Living Under the Rocks in Nigeria - Idanre Hills

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  • @DavidNkwa
    @DavidNkwa  2 роки тому +40

    Consider sharing this video, if you enjoyed it. More also, you can use the Thanks Button to support the channel.

    • @Kim-js8jf
      @Kim-js8jf Рік тому +3

      Thanks. So beautiful. I think you should approach your government under the tourism department to see if the can sponsor you for all your videos. Your doing a great service to your country. I'm sure it will bring more people to explore this beautiful land. God bless. ❤️🙏🇨🇦

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому +1

      Acknowledge
      Thank you

    • @krackerToo
      @krackerToo Рік тому

      who lives in the house? Sir Shalom

    • @krackerToo
      @krackerToo Рік тому +1

      Hey I have a video on rumble about Moses if you like I send link? God Bless

    • @pearbear319
      @pearbear319 Рік тому

      Who built the steps, the villagers, the army?

  • @dennismarfo3536
    @dennismarfo3536 Рік тому +20

    Kudos to those craftsmen who built the steps . They did not steal the materials for their benefit, hence the quality of the stairs withstanding the test of time.

  • @veraaddoyobo8482
    @veraaddoyobo8482 Рік тому +26

    Thank you David, Thank you for showing us the real Nigeria 🇳🇬 , Nigeria is more than Abuja and Lagos

    • @reezybaba393
      @reezybaba393 Рік тому +4

      I swear. Nigerians don't know more than Lagos and Abuja.

    • @nancyokosi1
      @nancyokosi1 Рік тому +1

      I'm telling you oh

  • @olaotanolanisesi4241
    @olaotanolanisesi4241 Рік тому +16

    Wow! Wow!... This is my town, Idanre to the world. I remember when i climbed the hill in 2005 with my cousins, it was truly a beautiful sight.
    I would have loved you to see the cryptic handwritting on the rock which is yet to be deciphered, the wonderful mat etc.... Its all good. Thank you for this. God bless.

  • @kimlayne1993
    @kimlayne1993 Рік тому +12

    Didn't know Nigeria was this beautiful

  • @moremiaj4786
    @moremiaj4786 Рік тому +7

    the tour guide doesnt even seem tired at all. he is just charging up the stairs like they are his balcony steps.

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому +4

      They are actually his balcony steps🤣🤣🤣 his fit though, but has been doing this for years

  • @Stand.Your.Ground.
    @Stand.Your.Ground. Рік тому +31

    Love you David. I found your channel… I live in Oregon in USA. And sadly my society is crumbling and people here have lost all touch with our past and nature. Thank you for blessing me with such quality of the magnificent Beatles earth has to offer and your awesome country land!

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому +2

      Its really nice to met you. warm regards

    • @ambercollins777
      @ambercollins777 Рік тому +1

      I'm from LA, California. I agree wholeheartedly that our society is lost. Concrete jungles everywhere. Maybe one day all these skyscrapers will come down so trees and fresh air can prevail.😊

    • @gardenofjesuschristchurch8163
      @gardenofjesuschristchurch8163 Рік тому

      ​@@DavidNkwawhy

  • @kekejoe365
    @kekejoe365 Рік тому +20

    great videos. just a suggestion at the beginning of your videos put an animated map of the county showing the position of the state and city or village you're visiting. not everyone know where these places are

  • @lindaajide2115
    @lindaajide2115 Рік тому +4

    One thing I live about being youruba is our culture and folk laws

  • @gr8gr832
    @gr8gr832 2 роки тому +16

    Looks like Arizona where I live. I love Nigeria🇳🇬🇳🇬

  • @enohknopp2433
    @enohknopp2433 Рік тому +17

    This is unbelievable. I never would believe a place like this exists in Nigeria. Looks like a movie, it’s awe inspiring. Thank you David Nkwa for this amazing documentary. This is a tourist attraction of the very best in the world if properly prepared. The scenery is breathtaking.

