I remember once visting my dad in Nigeria. We got a cab to go somewhere but got stuck in a ditch. I kid you not, every single male figure that witnessed what happened, got in that ditch and helped us get out. Not only that, they warned us about crooked police officers that were extorting drivers just further up the road and helped us turn around, even stopping traffic coming in the opposite direction just so we can manoeuvre safely. I love that country, it's just the leaders.
Oh God we need our messiah leader, i missed my country where I felt loved and not different, the way we support one another is the reason for our resilence and good mental health.
Visited Nigeria from Cameroon some years ago and I almost did not return. Their hospitality is on another level, especially if they find out that you a from a different country. Please do NOT believe the stereotype about Nigeria. The population is huge and it's just a few bad eggs. I loveee Nigeria and can't wait to visit again soonest. Up up Naija 💪
Please, help educate South Africans who have sworn to ever hate Nigeria and Nigerians. Tell them it is foolhardy to conclude by hearsay, and judge millions of people only by a few - a very few ones - you know
@@raphael-williams Ignorance is a sin to be honest. Please guys travel the world and go see for yourselves. I repeat, DO NOT believe just from hear say. Just as in every place, there's good and bad. However, the good far outweighs the bad. Nigeria is not bad like that. NO! Ubuntu
I used to have this Gambian friend, very humble and honorable person. So loved by his people. He used to warn me about Nigerians, he said the Nigerians will scam u, get u pregnant and leave u high and dry. As time went on, I got pregnant for my Gambian friend, got abandoned, left high and dry. My Nigerian friend had to help me in those first few months of caring for a baby. Let's just say this Nigerian guy did omigwu for me. U see life, take people as individuals. Stop tge stereotypes and take care of yourself
Before he impregnated you he was actually telling on himself 😵💫. I actually heard something similar from a Gambian named Ousman. So maybe it’s just a rivalry between 🇳🇬 and The Gambia. B🇬🇲 Best wishes.
@nonino1644 👌👌👌it's now that I sit and think of all his words and I just shake my head. The man that was existing in my head is not who I was laying down with. Serious mumu
Get ur Nigerian citizenship? U are automatically a nigeria citizens as long as your father or your mother or your grandparents are from nigeria by birth irrespective of where u were born. That's one of the beauty of being a Nigerian.
I'm a Jamaican I have lived in America for Over 20 years now I never thought I could love any place as much as I love Jamaica but when I went to Nigeria I was so surprised I felt so at peace it was nothing like it was portrayed in the media over here and what people was telling me I went to Lagos took a bus to and from Edo State and I loved every minute of it now it like a second home to me
You felt at peace probably cos you are in the land of your ancestors; many Jamaicans have Nigerian roots cos of the evil slave trade. So you're welcome home sis/bros
You are right, Nigeria traffic is entertainment! I live in the US I tell my kids when we’re in Nigeria you don’t need TV just stand on the road side somebody will entertain you and make you laugh.
When he was on the Canopy walk at the Lekki Conservation Center and the person told him "Believe, you can't fall", that is the Spirit of Nigeria! There is always someone willing to encourage you on your journey ahead
I like what he said though not exactly like this but he means: " There's a lot of poverty of my Nigerian brothers that can be shown all in the name of content. BUT I DID NOT FILM THEM. " He is respectful. -- I subscribed. What is the point of showing people's misery? In the west, we cannot invade people's privacy. Many vloggers film even the interior of a poor man's house. And these vloggers gain views and subscribers and make money at the expense of showing people's misery, poverty and privacy.
Am an American, i went to Nigeria for business i was scared at first but when I got there i was surprised at the way the locals welcome me when they saw i was a foreigner, i didn't trace any form of racist in them as we do here in America. They are very brilliant, smart and hard working people. I fell in love with Nigerian😅. Have visited other African countries for business, but Nigeria was the one I enjoyed most and wish to visit again 🎉🎉😊
Africans are generally accepting. Racism does not exist there. It is a foreign construct as you probably know. The irony is when Africans leave their mother continent then they are exposed to racism from people with one complex or the other.
As an African American i had the same take away about Nigeria. I love it!! The people are hardworking and kind and respectful. Of course one always has to keep his wits about him but i felt safe. I stayed in Abuja and Sokoto both time that i was there and i had a great time. Naija no dey carry last!!
good. I feel more apprehensive going to the US than Nigeria. In the end, you just need to know your movements regardless where. evil ones are everywhere cos demons dont live by national boundaries.
@@AlphonseWeebay Traveling is the best experience, this is one of the things that makes Nigeria great, Nigerians are always looking for better offer and better life, when they bring all these back to Nigeria, Nigeria gets better
Until very recently I had no idea that a foreigner was black. It doesn't occur to us, even though the dictionary meaning of foreigner says otherwise. When we say foreigner, you are definitely not African. We would rather say " he is a Gambian, or Ghanaian etc. Never does it occur to us to refer to an African as a foreigner.
I love the love you guys are showing, l hate to l am a Ghanaian, l wish to say a proud African living in Ghana, The Eye of Africa, Nigeria the Giant's of Africa, Congo the Horn of Africa. South Africa the hope of Africa, Rwanda the Aspirations of Africa, Kenya the remaining eye of Africa,
Our population should be close to 300 million now. One in every five Black Africa is Nigerian. Some people do crime in our name too. They claim to be Nigerian when they are not
"I don't feel comfortable filming... the extreme suffering and poverty of my fellow African brother all in the name of content." Thank you. Subscribed.
Apc and yorubas brought this sufferings to the zoo Nigeria in twenty fifteen. A Useless country called 🇳🇬 Nigeria where a citizen doesn't benefit anything as a citizen
Stop comparing Nigeria to Gambia. Nigeria is the worst country in the world where a criminal and drug pusher can become a president, and the same citizen who voted for him for the sake of tribalism continues endless suffering. Gambia is a small country with little resources, but the people are happy
There is no such place, but right here in America there are thousands that look like me, of different races but we're ALL the same color, United States Marine Corps GREEN. Oohhh RAH!!! Who else "looks" like an American? Now, they all "look like me". What do you "look like" may be the question that you need to ask yourself. Such place exists.
@olaabi2229 you can take bad apples and generalise a whole country (that could be a dozen countrys) Most of the countrys problems are situated in the north but people further south aren't doing that much better (generally speaking)
@@Speedofdark339 wtf are you taking about. I’m in Lagos and it’s a shit show. I just drove out yesterday and the roads were flooded like there was a monsoon. All the drainages have been blocked by people throwing their trash on the streets. I have not had 3 hrs of electricity a day in a month, have to rely on my solar panel and diesel generator. All over the streets there are mentally people just walking around in the nude like it’s normal. This country is worse now than it was 20 years ago. I cant imagine in 10 years.
I am from Mali 🇲🇱 I have visited NIGERIA 🇳🇬 and I meet the best people in Nija I learn respect from Nigerians what a Blessed and Godly beings ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉thank you so much
We get lots of Nigerian people in America. They are all highly educated, work very hard, and are very pleasant to be around. I have never met a Nigerian in America that I didn't like.
One thing that always shocks Nigerians when we first leave is the hostility towards us because we are the exact opposite. We grew up learning that other Africans are our brothers and we are friendly and welcoming to foreigners. So when we travel and experience the hate, it’s really a rude awakening
So true... Nigerians are carefree but hard working, and very very oblivious of the level of loathe Nigerians incur from other nations (even some on the west African coast, let's not name one of them).
This is the very reason I'm extremely reluctant to leave my dear country regardless of the problems here. I have been told by someone I highly respect and who has been to all of the places people go to that Nigeria is one of the freest places to live on earth. I believe him. I don't think I can deal with racism. Aside from politicians using tribalism as a tool, most Nigerians will see you as funny and interesting if you are different from them in color or any other way. God bless Nigeria
Boss thank you for this! Am Nigerian 🇳🇬, born and bred in the UK 🇬🇧, for years my mother would encourage me not to make the trip to Lagos Nigeria, she poisoned her children minds, all the Nigerian that I meant in the UK would tell me the same, so imagine my shock when I went in October this year (2023), stayed in Lekki, Ikeja and travelled by Train to Ogun state. The people were all lovely, amazing people, cheap food, nice restaurants and bars. The only issue was me getting stopped by police every time/ every where but I was let go once they know am not some scammer. So I wondered why do Nigerian who leave their country always give it a bad rep with the way they talk about people not visiting their country! I walked around in all my stuffs, in mainland, oshodi, agege but never got to get to Ikorodu to explore. Nigerians themselves always discourage people from going there, am planning another visit there soon withiut my mothers knowledge, i even was able to watch football at Onikan stadium (Sporting Lagos v Noger tornadoes) in a box.
