Bro I appreciate this. This people have. Nothing and they still have a smile on their faces. My Mum tries to give me the best and I still complain. Shows that we should never take the little we have for granted and always give thanks.
They exist to breed, expand and destroy the nature. Look at the amount of pollution around them. Look at how they continuously expanded. Wise people would stop breeding by now for the well being of the next generation.
@@gz993 Please don't say that, all they have are their smiles, let them keep it. Their smiles have great value to me and I'm sure to many others who watched this video.
@@mandalor-8315 I don't know about them being arrogant, but yeah the money is there. But this doc was from 2018 or 2019? Not sure. But this past january the government started kicking them out. They want to build luxury hotels there. Saw it on the news.
None Yours That’s what pisses me off about some African countries. Nigeria currently has the biggest GDP (economy) in Africa yet so many live in poverty. Obviously corruption is the #1 cause. There’s more than enough money to improve people’s lives.
Rickie McNicolls I fully agree. Africa is arguably the richest continent on the planet in terms of resources yet the poorest when it comes to overall GDP. Gold, diamonds, copper, oil, aluminum, coal, hydropower etc is available in abundance but only a few greedy politicians and their families are the beneficiaries.
Omg. I’m 2 minutes in and tearing up! I’ve seen hundreds of these types of documentaries and not once have I seen the host of the show giving something to the people. Well done.
Few dollars Four week parental class Serve a bigger purpose 4 FM kids in a shack Us blacks must CELEBRATE this garbage Breed breed breed God will sort it out I dont care for it This CONTINUE depletion of genetic Common sense lost long ago Please no colonial garbage.i see COQUE Only one coque of dark entrance.
Gosh, that could have been anyone watching this. Life is just one crazy roll of the roulette wheel, but grateful for your blessings and keep things in perspective.
Bro I appreciate this. This people have nothing but still have smiles on their faces. My mum breaks her back to give me the best and I still complain. We should never take the little we have for granted.
If someone grew up in this environment, they won't see how bad their situation is until they are met with promising circumstances. So, they are going to live and smile despite their hardships. This is their normal.
Special thanks to the man with the kind soul, who not only went here to document what life is like but also gave somthing back.. We in the western world forget and complain we don't have enough..
You paying for the new moms medical expenses was so beautiful. Women sacrifice so much, and to see you take that burden off of her was amazing. God bless you.
@@happymoonshadow9657 pardon? the government is extremely corrupt it has little to do with the makoko community “taking responsibility for their own lives”. They have nothing because the economic social and political system in nigeria is designed to keep them at the bottom. That is why you should try and help and not expect them to take responsibility for their own lives.
@@happymoonshadow9657 really dumb indeed, more or like walking up in the morning and depending on people or the government to provide whatever they need for them just because they lives in the slum haha
This was a very beautiful and emotional video. God bless them all and provide them with all the help they desperately need. If there’s a way we can help please let me know. No one deserves to live like that. My heart is broken but I know God will make good things happen for all of them. Keep making videos like this one so more people see what’s going on, on the other side of the world. God bless you always!!!!
These people need help, I'm shock how cold and callous most of the comments are here, very little humanity, just criticism and judgement, but ultimately you are putting judgement on your own souls by condemning these poor people, if you don't have anything good to say please close your mouths. This is why I could never be a rich man in this poor world because my heart is too big., God bless you Mr. Akingbade. What is even more disconcerting is many of these negative comments are probably coming from so-called Christians? For all the stones thrower out there & Christians who are slinging dirt on these beautiful people I will leave you with this... Matthew 25:40 And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me. Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
joeecrackk Obviously you’ve been convicted by my comments, by attacking me through classic projection behavior, you felt guilty about what I posted so you tried to place your guilt in me by accusing me of something that I’m not guilty of. I said nothing about anyone going to hell, I just reference a scripture that states those who treat the least among us badly have a date with Karma. I find it very ironic with all the negative comments that were posted concerning this video, if I’m not mistaken you said nothing in defense of these unfortunate souls in Nigeria, but the ONE comment that shedded light on people’s contemptible attitudes for these impoverished people, you have an issue with. Think about that for minute, and ask yourself why? why was it easier for you to attack me when all I was doing was trying to stop people from being so mean spirited, my bigger question is this, all those who said hateful things, did you chastised them for that? Shameful. I just left Gaborone Botswana & Pretoria South Africa about 6 months ago, I saw nothing like what this video shows, but if I did I would have went home a broke man, but where I found poverty I helped out. Please have more compassion for those people who have nothing, and if you see a people who have nothing being talked down to, defend them.
@Island Mike what are you doing for the poor? Are you an atheist? If so, even your disbelief was concocted by men... Your paradigm was not only influenced but shaped by men or other persons belief. Safe to say, even your own perspective is flawed through your eyes. The bible is the truth, written by men, but inspired by God. I can rest assured you haven't read the bible thoroughly, and if you do, you will be changed, like i have been.
This is really...Hard Living.....I would love for things to get better for these people, even though it is in reality just hope.... Much appreciation Reggie Akingbade for this insightful documentary
WOW! I love learning about other countries and different cultures, but sometimes I cry hard, especially when I see the little children. I tried so hard to give my children everything they needed and a lot of what they wanted but they did not appreciate much and gave me a very hard time in life, I love them very much despite that, but I look at these children and see so many smiles and wonder what did I do wrong.
