If someone only has 2 weeks holiday in a year and they’ve saved up to come to Nigeria for December, they want to enjoy it to the fullest and may not want to explore other parts. There are so many nuances to this conversation. IJGBs aren’t going to fully ‘get it’ unless their parents exposed them to their culture in abroad. Many African diasporans are very in touch with their culture and can speak their languages, set the local dishes etc but you can’t expect them to have all the mannerisms and cultural sensitivities as someone who was born and lived their whole life in Nigeria.
It is definitely as escape. Most of them work really hard in those countries and save a lot of money so they can splurge. Of course they cannot explore the cultural dept. I'm sure many believe their country has a lot to offer but in countries like the U S, people only have a few weeks in December to rest, while most countries in Africa have many holidays.
Firstly, I love your outfit, you look stunning. I grew up in the UK, but Yoruba and English were spoken frequently in my household. We ate Nigerian food daily, attended Nigerian parties, watched Nigerian movies, listened to Nigerian music from Wasiu to P-Square and much more. We visited Nigeria every year but these experiences weren’t limited to my visits. They were an integral part of my upbringing in the UK. So, it feels a bit reductive to hear that this is seen as an “aesthetic” or that we engage with our culture on a surface level. This implies that we’re somehow less Nigerian, or that our engagement with the culture is incomplete, which isn’t accurate and an unfair representation. I also intentionally adjust my accent when in Nigeria to sound less British, so that I don’t come across as what you described - pretentious. But if it’s not my accent that’s the issue, it’s the way I dress, it’s the way I walk lol there’s always something that sets me apart. Also, I don’t have to diminish myself in other countries so why should I feel the need to do that in my own country, Nigeria? Lagos is often the starting point for many IJGBs as most of us have extended family there but I do agree that exploring beyond Lagos is important and it’s something I hope to do more.
I hate when people are like “people live in Lagos all year round, it’s not just a vacation spot!” Isn’t that how it is for EVERYWHERE in the world? Like jor calm down you people like to complain 😒 every vacation city is someone’s home
Exactly, instead of embracing and thinking of ways to develop and expand this opportunity, they will continue to bad mouth and frustrate the poor tourists until they drive them away. These people are masters in sabotaging their own progress.
I was an IJGB until I stayed to study in the east for secondary school is learn the culture and lifestyle of my people. As someone who was born in the UK, Afrobeats has always been a genre we listened to during weddings, house parties and birthdays among Nigerians in the diaspora. So that comment is false, we knew our culture even when we were abroad . However we never got to experience it first hand in our home country, which I was privileged to.
I’m Nigerian but was born in the UK and I’m now 30 My parents took us to Nigeria every other year to see relatives and visit the village. Because we were young and we didn’t have money all we could do was follow our parents everywhere they wanted not necessarily fun things for kids Now I am a grown adult there is nothing wrong with using my own money and travel to Nigeria for fun and for the fancy events Abroad is very boring and isolating and cold Why can’t we come back and enjoy Nigeria for what it offers All we do is work and we don’t enjoy our money
I find it strange that Nigerians dislike others visiting their countries, while they flood other peoples countries in drones, Nigerian people are people that you will find in every single country on the planet, they’re everywhere and infact they live there and enjoy the benefits of those countries, why is it a bad thing when others visit us too? What’s with this sudden arrogance because “detty December” is trending, Nigerians are all of a sadden feeling too special, do yall not know that tourism is a good thing and it adds to out economy? Wetin Dey do Una, throughout TikTok and insta, you guys have been complaining and it’s not right at all, you guys are too antisocial towards other people but want to be accepted by others, this is simply xenophobia, the same thing you accuse South Africans of, get off your high horse and learn to be accommodating, I’m Nigerian, I was born, brought and I also live in naija, yet I can tell that you people are doing the most.
I would say one of the big misses in this video is you're speaking from the "IJGB" perspective without being one of them. I feel like a lot of your reasoning behind the why of people go home is just assumptions and they're not quite right to me as a Nigerian living abroad. For example, the idea that people are going back now because Afrobeats is more popular feels off. Many of us went home regularly while growing up, the difference is now we're adults and most adults party etc on vacation. I spent my childhood visits in my home state, now that I'm grown, I split time between my home state and Lagos simply because I'm an adult with my own money, and if I went to Ibiza on vacation, I'd party there too.
Thanks for sharing your experience, it's definitely not a one-size-fits-all situation 👌 However, I still stand on Afrobeats and detty December leading to the romanticisation and glamorisation of it. I also fail to see the part where I'm speaking from their perspective, Everything in my video is solely from a Nigerian who has lived all her life in Lagos "Perspective"
@@Fabtiee I hear you, and I don't think you're speaking from that perspective for the whole video, but it stuck out to me especially around the 7:20 mark when you said IJGBs are now looking forward to coming back to "our hot Nigeria" because of Afrobeats and to me that's more assumption of why I go home rather than fact. I went home when danfo driver was on the radio, and I'll still be going back when Afrobeats is less of a trend. And you're right that it's not one size fits all, it's just a bit frustrating to hear it presented as one size fits all as if I don't enjoy peeling egusi seeds with my grandmother just as much as I enjoy clubbing in Lagos. The issue of tourism and crowding is the same in every tourist location, I live in New York City and get annoyed by people in Times Square or people who crowd the sidewalks when I'm trying to get to work, but I don't think they're there because of some non genuine interest in my city. There was also recently some uproar when native Spaniards were throwing things at tourists in cafe's because they said they were driving the prices up. So it is an annoyance to people who live there, I just don't think the root cause is an inauthentic appreciation for Nigerian culture as it seems to be positioned in some parts of your video. (Not sure if I'm articulating all of my thoughts well, would be happy to further discuss in another medium.)