My cuz was born & raised in UK from Jcan/Nigerian parents, she went to her work mates wedding in Nigeria & was SHOCKED how beautiful & she loved it, got her Nija PP, didn't want to come back, I don't know why they do this, thanks for ur comment, happy u enjoyed, well done!❤🙏🏾🥳🥳🥳
Sometimes it's out of ignorance and not being able to get the best they deserve. Nigerians set very high standards for themselves and the system around them, so when government falls short, they tend to react. Regardless, I always try to talk people out of this behaviour because Nigeria is one of the best places to be in Africa. You know people don't really value what they have because they become so used to it already.
I love it when you said " you deliberately did not film pain and suffering of your fellow African brothers and sisters all in the name of a content" I really respect that! The world has made we Africans feel less about ourselves already, but is good that we are changing the narratives now. Well done brother, great content! Feel free to visit again. Love from Lagos Nigeria ❤
❤that u did this too. I never been to Africa but I watch what is going on out of curiosity. We all (Black ppl) need to promote positive media no matter your location. ❤
One thing I love about my country is that no matter where you are from once you touch ground we welcome you. We were not thought racism . Our leaders are the problem
As a Gambian I heard the same things about Nigeria until I visited there in October this year. I absolutely love that country and if I could I will visit every year.
And that is our problem 1200 per dollar, we joke, 500 percent inflation, we joke, death trap shitty road and shitty transport system, we joke, shitty elections...me thinks we joke too much.
This guy is a wonderful African man,his quote towards the end of the video is.I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE FILMING THE EXTREME SUFFERING AND POVERTY OF MY FELLOW AFRICAN PEOPLE ALL IN THE NAME OF CONTENT, that is a good man right there.
Bro you did a great job, l bless you okay, l hope to visit Nigeria soon from Ghana, l just love Nigerians their compassion for human dignity. One thing am coming to learn spirit that give them the strength to hussel, l must break the sackels of coloniasm by all means.
Who get time to dey check whether you be Nigerian or Not. Once you cross the immigration, you're automatically a Nigerian citizen. I've been to some few African countries, the kind of prejudice I witnessed there 😢 totalled shocked me that African would be racist towards another. Xenophobic tendencies in some African countries is still prevalent.
@Ganodidit My one cent advice bro...are you a content creator that want to reach everyone or you are trying to PROMOTE one particular religion because NIGERIA is kind of divided equally into the 2 major religion...thank you
My roots are Yoruba, and I grew in America. I visited Lagos from May to July in 2023 and LOVED IT! My culture, my Yoruba food( albeit is too too hot for me) and the wonderful people I met made it hard to come back to America. I had a peace like I have never found in America and I BLENDED in with the sea of beautiful chocolate faces. Planning my upcoming visit for May 2024.
This is a video everyone planning to come to Nigeria should see, Nigeria is a very open and friendly country, not everything you see in the media is true. Come and experience Nigeria yourself. So sad you lost your passport 😮 But Gano, you did it 👍🏾
Cities with no roads, no running water, no infrastructure, no hospitals, no schools and electricity not more than 3 hrs a day and none for 2 weeks at a time, like at Owerri, stop sugar coating, tell the truth and shame the devil.
Funny thing about Nigeria is unlike other Africa countries that cares about you are Kenyan you are South African you are Gambian, As far as most Nigerian are concern and what I have grown up to see we don’t really care as far as you black skin you are a Nigerian even if you tell me you not from here I won’t really see it just fit into the community that reflects you and that all, and by the way Nigeria is so diverse that you get to learn loads of things daily if you open for it but I will feel different about someone from Indian and the like not in a bad way as long as my person is respected we all good
You are right, things are not as bad as what we hear. I am a Nigerian living in the USA and trust me people have warned me about visiting Nigeria. I visited in 2022 and couldn't believe how safe I felt walking around myself.
The Nigerians warning you not to go to Nigeria are inferior! A family member told me last year she was afraid of visiting Nigeria and I told her immediately that nobody gives a hoot about her because everyone lives their lives as normal.
Thank you for going to Nigeria and experiencing the country by yourself. As a Nigerian who has lived in Europe and then the USA for decades, I can assure you there is no place to be than Africa and most especially Nigeria. Sorry, you lost your small bag in the local cab during your journey. Please, come back again! Peace!
A lot of nigerians are ignorant of the beauty of Nigeria amd how easy life is here. Nigeria isnt perfect but its my home I don't see myself leaving this nation ❤
I am a Nigerian living in America and I am always happy to tell people I am a Nigerian. They love my accent, African American around me are very friendly. They constantly remind me that their ancestors are from Nigeria which I really love to hear as well😂😂😂. I love my country and I can tell you not many see us as bad here in the United States. The stupidity of Nigeria is bad is mostly among other Africans. Really enjoy your videos ❤❤❤❤
@@MrZinnerman Why are so many Americans here in Australia. If they love America, why leave? There are so many westerners/Americans across Africa. Why did they leave? You sound like a bigot and thats why I asked.
I love Nigerians but I think those so called african americans are misinformed they come from there though I don't believe that an from a bibical standpoint cuz hebrew Israelites fled Roman persecution fled down into Africa and went west doesn't make then african then an also another point is the false history in America hebrews went to a new land where no man has been and when Europeans came and found america they find them and went into slavery many where taken to west Africa which they fail to mention that part they only teach on history on part of leaving from Africa to here because there's an agenda by these white lying devils ! Anyways much love to Nigeria and its people
As a Nigerian living in Nigeria, I myself havent been able to explore up to 25% of the country. Nigeria is a beautiful, big and diverse country. I hope you enjoyed your stay. You are my namesake by the way.😊
As a Nigerian abroad, I do feel embarrassed when people talk about the country in a negative way because the majority don't know about the country. I also get surprised when foreign people especially in the western world think Nigerian and African people generally live in a bush. Lagos and Abuja are just two places. There are many states and cities very peaceful, welcoming and endowed with resources and are places of tourism
It used to bother me, but not anymore. The Western media are notorious for propagating embellishments, exaggerations, inaccuracies and outright lies about Africa and Africans. Nonetheless, more than ever before, I think with the advent of the internet, the headache is theirs because we can prove their cynically racist and disdainful mindset wrong by continuing to be creative, hardworking and law-abiding.
Bro don’t be embarrassed about how some ppl think about ur country coz trust me there are many more ppl including myself that love Nigeria. Somali born in America and love Nigeria and all my african family!! African strong💪🏿
@dreskyline5450 it's not, Nigerians in general love to put down the country, especially the Nigerians in diaspora. It's sickening listening to them all the time, I'm sorry to say this but Nigerians from the southern part always have less of positive things to say about their country and this is what give these perceptions about the country. Imagine a foreigner hearing such from a citizen of a country, he would believe 💯
You had the ultimate Lagos experience of a lifetime within a few days . From V.I to Ikorodu to Eko Atlantic To Banana island, all the way down to Ajah and Epe and you used public transport which means that you didn’t miss a thing ! I love your video man, I love your spirit even more . Seeing a foreigner experience the Lagos traffic for the first time , or the okada man who was frustrated already and was pouring it on you … so so REAL yet funny 😅
I'm glad to see this, cause whenever people outside of Africa talk or see Africa we always see poverty. Nigeria reminds me a lot of Jamaica where my family is from, though got its own distinct vibe. When I met Nigerians abroad at a Reggae bar, they made me feel like family. Ton of respect from Canada
It is called destabilization. Nigerians do not realize that they are being destabilized by forces, that stand to lose if the country thrives and all its systems work! Geo political forces are immense and powerful.
I only experienced/witnessed discrimination after leaving Nigeria. Even the idea that people don't like people cus of where they are from was new to me.
Nigeria and her people are amazing! I was just telling someone yesterday that a problem I had wouldn't exist if I were in Nigeria. I have West Indian heritage and I see so many similarities between Jamaicans and Nigerians. I have enjoyed my time in Lagos, Benin, Calabar, Jos and am eagerly awaiting my return to explore more areas. Great video!
There's a high school in Jamaica called Calabar High School, and Calabar is also the name of a major city coastal city in Nigeria. Also, Jamaicans can be hot-headed which is a thing Nigerians can sometimes have too. There's a possibility those taken to Jamaica as slaves were taken from Nigeria.