I loved the video. Definitely had to subscribe. I grew up in a big family of 11. We grew up under the poverty level. It always bothered me when people shamed my parents for having so many kids in our financial situation. It seemed especially insulting that they would make comments in front of us kids, as if we didn't deserve to exist. It almost felt like their implication was that poor people don't deserve a chance. It sucked always working and skipping a real education, but I was able to educate later on and form a successful business. It almost seems like westerners tend to push their values onto others, instead of realizing that everyone has something of value that we could learn from them. I thought it was cool how he paid the lady's hospital bill. That inspired me!
I don't like the question of "why do you continue having children when you know you can't afford to take care of them. He should ask that question to the man next to her . Why do you keep on getting on top of her to procreate when you know is so hard for her the process of bearing children and keeping them sustained. Men always blame the woman. She gave a great answer!
Respect Reggie for going all the way to share with us their story. Sad yet incredible how people have called this place home and lived here all their lives. Respect. Home is where your heart is so long as there is love.
Amazing docu film. Really appreciate Reggie for this. Can't imagine the hardship they are going through living in a slum that's literally floating on sewage water. The world needs to know about this and the people who live in such hardships. Also they need help. Is there any fundraisers for this ?
Very intelligent viewer you are. I can’t believe how much ignorance and hate is filled in this comment section. Anywho, god bless you and god bless these very strong people.
I’m sooo glad to see a journalist bring some goods to the people they’re interviewing 😊...also, Mr Akingbade shows so much empathy for the people...simply amazing...I’m subscribing 🙏🏿
Finally someone asked the most important question of all - why do you keep having children if you cannot afford them? It’s not important whether it’s in Western Africa or Russia or the USA. The choice to keep bringing kids into a situation that has economic hardship is confusing for many of us. I worked in Mali and Morocco and it was the same thing. I’m not sure the answer-is it the lack of contraception or is it a religious thing ? Perhaps lack of education? Interesting video. You’re a kind man no doubt
Taco, it just reminds me of how Mom's Nursing skills and Experience would be a welcome Blessing in so many places. We have not exactly been treated well in the US.
Why reward them with a nicer place to have more sex and have more kids??? Give them condoms!!! They need to stop F!@#$% and popping out kids they can not take care of!! That is a huge sin to bring a child into that mess!!
Within first 30 seconds of watching this, I subscribed. Thank you for showing the world such a place, it gives us courage. It shows that People can survive and flourish in worst conditions.
First time watching this guy and my respect for this man Not only does he document about this kind of stuff but gives helps them also love how he is humble .!
The man said he's happy he has another mouth to feed, wow! Really grateful indeed but on the other hand i think people who are poor need to be educated on the parameters of having too many kids and staying in poverty. There is a tie there.
I don’t know why I even bother reading the comments knowing damn well this will be in there!!! “If they’re so poor why don’t they stop having kids???” You know, if the answer was that damn simple, they wouldn’t now would they??? What? Do you just think everyone is stupid??? There’s a REASON why the poorest countries also have the highest birth rates.... I mean REASONS, as there are many! For one, their culture is completely different than in the west and without fancy pants social security programs, the responsibility to care and provide for people when they are old and sick falls to the adult children. Secondly, many poor countries are also deeply religious and birth control is seen as sinful and difficult to obtain. #3. Women in many places do not have the option to say No. and the list goes on and on and on. Just know that these “simple” answers that make so much sense to you are never truly SIMPLE. Your opinions are shaped by your particular reality.
@@christinafidance340 Did you understand what is said instead of jumping to conclusion, i said they must be educated on having too many kids if they are poor. Every society has an education system and it all starts from there. Many of the so called religious institution know there is a link between it and so do their governments. If you don't see there is a need for that type of education but you focus on the parameters surrounding it then don't blame me for speaking about it, blame those who don't like yourself. People that hold back knowledge from the poor, which might help them succeed are those that leave them hungry in dying in the multitudes while their excuse is that they just helped one man by giving him a dollar. That is the reality!
Awww what a great docu about such a lovely people and your interview with them is so thoughtful and very beautiful to see. Makes me want to cry how exceptionally kind you were to them with bring gifts and helping out in small ways that showed you actually care about them. Thanks for wanting to help them hope you are able to make some changes within that community. Lots of love from the USA
These people are conformed in this situation. Because probably don't know the existence of birth control. The only option is became pregnant. She believe that she don't have other choice. Or religion say birth control is wrong
@@tosinojo7310 These people are ignorant. Don't have acess to internet, school. Don't have idea of birth control. And Islam is a problem in Africa also.
Wow, what an amazing documentary. Despite the enormous poverty and the unsanitary conditions this film was beautifully done. I was looking for a part 2, but I guess this is it!
The issues are so much deeper than just that. They have a continent that in some areas has been completely stripped of all the natural resources. With all the profits from it going to foreigners or greedy politicians. In other areas the natural resources still flow the wealth still isn’t being given to the people. Poverty creates desperate situations I see people talking about they need birth control like birth control is free. These people get up everyday & work their asses off for pennies and they do it all with a smile & hope that better days are coming.