@@Fabtiee Also thinking on it more, it may be less that the Afrobeats rise has "glamorized" things and more that it made things more accessible. When I went back in 2008- 2014 era, I wouldn't even know what the club names were besides Shrine, because again, spent most of my time in Ogun state, but now I can scroll on tiktok and come up with an itinerary of things to do without having to wait for a cousin or family friend who also might not spend much time in Lagos to take me somewhere. I will say in general, navigating Nigeria as someone who visits but does not live there has become much easier in the last few years so we'll continue to see a rise in people taking advantage of that fact. Vacationing in Nigeria now means I get to see my last remaining grandparent, hang out with my cousins, bring a suitcase full of panla, iru, ata, etc back for my mom AND go out clubbing in one trip??
@@OpinionisnotFactYou definitely have valid points I can resonate with, my video is lighthearted as I stated at the beginning, it’s a discussion topic and certainly we can have a conversation about it, that’s all. Nothing is better than the other, your perspective is yours and mine’s mine. Think of it like a healthy debate, nothing too crazy. Shalom.
The IJGB’s brings in forex and spends it on Local businesses in Nigeria 🇳🇬 this helps to Revive the Economy it’s called tourism, America , Europe, UK enjoy Tourism money to help thier Economy because small businesses thrive, they can employ more people, use money gotten from Tourist to bay thier house rent, pay thier children’s school fees, buy goods from market women, pay mechanic, buy petrol, etc the money gets distributed around. IJGB’s are very IMPORTANT/ VITAL to Our Nigerian economy..
She has a point though. Nigeria's beauty and vibe extends far beyond lagos. I did a tour of many states including the North, Nigeria as a teenager and it made me appreciate Nigeria even more.
To your point on Afrobeats, it would be very myopic of you to believe that " IJGBs" did not play a part in making Afrobeats the global genre and phenomenon it is now. Afrobeats is not new to IJGBs. We didn't just stumble on Afrobeats due to TikTok and other social media platforms. We were there from the beginning. We in the diaspora requested that Afrobeats be played on the radio stations, in the clubs, restaurants and anywhere possible. One thing, I will have you know about Nigerians abroad, no matter where you find us in the world, we are always representing our culture and sharing it with everyone. Nigerians are known to be the most boastful and PROUD group of African immigrants.
THIS!!! Literally this! The ignorance in this video is so annoying! Not to mention the bullying that takes place for being African abroad and still wanting to rep your culture the best way you can
Must have really triggered you aye... some of you way too sensitive. It's ok to disagree with an opinion but to slander it as "Ignorance"? Way too much sentiments under a video no one forced you to click on.
@@Fabtiee I thought the point of posting videos online is so people can engage. Whether they agree with you or not…it’s to provoke conversation, to share ideas, & to educate. I did exactly that. I am sharing my views from the IJGBs standpoint. Just because I do not agree with you on this particular video does not make me sensitive. I expected a more well rounded response from you but I see that you are not interested in hearing opposing viewpoints . A little advice: if you don’t want people to challenge your opinions don’t share your views publicly. When you share your opinions publicly people are allowed to receive the message anyway they feel. You cannot control that. People will not always agree with you 🤷🏾♀️
@@fynedu8065 Weird cos that response wasn't even directed at you. YT be playing with me or sth cos I replied directly to the comment that labeled my whole video ignorant which is right under your comment.
@@thestarinhereyes2 Must have really triggered you aye... some of you way too sensitive. It's ok to disagree with an opinion but to slander it as "Ignorance"? Way too much sentiments under a video no one forced you to click on.
We Nigerians have big problem honestly. There's not only tribal bigotry, now what do we call this, IJGBphobic? I wish these young people would channel all these energy towards the failed government. Ridiculous
I'm not just basing my comment on yr video. I already heard about the negative attitude of some Nigerians towards the IJGBs. Your video just confirmed it. Like I said most Nigerian youths have misplaced priority.
IJGB are also adding to the economy. I think some of this conversation is rooted in jealousy. It’s really sad b/c we are one people. We have so much power when we work together & accept each other than when we are divided.