@@jesusdway8351Yes, very true, however, the people weren't "slaves, they were " enslaved", lots of our DNA shows Nigerian roots, specifically, Igbo, we call people in JA, " Red Igbo duo to reddish skin undertones, our Patois has similarities to Pigdin, we call people Mumu, we say unnu, cut eyes, hiss teeth, wash our hands of people, hold ears when not listening & have tons of Proverbs!🥳🙏🏾❤
It’s until you visit Nigeria, your perspective about Nigeria and Nigerians will change just like visiting other places around the world 🌍 Thanks bro for showing Nigeria 🇳🇬 Definitely sharing this
Good content bro. Most Nigerians i meet are very driven and smart. They however don't seem very patriotic.They easily denigrate their country at any opportunity. The language you use to describe yourself/country frames your perception. The reality is Nigeria is a great country with a lots aligned for it. The country is still young and going through some challenges.
I pray that Nigerians become more patriotic. It's okay to critize your g9vt if they are not performing but we need to respect ourselves especially in public. Some Nigerians feel too comfortable denigrating Nigeria in the presence of others. When I was younger I complained about Nigeria in the presence of others including non-Nigerians. I recall other Nigerians doing same. I know better now. I think part of the problem is when in Nigeria people identify as their teibe. When you travel abroad that is when you idenify as Nigerian. .
@@bobibrown3358yes I totally agree with you and is only a section of the country who are at the same time milking the country dry in every opportunity. Ipobs
@@oshioegieit's this same perception we are talking about....you can't point any country in the world without corruption. But being patriotic is a duty as a citizen, you can't put your own country down at any given opportunity and expect anyone to respect you.
Brother u are truly African blood,am saying this not because am Nigerian,but as an African child, let's show the world good things about Africa,I love this content bro,.... love from Naija
My lovely brother of the lands I love you so much for this. My family don't even believe in Africa. As aa African American diaspora I can't wait to go home there. ❤
Indian here. My parents were working in Nigeria in the 80’s. I think it’s their favourite country by far. And they love Nigerians. I think that is the reason I also get along with so many of the Nigerians I meet overseas.
It's true I remember when I went to nigeria as a non nigerian and even nigerians that I knew thought I was crazy. I never felt unsafe once and everyone I came across were super friendly and nice. Just have to be street smart the same anywhere.
Nigeria love every body, but know body love Nigeria why most European and African nations,, Nigeria is good and Nigerian love every one, we are not bad people, but we are good people in the world, God bless Nigeria for African, let them talk, Nigeria is move high and high, Amen,, Nigeria is my country, i love Nigeria good or bad, i love my country people, one love keep us together, ❤❤❤❤❤
I'm Nigerian who grew up in Nigeria but living in Europe now for many years. Thanks for this video on Nigeria and well done! I just want to say one thing. The way the Western media over exaggerates the negative narrative about Nigeria, is the same way they over exaggerate the positives about their own societies to the world, especially the biggest economies in the West, the UK, US etc as if these countries are literally heaven on earth, while downplaying their own negatives such as the shocking high crime and murder rates in many places there, the appalling levels of homelessness and poverty being experienced by thousands of their citizens. Sorry to hear about your lost property. Hope you've now been able to resume your travel plans. Godspeed 😊
Even with the chaos & higher population, many people seem to always love Lagos Nigeria🇳🇬 more than Abuja, I inclusive, as a Lagosian currently in Abuja which is more organized, less congested and devoid of traffic jams compared to Lagos. Lagos has a Vibe & like a country within a country. Great job bro, God bless you & God bless the Gambia🇬🇲 You are a very good & skilled content creator.
My brother Lagos is wayyyy better, if you even want the chill vibe and green there are places you can go to within Lagos that you won’t even know you are in Nigeria. The beach is another plus for Lagos. I was in Abuja for few years but Lagos will forever be the place for me .
Hi Gano ,Thank you for sharing the Beauty of Nigeria and diminishing the Stereotypes these stereotypes exist everywhere ,even in my country some Africans feel ,we are not welcoming and xenophobic meanwhile it’s the minority ,poor communities..I pray once day I can visit Nigeria Gambia and Tanzania love u man ,keep doing what you doing💚❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I find solace watching this video as a Nigerian. Thank you for your honest opinion about my Country. And i like your style of filming keep it up. You have a new subscriber bro.
As a Nigerian and a content creator, one thing I know is, making content exploring Nigeria can get you a lot more engagement. This is or will be your most successful video after short time of upload this year. More wins, the video was nicely put together, nice story telling and shots, music selection too. That’s a lot of work. 🎉
As a Nigerian, I enjoyed this video way more than I expected to. The documentary is well-balanced, showing divergent parts of Lagos in such a short time. Although I am 😢quite shocked about the perception of Nigerians by other Africans especially. It's sad.
@@habeebbanji3710Hope you know it cost lots of money to travel around, moreover he lost his passport and other valuables which is the worst nightmare of a traveller.
2023, Nigeria is no different from anywhere else. It depends on the location, location is everything. There are some areas in Nigeria, especially for woman, never track alone. It depends on the country you visit in Nigeria. Just like in the United States, it depends on the States you visit, or the cities within the states.
What has always amazed me, if Nigeria was that bad,how come you see Chinese people everywhere in Nigeria,every year more and more of them are coming,you see lots of Indians,Lebanese all of them making money in Nigeria.
Most nigerians are taught to think a certain way but not the creative way, most lack vision, they can not create something from scratch but the chinese can, if you are a creative thinker and with some vision nigeria is the best place in africa to make money
@@jonrena are you aware that there are millions of small, midium scale businesses in Nigeria? Nigeria has more small scale businesses than any other country in Africa, if the policies are further enhanced more will be created. Your opinion that Nigerians are not creative is a farce.
@@Isiejeme0829 am talking about real industrial scale production business not to carry something for head go sale or open a cigar stand or ice water crap, raise your standard
@@jonrenawell, Nigerians are highly creative but limited by certain policies and bad governance. If not, why do Nigerians tend to be more creative once they leave the country. If there were government systems that promote creativity, I bet you would see the creative part of Nigerians but nope, the politicians make policies to monopolize the economy
Welcome to Nigeria. It's true, things are actually cheap in Nigeria. Rents, for instance, what we pay for 1 year is what someone would pay per month in the Gambia or other countries. One of the reasons is we have manufacturing companies to some extents, and other factors
Dude, you're everywhere! Every time I watch a Nigeria vs other African countries content, on any topic at all, I must always see your comment. Ahahn!! 😂
@@lauraokoro3888 I live in Abuja. Rent is around N1.7millon per year for a descent apartment. If you live in the UK, or even Barbados (my second home), you would pay that amount per month, not year (USD1,200)
Nigerians are very open and welcoming. Thank you for this video. As a Nigerian who also travels around the continent, I'm happy to see your honest perspectives of my country. No African comes to Nigeria and feels like a foreigner.
Beautiful; thanks for sharing!! We wish Africa was unite, then we will not worry about anything; one would relocate anywhere, anytime ❤looking forward to viewing all 54/55 countries of Africa 😂😂😂❤❤❤
In this world it don’t matter if it’s Africa, Europe, America, we all have good and bad people. But the world made it seems like Africa is the most dangerous place to travel. For the tourist to stop coming, and the Economic to drop at that path too. Nigeria is beautiful I love Nigeria and I can’t wait to go there, despite whatever they’re saying about Nigerians loads of love from Gambia Nigeria, I’m coming there soon. 🇬🇲🇳🇬
Nigerian people when they walk down the street look like a wave of beautiful colors an the Nigerian s are a beautiful people I would have loved t live there 1 yr what I could have learned from them
Love your content. I am in the US, and I told a few Nigerians here that I want to visit Nigeria, and they all told me to make sure to get security. I thought it couldn't be that bad, and you showed me what I could experience when I found the time to visit. Thanks. Blessings
God bless you. You see a Nigerian spoiling their country by themselves all in the name of they are not in Nigeria. They believe that America is hundred percent save as if we don't see the rate of killings and zombies on the street if America. But you will never America you tuber saying bad things about their country. But its every easy for our Nigerians who are outside of their country saying trash about their country. What a shame
@emmanuelefemena2959 That’s people. We tend not to know what we have at home until strangers show up in our yards and make the best of all the opportunities we miss.
I'm Nigerian, we're the absolute worst with that nonsense. Half of the people who say that haven't been back home in decades. You can literally as a "foreigner" land in Lagos get an Uber (use Bolt, its better) and go wherever, posh restaurants, lounges what have you. Same in Abuja. There are literally random white people walking all over the place in Lagos, completely unbothered with the world. The issues with Lagos are about inconvenience (traffic, etc.) not security. Regarding inconvenience, save your pennies, stay in Victoria Island/Ikoyi/Lekki and go to the rowdy parts of mainland if you have the appetite. Otherwise, you won't even deal with any of that. And if you want chill, green, mainstream Nigeria, go to Abuja. If you want a more throwback vibe, go to Uyo.
