’m going to do it it’s only natural to share!
You can file it under diversity and duality. Okay, I get that...well, sorta. You can also declare that "these people are very happy." That, I find difficult to believe. On the surface they might appear to be "very happy," but hell, they used to say the same thing about slaves. Economic challenges and horrendous living conditions are major factors for depression and stress in Nigeria, especially in crowded Lagos. Meanwhile, the government does not care. I need a hazmat suit every time I watch a video about Makodo. I think I'd rather live under the bridge in Oshodi. Although I have no issue with your filming there, there's no way I'd sit that close to that waste-infested water. It's a place I never need to visit. That said, I appreciate this and al the adventures you share with us.
Thank you very much! I am going by what I’ve talked to the people in the community about. There are equitable places as far as affordability that some could move to- but choose not to. Understand the view point tho. Definitely see positive changes on the way
150k?? I didn’t know visiting Makoko costs that much! 😳
Right?!!
Is this on a river or lake?
If they clean it and have a garbage college system this is so cool!
It’s a river! Like inside a peninsula almost! It would be super dope if the liter was regulated
When i see this i see something amazing they made a city on water. Wow
It’s actually called “Nigeria’s Venice”
I was intrigued that the infrastructure stays sturdy for so long!
This is sad.I can’t imagine the malaria and other diseases that the children suffer through living in such a wet wet dirty environment
It was slightly anxiety driving for me when I thought about falling into the water.
@@BrittneyCaldwell omg thank God you did not fall in Britt
I saw this place in another video and the kids were swimming in the water, having A great time. The UA-camr was told that they have built up resistance to the toxicity etc… 😏
@@nitadaniels804 makes sense, it means all the homeless people in California must have growing immunity to the poop on the street of skid row.
The people young and old have adapted to the environment. If someone from outside fell in the water then it'll be a different story.
Britney I saw when you did pop your face by the pop corn stand at " laboratory beach" in Ghana that night
Hellllo! I’m upset! Why don’t you come say hi!
I can’t imagine the stench and the despair in this place, how is people allowed to live like this in this fat and age?
The government needs to take control.
Ironically, the Lagos State Government cannot relocate this community. A vast majority of them are originally from Benin Republic 🇧🇯.
that's what I've heard, which is very interesting.
There are several floating cities across the world, Asia, Italy etc. However, I do feel like this is poverty tourism ( not you specifically Britney, just in general) as the guides are paid to float tourists around the city and gawk at the people. If I lived there I would be angry that people are touring my community like a human zoo. I mean if there is going to be tourism it should benefit the residents.
I believe this 100%. The guy in the video was a resident and pockets the money along with the tour guide but I hope that he's using it to share with his community. We ran into the chief of the community during the video and had to give him money LOL!
Cant see any EUROPEAN want go there for all the money in the WORLD.
The population of this place is in declined, most of the wood houses you see are empty as more people have moved to the land abandoning their culture of living on water. hence why you see mostly kids( who cant leave) and not adults like it was before.
There was a lot of children but really also a lot of adults! But there’s good in knowing the population is heavily declining. I wonder if that’s the best solution- or is a clean up or regulation of waste a good one too?
No I don’t feel like you are exploiting anyone I have seen others visit the same place before to me it’s just showing how others live and how they still manage to strive and smile despite anything and to them this is there life and for me it’s about learning others cultures I don’t feel pity because they are happy and that makes me happy
That's really how I felt. Many were saying that they could easily relocate but choose not to. Same as my Kibera video. I am loving this response and it's a positive way to look at it.
China was once like this. This place can be cleaned and modified into a water town.
That's a very interesting fact! Wow!
Well said. It seems like every UA-camr that visits Lagos has to make a video there. I watched one video of this place and that was enough. I never watch these videos anymore.
I think I’m done with this kind of content- but I was intrigued. Thanks for watching!
10:25 oh my God! Boat traffic 🤣🤣🤣 so unorthodox
It was so funny 😂😂😂😂
The 2 guys got a hustle - hey, but the best P.R. team on the planet can't sell me on what's a eyesore. It does nothing for the quality of life.
I have over some 4 yrs watched vlogs from Makoko - even donated once to some school fund.
I think various Lagos State governments, especially the Health ministry is getting away with murder. Lagos has the Eko Atlantic project on deck but is indifferent to Makoko. Journos should be questioning the state governor & head of state(given his background) about liberating that community from a floating hell!!!