What's sad is you intentionally twisting her words because you are triggered by the truth. The condescension is why you think that we are jealous; while all she is asking is that you people be considerate of the people living in the country and try other places outside Lagos. Please 🙄
Appreciate the video. Concerning the complaints, it actually hurts. I was convinced to come and start a business in Nigeria, but it's so hard to find honest people to work with. I can't fully relocate to Nigeria to focus on business, but the corruption runs deep, as in bone marrow deep. I speak pidgin well, out of all my siblings I'm the only one that has lived in Nigeria but my siblings understand and speak the language, especially yoruba. The reason many parents don't speak their language to their children is because of shame and embarrassment, they think their children will be made fun of or their English will sound weird, which is just ridiculous. But most IJGB's really just go back to flaunt and oppress...something they can't do where they're coming from. Please keep your accent, everyone is unique. It makes me uncomfortable when I hear a Nigerian who hasn't even been out of the country forcing a wester accent. I wish more people spoke their native language honestly. Just my 2 cents
The corruption is debilitating tbh, I agree. I'm sorry that was your experience. And Its actually sad to not speak to your kids in their mother tongue because of shame and embarrassment. Love how I speak and would never change it but your perspective really opened up my understanding. Thank you.
I live in Los Angeles and I dont save up money to fly back home to "oppress" anyone. I want to rest, relax and have fun, thats all. If that "oppresses" you, if my ability to splurge and spend like I do, is "oppressing", then thats a "You" problem not me. I dont even know you and Most of the times IJGB's are not even talking to you but the people in their own circles.
Okay hey girl I could see and understand why a lot of Nigerians are upset at the ones that come back. Here is an outlook we are not really oblivious to what is going on what is upsetting us most times is the feelings of outcasting that is given to the people that just come back. We really come back to share with you guys that are home. We understand the special treatment might be off but that is for anybody that comes from a different country they are treated special. If you travel to western part of the world from Nigeria or anywhere we will treat you special for a month or so and you have to get on your own two feet because it is hard in that part of the world. We complain so much about back home because we would rather be back in OUR home county and have things work well for us just like every other countries have things working for them. We get mad at you guys back home because we see the fact that your don’t want to do much but run away while we that are coming home actually want to do something but the next thing we hear is oh that is not how you do things in Nigeria and that is not how things are done. When we bring suggestions to help develop how environment we have one unlike mind aunty that is upset because she won’t be able to sell on the road side anymore which I understand the poverty in Nigeria but at same time in order to grow we have to work together as one and not look at us as outsiders. Let us bring our ideas to help the country grow. Let us share with you and demand for a better future and country overall because my dear there is no soft life outside Nigeria nah filters everybody they use.
50k a day?? Excuse me 😭 when I went back to my village we def weren’t spending that…….😭these ppl want to live like their 1st world countries in Naija… you aren’t really experiencing all of Nigeria atp
I enjoyed your video and really appreciated your perspective. I think a great follow up if you ever would want to would be a conversation w/ an IJGB. I think the discourse between the two or more would give more nuance and understanding. I actually have never partied in Lagos before. It’s expensive to go back home. I often go to the village and then visit other family in the southeast. Nigeria is home we know we can always come back to but we have to do a better job about making those that actually live there feel respected. I could never remove my Nigerian identity (even if I was stupid enough to desire that). I think we can have these discussions w/o forever other-ing a group. There’s real lived differences between us but we grew up with the culture in the diaspora. And if you come from a community that values it..(heritage that a lot of us were bullied for) then you take pride in your identity. And I know many that don’t feel comfortable with just surface level knowledge of their home or ppl. Overall thank you for bringing this topic up. And I hope we can better mend these issues together
I'm confused ooo Can't people travel to their country of origin again? 💭 We don work work work work tyaa in a white man land in which we happen to be born in and want to come to the country where our where our Babas babas baba hail from. Is now a problem. We are actually Nigerians. If the western countries say oya leave our oyinbo country…we gonna return home - Nigeria. Abiii? So I am confused ooo 😣
So why not change the citizenship to Nigerian? In that case you won't have the issues of so called "travelling from white man land to your Babas land" wow. Everyone is so patriotic, but when it comes to changing passports they all of a sudden become materialistic. Confused.
My dad used to tell me this all the time..that the Naira was once more than the dollar. I finally looked into it myself. It has never been unfortunately. But before the 80s the exchange rate was closer (in 1980 1 USD= 0.55 NGN)
The way I’ve been binging your videos???!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Since the wedding video the way I subscribed fastttt! Love love love your content you’re doing so amazing!!!!💓💓💓
These people complain about everything everywhere oooo Even in these yt people country, we complain about racism, costs, working too much ...the soft like is not always soft lifing ooo
Interesting 😊. IJGBs come in different age categories with different reasons for their visits. See the opportunities eg mainland instead of just island, services/entertainment for maturer IJGBs instead of just for 20-35 year-olds, all-year v just December. This shows that Nigerians abroad will come home if the product is good enough. That's a good thing, I think.
love your vids! i think i might be considered an IJGB but i love hearing your perspective. so important to know and see the nuance for all of us. this was a funny and insightful video!
Hmm you know what, I’m IJGB but I’m also a Yoruba Lagosian. Omo baba Isale Eko & Omo Iya Ebute Metta ni mi. So I feel like I can’t relate to a lot of these points because my detty December (this is my 1st one btw, have never been in Nigeria at December before this as this is not when my family chooses to go) is just spent in my house eating my parents’ food.
Your analysis is intelligent and well thought through. And your accent is just fine......it is real and authentic and there are no comms issues so keep doing what you are doing 🙂
So ijgb is for girl who were born in Nigeria but grew up somewhere else??? Because I visit often but I’ve never lived there, I was born in the uk. So I wouldn’t be classified as IJGB, because it’s not my home.