Wow, Mrs Tonudo didn’t even know that she can control her fertility. Just wow. They need to start teaching sex education and fertility control because having these children with no means to fully care for them only elevates the cycle of poverty. This is sad.
In the middle of nowhere, and pain, perhaps many times without enough to live, these people smile and are very nice and gentle. No begging for money or been rude, just fishing and working for the living.
Great documentary man. I respect and love what you did. You just simply show love ang compassion to the poor like what Jesus did. More documentaries like this please...
I really appreciate your job for this documentary and give inspirations to others to take care of deprived people and living on marginalized ..thankyou again.
Nah. Humans are meant to live with close access to water, not in it. Even if the water was clean, it would be FAR from paradise. Even if they had money and everything, there would be many difficulties for humans living in an area like this. Humans are not made to withstand and survive the difficulties water can make for them, which is why it surprises me that to this day and with all our history, people that have the money still live next to water for 'luxury'. New Orleans is sinking, the entire coast is in danger of hurricanes and flooding every year, etc and thats just US problems, not even considering all the water related disasters all over the world that wipe out ppl and entire villiages or towns year after year. Not to mention the diseases and pests hot humid water environments breed. You ever been out in nature around some swampy area or nasty mudhole where mosquitos are buzzing around and breeding and things like that? Now imagine living in that mudhole. Thats where these people are living. Humans would have to dw-evolve by ALOT to be properly fitted to live in a place like that and thrive lol
It’s all paradise until you catch Malaria in the summer months. Polluted water or not, that would be a problem. If your foundation collapsed in the middle of the night, you’d drown.
Proof for East Azn Messiah on this channel Keep New Orleans out of this. Where are you from so I can call it a shithole. I will not insult these good people. Black people are survivors, no matter where we are. We were here first and will be here because of our strength. Take your hate back to the dog, bat, coronavirus having Asia. Oh, and keep that shit over there in Asia.
This is the type of journalism I'm we need. Don't just take from the folks you are documenting. Give as well. For just $13 usd he was able to help a family save a whole months wages. And he stocked that hospital for months!
The sanitation is poor and the water is so dirty and it is connected to the sea water were in they harvest and catch fish? Like wth is happening in such slum why is it the government not relocate this people into much safer and a good ambiance place to live! Nigeria is wealth but not cater those poverty my goodness!!!
Reggie did well, keep keeping up, more good gestures from those who have to those who don't have is always welcome in todays world where the immediate are more concern about their own pocket
One thing struck my head, the fishes would be eating all their poops and now people were catching those fishes and would eat them which were fed by their wastes and shit. Recycling at it's best. And Oh no my poor brain is also thinking so hard where would they bury the dead?
I believe the reason why they give birth is that one day their children will be able to work and contribute to supporting the whole family, so even if the conditions are tough, there's still a little hope. Thank you for the great documentary, I'm just baffled at how trivial first world life is compared to what people in places like this are going through.
Simple common sense Many who never visited Africa The MENTALITY can drive you crazy The way and..common sense stop HAVIN four.if you cant feed 2 HOW COME.I HAVE FOUR CATS IN FOUR ROOM. MILLION DOLLAR HOME COMMON SENSE COMMON.SENSE THIS AS BECOME.ACCEPTABLE THE BLACKS PLAYING THIS APATHY GAME.ITS AFRICA ITS AFRICA BASICALLY SAYIN THEY ARE NOT SMART INTERNAL RACISM WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT 'SHE DONT KNOW BIRT CONTROL" SHE KNOWS PRE NATAL.FORMATION LIKE ALL HUMANS
I have lot of respect for your approach. Only one thing : Do not show when you give money. May be as a Moroccan we don't have that in our culture and may be it's normal in Nigeria. Globaly, I was touched by all this people and with the serenity you have in contact with them. Thank you for sharing this warming experience.
Won't happen. Most are too self absorbed with their material image to bother helping Africans. Also charity starts at home. I rather see people in the community receive help. Even just cleaning up the streets and parks would be good.
I really appreciate your work towards this lovely people....Naira mother she is soo..happy when u told that u will pay the pending bills that's really touch my heart..God bless you..
michael askew that’s probably why he is the leader. He was so accurate about education and hospital being the most important in their community. Funny how even he understands the concept that we’ll paid teachers teach well. If only The U.S. government thought the same way.
I wish i could send and pay a couple of these ladies Maternity Bill$!! So they don't have to worry about paying the Dr & Hospital . They can really enjoy there babies. like we do in USA God Bless them all
Thank you, Reggie and Debo for this wonderful and educative video. Kindly translate the response of the woman that gave birth to a baby between the time 10:31 - 10:41 in the video clip in order to capture the perception of religion/faith on abortion in Africa parlance. The Baale made vital requests on the integration of the community which are human capital development (education and health service delivery). I will suggest you share this video in UNDP and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's websites since these are some of the targets of SDGs. Good job guys.
@@mosesmillausapunyo5701 Sir..I didn't intend to sound offensive in any form. Simply put, If one cannot afford to feed, house and clothe themselves than why would you bring children into that suffering? Have a means to support a family before you make the choice of having one..Africans are some of the most diligent, beautiful people in the world..I'm just pointing out the obvious..
If you encourage abortion, how will their people survive. Abortion is not natural. The must hunt and gather the strongest survive. That is the circle of life.