That’s really kind that you found a foundation and donated money, wow 💕 yes I believe there needs to be more accountability on behalf of the government
@@BrittneyCaldwell The serious journalists, political elites & Lagosians haven't made Makoko a priority & that's unfortunate.💯
This a whole different level, this make Kibera slum look like a wealth surbab. Why on the water, Nigeria plenty of empty land, this is health disaster waiting to happen. They need to put traffic ligts on that river
Honestly- I was shocked that Kibera is named "Africa's Biggest Slum" because this area is actually more "slummy" if that's the word? But, I don't believe there is as much NGO infiltration in this area either. So it's a positive thing in that way.
@BrittneyCaldwell Kibera being dubbed the largest slum in Africa is lie orchestrated by the hundreds of NGO in Kenya selling poverty to foreign donors. It's a money grab.
@@BrittneyCaldwell Kibera was never Africa's Biggest Slum. NGOs have used that moniker, for years to fundraise and, they've done that very successfully.
@@MrMatujames i pity NGOs.
Kibera was at least clean to a degree
The Arab countries have oil and that has made them so rich. Nigeria is the 7th largest oil producing country in the world. Why are they not able to get rid of this type of human habitation?
The people also don’t want to leave!
@@BrittneyCaldwell Alrighty !
Ur statement of purpose shows compassion and weldone for taking courage many won’t 🫡
💕💕💕💕 thank you so much!
@@BrittneyCaldwell anytime
Wow! That was a good experience from the other side of Lagos
I am working on my Lagos vlog. It was very nice!
Just the thought of falling in that water 😑😑😑😑
Literally have nightmares of this LOL
10:31 yes they yell at white people 😅. I'm not sure if you've heard of the UA-camr Sabbatical. He almost got jumped by the locals over there in a bar / beer parlor. His video is called you need to give us a $100
lmfaoooo well I don't really watch UA-cam enough to know, but there was a group that we saw earlier and they seemed to be cool with them! They also had phones.
@@BrittneyCaldwellll to be honest. The colonizers made us believe they are superior and we are inferior. They've positioned themselves as our savior. They give us financial, medical and food aid to remain dependent on them. They've been importing their movies for decades presenting the US as the land of opportunity which makes all of us dream of going. They gave us white Jesus, taught us their history and kept us away from ours (some of us are slowly unlearning and relearning). So when I see such things I don't blame them. I understand the strong programming. There's a lot of work that needs to be done 😢. From the leaders to the everyday people.
Those people are similar to those from Kibera(Kenya). In Kibera you will hear people shouting, children playing with dirt, people asking for money etc. I like the fact that the whole village is on top of the water.
Did u check out where they shit their toilets is floating on water the fish eat their poo and majority of the inhabitants are fishermen they sell all the fish to legos so technically ppl are just eating their clinical waste indirectly secondly legos has no water system every legos person has a borehole for water which they pump to their house system at the same time every house disposes their water water and sewer in the ground in their compound near the water source technically the water filters back to the pumping system however they never get sick hmmmm
I’m sure they have an immunity hereditary factor going on- or the salt water cleanses? I’m not really sure but I did see some babies popping into the water 😂😂😂😂 but I myself have a tank at home so idk.
@@BrittneyCaldwell..😂😂not u having a tank.
Keep up the amazing work Be Blessed
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. Trying to get back on the flow.
I commented on your live that I see such potential for this area. $$$ But let's get there before wp.
Hello!!! Seriously. But they would mean displacing a lot of people!
You're doing an amazing job as a creator Britt and some are here for it. It's gone to always make us feel away while speaking because we have a ♥ us as citizens in other countries need to know the good the bad and the ugly.
You're sharing light and dark it's life it's alright love the one's who don't like it won't click the like button np you're success continues! ❤ You share varieties of content let's celebrate in Nigeria with you now.
Thanks for enjoying ❤️💞 I really appreciate that. I really try to show duality. The same way I do about life in the states. Everywhere in the world has good and bad.
@@BrittneyCaldwell we see starving ORPHANS for years from AFRICA.
Lagos is an eyesore 😢😮😮😮
This spot, but not all! Many beautiful places! 😍😍😍😍😍
The filth is too much for me. I wouldn't be able to do it.
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I love how you articulated your purpose there. Not to showcase poverty tourism, but to highlight the duality, the different experiences of people living in Nigeria. You inspire us, truly. And I think it's good to showcase this community, because someone will see and feel inspired to help. Some innovative genius may get that spark after seeing, and work to contribute to this community. 😊
I believe the government has been trying to get them to move for a while now, because the land is actually off of the highway driving right into the island in a good location- but from what I heard on the inside... many are happy and do not want to leave. They have everything they need in their community and are living very happily!
Oil rich Nigeria 😢
They really have so many resources but the currency is lower than it was in Ghana and Kenya and people are working full time jobs Monday to SATURDAY for $60 a month. Literally. It's very confusing.