An IJGB is someone who just came back from abroad. There are Nigerians who lived abroad but now live in Nigeria and because they've lived in Nigeria for an extended period of time they are no longer considered IJGB's.
ok... i just have to say something... we are all happy that Nigeria has been put on the map and its very interesting to see that people care enough to want to see what nigeria is about. the only problem i have with the IJGB's, ok at least the ones i encounter, they can complain!!! my goodness, sometimes the way they complain about everything, you will think they are returning from heaven. i know in the more developed countries, you guys are blessed with instant gratification for everything, especially in terms of accessing services, if that is even entirely true... but you guys need to put at the fore front of your mind that, these are peoples homes and the endless complaints and pointing out every wrong thing makes your company a tad irritating. i have a relative i avoid when she actually comes to nigeria, i rather not go anywhere with her because at the end of that outing i will be exhausted with complaints. thats my only wahala with IJGB, asides that, please keep coming and please enjoy the country. thank you.
Really nice video. BUT let me give you some context as a Nigerian living in Nigeria who travels the world. And this is about the Island/Mainland thing. I have been to the UAE all of 15 times and never have I been to Sharjah. One might argue that that is part of Dubai, but is that anywhere along/near the things I’m interested in doing/seeing during my limited time there? No. Last year, I stayed in Canary Wharf and didn’t go to a lot of other places far away from there. If the mainland is not on their radar, it just isn’t- sadly! One might see my post and assume that my Dubai/Wherever experience is not “authentic” because I didn’t do xyz or visit “abc” but that’s my reality and it’s valid. This comment is already toooooo long. Sorry.. 🙈
I love the point you made about people's different experiences being equally valid. The only difference is that UAE may not be culturally relevant to you but the homeland is. There is a kind of obligation to know more about your roots and its people, it fosters a sense of belonging and pride.
I avoid this and get in and out before Christmas. I am there for Christmas occasionally, I do not like to be part of a crowd or being labelled. I am a Nigerian in the diaspora born and raised in Nigeria before I migrated. I educate the young once born abroad so they can love and be honoured to be Nigerians. Let’s not turn them to creatures of mockery. We must understand that the climates are different.
@ Are you born in the diaspora as a person of Nigerian descent? Don’t worry if it doesn’t concern or affect you fam. I have families and children of family friends all born and raised abroad. I saw them grow up. And there are a huge community of you go to churches. Got it?
The island might have the most, but they definitely going to the mainland as well.. are you saying all those estates on the mainland don't have families abroad?
Also if IJGB’s don’t ever visit home, they are criticized & told they have lost their culture. You are damned if you do & damned if you don’t.
Forget them they like problem
Exactly, confused people everywhere.
If someone only has 2 weeks holiday in a year and they’ve saved up to come to Nigeria for December, they want to enjoy it to the fullest and may not want to explore other parts.
There are so many nuances to this conversation. IJGBs aren’t going to fully ‘get it’ unless their parents exposed them to their culture in abroad.
Many African diasporans are very in touch with their culture and can speak their languages, set the local dishes etc but you can’t expect them to have all the mannerisms and cultural sensitivities as someone who was born and lived their whole life in Nigeria.
Thank you. ❤🌍🇳🇬👌🏿
Thank you IJGB for coming every December may the lord bless you all abundantly cos you help our business for sure
It is definitely as escape. Most of them work really hard in those countries and save a lot of money so they can splurge.
Of course they cannot explore the cultural dept. I'm sure many believe their country has a lot to offer but in countries like the U S, people only have a few weeks in December to rest, while most countries in Africa have many holidays.
Firstly, I love your outfit, you look stunning. I grew up in the UK, but Yoruba and English were spoken frequently in my household. We ate Nigerian food daily, attended Nigerian parties, watched Nigerian movies, listened to Nigerian music from Wasiu to P-Square and much more. We visited Nigeria every year but these experiences weren’t limited to my visits. They were an integral part of my upbringing in the UK. So, it feels a bit reductive to hear that this is seen as an “aesthetic” or that we engage with our culture on a surface level. This implies that we’re somehow less Nigerian, or that our engagement with the culture is incomplete, which isn’t accurate and an unfair representation.
I also intentionally adjust my accent when in Nigeria to sound less British, so that I don’t come across as what you described - pretentious. But if it’s not my accent that’s the issue, it’s the way I dress, it’s the way I walk lol there’s always something that sets me apart. Also, I don’t have to diminish myself in other countries so why should I feel the need to do that in my own country, Nigeria?
Lagos is often the starting point for many IJGBs as most of us have extended family there but I do agree that exploring beyond Lagos is important and it’s something I hope to do more.
Well said !!!!!!!!!!!! 🎉
Thank You for the compliment, also for sharing your perspective !
Outstanding! Simply brilliant !!!!
I hate when people are like “people live in Lagos all year round, it’s not just a vacation spot!” Isn’t that how it is for EVERYWHERE in the world? Like jor calm down you people like to complain 😒 every vacation city is someone’s home
Exactly, instead of embracing and thinking of ways to develop and expand this opportunity, they will continue to bad mouth and frustrate the poor tourists until they drive them away. These people are masters in sabotaging their own progress.