The only Nigerian I knew was my kid's leukaemia oncologist. He was absolutely awesome, we adored him and he helped our family so, so much. Now we have lots of refugees in our area and they seem shy and wary, they must be scared coming to a new country. The asylum seekers are not very welcome for reasons not to do with them, so we're trying to educate ourselves about their country to see if theres any ways we can make their life better. This is why I enjoyed your video so much, i learnt a lot (dont cook food too spicy lol) and as I thought, the people are friendly, proud and intelligent! New subscriber.
The only thing stopping me not to return back to Nigeria from Germany is money. I am really eager to return home 🏡 honestly. Everything there is fresh most expecially the food directly from farm 🚜, fresh bush meat 🍖 and and vegetables 😋 👌 Nigeria 🇳🇬 is the best country so far just the leaders are making life miserable for us but yet we are still d most happiest people even with hunger in our stomach 😀 😊
People come to Lagos and yhey say they've been to Nigeria. We just laugh. 😂.Nigeria is big! Lagos is the smallest state but the most populated cos its the country s commercial centre. Dont form your opinion of Nigeria based on pnly Lagos. Visit other places- Abuja. Kano, Enugu, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar etc and you will have a different vibe- sometimes you will wonder if you are in the same country
Exactly, foreigners don’t know that Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria but the commercial capital in Nigeria. We have Enugu, port harcourt, Warri , Kano, Benin city
I agree completely, I was once in uyo at the then le meridian golf and Country club, I thought I was in a different country. The vibe was just totally different
Nice, you are in Nigeria you can see things by yourself.🎉Nigerians are the most friendly people in the world especially to the foreigners. I can tell I have visited several countries in the world .
I normally watch videos without commenting, I most say that you are doing a great job, thank you for showing the world 🌎 the truth about Nigeria and the Nigerians that the world refuse to see, we're hardworking, loving, welcoming e.t.c. every countries have the good and the bad. well really like your video is actually my first time here and I became one of your subscribers, so sorry for the lost of your bag and your passport ❤❤!
Your documentary is very well put together. I am proudly Nigerian and pray to come back as one if God decides to redo this thing called life as we know it. I would only make one request from God. Guess what it would be? To bless Nigeria with visionary leaders. Good content, may Allah bless you. 🙌 My people are strong willed, very open-minded, focused, very hardworking and incredibly intelligent. You can't bottle the Nigerian spirit, it is too powerful. We know we are not perfect, and we also know that no one is perdect no matter how they try to put us down. We are morethan conqueror. We are direct decendants of the most high. We are sons and daughters of Alkebulan. We are proudly Africans.
Nigerians tend to follow events in Ghana, Sierra Leone and to some extent Liberia than Gambia. The letter is often seen as an extension of Senegal which is Francophone. I recall we used to have Senegambia confederation in late 70s and early 80s. Efforts like yours will contribute in breaking stereotypes and barriers. Well done 👍✅
Great content! Every Nigerian needs to watch this. Because we sometimes forget who we are following the stereotypes. If only we can remember who we really are, we would be kinder to ourselves. Like he said, you live with suffering and after a while you stop being empathic or sympathetic, you even adjust your character and sort of become like the problem. For Naija, na we dey do us 🥲
I wish I can like this comment over and over. We really forget who we are and self hate. The life and opportunities we have is what millions of people in many countries are looking for, but we seem to despise what we have and follow western stereotypes of our country to do more damage to out image. This is mostly done by people who migrate from Nigeria to the western world. I have encountered quite a bunch who always talk down on Nigeria at the slightest opportunity, even in front of their hosts. God help us.
I remember once visting my dad in Nigeria. We got a cab to go somewhere but got stuck in a ditch. I kid you not, every single male figure that witnessed what happened, got in that ditch and helped us get out. Not only that, they warned us about crooked police officers that were extorting drivers just further up the road and helped us turn around, even stopping traffic coming in the opposite direction just so we can manoeuvre safely. I love that country, it's just the leaders.
Oh God we need our messiah leader, i missed my country where I felt loved and not different, the way we support one another is the reason for our resilence and good mental health.
you use the term " leaders " losely
Visited Nigeria from Cameroon some years ago and I almost did not return. Their hospitality is on another level, especially if they find out that you a from a different country. Please do NOT believe the stereotype about Nigeria. The population is huge and it's just a few bad eggs.
I loveee Nigeria and can't wait to visit again soonest. Up up Naija 💪
Yes, there’s a culture to treat your guests with better hospitality than your own.
@@hannah60000Aw, how nice! Coming from the English part of Cameroon, we have so much in common. One love
I am Ambazonian. I agree with you. Nigerians are just like us. You really need to STOP calling yourself a Cameroonian! You are Ambazonian!!!
Please, help educate South Africans who have sworn to ever hate Nigeria and Nigerians. Tell them it is foolhardy to conclude by hearsay, and judge millions of people only by a few - a very few ones - you know
@@raphael-williams Ignorance is a sin to be honest. Please guys travel the world and go see for yourselves. I repeat, DO NOT believe just from hear say. Just as in every place, there's good and bad. However, the good far outweighs the bad.
Nigeria is not bad like that. NO!
Ubuntu
I used to have this Gambian friend, very humble and honorable person. So loved by his people. He used to warn me about Nigerians, he said the Nigerians will scam u, get u pregnant and leave u high and dry. As time went on, I got pregnant for my Gambian friend, got abandoned, left high and dry. My Nigerian friend had to help me in those first few months of caring for a baby. Let's just say this Nigerian guy did omigwu for me.
U see life, take people as individuals. Stop tge stereotypes and take care of yourself
I love this “in this life take people as individuals”
Word for thought 'take people as individual '
Before he impregnated you he was actually telling on himself 😵💫. I actually heard something similar from a Gambian named Ousman. So maybe it’s just a rivalry between 🇳🇬 and The Gambia. B🇬🇲 Best wishes.
@nonino1644 👌👌👌it's now that I sit and think of all his words and I just shake my head. The man that was existing in my head is not who I was laying down with. Serious mumu
Omugo you mean😅
As a Nigerian born abroad, my first visit as an adult was so beautiful that I had to get my Nigerian citizenship.
I want to do the same (im half jamaican)
@@Speedofdark339Go for it! Nigeria allows dual citizenship with any country
Get ur Nigerian citizenship? U are automatically a nigeria citizens as long as your father or your mother or your grandparents are from nigeria by birth irrespective of where u were born. That's one of the beauty of being a Nigerian.
Awwww❤❤
@@Speedofdark339 me too! Hey twin
I'm a Jamaican I have lived in America for Over 20 years now I never thought I could love any place as much as I love Jamaica but when I went to Nigeria I was so surprised I felt so at peace it was nothing like it was portrayed in the media over here and what people was telling me I went to Lagos took a bus to and from Edo State and I loved every minute of it now it like a second home to me
I felt the same way!
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You'll always be welcomed back with this mindset of yours. You're part of us now.
You felt at peace probably cos you are in the land of your ancestors; many Jamaicans have Nigerian roots cos of the evil slave trade. So you're welcome home sis/bros
Nice!!!!!!! I would love to know how you felt in Edo state
You are right, Nigeria traffic is entertainment! I live in the US I tell my kids when we’re in Nigeria you don’t need TV just stand on the road side somebody will entertain you and make you laugh.
When he was on the Canopy walk at the Lekki Conservation Center and the person told him "Believe, you can't fall", that is the Spirit of Nigeria! There is always someone willing to encourage you on your journey ahead
I like what he said though not exactly like this but he means: " There's a lot of poverty of my Nigerian brothers that can be shown all in the name of content. BUT I DID NOT FILM THEM. " He is respectful. -- I subscribed. What is the point of showing people's misery? In the west, we cannot invade people's privacy. Many vloggers film even the interior of a poor man's house. And these vloggers gain views and subscribers and make money at the expense of showing people's misery, poverty and privacy.
Am an American, i went to Nigeria for business i was scared at first but when I got there i was surprised at the way the locals welcome me when they saw i was a foreigner, i didn't trace any form of racist in them as we do here in America. They are very brilliant, smart and hard working people. I fell in love with Nigerian😅.
Have visited other African countries for business, but Nigeria was the one I enjoyed most and wish to visit again 🎉🎉😊
Glad you enjoyed your time in Nigeria. As a Nigerian who lives abroad (Italy), it puts a smile on my face when I see comments like yours. Thank you!