This is a paradise like Italian Venezia . This is a big money tourism project for anyone who wanted to invest in such a place but so dam of Nigeria government wicked and corrupt they could not see the light in the darkness only their mouth. May almighty God send helper to this people. I will really love to go and see this place amazing!!!! Thank you bros thank u.
Bro I appreciate this. This people have. Nothing and they still have a smile on their faces. My Mum tries to give me the best and I still complain. Shows that we should never take the little we have for granted and always give thanks.
Ademola Adekogbe 🍻
G Z, misery love company. I see you.
They exist to breed, expand and destroy the nature. Look at the amount of pollution around them. Look at how they continuously expanded. Wise people would stop breeding by now for the well being of the next generation.
@@gz993 Please don't say that, all they have are their smiles, let them keep it. Their smiles have great value to me and I'm sure to many others who watched this video.
@@CP-jk3tc We live in a heartless world, by the grace of Almighty God there go I.
Finally someone who goes to poverty stricken countries to not only document , but to give as well . God bless you.
Check out the channel Mark Nowhere Man
There are many on this platform....
Hii
Kadaeja McCray there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.
Proof for East Azn Messiah on this channel I’m speaking on what I’ve seen .
This Reggie guy should host more documentaries! Very charismatic guy
There is enough money in Nigeria to help them, but as it is often the case, the government just doesn't care.
Nigeria is developing and advancing, albeit slower than it could if things were better managed, but it is moving forward, the future is bright.
You telling me Nigeria has the power to help them and won't??? As proud and arrogant as they are when they come to the states ??
@@mandalor-8315 I don't know about them being arrogant, but yeah the money is there. But this doc was from 2018 or 2019? Not sure. But this past january the government started kicking them out. They want to build luxury hotels there. Saw it on the news.
None Yours That’s what pisses me off about some African countries. Nigeria currently has the biggest GDP (economy) in Africa yet so many live in poverty. Obviously corruption is the #1 cause. There’s more than enough money to improve people’s lives.
Rickie McNicolls I fully agree. Africa is arguably the richest continent on the planet in terms of resources yet the poorest when it comes to overall GDP. Gold, diamonds, copper, oil, aluminum, coal, hydropower etc is available in abundance but only a few greedy politicians and their families are the beneficiaries.
Omg. I’m 2 minutes in and tearing up! I’ve seen hundreds of these types of documentaries and not once have I seen the host of the show giving something to the people. Well done.
i love this documentary. and i really appreciate seeing you help out the poor as well
Few dollars
Four week parental class
Serve a bigger purpose
4 FM kids in a shack
Us blacks must CELEBRATE this garbage
Breed breed breed
God will sort it out
I dont care for it
This CONTINUE depletion of genetic
Common sense lost long ago
Please no colonial garbage.i see COQUE
Only one coque of dark entrance.
Love u baby 9810557032 🤙😍
Gosh, that could have been anyone watching this. Life is just one crazy roll of the roulette wheel, but grateful for your blessings and keep things in perspective.
The smile on that mom’s face when he said that he would pay the bill..priceless.🙏🏾
Bro I appreciate this. This people have nothing but still have smiles on their faces. My mum breaks her back to give me the best and I still complain. We should never take the little we have for granted.
These are your people go help them Ademola. Nigeria has 90m extremely poor people .
She just simply cannot afford birth control even if there was access to it
Beautiful work.
Hi yall why yall ain get no likes
Sonny !!
You've BEEN there :)
After I watched your video about this village, I am craving for more... Searching more videos about this beautiful village
reggie seems like a genuinely nice guy. that's so rare.
3:14 when he paid her hospital bill 😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌
If someone grew up in this environment, they won't see how bad their situation is until they are met with promising circumstances. So, they are going to live and smile despite their hardships. This is their normal.
Well you might bring some of them to NYC or London and they'll feel completely out of place. Don't always think what you've got is best for everybody.
Am inspired to focus more on my studies after watching this ....really touching.
Special thanks to the man with the kind soul, who not only went here to document what life is like but also gave somthing back.. We in the western world forget and complain we don't have enough..
What the people need most is FAMILY planning, too many children and parents are without any skills to feed them.
They dont even have Condoms there and they cost too much
shut up
They need education, more than family planning. You cannot solve a problem, like that, when it is already there.
Pull out it's free
This is a terrific documentary. Thank you for shedding light into their plight.
You paying for the new moms medical expenses was so beautiful. Women sacrifice so much, and to see you take that burden off of her was amazing. God bless you.
It's heart breaking that people would have to live under these conditions. This world has enough wealth to help our fellow humans
So ... how many ten-thousands of $ have YOU already donated to them? 🤔
No. People need to take responsibility for their own lives and stop telling me to do it for them.
@@happymoonshadow9657 pardon? the government is extremely corrupt it has little to do with the makoko community “taking responsibility for their own lives”. They have nothing because the economic social and political system in nigeria is designed to keep them at the bottom. That is why you should try and help and not expect them to take responsibility for their own lives.
@@toluwanimiolabamiji2817 so you are say people should not take responsibility for their own lives? Got. Dumbass
@@happymoonshadow9657 really dumb indeed, more or like walking up in the morning and depending on people or the government to provide whatever they need for them just because they lives in the slum haha
Wow, I didn’t even know this place existed in Nigeria. Great Video!