Nigeria’s economy needs all the IJGB support it can get to be honest 😬 foreign currency spent boosts exchange rates
No it doesn't. Over-reliance on the dollar is part of the problem
I was an IJGB until I stayed to study in the east for secondary school is learn the culture and lifestyle of my people. As someone who was born in the UK, Afrobeats has always been a genre we listened to during weddings, house parties and birthdays among Nigerians in the diaspora. So that comment is false, we knew our culture even when we were abroad . However we never got to experience it first hand in our home country, which I was privileged to.
I’m Nigerian but was born in the UK and I’m now 30
My parents took us to Nigeria every other year to see relatives and visit the village. Because we were young and we didn’t have money all we could do was follow our parents everywhere they wanted not necessarily fun things for kids
Now I am a grown adult there is nothing wrong with using my own money and travel to Nigeria for fun and for the fancy events
Abroad is very boring and isolating and cold
Why can’t we come back and enjoy Nigeria for what it offers
All we do is work and we don’t enjoy our money
I find it strange that Nigerians dislike others visiting their countries, while they flood other peoples countries in drones, Nigerian people are people that you will find in every single country on the planet, they’re everywhere and infact they live there and enjoy the benefits of those countries, why is it a bad thing when others visit us too? What’s with this sudden arrogance because “detty December” is trending, Nigerians are all of a sadden feeling too special, do yall not know that tourism is a good thing and it adds to out economy? Wetin Dey do Una, throughout TikTok and insta, you guys have been complaining and it’s not right at all, you guys are too antisocial towards other people but want to be accepted by others, this is simply xenophobia, the same thing you accuse South Africans of, get off your high horse and learn to be accommodating, I’m Nigerian, I was born, brought and I also live in naija, yet I can tell that you people are doing the most.
I would say one of the big misses in this video is you're speaking from the "IJGB" perspective without being one of them. I feel like a lot of your reasoning behind the why of people go home is just assumptions and they're not quite right to me as a Nigerian living abroad. For example, the idea that people are going back now because Afrobeats is more popular feels off. Many of us went home regularly while growing up, the difference is now we're adults and most adults party etc on vacation. I spent my childhood visits in my home state, now that I'm grown, I split time between my home state and Lagos simply because I'm an adult with my own money, and if I went to Ibiza on vacation, I'd party there too.
Thanks for sharing your experience, it's definitely not a one-size-fits-all situation 👌
However, I still stand on Afrobeats and detty December leading to the romanticisation and glamorisation of it.
I also fail to see the part where I'm speaking from their perspective, Everything in my video is solely from a Nigerian who has lived all her life in Lagos "Perspective"
@@Fabtiee I hear you, and I don't think you're speaking from that perspective for the whole video, but it stuck out to me especially around the 7:20 mark when you said IJGBs are now looking forward to coming back to "our hot Nigeria" because of Afrobeats and to me that's more assumption of why I go home rather than fact. I went home when danfo driver was on the radio, and I'll still be going back when Afrobeats is less of a trend. And you're right that it's not one size fits all, it's just a bit frustrating to hear it presented as one size fits all as if I don't enjoy peeling egusi seeds with my grandmother just as much as I enjoy clubbing in Lagos.
The issue of tourism and crowding is the same in every tourist location, I live in New York City and get annoyed by people in Times Square or people who crowd the sidewalks when I'm trying to get to work, but I don't think they're there because of some non genuine interest in my city. There was also recently some uproar when native Spaniards were throwing things at tourists in cafe's because they said they were driving the prices up. So it is an annoyance to people who live there, I just don't think the root cause is an inauthentic appreciation for Nigerian culture as it seems to be positioned in some parts of your video.
(Not sure if I'm articulating all of my thoughts well, would be happy to further discuss in another medium.)
@@Fabtiee Also thinking on it more, it may be less that the Afrobeats rise has "glamorized" things and more that it made things more accessible. When I went back in 2008- 2014 era, I wouldn't even know what the club names were besides Shrine, because again, spent most of my time in Ogun state, but now I can scroll on tiktok and come up with an itinerary of things to do without having to wait for a cousin or family friend who also might not spend much time in Lagos to take me somewhere. I will say in general, navigating Nigeria as someone who visits but does not live there has become much easier in the last few years so we'll continue to see a rise in people taking advantage of that fact. Vacationing in Nigeria now means I get to see my last remaining grandparent, hang out with my cousins, bring a suitcase full of panla, iru, ata, etc back for my mom AND go out clubbing in one trip??
@@OpinionisnotFact I live in Los Angeles and can totally relate to your comments.
@@OpinionisnotFactYou definitely have valid points I can resonate with, my video is lighthearted as I stated at the beginning, it’s a discussion topic and certainly we can have a conversation about it, that’s all.
Nothing is better than the other, your perspective is yours and mine’s mine. Think of it like a healthy debate, nothing too crazy.
Shalom.