If it's about discriminations , Nigerians don't do that especially foreigners , dey will welcome u well
We are happy to have you dear
Normally Nigerian tends to fancy white people alot they will be like oyibo oyibo 😂😂
Africans are generally accepting. Racism does not exist there. It is a foreign construct as you probably know. The irony is when Africans leave their mother continent then they are exposed to racism from people with one complex or the other.
As an African American i had the same take away about Nigeria. I love it!! The people are hardworking and kind and respectful. Of course one always has to keep his wits about him but i felt safe. I stayed in Abuja and Sokoto both time that i was there and i had a great time. Naija no dey carry last!!
good. I feel more apprehensive going to the US than Nigeria. In the end, you just need to know your movements regardless where. evil ones are everywhere cos demons dont live by national boundaries.
Ohhhhh! We love you.
Your new Nigerian name is oluwatobiloba lol
Thanks for sharing!
@@ancientwisdom-ty4nbWell said.
As soon as you enter Nigeria, you are already a Nigerian
That's how I felt
I love that
Aswear. Because you will just blend. Nobody cares about your papa
Why so many fleeing then?
@@AlphonseWeebay Traveling is the best experience, this is one of the things that makes Nigeria great, Nigerians are always looking for better offer and better life, when they bring all these back to Nigeria, Nigeria gets better
One thing with Nigeria once you are black regardless the country you came from, you are seen as a Nigerian
Until very recently I had no idea that a foreigner was black. It doesn't occur to us, even though the dictionary meaning of foreigner says otherwise. When we say foreigner, you are definitely not African. We would rather say " he is a Gambian, or Ghanaian etc. Never does it occur to us to refer to an African as a foreigner.
@@edakomoike903Exactly
I love the love you guys are showing, l hate to l am a Ghanaian, l wish to say a proud African living in Ghana, The Eye of Africa, Nigeria the Giant's of Africa, Congo the Horn of Africa. South Africa the hope of Africa, Rwanda the Aspirations of Africa, Kenya the remaining eye of Africa,
Our population should be close to 300 million now. One in every five Black Africa is Nigerian.
Some people do crime in our name too. They claim to be Nigerian when they are not
Very true
"I don't feel comfortable filming... the extreme suffering and poverty of my fellow African brother all in the name of content." Thank you. Subscribed.
Apc and yorubas brought this sufferings to the zoo Nigeria in twenty fifteen. A Useless country called 🇳🇬 Nigeria where a citizen doesn't benefit anything as a citizen
Stop comparing Nigeria to Gambia. Nigeria is the worst country in the world where a criminal and drug pusher can become a president, and the same citizen who voted for him for the sake of tribalism continues endless suffering. Gambia is a small country with little resources, but the people are happy
That lagos does not look like where human beings are resident. The worst city in the world
@@okeyekeh936nigeria has it flaws and pro, but the use of "the worst country in the world" is extraggerated.
@@okeyekeh936are your parents aware of your sickness? U don mad oh, you just never know
almost cried, i want to go home so bad. I want to go to a country where everyone looks like me 😢😢😭😭
I hope you get to go home really soon under good conditions.
Where are you now ?
so go.. pick up and go.....
Do you not like people who do not look like you?
There is no such place, but right here in America there are thousands that look like me, of different races but we're ALL the same color, United States Marine Corps GREEN. Oohhh RAH!!! Who else "looks" like an American? Now, they all "look like me". What do you "look like" may be the question that you need to ask yourself. Such place exists.
As a Gambian living in Togo Nigeria Is My favorite country in the world
Why?
@olaabi2229 why what?
@@Speedofdark339 why is Nigeria his favorite country. Nigeria is a shit show.
@olaabi2229 you can take bad apples and generalise a whole country (that could be a dozen countrys)
Most of the countrys problems are situated in the north but people further south aren't doing that much better (generally speaking)
@@Speedofdark339 wtf are you taking about. I’m in Lagos and it’s a shit show. I just drove out yesterday and the roads were flooded like there was a monsoon. All the drainages have been blocked by people throwing their trash on the streets. I have not had 3 hrs of electricity a day in a month, have to rely on my solar panel and diesel generator. All over the streets there are mentally people just walking around in the nude like it’s normal. This country is worse now than it was 20 years ago. I cant imagine in 10 years.
I am from Mali 🇲🇱 I have visited NIGERIA 🇳🇬 and I meet the best people in Nija I learn respect from Nigerians what a Blessed and Godly beings ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉thank you so much
HOW GOOD CAN NIGERIA OR AFICA BE WHEN AFRICANS ARE RUNNING OUT OF THEIR EVER CHANCE THEY GET?
We get lots of Nigerian people in America. They are all highly educated, work very hard, and are very pleasant to be around. I have never met a Nigerian in America that I didn't like.
One thing that always shocks Nigerians when we first leave is the hostility towards us because we are the exact opposite. We grew up learning that other Africans are our brothers and we are friendly and welcoming to foreigners. So when we travel and experience the hate, it’s really a rude awakening
So true... Nigerians are carefree but hard working, and very very oblivious of the level of loathe Nigerians incur from other nations (even some on the west African coast, let's not name one of them).
This is the very reason I'm extremely reluctant to leave my dear country regardless of the problems here. I have been told by someone I highly respect and who has been to all of the places people go to that Nigeria is one of the freest places to live on earth. I believe him. I don't think I can deal with racism. Aside from politicians using tribalism as a tool, most Nigerians will see you as funny and interesting if you are different from them in color or any other way. God bless Nigeria
You get it!!!!!!!!!
@@emmanuelsdxGod bless Nigeria men... Even if i have all the money i the world i would still stay in Nigeria, and bring the world to Nigeria
God bless you my brother
Boss thank you for this! Am Nigerian 🇳🇬, born and bred in the UK 🇬🇧, for years my mother would encourage me not to make the trip to Lagos Nigeria, she poisoned her children minds, all the Nigerian that I meant in the UK would tell me the same, so imagine my shock when I went in October this year (2023), stayed in Lekki, Ikeja and travelled by Train to Ogun state. The people were all lovely, amazing people, cheap food, nice restaurants and bars. The only issue was me getting stopped by police every time/ every where but I was let go once they know am not some scammer. So I wondered why do Nigerian who leave their country always give it a bad rep with the way they talk about people not visiting their country! I walked around in all my stuffs, in mainland, oshodi, agege but never got to get to Ikorodu to explore. Nigerians themselves always discourage people from going there, am planning another visit there soon withiut my mothers knowledge, i even was able to watch football at Onikan stadium (Sporting Lagos v Noger tornadoes) in a box.
And they sell out Niger for the west
I am from Nigeria and I have lived in the USA, for a while and I try to discourage people from speaking negatively.
Nice one
My cuz was born & raised in UK from Jcan/Nigerian parents, she went to her work mates wedding in Nigeria & was SHOCKED how beautiful & she loved it, got her Nija PP, didn't want to come back, I don't know why they do this, thanks for ur comment, happy u enjoyed, well done!❤🙏🏾🥳🥳🥳
Sometimes it's out of ignorance and not being able to get the best they deserve. Nigerians set very high standards for themselves and the system around them, so when government falls short, they tend to react. Regardless, I always try to talk people out of this behaviour because Nigeria is one of the best places to be in Africa. You know people don't really value what they have because they become so used to it already.
I love it when you said " you deliberately did not film pain and suffering of your fellow African brothers and sisters all in the name of a content" I really respect that! The world has made we Africans feel less about ourselves already, but is good that we are changing the narratives now. Well done brother, great content! Feel free to visit again. Love from Lagos Nigeria ❤
This is awesome! I like to watch people like wode Maya speak positive things about Africa!
Respect large brother.
Kudos to you bro. However, the location you call 'Iyanya Ipaja' is actually spelt as 'Iyana Ipaja'
❤that u did this too. I never been to Africa but I watch what is going on out of curiosity. We all (Black ppl) need to promote positive media no matter your location. ❤
@@Ganodidit Much love and respect for you brother
One thing I love about my country is that no matter where you are from once you touch ground we welcome you. We were not thought racism . Our leaders are the problem
How about ethnicity and tribalism?, is it our leaders that snatch ballot boxes or engage shamelessly in exam malpractice?
You are very correct. I visited South Africa, from the airport on arrival, I smelt hostility till the day I left back for Nigeria.
Tribalism.... There are no other people there.? How can you be racist?
Entertainment in Nigeria is free 😂😂 everyday you must laugh
Truth and that’s the grace about it, make people live 140 years old,😁
As a Gambian I heard the same things about Nigeria until I visited there in October this year. I absolutely love that country and if I could I will visit every year.
Excellent
😄You are right, Nigerians are effortlessly humourous. We joke with everything and anything.