  • @wowneche
    @wowneche 2 роки тому +28

    Idanre one of the most beautiful towns in Nigeria

    • @kluxz.5772
      @kluxz.5772 Рік тому

      Omo iyemi

    • @pearbear319
      @pearbear319 Рік тому

      Why isn't Nigeria developing a tourism industry, with so many beautiful places to explore?

  • @johnsononwudiwe7516
    @johnsononwudiwe7516 Рік тому +24

    Wonderful. You have done your Country great favor with your documentaries/work. Showcasing Nigeria to the World. Your world will speak for you for many, many years to come, even after you have departed this mother earth. Nigeria is a very beautiful Country.

  • @amaraokonkwo_
    @amaraokonkwo_ 2 роки тому +30

    I love your aerial view videos!!!! I love how Nigerian youths are the ones now showcasing the country. Great job David!

  • @karenfournillier7525
    @karenfournillier7525 Рік тому +17

    Wow!!! A real stairway to heaven! 💖 Thanks for bringing us with you!

  • @kiaora7214
    @kiaora7214 2 роки тому +16

    My goodness, what a jaw dropping beautiful place 😍 I have put in on my bucket list

  • @tonyeffik6781
    @tonyeffik6781 2 роки тому +25

    this charming little town is one of naija’s distinguishing landmarks. somewhat reminds me of a swiss village with the way the hills surround it

    • @deamorebeaute2412
      @deamorebeaute2412 Рік тому

      Why would you compare an African town to a European one?

    • @tonyeffik6781
      @tonyeffik6781 Рік тому +2

      @@deamorebeaute2412 uh why wouldn’t i? the reason is self explanatory in the comment that was made, i was comparing the topography

  • @JustMe-ds8fk
    @JustMe-ds8fk 2 роки тому +29

    I love how he’s so detailed and explains so well! Also that he gets to gettin the whole truth of the story not just by hear say! Thanks for this video😊that’s how a real documentary of Naija should be😊The tour guy was so intelligent and humble he needs to President !😊

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  2 роки тому +1

      He did well

    • @JustMe-ds8fk
      @JustMe-ds8fk 2 роки тому

      @@DavidNkwa so did you🙂I love how well you took your time to show us all round the area without missing and view☺️I enjoy these videos can’t wait to return to Naija you have shown me mAny places to go visit. Are women allowed to visit there? It will be a great nature hike I would enjoy

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  2 роки тому +1

      Yes anyone can visit.
      Male, or female

    • @ShamyYah
      @ShamyYah 2 роки тому

      He said his thighs already speaking in tongues 😂😂

    • @JustMe-ds8fk
      @JustMe-ds8fk 2 роки тому

      @@ShamyYah what?

  • @alchi2880
    @alchi2880 2 роки тому +14

    This is the best video with a proper explanation of the Idanre community. The guide who went with you did an amazing job narrating in detail, both the history and geographical landmarks of the area.
    Secondly, it is a testimony to hear that the place allotted to Christian missionaries which was known to be an evil forest had no power over the missionaries that came to spread the gospel and hence the name was changed from “evil forest” to “good forest”
    The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it- Psalm 24:1. Praise the Lord!!!

  • @nmg1909
    @nmg1909 2 роки тому +12

    Ekiti state and Ondo state have unique hills surrounding them.

  • @nnekaobasi742
    @nnekaobasi742 Рік тому +5

    John is a treasure.

  • @LB-W
    @LB-W Рік тому +5

    Lots of examples around the world if this geological formation. Nature is capable of this beauty. Geometric patterns are in all nature.

  • @oceejekwam6829
    @oceejekwam6829 2 роки тому +6

    Those hills are beautiful, fortunately they haven't stripped away all the vegetation.

  • @oyebadeolawumi798
    @oyebadeolawumi798 Рік тому +10

    Thanks for bringing this on UA-cam,that's my town ,a beautiful ,peaceful and welcoming place to stay,missing my hometown.watching from Dubai ❤❤❤❤

  • @harmonyhelps1714
    @harmonyhelps1714 Рік тому +12

    Thank you for this journey I subbed My daughter’s father is Hausa and she’s Fulani I’m from the West Indies . Wished she could have walked the land . I’ll share the video with her and my granddaughter who’s part French . It’s amazing h how the world is now connecting.