The IJGB’s brings in forex and spends it on Local businesses in Nigeria 🇳🇬 this helps to Revive the Economy it’s called tourism, America , Europe, UK enjoy Tourism money to help thier Economy because small businesses thrive, they can employ more people, use money gotten from Tourist to bay thier house rent, pay thier children’s school fees, buy goods from market women, pay mechanic, buy petrol, etc the money gets distributed around. IJGB’s are very IMPORTANT/ VITAL to Our Nigerian economy..
Have you explored all those beautiful parts of Nigeria you are asking IJGBs to explore
She has a point though. Nigeria's beauty and vibe extends far beyond lagos. I did a tour of many states including the North, Nigeria as a teenager and it made me appreciate Nigeria even more.
To your point on Afrobeats, it would be very myopic of you to believe that " IJGBs" did not play a part in making Afrobeats the global genre and phenomenon it is now. Afrobeats is not new to IJGBs. We didn't just stumble on Afrobeats due to TikTok and other social media platforms. We were there from the beginning. We in the diaspora requested that Afrobeats be played on the radio stations, in the clubs, restaurants and anywhere possible. One thing, I will have you know about Nigerians abroad, no matter where you find us in the world, we are always representing our culture and sharing it with everyone. Nigerians are known to be the most boastful and PROUD group of African immigrants.
THIS!!! Literally this! The ignorance in this video is so annoying! Not to mention the bullying that takes place for being African abroad and still wanting to rep your culture the best way you can
Must have really triggered you aye... some of you way too sensitive. It's ok to disagree with an opinion but to slander it as "Ignorance"?
Way too much sentiments under a video no one forced you to click on.
@@Fabtiee I thought the point of posting videos online is so people can engage. Whether they agree with you or not…it’s to provoke conversation, to share ideas, & to educate. I did exactly that. I am sharing my views from the IJGBs standpoint. Just because I do not agree with you on this particular video does not make me sensitive. I expected a more well rounded response from you but I see that you are not interested in hearing opposing viewpoints .
A little advice: if you don’t want people to challenge your opinions don’t share your views publicly. When you share your opinions publicly people are allowed to receive the message anyway they feel. You cannot control that. People will not always agree with you 🤷🏾♀️
@@fynedu8065 Weird cos that response wasn't even directed at you. YT be playing with me or sth cos I replied directly to the comment that labeled my whole video ignorant which is right under your comment.
@@thestarinhereyes2 Must have really triggered you aye... some of you way too sensitive. It's ok to disagree with an opinion but to slander it as "Ignorance"?
Way too much sentiments under a video no one forced you to click on.
We Nigerians have big problem honestly. There's not only tribal bigotry, now what do we call this, IJGBphobic? I wish these young people would channel all these energy towards the failed government. Ridiculous
@@jnn2262 Did you watch the entire video? Because I’m convinced some of you people just see and hear backwards. Ridiculous
I'm not just basing my comment on yr video. I already heard about the negative attitude of some Nigerians towards the IJGBs. Your video just confirmed it. Like I said most Nigerian youths have misplaced priority.
When I go back home, I sleep and eat. I don't have time or energy to make the food I actually want here in the U.S so my home is an escape.
IJGB are also adding to the economy. I think some of this conversation is rooted in jealousy. It’s really sad b/c we are one people. We have so much power when we work together & accept each other than when we are divided.
What's sad is you intentionally twisting her words because you are triggered by the truth. The condescension is why you think that we are jealous; while all she is asking is that you people be considerate of the people living in the country and try other places outside Lagos. Please 🙄
@canesugar911 gurl bye 👋🏾
@fynedu8065 okay sis
Appreciate the video. Concerning the complaints, it actually hurts. I was convinced to come and start a business in Nigeria, but it's so hard to find honest people to work with. I can't fully relocate to Nigeria to focus on business, but the corruption runs deep, as in bone marrow deep.
I speak pidgin well, out of all my siblings I'm the only one that has lived in Nigeria but my siblings understand and speak the language, especially yoruba.
The reason many parents don't speak their language to their children is because of shame and embarrassment, they think their children will be made fun of or their English will sound weird, which is just ridiculous.
But most IJGB's really just go back to flaunt and oppress...something they can't do where they're coming from.
Please keep your accent, everyone is unique. It makes me uncomfortable when I hear a Nigerian who hasn't even been out of the country forcing a wester accent. I wish more people spoke their native language honestly.
Just my 2 cents
Exactly. I'm twenty and I'm now trying to learn my native language from scratch
The corruption is debilitating tbh, I agree. I'm sorry that was your experience.
And Its actually sad to not speak to your kids in their mother tongue because of shame and embarrassment. Love how I speak and would never change it but your perspective really opened up my understanding. Thank you.
I live in Los Angeles and I dont save up money to fly back home to "oppress" anyone. I want to rest, relax and have fun, thats all. If that "oppresses" you, if my ability to splurge and spend like I do, is "oppressing", then thats a "You" problem not me. I dont even know you and Most of the times IJGB's are not even talking to you but the people in their own circles.
You obviously missed what she's communicating.@@TivBoiMedia
@@TivBoiMediaWhere did you get “Oppressed” from? Certainly not my video. It’s the haughtiness for me 😅
You self how many places you don visit in Nigeria?