And that is our problem 1200 per dollar, we joke, 500 percent inflation, we joke, death trap shitty road and shitty transport system, we joke, shitty elections...me thinks we joke too much.
This guy is a wonderful African man,his quote towards the end of the video is.I DON’T FEEL COMFORTABLE FILMING THE EXTREME SUFFERING AND POVERTY OF MY FELLOW AFRICAN PEOPLE ALL IN THE NAME OF CONTENT, that is a good man right there.
Thank you 😊🙏🏾
felt that also, i'm gonna post his channel link on all my social handles asap...... God bless you bro.
Bro you did a great job, l bless you okay, l hope to visit Nigeria soon from Ghana, l just love Nigerians their compassion for human dignity. One thing am coming to learn spirit that give them the strength to hussel, l must break the sackels of coloniasm by all means.
Absolutely a wonderful human being. I found out about his channel from Bayo Adio’s channel. I subscribed to his channel right away 😊
With more than 520 different indigenous languages and cultures in Nigeria, it is impossible for any black person to look different in Nigeria....
Aswear, you go sha look like one of us.
😆 🤣 😂 that is true 👍 oooo❤
Who get time to dey check whether you be Nigerian or Not. Once you cross the immigration, you're automatically a Nigerian citizen.
I've been to some few African countries, the kind of prejudice I witnessed there 😢 totalled shocked me that African would be racist towards another.
Xenophobic tendencies in some African countries is still prevalent.
😂😂 too real
Nah. Gano is west African. East Africans including Kenyans, Somalians, Rwandans & SouthAns are markedly different.
" your eyes 👀 go clear sharp sharp in Lagos not in a bad way but in a very good way." - Gano Did It 2023 🤣🤣🌍🇳🇬🇬🇲 👊
😂😂😂 you go explain tire
@@Ganodidit😂😂😂 no evidence
@Ganodidit My one cent advice bro...are you a content creator that want to reach everyone or you are trying to PROMOTE one particular religion because NIGERIA is kind of divided equally into the 2 major religion...thank you
My roots are Yoruba, and I grew in America. I visited Lagos from May to July in 2023 and LOVED IT! My culture, my Yoruba food( albeit is too too hot for me) and the wonderful people I met made it hard to come back to America. I had a peace like I have never found in America and I BLENDED in with the sea of beautiful chocolate faces. Planning my upcoming visit for May 2024.
Try and invest in Nigeria, buy a piece of land and build on it. With just $20k you can own a middle class home in Nigeria. Bless you!
Nigerian are the happiest people in the world, no matter our conditions, and they will always transfer that happiness to you
This is exactly what I tell my African American friends, they will blend so easily in Nigeria.
I am a Nigerian living in Gambia and I'm so happy for the good things u said about Nigeria
Sincerely speaking if u have money, Nigeria is the best place to live in, that why a lot of foreigners come to do business here.
Facts💯
I love my Nigerian people from the Gambia ❤️🇬🇲🇳🇬 we call it here GAM NAIJA🤙
This is a video everyone planning to come to Nigeria should see, Nigeria is a very open and friendly country, not everything you see in the media is true. Come and experience Nigeria yourself.
So sad you lost your passport 😮
But Gano, you did it 👍🏾
Well said brother. Thank you
Cities with no roads, no running water, no infrastructure, no hospitals, no schools and electricity not more than 3 hrs a day and none for 2 weeks at a time, like at Owerri, stop sugar coating, tell the truth and shame the devil.
Funny thing about Nigeria is unlike other Africa countries that cares about you are Kenyan you are South African you are Gambian, As far as most Nigerian are concern and what I have grown up to see we don’t really care as far as you black skin you are a Nigerian even if you tell me you not from here I won’t really see it just fit into the community that reflects you and that all, and by the way Nigeria is so diverse that you get to learn loads of things daily if you open for it but I will feel different about someone from Indian and the like not in a bad way as long as my person is respected we all good
You are right, things are not as bad as what we hear. I am a Nigerian living in the USA and trust me people have warned me about visiting Nigeria. I visited in 2022 and couldn't believe how safe I felt walking around myself.
The Nigerians warning you not to go to Nigeria are inferior! A family member told me last year she was afraid of visiting Nigeria and I told her immediately that nobody gives a hoot about her because everyone lives their lives as normal.
Thank you for going to Nigeria and experiencing the country by yourself. As a Nigerian who has lived in Europe and then the USA for decades, I can assure you there is no place to be than Africa and most especially Nigeria. Sorry, you lost your small bag in the local cab during your journey. Please, come back again!
Peace!
A lot of nigerians are ignorant of the beauty of Nigeria amd how easy life is here. Nigeria isnt perfect but its my home I don't see myself leaving this nation ❤
I am a Nigerian living in America and I am always happy to tell people I am a Nigerian. They love my accent, African American around me are very friendly. They constantly remind me that their ancestors are from Nigeria which I really love to hear as well😂😂😂. I love my country and I can tell you not many see us as bad here in the United States. The stupidity of Nigeria is bad is mostly among other Africans. Really enjoy your videos ❤❤❤❤
Thanks for sharing!!
@@MrZinnerman What is wrong with you!?
@@MrZinnerman Why are so many Americans here in Australia. If they love America, why leave? There are so many westerners/Americans across Africa. Why did they leave? You sound like a bigot and thats why I asked.
I be trynna tell people this but they don’t believe me!!
I love Nigerians but I think those so called african americans are misinformed they come from there though I don't believe that an from a bibical standpoint cuz hebrew Israelites fled Roman persecution fled down into Africa and went west doesn't make then african then an also another point is the false history in America hebrews went to a new land where no man has been and when Europeans came and found america they find them and went into slavery many where taken to west Africa which they fail to mention that part they only teach on history on part of leaving from Africa to here because there's an agenda by these white lying devils ! Anyways much love to Nigeria and its people
As a Nigerian living in Nigeria, I myself havent been able to explore up to 25% of the country. Nigeria is a beautiful, big and diverse country. I hope you enjoyed your stay. You are my namesake by the way.😊
I appreciate what you said about not filming extreme poverty just for content. Respect, brother.
Your pidgin really came through for you. Sharing a language means recognizing ourselves in others, a sense of familiarity 👏👏
As a Nigerian abroad, I do feel embarrassed when people talk about the country in a negative way because the majority don't know about the country. I also get surprised when foreign people especially in the western world think Nigerian and African people generally live in a bush. Lagos and Abuja are just two places. There are many states and cities very peaceful, welcoming and endowed with resources and are places of tourism
It used to bother me, but not anymore. The Western media are notorious for propagating embellishments, exaggerations, inaccuracies and outright lies about Africa and Africans. Nonetheless, more than ever before, I think with the advent of the internet, the headache is theirs because we can prove their cynically racist and disdainful mindset wrong by continuing to be creative, hardworking and law-abiding.
It's a reputation what other Nigerian people created in the past. Hopefully that changes in the future
African people make less than 1 dollar a day it is the bush
Bro don’t be embarrassed about how some ppl think about ur country coz trust me there are many more ppl including myself that love Nigeria. Somali born in America and love Nigeria and all my african family!! African strong💪🏿
@dreskyline5450 it's not, Nigerians in general love to put down the country, especially the Nigerians in diaspora. It's sickening listening to them all the time, I'm sorry to say this but Nigerians from the southern part always have less of positive things to say about their country and this is what give these perceptions about the country. Imagine a foreigner hearing such from a citizen of a country, he would believe 💯
Nigeria is a home where you hustle on your own❤ that's great because we can't depend on govt we are kind and good people of Nigeria GOD BLESS NIGERIA
You had the ultimate Lagos experience of a lifetime within a few days . From V.I to Ikorodu to Eko Atlantic To Banana island, all the way down to Ajah and Epe and you used public transport which means that you didn’t miss a thing ! I love your video man, I love your spirit even more . Seeing a foreigner experience the Lagos traffic for the first time , or the okada man who was frustrated already and was pouring it on you … so so REAL yet funny 😅
Thank you so much, I really had the ultimate experience 😄 Glad you enjoyed the video too
I'm glad to see this, cause whenever people outside of Africa talk or see Africa we always see poverty. Nigeria reminds me a lot of Jamaica where my family is from, though got its own distinct vibe. When I met Nigerians abroad at a Reggae bar, they made me feel like family. Ton of respect from Canada
I am from Nigeria 🇳🇬 watching from France 🇫🇷 thanks brotherly 😅😅😅
It is called destabilization. Nigerians do not realize that they are being destabilized by forces, that stand to lose if the country thrives and all its systems work! Geo political forces are immense and powerful.