Dude. I just want to say, your kindness to these people brought me to tears. You're a really good person man. Keep doing what you do.
My heart swelled when I heard the joy in his
“thank you!!”The most beautiful smiles come from the poor. ❤️❤️❤️
1:17 “...the Makoko hospital...”😳
If my patients EVER complain again lolol
This was a very beautiful and emotional video. God bless them all and provide them with all the help they desperately need. If there’s a way we can help please let me know. No one deserves to live like that. My heart is broken but I know God will make good things happen for all of them. Keep making videos like this one so more people see what’s going on, on the other side of the world. God bless you always!!!!
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These people need help, I'm shock how cold and callous most of the comments are here, very little humanity, just criticism and judgement, but ultimately you are putting judgement on your own souls by condemning these poor people, if you don't have anything good to say please close your mouths.
This is why I could never be a rich man in this poor world because my heart is too big., God bless you Mr. Akingbade.
What is even more disconcerting is many of these negative comments are probably coming from so-called Christians?
For all the stones thrower out there & Christians who are slinging dirt on these beautiful people I will leave you with this...
Matthew 25:40
And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me
And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Elbert Townsell you are passing judgment in just the same way. You must feel really good to think that others will go to hell.
joeecrackk
Obviously you’ve been convicted by my comments, by attacking me through classic projection behavior, you felt guilty about what I posted so you tried to place your guilt in me by accusing me of something that I’m not guilty of.
I said nothing about anyone going to hell, I just reference a scripture that states those who treat the least among us badly have a date with Karma.
I find it very ironic with all the negative comments that were posted concerning this video, if I’m not mistaken you said nothing in defense of these unfortunate souls in Nigeria, but the ONE comment that shedded light on people’s contemptible attitudes for these impoverished people, you have an issue with.
Think about that for minute, and ask yourself why? why was it easier for you to attack me when all I was doing was trying to stop people from being so mean spirited, my bigger question is this, all those who said hateful things, did you chastised them for that? Shameful.
I just left Gaborone Botswana & Pretoria South Africa about 6 months ago, I saw nothing like what this video shows, but if I did I would have went home a broke man, but where I found poverty I helped out.
Please have more compassion for those people who have nothing, and if you see a people who have nothing being talked down to, defend them.
HALLELUJAH, AMEN
@Island Mike what are you doing for the poor? Are you an atheist? If so, even your disbelief was concocted by men... Your paradigm was not only influenced but shaped by men or other persons belief. Safe to say, even your own perspective is flawed through your eyes. The bible is the truth, written by men, but inspired by God. I can rest assured you haven't read the bible thoroughly, and if you do, you will be changed, like i have been.
Your heart is too big? Hahaha ,you're gonna be taken advantage of till you learn how to be more selfish and circumspect.
Poor and happy. A lot of ppl with money are still miserable. Very sad but beautiful place at the same time. Humble
The Lord God bless you always in Jesus' name!
This is really...Hard Living.....I would love for things to get better for these people, even though it is in reality just hope....
Much appreciation Reggie Akingbade for this insightful documentary
I’ve visited two floating villages and they all seem to have the same issue. The people are always so pleasant. Good job showcasing this one.
WOW! I love learning about other countries and different cultures, but sometimes I cry hard, especially when I see the little children. I tried so hard to give my children everything they needed and a lot of what they wanted but they did not appreciate much and gave me a very hard time in life, I love them very much despite that, but I look at these children and see so many smiles and wonder what did I do wrong.
Deborahlee Edwards you let them take you for granted.
God bless you, God see's your words and he's smiling at you, be of good cheer, for your reward will be great, trust.
Wow...well done. Episode 2?? This would be a great series! #debojfilms #correct
I loved the video. Definitely had to subscribe. I grew up in a big family of 11. We grew up under the poverty level. It always bothered me when people shamed my parents for having so many kids in our financial situation. It seemed especially insulting that they would make comments in front of us kids, as if we didn't deserve to exist. It almost felt like their implication was that poor people don't deserve a chance. It sucked always working and skipping a real education, but I was able to educate later on and form a successful business. It almost seems like westerners tend to push their values onto others, instead of realizing that everyone has something of value that we could learn from them.
I thought it was cool how he paid the lady's hospital bill. That inspired me!
I don't like the question of "why do you continue having children when you know you can't afford to take care of them. He should ask that question to the man next to her . Why do you keep on getting on top of her to procreate when you know is so hard for her the process of bearing children and keeping them sustained. Men always blame the woman. She gave a great answer!
Their ability to smile and survive in those conditions is amazing. God Bless them.
God bless them indeed
Thank you Reggie and your team much love from Guyana
Respect Reggie for going all the way to share with us their story. Sad yet incredible how people have called this place home and lived here all their lives. Respect. Home is where your heart is so long as there is love.
Amazing docu film. Really appreciate Reggie for this. Can't imagine the hardship they are going through living in a slum that's literally floating on sewage water. The world needs to know about this and the people who live in such hardships. Also they need help. Is there any fundraisers for this ?
Very intelligent viewer you are. I can’t believe how much ignorance and hate is filled in this comment section. Anywho, god bless you and god bless these very strong people.
Vishal Srinivas if only the rulers did not loot all of Nigerias money this wouldn't be happening.