Okay hey girl I could see and understand why a lot of Nigerians are upset at the ones that come back. Here is an outlook we are not really oblivious to what is going on what is upsetting us most times is the feelings of outcasting that is given to the people that just come back. We really come back to share with you guys that are home. We understand the special treatment might be off but that is for anybody that comes from a different country they are treated special. If you travel to western part of the world from Nigeria or anywhere we will treat you special for a month or so and you have to get on your own two feet because it is hard in that part of the world. We complain so much about back home because we would rather be back in OUR home county and have things work well for us just like every other countries have things working for them. We get mad at you guys back home because we see the fact that your don’t want to do much but run away while we that are coming home actually want to do something but the next thing we hear is oh that is not how you do things in Nigeria and that is not how things are done. When we bring suggestions to help develop how environment we have one unlike mind aunty that is upset because she won’t be able to sell on the road side anymore which I understand the poverty in Nigeria but at same time in order to grow we have to work together as one and not look at us as outsiders. Let us bring our ideas to help the country grow. Let us share with you and demand for a better future and country overall because my dear there is no soft life outside Nigeria nah filters everybody they use.
Its Jealousy honestly
I like your style.... you've got a laid-back style of presenting.😊
@@timeeak4599 Thank you ☺️
By the way IJGBs also have NINs. Most of us come in with our Nigerian passports. 😊
Of course If you have Nigerian passport or has a renewal passport, you will be asked to register for NIN at the Nigerian embassy
My dear everybody abroad want to come back home because is actually horrible with the weather abroad. That’s just the truth.
As a nigerian living in nigeria, I can understand you are partially hating on the ijgbs go and heal.
50k a day?? Excuse me 😭 when I went back to my village we def weren’t spending that…….😭these ppl want to live like their 1st world countries in Naija… you aren’t really experiencing all of Nigeria atp
I enjoyed your video and really appreciated your perspective. I think a great follow up if you ever would want to would be a conversation w/ an IJGB. I think the discourse between the two or more would give more nuance and understanding. I actually have never partied in Lagos before. It’s expensive to go back home. I often go to the village and then visit other family in the southeast. Nigeria is home we know we can always come back to but we have to do a better job about making those that actually live there feel respected. I could never remove my Nigerian identity (even if I was stupid enough to desire that). I think we can have these discussions w/o forever other-ing a group. There’s real lived differences between us but we grew up with the culture in the diaspora. And if you come from a community that values it..(heritage that a lot of us were bullied for) then you take pride in your identity. And I know many that don’t feel comfortable with just surface level knowledge of their home or ppl. Overall thank you for bringing this topic up. And I hope we can better mend these issues together
I'm confused ooo
Can't people travel to their country of origin again? 💭
We don work work work work tyaa in a white man land in which we happen to be born in and want to come to the country where our where our Babas babas baba hail from. Is now a problem.
We are actually Nigerians. If the western countries say oya leave our oyinbo country…we gonna return home - Nigeria. Abiii?
So I am confused ooo 😣
So why not change the citizenship to Nigerian? In that case you won't have the issues of so called "travelling from white man land to your Babas land" wow. Everyone is so patriotic, but when it comes to changing passports they all of a sudden become materialistic. Confused.
In Kenya 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 we still call them "Summer Bunnies" 😂😂😂
Great commentary👍🏿. However, point of correction. Not all Nigerians want to leave the country. We may be few in population size, but we still exist.
No, they are welcome. We asked for recognition and tbh it’s helping the economy
@@otiegedee They are fr. I love me some IJGBs ☺️
My dad used to tell me this all the time..that the Naira was once more than the dollar. I finally looked into it myself. It has never been unfortunately. But before the 80s the exchange rate was closer (in 1980 1 USD= 0.55 NGN)
The way I’ve been binging your videos???!!!!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Since the wedding video the way I subscribed fastttt! Love love love your content you’re doing so amazing!!!!💓💓💓
@@brianaayittah8197 Awww I love to have you around 🥰😘😘😘
I'm so here for Nigerian commentary youtube!
These people complain about everything everywhere oooo
Even in these yt people country, we complain about racism, costs, working too much ...the soft like is not always soft lifing ooo
I love the way you edit your videos ❤
Thanks so much! I’m glad you like it ☺️
Interesting 😊. IJGBs come in different age categories with different reasons for their visits. See the opportunities eg mainland instead of just island, services/entertainment for maturer IJGBs instead of just for 20-35 year-olds, all-year v just December. This shows that Nigerians abroad will come home if the product is good enough. That's a good thing, I think.
love your vids! i think i might be considered an IJGB but i love hearing your perspective. so important to know and see the nuance for all of us. this was a funny and insightful video!
@@nowwhytheheck Thanks for sticking around🥰
Hmm you know what, I’m IJGB but I’m also a Yoruba Lagosian. Omo baba Isale Eko & Omo Iya Ebute Metta ni mi. So I feel like I can’t relate to a lot of these points because my detty December (this is my 1st one btw, have never been in Nigeria at December before this as this is not when my family chooses to go) is just spent in my house eating my parents’ food.