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому +2

      Thank you. welcome to the family. Kindly follow our Northern and Eastern Nigeria Doc Series Here: rb.gy/zfcsy6 and rb.gy/mdz3fx

  • @mjones8176
    @mjones8176 Рік тому +4

    Oh my goodness, David Nkwa! I felt every step of your journey up the mountain 🤣 I’m so amazed and awestruck with the people who built those steps - just MARVELOUS. the town and scenery is just beautiful. Thank you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

  • @ogolori
    @ogolori 2 роки тому +13

    Whao! So beautiful location. Also the guy explaining things and leading you expressed him self so well. Kudo to you both. Nice job.

  • @mamamango555
    @mamamango555 8 місяців тому +1

    Nkwa thanks so much for showing us this amazing opportunity. My greetings to you and your acompany. I'm so excited. Beautiful ❤❤❤❤.

  • @ucukaoma4551
    @ucukaoma4551 2 роки тому +5

    You be “nti anu ihie”: you “want go there in the middle of the night and hear voices “ abi?😀

  • @AmFavored
    @AmFavored Рік тому +5

    Wished our politicians can take a walk too with u.. who finishes first becomes the leader

  • @LevisonChidziwe-mc4xt
    @LevisonChidziwe-mc4xt 9 місяців тому +1

    This is really beautiful what idie to see Africa at it's best big up brother.

  • @aframaco9491
    @aframaco9491 2 роки тому +7

    Wow David!! You did well to get to the top!
    Your young friend had the wrongest footwear for this mountain trek!
    And your tour guide is a superman !
    Maybe that's why he is dressed in Blue!!

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  2 роки тому +2

      🤣 😆 🤣 we did not plan this hike well oh.
      He came with wrong footwear I came with the wrong trousers.
      But it was a great tour.
      That tour guide na Boss!

    • @aframaco9491
      @aframaco9491 2 роки тому +4

      @@DavidNkwa Very well done! You are a boss yourself!
      The truth is that our various Nigerian landscapes and history can humble us !
      Just unbelievable!

  • @odhiamboomino5432
    @odhiamboomino5432 2 роки тому +7

    🤣🤣 Oga O! You're scared of your people's legends o ahah! 🤣 beautiful place this! all these stories and legends are all over the continent. Some are very scary and some very inspiring.... But we tend to rubbish them and instead choose the Greek legends and the biblical ones. But in fact almost all the Greek legends and their stories came from ancient Egypt... but this is a face to face conversation o...😁

  • @warriorchild
    @warriorchild Рік тому +1

    On top of those rocks..look how luscious those plants are.

  • @bossladyyemi1210
    @bossladyyemi1210 Рік тому +2

    Well done on a great coverage, David.
    My hometown. I climbed the hill in 2003 and we got to the mast.
    My mum used to live in old Idanre (on the hill) when she was a child. When I climbed the hill, I visited her father's house in which he was also buried.
    Idanre hill is a beautiful and magical place😍. I hope to organise an expedition there soon.

  • @antonionorriselbey777
    @antonionorriselbey777 Рік тому +2

    🗣682 I thought it wasn't for the faint in heart all I hear was u cry the hole way hoofing in puffing the whole time champ🔥😁🔥

  • @BalmoralBaal
    @BalmoralBaal Рік тому +1

    THIS CITY IS STRATEGICALLY WELL POSITIONED!! RESPECT FOR THE FOUNDER!!

  • @stacythat1sttwin504
    @stacythat1sttwin504 2 роки тому +2

    I had the honor of climbing idanre hill...I still have some water from the healing river. It is truly amazing to see. I will never climb it again. Next ikogosi springs.
    No place in America is this beautiful.