Sure
I’m sooo glad to see a journalist bring some goods to the people they’re interviewing 😊...also, Mr Akingbade shows so much empathy for the people...simply amazing...I’m subscribing 🙏🏿
Finally someone asked the most important question of all - why do you keep having children if you cannot afford them? It’s not important whether it’s in Western Africa or Russia or the USA. The choice to keep bringing kids into a situation that has economic hardship is confusing for many of us. I worked in Mali and Morocco and it was the same thing. I’m not sure the answer-is it the lack of contraception or is it a religious thing ? Perhaps lack of education? Interesting video. You’re a kind man no doubt
It's all 3 issues, plus cultural as well
Taco, it just reminds me of how Mom's Nursing skills and Experience would be a welcome Blessing in so many places. We have not exactly been treated well in the US.
This is so frustrating to watch, these people deserve a better place to live!
Adolf Stallin you were dead two times. Shut up already.
Dr. Apollo LMFAO
@Adolf Stallin lmao, what they do to deserve worse?
Why reward them with a nicer place to have more sex and have more kids??? Give them condoms!!! They need to stop F!@#$% and popping out kids they can not take care of!! That is a huge sin to bring a child into that mess!!
@@chrisreed26 That takes foresight though. A lot of people do not possess this. Not being harsh but it is the reality
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Within first 30 seconds of watching this, I subscribed. Thank you for showing the world such a place, it gives us courage. It shows that People can survive and flourish in worst conditions.
what a beautiful man. paying that lovely ladys hospital bill for her. thankyou from this mum for doing that for her
I think that was bad. Now she will try to make another one sooner.
5,000 Naira = $12.67 USD! That’s sad. In the USA, that’s breakfast and a latte and there it is so SO much more! Wow.
@@christinafidance340 I personally want to go to Nigeria to pay for somebody's bill or order.
This helps me appreciate where I live
So sad! People have to live in this condition is unimaginable. My heart goes to them. Thank you for being so kind to them.
First time watching this guy and my respect for this man Not only does he document about this kind of stuff but gives helps them also love how he is humble .!
This man is such a blessing! So wonderful to see him actually helping God bless 🥰❤️
One of the most fair presenters i have seen on this makoko documentary...good Job!!
The man said he's happy he has another mouth to feed, wow! Really grateful indeed but on the other hand i think people who are poor need to be educated on the parameters of having too many kids and staying in poverty. There is a tie there.
Yes. That guy should bring them boxes of condoms.
@@greenlawnfarm5827 You hit the nail on the head!!! BRING CONDOMS!!!
I don’t know why I even bother reading the comments knowing damn well this will be in there!!! “If they’re so poor why don’t they stop having kids???” You know, if the answer was that damn simple, they wouldn’t now would they??? What? Do you just think everyone is stupid??? There’s a REASON why the poorest countries also have the highest birth rates.... I mean REASONS, as there are many! For one, their culture is completely different than in the west and without fancy pants social security programs, the responsibility to care and provide for people when they are old and sick falls to the adult children. Secondly, many poor countries are also deeply religious and birth control is seen as sinful and difficult to obtain. #3. Women in many places do not have the option to say No. and the list goes on and on and on. Just know that these “simple” answers that make so much sense to you are never truly SIMPLE. Your opinions are shaped by your particular reality.
@@christinafidance340 Did you understand what is said instead of jumping to conclusion, i said they must be educated on having too many kids if they are poor. Every society has an education system and it all starts from there. Many of the so called religious institution know there is a link between it and so do their governments. If you don't see there is a need for that type of education but you focus on the parameters surrounding it then don't blame me for speaking about it, blame those who don't like yourself. People that hold back knowledge from the poor, which might help them succeed are those that leave them hungry in dying in the multitudes while their excuse is that they just helped one man by giving him a dollar. That is the reality!
Christina Fidance thank you, some people are so stupid.
Awww what a great docu about such a lovely people and your interview with them is so thoughtful and very beautiful to see. Makes me want to cry how exceptionally kind you were to them with bring gifts and helping out in small ways that showed you actually care about them. Thanks for wanting to help them hope you are able to make some changes within that community. Lots of love from the USA
The new mother looks so depressed. They need better education and awareness especially birth control.
Its not her fault. God gave her those kids. She's just doing the best she can with what she has.
No birth control
These people are conformed in this situation. Because probably don't know the existence of birth control. The only option is became pregnant. She believe that she don't have other choice. Or religion say birth control is wrong
@@queenerza8936 lol she knows the circle and pull out method..otherwise, she would have given birth to 10 children
@@tosinojo7310 These people are ignorant. Don't have acess to internet, school. Don't have idea of birth control. And Islam is a problem in Africa also.
Wow, what an amazing documentary. Despite the enormous poverty and the unsanitary conditions this film was beautifully done. I was looking for a part 2, but I guess this is it!
More episodes soon to come!! Subscribe :)
Africa needs to change serious, the way Africans think and treat each other is not good at all.
The whole farkin world needs to change...
The issues are so much deeper than just that. They have a continent that in some areas has been completely stripped of all the natural resources. With all the profits from it going to foreigners or greedy politicians. In other areas the natural resources still flow the wealth still isn’t being given to the people. Poverty creates desperate situations I see people talking about they need birth control like birth control is free. These people get up everyday & work their asses off for pennies and they do it all with a smile & hope that better days are coming.