I agree
💯. You nailed it to perfection. They don't know, and sadly, ignorant Nigerians team up with these forces.
I only experienced/witnessed discrimination after leaving Nigeria. Even the idea that people don't like people cus of where they are from was new to me.
I have to learn about this new heaven
BIG THANK YOU IBRAHIM
Nigeria and her people are amazing! I was just telling someone yesterday that a problem I had wouldn't exist if I were in Nigeria. I have West Indian heritage and I see so many similarities between Jamaicans and Nigerians. I have enjoyed my time in Lagos, Benin, Calabar, Jos and am eagerly awaiting my return to explore more areas. Great video!
There's a high school in Jamaica called Calabar High School, and Calabar is also the name of a major city coastal city in Nigeria. Also, Jamaicans can be hot-headed which is a thing Nigerians can sometimes have too. There's a possibility those taken to Jamaica as slaves were taken from Nigeria.
@@jesusdway8351Yes, very true, however, the people weren't "slaves, they were " enslaved", lots of our DNA shows Nigerian roots, specifically, Igbo, we call people in JA, " Red Igbo duo to reddish skin undertones, our Patois has similarities to Pigdin, we call people Mumu, we say unnu, cut eyes, hiss teeth, wash our hands of people, hold ears when not listening & have tons of Proverbs!🥳🙏🏾❤
@@lunalea1250 interesting
Gano! Man I’ve fallen in love with Nigeria without visiting
Glad to hear that! But visit when you have the chance
Try and pay a visit where are you from
@@tundebakare6887 I’m from The Gambia as well
@@Ganodidit inshaAllah bro I will
It’s until you visit Nigeria, your perspective about Nigeria and Nigerians will change just like visiting other places around the world 🌍 Thanks bro for showing Nigeria 🇳🇬 Definitely sharing this
Very true
Can’t wait to visit from SA ♥️
I really loved the fact that you went everywhere. Ikorodu, Iyana-Ipaje, VI, Ikeja, Lekki, even Epe. LOVE IT!
Good content bro. Most Nigerians i meet are very driven and smart. They however don't seem very patriotic.They easily denigrate their country at any opportunity. The language you use to describe yourself/country frames your perception. The reality is Nigeria is a great country with a lots aligned for it. The country is still young and going through some challenges.
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It's because we could be the greatest country in the world but corruption and politics have frustrated the efforts
I pray that Nigerians become more patriotic. It's okay to critize your g9vt if they are not performing but we need to respect ourselves especially in public. Some Nigerians feel too comfortable denigrating Nigeria in the presence of others. When I was younger I complained about Nigeria in the presence of others including non-Nigerians. I recall other Nigerians doing same. I know better now. I think part of the problem is when in Nigeria people identify as their teibe. When you travel abroad that is when you idenify as Nigerian. .
@@bobibrown3358yes I totally agree with you and is only a section of the country who are at the same time milking the country dry in every opportunity. Ipobs
@@oshioegieit's this same perception we are talking about....you can't point any country in the world without corruption. But being patriotic is a duty as a citizen, you can't put your own country down at any given opportunity and expect anyone to respect you.
This is inspiring and educative brother. You are apparently the best content creator in the Gambia. keep it up!!
I appreciate that!
And good looking 😍!!!!
@@Ganodidit
Great job and beautiful content my brother.
But we have the best Jollof Rice though !!!!
I am Nigerian who did not grow up there, this is the most balanced and honest tour video I have seen so far. Thanks!
Being a Nigerian,i really enjoyed this video.well done!
Brother u are truly African blood,am saying this not because am Nigerian,but as an African child, let's show the world good things about Africa,I love this content bro,.... love from Naija
Thank you so much brother 🙏🏾
My lovely brother of the lands I love you so much for this. My family don't even believe in Africa. As aa African American diaspora I can't wait to go home there. ❤
Indian here. My parents were working in Nigeria in the 80’s. I think it’s their favourite country by far. And they love Nigerians. I think that is the reason I also get along with so many of the Nigerians I meet overseas.
Ibrahim is a very positive man. Many people would have gone on a negative narrative if they lost their travel documents and bank card as he did.
It's true I remember when I went to nigeria as a non nigerian and even nigerians that I knew thought I was crazy. I never felt unsafe once and everyone I came across were super friendly and nice. Just have to be street smart the same anywhere.
Lagos is that place that resets your brain in 30 minutes. Don't think there's a place like that anywhere in Africa
Nigeria love every body, but know body love Nigeria why most European and African nations,, Nigeria is good and Nigerian love every one, we are not bad people, but we are good people in the world, God bless Nigeria for African, let them talk, Nigeria is move high and high, Amen,, Nigeria is my country, i love Nigeria good or bad, i love my country people, one love keep us together, ❤❤❤❤❤
Don’t exaggerate, you people don’t even like each other. You are very tribalistic and religiously intolerant.
i respect d fact u said u don't feel comfortable showing ur follow Africa pain 4 content , all love man
This is a honest narrative about Nigeria..the hidden gem
Losing your passport and seeing you tearing up, almost made me cry.
Well done for visiting my country. There is even more to Naija than Lagos, Abuja so feel free to continue the exploration.
The okada driver was the best part 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
😂😂 I don't know what brother was stressed about
I'm Nigerian who grew up in Nigeria but living in Europe now for many years. Thanks for this video on Nigeria and well done! I just want to say one thing. The way the Western media over exaggerates the negative narrative about Nigeria, is the same way they over exaggerate the positives about their own societies to the world, especially the biggest economies in the West, the UK, US etc as if these countries are literally heaven on earth, while downplaying their own negatives such as the shocking high crime and murder rates in many places there, the appalling levels of homelessness and poverty being experienced by thousands of their citizens.
Sorry to hear about your lost property. Hope you've now been able to resume your travel plans.
Godspeed 😊
A great step taken. Do this and don’t stop. I’m 🇬🇭 and I love 🇳🇬
I love Nigerians.. From Liberia, and in the US, I've always had Nigerians Friends. People are the same wherever go!!!..
Even with the chaos & higher population, many people seem to always love Lagos Nigeria🇳🇬 more than Abuja, I inclusive, as a Lagosian currently in Abuja which is more organized, less congested and devoid of traffic jams compared to Lagos. Lagos has a Vibe & like a country within a country. Great job bro, God bless you & God bless the Gambia🇬🇲 You are a very good & skilled content creator.
There's something about Lagos man
Speak for your self. Abuja is a much better and calmer place than Lagos. If you want less stress and peace of mind you'lld definitely pick Abuja
Well, but most people I know said they are not going back to Lagos. Sure Lagos has that loud vibe. I fear that place personally
My brother Lagos is wayyyy better, if you even want the chill vibe and green there are places you can go to within Lagos that you won’t even know you are in Nigeria. The beach is another plus for Lagos. I was in Abuja for few years but Lagos will forever be the place for me .
Hmm one the insane compares Lagos to Abuja.
Wow! Gambians are efficient! Sorry about your lost items and I am really happy your embassy worked together to get you a new passport.
Hi Gano ,Thank you for sharing the Beauty of Nigeria and diminishing the Stereotypes these stereotypes exist everywhere ,even in my country some Africans feel ,we are not welcoming and xenophobic meanwhile it’s the minority ,poor communities..I pray once day I can visit Nigeria Gambia and Tanzania love u man ,keep doing what you doing💚❤️🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦
I find solace watching this video as a Nigerian. Thank you for your honest opinion about my Country. And i like your style of filming keep it up. You have a new subscriber bro.
I appreciate that. Thank you 😊
Soon i will be on the continent and definitely will be visiting Nigeria
As a Nigerian and a content creator, one thing I know is, making content exploring Nigeria can get you a lot more engagement. This is or will be your most successful video after short time of upload this year. More wins, the video was nicely put together, nice story telling and shots, music selection too. That’s a lot of work. 🎉
As a Nigerian, I enjoyed this video way more than I expected to. The documentary is well-balanced, showing divergent parts of Lagos in such a short time. Although I am 😢quite shocked about the perception of Nigerians by other Africans especially. It's sad.
I love your editing style and storytelling skill bro 🙌
Thank you 🙌
My brother.
Try and make a visit to ABUJA.
THERE ARE MORE TO NIGERIA THAN JUST LAGOS.
UYO, KADUNA, ENUGU, ASABA ARE PLACES WORTH VISITING TOO.❤❤
did you watch the video atall?
You left out KANO even though am a lagosian. the central of commerce.
Sorry.
KANO, JOS , GOMBE ETC.
NO VEX MY FRIEND. LOLS❤
@@habeebbanji3710Hope you know it cost lots of money to travel around, moreover he lost his passport and other valuables which is the worst nightmare of a traveller.