  • @meoerhum4579
    @meoerhum4579 Рік тому +9

    This is so beautiful, unbelieveable that this Nigeria. I read about olumo Rock in primary 4 & my mother told me it really existed because she & my father lived near it when my father was a policeman in Abeokuta. When i started to work in Lagos i visited it,I was so impressed that I intend to take my family there someday. Now I have another wonderful place to add to the adventure when we come to Nigeria. This is just like those places we go in Switerland, this is more anicent & natural. I will like to see one hotel, restaurant & cabel band showing people all over the beautiful hills. Nigerians need to develop their beautiful places. This will attract more tourists to come admire the beautiful sites around the country. Thanks David for showing this to us.

  • @earth2ellie
    @earth2ellie Рік тому +3

    This was amazing! The views are absolutely stunning. You’re right saying it’s a different world! 😻✨
    It looks like dinosaurs were about to pop out in the distance! 🤩
    Thanks for sharing this adventure with us.

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому

      Am glad you like it. Thanks for watching

  • @bernicerobinson3163
    @bernicerobinson3163 Рік тому +3

    Hi David, I recently discovered your Channel, never knew Nigeria was so beautiful. You are right, this a different World. It actually looks like
    You're on a different Planet.

  • @maxinewilliams-dl8mj
    @maxinewilliams-dl8mj Рік тому +4

    Great Job David. History at it's highest level

  • @elizabethdavid9964
    @elizabethdavid9964 Рік тому +1

    I like that you didn't use any music in the background.This allowed me to truly sense the peace and serenity of this beautiful town of Idanre!

  • @manliketim_
    @manliketim_ 2 роки тому +10

    Thank you David for always putting in a lot of work and resources for us.
    Be safe out there.

  • @myAfricanAffairs
    @myAfricanAffairs Рік тому +2

    This is Heaven!!! Nature is beautiful. I would love to live near this place.

  • @ShamyYah
    @ShamyYah 2 роки тому +4

    The tour guide not breaking a sweat 😂😊

  • @johannagron8049
    @johannagron8049 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for showing the real Nigeria. Ive bin to Nigeria but only see the city of Lagos and pass treu some states. It was hard for me not to have the chance to see more. Ofcourse this amaxing large country will take at least to livetime to see all the beautiful places. Therefore many thanks, like to see more of it. Love Nigeria and his beautiful people❤

  • @FernandaLaw
    @FernandaLaw Рік тому +1

    This is very true, cos I was born in this beautiful place, very Serene and peaceful
    And there is a festival called "dare the mare" done every year on this mountain where people all over the world come to witness and celebrate, very peaceful and beautiful

  • @andromedab902
    @andromedab902 Рік тому +1

    What an adventurer you are, David! And v engaging one too! You keep us all glued to your channel👌🏾. You'll certainly give Indiana Jones a run for his money! Because yours have no stunts, cinematic effects, no gimmicks at all. Just raw brawn and of course you're also blessed with a wicked sense of humour! And make nonsense of your toils & troubles 😂😂😂 Well done!!!! for putting Nigeria & its natural beauty and sacred sights on the world map!! Long may your hard work continue to be recognised, acknowledged & pay off, IJMN🙏🏾😇🤞🏾👏🏾🤝🏾

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому +1

      "Wicked sense of humor" 😆 🤣 😂
      This got me 😆 🤣
      Thank you so kindly my friend

  • @samwright199
    @samwright199 Рік тому +2

    thats look like garden of eden heaven

  • @ianbell5611
    @ianbell5611 2 роки тому +5

    Wow
    Truely beautiful place.
    Great hearing youe guide talk of the cultural connections to the landscape.
    👍👍👍

  • @JulianAlbino
    @JulianAlbino Рік тому +4

    wow that view on top of the rocks! stunning!

  • @peterlailai-se2tr
    @peterlailai-se2tr Рік тому

    Am from South Pacific Island, Papua New Guinea. Now l can see Nigeria is a beautiful place

  • @italia3929
    @italia3929 Рік тому +7

    The steps and surrounding nature are beautiful! National Geographic or something similar needs to pick you up bro. Very talented and your voice is easy to listen to

  • @mik7564
    @mik7564 Рік тому +1

    Thank God for those steps, because without them it would have been even more difficult. Speaking from experience in hiking mountains without steps.