@Kiwihouse2005 B. chur bro... farkin eh
@Kiwihouse2005 B. it is what it is.
@@ostapbendervan7874 well its a mess but your choice of words though
you did not choose your birthplace, neither did we be mindful.
I've never heard of this place. Its nice to see this kind of documentaries to educate people of this kind of places.
You are so kind man..I had to subscribe to your channel. Cheers!!
It’s my first time seeing a documentary host giving something 🥺 …. God bless you bro . Poor baby born into poverty
Love to watch this kind of document a lot
Make one of your country, if you like it so much
I am always watching these videos, showing how is the experience of other countries🇧🇷
@@jaffermilitao2108 Brazil ?
God bless you Mimi...you are seeking wisdom and experience.
@Adolf Stallin this is cruel, for your knowledge she is japanese.
God bless you ,you are helping economically as well highlighting the situation to other community through your documentary
Wow, Mrs Tonudo didn’t even know that she can control her fertility. Just wow. They need to start teaching sex education and fertility control because having these children with no means to fully care for them only elevates the cycle of poverty. This is sad.
The host is not only handsome but humble. Great documentary.
Makes me grateful for my life. Thank you my father in heaven. 🙏❤️
What it really upsets me is the fact that after having two kids. Without the proper means to take care of them these women end up with 2 more
There's no money for birth control.
Got to be white
Children are blessings
Beverly Fredericks humans are curses
@@beverlyfredericks1936 amen! Your family is your riches in this life
In the middle of nowhere, and pain, perhaps many times without enough to live, these people smile and are very nice and gentle. No begging for money or been rude, just fishing and working for the living.
Breaks my heart for these poor people and the innocent children... why won’t the government help them?!?!
Seriously that is a problem about Nigeria government they don't help them this people living in bad conditions.
Great documentary man. I respect and love what you did. You just simply show love ang compassion to the poor like what Jesus did. More documentaries like this please...
I love the elder. God will grant me the opportunity to meet him and rebuild this beautiful town.
God bless the people who made this documentary
I really appreciate your job for this documentary and give inspirations to others to take care of deprived people and living on marginalized ..thankyou again.
If only the water wasn't polluted this would be paradise on earth
Nah. Humans are meant to live with close access to water, not in it. Even if the water was clean, it would be FAR from paradise. Even if they had money and everything, there would be many difficulties for humans living in an area like this. Humans are not made to withstand and survive the difficulties water can make for them, which is why it surprises me that to this day and with all our history, people that have the money still live next to water for 'luxury'. New Orleans is sinking, the entire coast is in danger of hurricanes and flooding every year, etc and thats just US problems, not even considering all the water related disasters all over the world that wipe out ppl and entire villiages or towns year after year. Not to mention the diseases and pests hot humid water environments breed. You ever been out in nature around some swampy area or nasty mudhole where mosquitos are buzzing around and breeding and things like that? Now imagine living in that mudhole. Thats where these people are living. Humans would have to dw-evolve by ALOT to be properly fitted to live in a place like that and thrive lol
It’s all paradise until you catch Malaria in the summer months. Polluted water or not, that would be a problem. If your foundation collapsed in the middle of the night, you’d drown.
Proof for East Azn Messiah on this channel Keep New Orleans out of this. Where are you from so I can call it a shithole. I will not insult these good people. Black people are survivors, no matter where we are. We were here first and will be here because of our strength. Take your hate back to the dog, bat, coronavirus having Asia. Oh, and keep that shit over there in Asia.
@Damnit Bobby lol dude you are savage
@@nunyabizwacks6711 People aren't meant to live in cities either it has just been adapted for us.
This is the type of journalism I'm we need. Don't just take from the folks you are documenting. Give as well. For just $13 usd he was able to help a family save a whole months wages. And he stocked that hospital for months!
The sanitation is poor and the water is so dirty and it is connected to the sea water were in they harvest and catch fish? Like wth is happening in such slum why is it the government not relocate this people into much safer and a good ambiance place to live! Nigeria is wealth but not cater those poverty my goodness!!!
Respect to u reggie man ✊🏾 how people in this world are still leaving like this is unbelievable
How can we help??? Where would we send funding to the hospital?? $13.00. per patient we can help!!!
*YOU
Nigeria has oil and other minerals, they don't need handouts.
PANDORA CROOME you can send them condoms!
Your best bet would be trying to do personal research and maybe even travel yourself , I was wondering the same thing.
The U.S. government would rather spend millions of dollars everyday to fun war smfh no shame we could be funding life but instead death
I salute you man for helping those who are in need, more power to you
that is a nice work ! congratulations ! i liked it !
More films around the world please. Keep it up man!
Thailand - Some of the Poorest People - That Smile Everyday & Glad to be Alive! This Life is Everywhere!
Bless you Sir! Your documentary is a minding opening. I hope government provide their needs.
Reggie did well, keep keeping up, more good gestures from those who have to those who don't have is always welcome in todays world where the immediate are more concern about their own pocket
One thing struck my head, the fishes would be eating all their poops and now people were catching those fishes and would eat them which were fed by their wastes and shit. Recycling at it's best. And Oh no my poor brain is also thinking so hard where would they bury the dead?