Declaimer...am just here to enlightening myself
Thanks for being here!
Brittney this is not better than kenya
It was an interesting experience!
@@BrittneyCaldwell very interesting but we want you back in Kenya we claimed you longtime ago we can't have you near those waters
contrary to what people think, the water is black because of the many sticks they use in paddling the canon. the water is not deep so the stick touches the boom of the river and erupt the sand underneath making the water black. sewage water would have been green not black.
This is VERY informative and not something the guide or the guy who gave me the tour and lives there mentioned- good points!
@@BrittneyCaldwell You've been misinformed. People get on the internet and type any old thing; in this case, in an effort to romanticize filth. Sewage water can indeed be black! It might start out lighter than black, but as time goes by, it gets darker and turns black. There is sewage running through that water.
You look better without the eye glasses.
Thank you! I like to switch it up!
Nigerian Venice 🛶
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Hello lady,
Without sounding patronising, it's a puzzle to me that you can find such a settlement in Nigeria. Much I've never been to Nigeria, i know, this country is one of the largest oil producers in the world. The country has huge parcels of land suitable for agriculture. Many minerals are found in Nigeria. The human resource is one of the best in Africa. In effect, with those type of resources, the huge population should be a great advantage. However, with all that you find a settlement like Makoko. My honest and well intentioned question is this -what's the problem? Can this solely be as a result of corruption? Bad politics or what? For the West Africa region, it's very important Nigeria does not fail. I pray for that.
I believe that if Nigeria got corruption and mismanagement out of the way it would be unstoppable. It's truly Nigeria v. Nigeria at this point. Also, citizens seem to be very adaptable to injustice. This country has so much wealth behind it.... I don't have the answer but I am looking forward TO FINDING OUT! and hopefully being witness to changes to come.
I think the huge population works against them despite all the wealth Gabon is an oil producing country with a small population also among the highest GDP in africa
Its a FAILED NATION.
If the water and area can be cleaned up it could easily be changed to a floating market for tourism like they have in Asia.
I literally asked them that. Why don’t they hire people to just clean the water? Or stop throwing trash into the water.
@@BrittneyCaldwell Its something worth looking into by the local or state government.
I’ve been to one in Thailand, the water was the same.
The psychological efforts Brittany put into this video will disarm anyone that tries to leave any negative comment.
A light disclaimer if I say so! 😂
where do they peee🙈🙈🙈🙈
In the water LOL!
I am unsubscribing. I hope others will to. Even African Tigress who should have shown here restraint herself. Keep it up! You don't know Nigerians. We might have ethnic issues but we don't take disrespect from outsiders. There's Eko Atlantic you didn't go but you are here talking crap! We will unfollow and drag you! Now we know your intentions. Continue!
Nowhere in this video did Brittany create disrespect to anyone.
@@reesepatron2320 Where are the videos of her people living on the street of Philadelphia, Oakland, DC etc? Why didn't she go to those areas in her own country and plea for them? We don't need her doing that "Savior crap" here! OK? That's how they want to live respect their decision and stop intruding into their spaces. Go take care of the homeless people in your ghettos and major cities. Don't come here with that crap attitude when we know how some of you guys live in your ghettos in USA. Thanks!
Good riddance. I did go to Eko Atlantic. I’m working on the vlog now. Have a blessed day! 😅😂 If you followed my IG you’d see that!
@@reesepatron2320Speak for yourself not for all Nigerians.Brittney is showing the reality and it is the reality.
Clicks.
Years ago some fooled the world by saying that Africans lived in the trees, now Africans live in the slums. Let me ask you, how many beautiful neighborhoods of Lagos, Abuja, Nairobi, Mombasa and Accra have you posted on your channel since you moved to Africa? Charity begins at home, what have you done with millions of rats, roaches, bedbugs, and uncontrollable homeless people in the subways of New York City and California? Did you post that on your channel? Only ignorant Africans would back you on this. The likes of Wodemaya, Tayo Aina, African Tigress and many more strive to change the narrative of Africa, but you chose to destroy.
I think that you don’t visit my channel. I think you’re judging one video. I have many videos of Abuja and I’m working on my Lagos vlog now. Every Nigerian video I’ve posted has been in a positive light- especially on my Instagram.
You are very emotional. Brittany has been very balanced on her channel. Stop being ashamed of the African slum. CLEAN the up if you feel so inclined.
Lol. There are plenty of other videos of all these parts of Nigeria. Feel free to watch and promote them.
150k?? I didn’t know visiting Makoko costs that much! 😳
I am sure he played me, but sometimes I don't like to argue, I swear... LOL!
150k?? I didn’t know visiting Makoko costs that much! 😳
You wrote this comment 4 times, I think 😆
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