  • @liarliar7491
    @liarliar7491 Рік тому +2

    American Indians also have an oral history of the holy ones who could change the Earths surface with their use of "the word". The children began to play with the word and caused great gouges in the Earth and caused volcanoes to erupt, so the holy ones took the magical word away from the children of Earth. Only a few Elders got to keep the magical word but on the promise it was kept holy and not given to those who did not treat it as it was divine! Sacred. Very sacred

  • @prestonasher2291
    @prestonasher2291 Рік тому +2

    That city is in a perfect spot

  • @jannetgeorge4280
    @jannetgeorge4280 Рік тому +4

    Very very enjoyable documentary. A very big Thank You David🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому

      Thank you. Kindly follow our Northern and Eastern Nigeria Doc Series Here: rb.gy/zfcsy6 and rb.gy/mdz3fx

  • @primaskapi4109
    @primaskapi4109 Рік тому +3

    A beautiful town and location! Love the natural environment and scenery. The steps to the top is nice but a hard walk to the top and back.

  • @ShamyYah
    @ShamyYah 2 роки тому +2

    Greetings I want to come to Africa so bad I’m across the pond in America

  • @temia7944
    @temia7944 Рік тому +1

    Great job, Idanre hills is one of those major tourist attraction centres in Ondo state. Beautiful and serene like you said. Great job for showcasing 👏👏

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому +1

      Yes. It's a . lovely place

  • @jillfarley520
    @jillfarley520 Рік тому +2

    You need to chew the cocoa leaves to help with the oxygen in the high altitude

  • @dotolaj3263
    @dotolaj3263 Рік тому +3

    Wish I could visit this place, looks gorgeous. i bet they have spectacular fool moons

  • @elizabethtamufor3743
    @elizabethtamufor3743 Рік тому +1

    Wonderful creation of Africa natural landscapes revealed to the world 🌍 Thanks much for showing us this amazing creation of lifestyle in ancient ages. Well done 👍👏🤓🌟🤴🎁🙏

  • @franknwankwo6800
    @franknwankwo6800 Рік тому +2

    Wow i love this place, the Government needs to construction drivable roads up there, is done in many places around the world, especially in northern Italy

  • @joycekwakye7859
    @joycekwakye7859 Рік тому +1

    Splendid job.
    David just wanted to inform you that NKWA in Twi ie Akan translates LIFE.

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому

      Wow, amazing thank you, which country speaks that language pls

    • @joycekwakye7859
      @joycekwakye7859 Рік тому

      @@DavidNkwa : Akans are mostly in Ghana and Coted’Ivoire. Akan dialects are Asante, Fante, Akuapem, Nzima and others. The language is understood by at least 75% of Ghanaians 👍🇬🇭🌍🙏

  • @chalyadashe
    @chalyadashe Рік тому +2

    I've been up that hill... It was an interesting adventure.

  • @bernardinodasilva8571
    @bernardinodasilva8571 Рік тому +1

    Im from Angola living in UK . please see PUNGO ANDONGO in Angola . This rocks are called pedras negras ( black stones of pungo andondo ). Unfortunatlly only in portuguese lunguadge .

  • @derrickbrown3120
    @derrickbrown3120 Рік тому

    Imagine the labor it took to build those stairs. Unbelievable . Absolutely amazing

  • @stellabrown257
    @stellabrown257 Рік тому +2

    Please look after your self I do love what doing keep it up weregawa Nwaoma jisike well done

  • @estherukaobasi7556
    @estherukaobasi7556 Рік тому +3

    Who built those steps?. This is very interesting brother thank you so much for this exposure. Good job. Take record from documents of builders or government records. 💪👌👍🙏💖💘🇳🇬

  • @mahmoudtokura
    @mahmoudtokura 2 роки тому +3

    "Volunteer to sleep there"🤣. David!!! You get mind. I can never try that thing.😂 Nice video.

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  2 роки тому +3

      Even my guide declined at last 😄

  • @justinaalaeto5482
    @justinaalaeto5482 Рік тому

    Those steps there are the real labors of our heroes past. Wonderful.