I pray God to make you more rich
If she does, please pass on the method !
Healed renewed like the Eagle! truest anomaly! Hallelujah ! Bless Mokoko and all life there ! Remember the Clear waters !
I always watch these kind of programs often wondering about the smell...
Thank you for sharing with the world this truth. My eyes are filled with tears and my heart is heavy.
Thank you for sharing and God bless you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 💞How can I donated?
I believe the reason why they give birth is that one day their children will be able to work and contribute to supporting the whole family, so even if the conditions are tough, there's still a little hope.
Thank you for the great documentary, I'm just baffled at how trivial first world life is compared to what people in places like this are going through.
That lady doesn't realize she has a choice 😢 a testament to the lack of education. There has to be a way to fund education even in the far places. 🙏
Simple common sense
Many who never visited Africa
The MENTALITY can drive you crazy
The way and..common sense stop HAVIN four.if you cant feed 2
HOW COME.I HAVE FOUR CATS IN FOUR ROOM. MILLION DOLLAR HOME
COMMON SENSE
COMMON.SENSE
THIS AS BECOME.ACCEPTABLE
THE BLACKS PLAYING THIS APATHY GAME.ITS AFRICA
ITS AFRICA
BASICALLY SAYIN THEY ARE NOT SMART
INTERNAL RACISM
WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT
'SHE DONT KNOW BIRT CONTROL"
SHE KNOWS PRE NATAL.FORMATION LIKE ALL HUMANS
Holy christ he dressl.ike me
Creepy
I have lot of respect for your approach. Only one thing : Do not show when you give money. May be as a Moroccan we don't have that in our culture and may be it's normal in Nigeria. Globaly, I was touched by all this people and with the serenity you have in contact with them. Thank you for sharing this warming experience.
God bless you bro. Helping these peoples
Great documentary..... much respect and love for your Gods work !!!!!
This is why black Americans need to take their money & go to Africa. We can help our own.
You go first
YES YALL CAN DO IT GOOOO
Black people in America are busy getting reach for themselves. They don't care where they came from. Sad
Won't happen. Most are too self absorbed with their material image to bother helping Africans. Also charity starts at home. I rather see people in the community receive help. Even just cleaning up the streets and parks would be good.
Beauty. Natural happiness for each day.
We Thank You!! In sharing this video clip with us.🙏🙏
Good job Reggie and Debo J Films
I really appreciate your work towards this lovely people....Naira mother she is soo..happy when u told that u will pay the pending bills that's really touch my heart..God bless you..
The village leader seemed to be doing alright for himself
michael askew that’s probably why he is the leader. He was so accurate about education and hospital being the most important in their community. Funny how even he understands the concept that we’ll paid teachers teach well. If only The U.S. government thought the same way.
Yea I sure he's waiting on the new iPhone to drop right now 🙄
Glad he did this. More than a documentary, he came to help.
I wish i could send and pay a couple of these ladies Maternity Bill$!! So they don't have to worry about paying the Dr & Hospital . They can really enjoy there babies. like we do in USA God Bless them all
Here in the USA it’s expensive to give birth too. $20,000. SMH
Like we do in the USA? Honey, giving birth in the USA is about $30,000 so I don’t think anyone can enjoy anything with that bill.
"like we do in the USA" 😂😂😂 what a damn joke. Almost as funny as the American health system.
Very informative & insightful! These people are TRUE survivors!
Thank you, Reggie and Debo for this wonderful and educative video. Kindly translate the response of the woman that gave birth to a baby between the time 10:31 - 10:41 in the video clip in order to capture the perception of religion/faith on abortion in Africa parlance. The Baale made vital requests on the integration of the community which are human capital development (education and health service delivery). I will suggest you share this video in UNDP and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's websites since these are some of the targets of SDGs.
Good job guys.
Reggie,you are very kind and loving ❤️ thank you 🙏🏽
Encouraging birth control would certainly minimize unnecessary suffering of these innocent children..
u r right
Who said it's suffering: in fact the best minds and beautiful hearts come from such places.
There’s enough vegetables to feed the planet
@@mosesmillausapunyo5701 Sir..I didn't intend to sound offensive in any form. Simply put, If one cannot afford to feed, house and clothe themselves than why would you bring children into that suffering? Have a means to support a family before you make the choice of having one..Africans are some of the most diligent, beautiful people in the world..I'm just pointing out the obvious..
If you encourage abortion, how will their people survive. Abortion is not natural. The must hunt and gather the strongest survive. That is the circle of life.
This is a paradise like Italian Venezia . This is a big money tourism project for anyone who wanted to invest in such a place but so dam of Nigeria government wicked and corrupt they could not see the light in the darkness only their mouth. May almighty God send helper to this people. I will really love to go and see this place amazing!!!! Thank you bros thank u.
Who designs their boats? They are beautifully structured and styled. Their houses are well designed too.
Eve Mason ...so is the whole slum ingeniously plonked over the waterway
@@PP-vf1kx You said it so you must know.
@jorge alberto ospna Exactly.
@@gz993 You need to have your brain and your attitude checked and maybe swap places with these people to see how tough they are.
Engineering/Design capability but of course need better material & land
Normally i dont stay to watch an entire documentary but when i saw the guy brought food for them i stayed.. i felt the love