2023, Nigeria is no different from anywhere else. It depends on the location, location is everything. There are some areas in Nigeria, especially for woman, never track alone. It depends on the country you visit in Nigeria. Just like in the United States, it depends on the States you visit, or the cities within the states.
What has always amazed me, if Nigeria was that bad,how come you see Chinese people everywhere in Nigeria,every year more and more of them are coming,you see lots of Indians,Lebanese all of them making money in Nigeria.
Most nigerians are taught to think a certain way but not the creative way, most lack vision, they can not create something from scratch but the chinese can, if you are a creative thinker and with some vision nigeria is the best place in africa to make money
@@jonrena are you aware that there are millions of small, midium scale businesses in Nigeria? Nigeria has more small scale businesses than any other country in Africa, if the policies are further enhanced more will be created. Your opinion that Nigerians are not creative is a farce.
@@Isiejeme0829 am talking about real industrial scale production business not to carry something for head go sale or open a cigar stand or ice water crap, raise your standard
@@jonrena 😂😂😂 this guy
@@jonrenawell, Nigerians are highly creative but limited by certain policies and bad governance. If not, why do Nigerians tend to be more creative once they leave the country. If there were government systems that promote creativity, I bet you would see the creative part of Nigerians but nope, the politicians make policies to monopolize the economy
Welcome to Nigeria. It's true, things are actually cheap in Nigeria. Rents, for instance, what we pay for 1 year is what someone would pay per month in the Gambia or other countries. One of the reasons is we have manufacturing companies to some extents, and other factors
Dude, you're everywhere! Every time I watch a Nigeria vs other African countries content, on any topic at all, I must always see your comment. Ahahn!! 😂
@@layksy_omor Na UA-cam dey show me all those topics. Don't know why
Rent it cheap in Nigeria? Lol! I don't think you live in Lagos or Abuja then.
@@lauraokoro3888 I live in Abuja. Rent is around N1.7millon per year for a descent apartment. If you live in the UK, or even Barbados (my second home), you would pay that amount per month, not year (USD1,200)
@@CodingExpressit’s Algorithm, it reads that you’re interested in this type of content 😅!
I am Malawian and i have that same perception of Nigeria that you had but i have never been there, thanks for the video
Nigerians are very open and welcoming. Thank you for this video. As a Nigerian who also travels around the continent, I'm happy to see your honest perspectives of my country. No African comes to Nigeria and feels like a foreigner.
Thank you for this video, Gano. And thanks for coming to Nigeria.
Thanks for watching!
Beautiful; thanks for sharing!! We wish Africa was unite, then we will not worry about anything; one would relocate anywhere, anytime ❤looking forward to viewing all 54/55 countries of Africa 😂😂😂❤❤❤
In this world it don’t matter if it’s Africa, Europe, America, we all have good and bad people. But the world made it seems like Africa is the most dangerous place to travel. For the tourist to stop coming, and the Economic to drop at that path too. Nigeria is beautiful I love Nigeria and I can’t wait to go there, despite whatever they’re saying about Nigerians loads of love from Gambia Nigeria, I’m coming there soon. 🇬🇲🇳🇬
You're highly welcome, sibling ❤
Nigerian people when they walk down the street look like a wave of beautiful colors an the Nigerian s are a beautiful people I would have loved t live there 1 yr what I could have learned from them
I missed my country so much... I can't wait to visit my motherland again.. Nigeria I love so much..
Come ooo, the motherland is waiting sakpa promax and tinubu/shettima is also waiting.
Love your content. I am in the US, and I told a few Nigerians here that I want to visit Nigeria, and they all told me to make sure to get security. I thought it couldn't be that bad, and you showed me what I could experience when I found the time to visit. Thanks. Blessings
You don't need security
God bless you. You see a Nigerian spoiling their country by themselves all in the name of they are not in Nigeria. They believe that America is hundred percent save as if we don't see the rate of killings and zombies on the street if America. But you will never America you tuber saying bad things about their country. But its every easy for our Nigerians who are outside of their country saying trash about their country. What a shame
@@iayyam Thank you.
@emmanuelefemena2959 That’s people. We tend not to know what we have at home until strangers show up in our yards and make the best of all the opportunities we miss.
I'm Nigerian, we're the absolute worst with that nonsense. Half of the people who say that haven't been back home in decades. You can literally as a "foreigner" land in Lagos get an Uber (use Bolt, its better) and go wherever, posh restaurants, lounges what have you. Same in Abuja. There are literally random white people walking all over the place in Lagos, completely unbothered with the world.
The issues with Lagos are about inconvenience (traffic, etc.) not security. Regarding inconvenience, save your pennies, stay in Victoria Island/Ikoyi/Lekki and go to the rowdy parts of mainland if you have the appetite. Otherwise, you won't even deal with any of that. And if you want chill, green, mainstream Nigeria, go to Abuja. If you want a more throwback vibe, go to Uyo.
The only Nigerian I knew was my kid's leukaemia oncologist. He was absolutely awesome, we adored him and he helped our family so, so much. Now we have lots of refugees in our area and they seem shy and wary, they must be scared coming to a new country. The asylum seekers are not very welcome for reasons not to do with them, so we're trying to educate ourselves about their country to see if theres any ways we can make their life better. This is why I enjoyed your video so much, i learnt a lot (dont cook food too spicy lol) and as I thought, the people are friendly, proud and intelligent! New subscriber.
The only thing stopping me not to return back to Nigeria from Germany is money. I am really eager to return home 🏡 honestly. Everything there is fresh most expecially the food directly from farm 🚜, fresh bush meat 🍖 and and vegetables 😋 👌 Nigeria 🇳🇬 is the best country so far just the leaders are making life miserable for us but yet we are still d most happiest people even with hunger in our stomach 😀 😊
People come to Lagos and yhey say they've been to Nigeria. We just laugh. 😂.Nigeria is big! Lagos is the smallest state but the most populated cos its the country s commercial centre.
Dont form your opinion of Nigeria based on pnly Lagos. Visit other places- Abuja. Kano, Enugu, Uyo, Port Harcourt, Calabar etc and you will have a different vibe- sometimes you will wonder if you are in the same country
Exactly, foreigners don’t know that Lagos is the smallest state in Nigeria but the commercial capital in Nigeria. We have Enugu, port harcourt, Warri , Kano, Benin city
I agree completely, I was once in uyo at the then le meridian golf and Country club, I thought I was in a different country. The vibe was just totally different
Fact 💯
Nice, you are in Nigeria you can see things by yourself.🎉Nigerians are the most friendly people in the world especially to the foreigners. I can tell I have visited several countries in the world .
I agree
I normally watch videos without commenting, I most say that you are doing a great job, thank you for showing the world 🌎 the truth about Nigeria and the Nigerians that the world refuse to see, we're hardworking, loving, welcoming e.t.c. every countries have the good and the bad. well really like your video is actually my first time here and I became one of your subscribers, so sorry for the lost of your bag and your passport ❤❤!
So nice of you. Thank you so much
Your documentary is very well put together. I am proudly Nigerian and pray to come back as one if God decides to redo this thing called life as we know it. I would only make one request from God. Guess what it would be? To bless Nigeria with visionary leaders. Good content, may Allah bless you. 🙌
My people are strong willed, very open-minded, focused, very hardworking and incredibly intelligent. You can't bottle the Nigerian spirit, it is too powerful. We know we are not perfect, and we also know that no one is perdect no matter how they try to put us down. We are morethan conqueror. We are direct decendants of the most high. We are sons and daughters of Alkebulan. We are proudly Africans.
Lagos the newyork of africa. You've got love it
Nigerians tend to follow events in Ghana, Sierra Leone and to some extent Liberia than Gambia. The letter is often seen as an extension of Senegal which is Francophone. I recall we used to have Senegambia confederation in late 70s and early 80s. Efforts like yours will contribute in breaking stereotypes and barriers. Well done 👍✅
Great content! Every Nigerian needs to watch this. Because we sometimes forget who we are following the stereotypes. If only we can remember who we really are, we would be kinder to ourselves. Like he said, you live with suffering and after a while you stop being empathic or sympathetic, you even adjust your character and sort of become like the problem. For Naija, na we dey do us 🥲
I wish I can like this comment over and over. We really forget who we are and self hate. The life and opportunities we have is what millions of people in many countries are looking for, but we seem to despise what we have and follow western stereotypes of our country to do more damage to out image. This is mostly done by people who migrate from Nigeria to the western world. I have encountered quite a bunch who always talk down on Nigeria at the slightest opportunity, even in front of their hosts. God help us.