Your analysis is intelligent and well thought through. And your accent is just fine......it is real and authentic and there are no comms issues so keep doing what you are doing 🙂
Thank Youuu☺️
Please give up with this!!! I love your analytic skills and way of presenting 😮💨💃🥰
In Cameroon we call them Bushfallers. Bush been abroad especially europe and america.
Jealousy is a very wicked disease!!! You sound very jealous.. I’m sending some holy water to cure that jealousy.
Haha I love the energy girl! i'll be sending some right back at you too since you lack basic comprehension skills with your teeny weeny brain🤡
Jealousy is a very sad affliction
You are very intelligent.
So ijgb is for girl who were born in Nigeria but grew up somewhere else??? Because I visit often but I’ve never lived there, I was born in the uk. So I wouldn’t be classified as IJGB, because it’s not my home.
An IJGB is someone who just came back from abroad. There are Nigerians who lived abroad but now live in Nigeria and because they've lived in Nigeria for an extended period of time they are no longer considered IJGB's.
This is random but would you be so kind to share what you use to edit your videos? Love the editing style 😊
Sure thing! I use Premier Pro and capcut.
@ oh lovely, thank you for being so open x
ok... i just have to say something... we are all happy that Nigeria has been put on the map and its very interesting to see that people care enough to want to see what nigeria is about.
the only problem i have with the IJGB's, ok at least the ones i encounter, they can complain!!! my goodness, sometimes the way they complain about everything, you will think they are returning from heaven. i know in the more developed countries, you guys are blessed with instant gratification for everything, especially in terms of accessing services, if that is even entirely true... but you guys need to put at the fore front of your mind that, these are peoples homes and the endless complaints and pointing out every wrong thing makes your company a tad irritating. i have a relative i avoid when she actually comes to nigeria, i rather not go anywhere with her because at the end of that outing i will be exhausted with complaints. thats my only wahala with IJGB, asides that, please keep coming and please enjoy the country. thank you.
IJGB is not a popular term in Nigeria. Na una carry this one come and if we look deep, na from Yankee una copy am from. Copy copy
Sis the ijgb and the Lagos girls talk is just for cruise dont take it too serious we are all nigerians 😅 be calming down ok
Thank ypu for this video!
For me it's how they make Lagos look like the entire Nigeria
This conversation is way too nuanced. But thank you for setting the stage for it
It’s called Japa-Efizioloy. I use it all the time.
Make them go explore make them kidnap them?😂😂😂
@@nkechinyerechukwu2176 Abeg I no Dey o😅
Nice video and lovely dress
Really nice video. BUT let me give you some context as a Nigerian living in Nigeria who travels the world. And this is about the Island/Mainland thing.
I have been to the UAE all of 15 times and never have I been to Sharjah. One might argue that that is part of Dubai, but is that anywhere along/near the things I’m interested in doing/seeing during my limited time there? No.
Last year, I stayed in Canary Wharf and didn’t go to a lot of other places far away from there. If the mainland is not on their radar, it just isn’t- sadly!
One might see my post and assume that my Dubai/Wherever experience is not “authentic” because I didn’t do xyz or visit “abc” but that’s my reality and it’s valid.
This comment is already toooooo long. Sorry.. 🙈
I love the point you made about people's different experiences being equally valid. The only difference is that UAE may not be culturally relevant to you but the homeland is. There is a kind of obligation to know more about your roots and its people, it fosters a sense of belonging and pride.
@@Fabtieeit’s like you have a chip on your shoulders
@@Mkym365You’re so wrong but go off I guess😅
@@Mkym365😂
You preaching
That 'abroad smell' in clothes is just new clothes. Clothes from thrift stores aborad don't smell like that.
Girl, I know! 🤣😂
To 8 year old me, it was heaven.
What nonsense are you saying 😂😂😂
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I think it’s just a joke that they should go back, i think they took that too seriously.
I avoid this and get in and out before Christmas. I am there for Christmas occasionally, I do not like to be part of a crowd or being labelled.
I am a Nigerian in the diaspora born and raised in Nigeria before I migrated. I educate the young once born abroad so they can love and be honoured to be Nigerians.
Let’s not turn them to creatures of mockery. We must understand that the climates are different.
Educated who
@ Are you born in the diaspora as a person of Nigerian descent? Don’t worry if it doesn’t concern or affect you fam. I have families and children of family friends all born and raised abroad. I saw them grow up. And there are a huge community of you go to churches. Got it?
@@alvanalvino I don't get it
@@alvanalvino and it's not everyone that goes to church or is a Christian the ier other religions to yn
Sounds like jealousy. Why is it your business they want to come back?
Abeg , shey we watch the same video?😒
😂😂😂 @@praiseugwuzor
Just clicked on the video to tell you how gorgeous you are!
Omg, Thank you so much! 🥰
When these people say they're coming to lagos, let's specify that it's the Island they're talking about
The island might have the most, but they definitely going to the mainland as well.. are you saying all those estates on the mainland don't have families abroad?
How you no go thank Burna boy 😒
What nonsense.You always want to divide yourselves. The same family. Shame on you.
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Pele our pikin
U seem to be doing everything in your power to discourage tourism...can you just appreciate the new appeal lagos is striking n leave it at that!?
people are getting so defensive , I agree w u girl🦹🏽🦹🏽