  • @wsj6470
    @wsj6470 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful place I love you Nigeria people show more place like that.

  • @davishwoodland3467
    @davishwoodland3467 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video. This your videos helped we ignorant nigerians to know more nigeria.

  • @seymorgorde
    @seymorgorde Рік тому +2

    Ojimoba may have inspired The rock of ages:
    Rock of Ages, cleft for me,
    let me hide myself in thee;
    let the water and the blood,
    from thy wounded side which flowed,
    be of sin the double cure;
    save from wrath and make me pure.

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому

      😂😂 Never thought of that one. Maybe the song writer held about it lol. Kindly follow our Northern and Eastern Nigeria Doc Series Here: rb.gy/zfcsy6 and rb.gy/mdz3fx

  • @alurigoravusiro9626
    @alurigoravusiro9626 Рік тому +1

    Lovely to see the beauty of your country and Africa. Learning a lot.

  • @MokeleMbembeLives
    @MokeleMbembeLives Рік тому +2

    I am curious about the megaliths where the chiefs live! Some of this stones look like they weigh a hundred tons and appear to be artificially laid there.

  • @richardgaya3965
    @richardgaya3965 2 роки тому +2

    Most captivating vistas!!!

  • @Rafael-zl7fh
    @Rafael-zl7fh Рік тому +1

    THANK YOU FOR SHOWING US SOMETHING OF PRE-COLONIAL, PRE-ISLAMIC HISTORIES.

  • @patriciamaharaj4173
    @patriciamaharaj4173 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for sharing this beauty of our heavenly father creation

  • @chriswonderart
    @chriswonderart 2 роки тому +3

    This is really beautiful

  • @Beckzmama
    @Beckzmama 2 роки тому +3

    Wow I need to visit here my husband is from Akure

  • @anthonyajilore8450
    @anthonyajilore8450 2 роки тому +2

    David, i can't not just stop but to watch till the end. With love from USA. You doing wonderful job

  • @elizabethsalawu4255
    @elizabethsalawu4255 Рік тому +2

    Honestly you are the best carry on

  • @sandyfisher5447
    @sandyfisher5447 Рік тому +2

    I love your videos! I have sub, save and two thumbs up your video

  • @oscarjackson9826
    @oscarjackson9826 2 роки тому +2

    wow this place is very big , good work brother

  • @attoeattoe2058
    @attoeattoe2058 2 роки тому +3

    Stunning scenery and detailed video

  • @InGoshen
    @InGoshen Рік тому +1

    OMG! That place is truly amazingly beautiful

  • @roderickmitchell2125
    @roderickmitchell2125 Рік тому +1

    Yes my lovely brother I can't wait to visit.

  • @iamtheoriginallionessden3065

    Thanks! For the journey. I 💕 it!

    • @DavidNkwa
      @DavidNkwa  Рік тому

      Thank you for supporting me.

  • @ebiekem
    @ebiekem 2 роки тому +1

    Idanre!!! I visited the place with my parents during my secondary school days. 'brings back memories 😀

  • @obinnabenjamin1637
    @obinnabenjamin1637 2 роки тому +2

    Awesomeness I see..

  • @laraakin7362
    @laraakin7362 Рік тому +3

    Akure is a different town from Idanre o

  • @mysightofthings
    @mysightofthings Рік тому

    I love the way Nigerians think. No voice, not true story.🤣🤣 That’s a lot of cement to pack up a hill to create those steps. Respect!

  • @cam-man7350
    @cam-man7350 Рік тому +2

    Awesome David. Love your videos. Keep up the good work

  • @peterweffy6486
    @peterweffy6486 Рік тому

    18:06 Kudos on that final step up. I was with you all the way and I felt tired just watching you walk up the steps. Glad we finally made it!

  • @vanessamyers5652
    @vanessamyers5652 Рік тому +2

    I would like to learn more about the people of this place

  • @Obutuu
    @Obutuu Рік тому +1

    Winderful Nature

  • @raydogg2821
    @raydogg2821 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks again for a very nice video. 🏆👍🙏🏾