Inside The FRENCH CITY in Nigeria
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2023
- Prepare to be amazed as we explore the fascinating history of Ejigbo, a city that holds deep connections to Francophone countries in West Africa. Join us as we reveal the enthralling cultural exchanges that have shaped this extraordinary community, linking it to countries like Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
Welcome to Ejigbo, a hidden gem nestled in Osun state, Nigeria, where you'll be astonished to find a unique city boasting a vibrant fusion of cultures. In this captivating video, we embark on an awe-inspiring journey to uncover the secrets of Ejigbo - a place where multi-language skills flourish and Ivorian culture thrives. 🇳🇬🇨🇮
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I'm amazed at my discovery, your channel. I'm more amazed at your discovery.
The story is mesmerising and your storyline captivating.
I am a RUclipsr, Voice Over Artist and being on your team will be an exceptional experience for me.
This is definitely a piece of art. Nigeria's dynamics really is an asset.
Kudos Sir.
Thanks so much for this kind words!! I would love to work with you as well as RUclipsr!! More videos to come 💪🏾💪🏾
Iam not surprised, the Europeans are the ones who chopped the places up.
Your videos make sense like mad
It is really engaging
Wow 😮 so great ❤
Me too I'm so impressed 😮 and changed my feelings or viewpoint about Africa 😢My dear friend thank you for your video. It is incredible.
I am a Nigerian, and over 60 years old. I have never heard of this town since I grew up.
Thank you for bringing this up here. Very informative.
My home town ejigbo
Please visit Ejigbo, I will be glad to host you sir
Thank you very much for the invitation. I will plan towards it very soon, especially during my vacation period.@@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374
@@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374do you people bear nigerian passports? Or ivorian?
Just have Ur Nigerian passport and u are good to go.. direct bus from ejigbo to ivory coast...
As someone born in Ivory Coast and raised in Ejigbo, I’m really impressed and at the same time emotional.
Thank you for making us known to the world. ❤
🙏🙏💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
I’m also from Ejigbo
And I’m so proud of Ejigbo
This is how the entire West Africa should have been like, when it comes to unity!
Unity ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Unity is all we know
You have the colonisers to thank for the destruction of our communities 😅
Unity in suffering
@@ginilance7427so you believe in isolation, you was every country to be North Korea?
Proudly an Ejigbo woman😊. I was born in Togo. ❤❤🎉🎉.
Come and teach me French 😊
Can you speak French 😊
@@Wrightman042: For you to say that you want to learn to speak French tells me that you are culturally lost. It’s an excellent example of the Stockholm Syndrome where one loves those who oppress and abuse them. Africans who have dignity, reject all colonial influences.
Jumoke try to visit home someday please
@@helenausoro9543 no. I went to school in Nigeria, but I speak ewe. Togolese dialect
Wow am so surprised, yesterday while watching AFCON I heard some Ivorians saying their origin is from nigeria 🇳🇬 I didn’t understand it till I watched ths video. Wow so nice and amazing
There are around 500k nigerian in cote d'ivoire
I'm currently doing my NYSC in ejigbo. I'm proud to be here in Ejigbo. The people here are nice and accommodating ❤😊
I stay in Osun State but never heard of Ejigbo!
@@awonugatemilorun where in Osun do you stay?
@akewukerekeiyanu7847 I would like to plan a trip to this place, how do I go about it?
@@tundeoyewumi2170 Ife
"You have truly exceeded my expectations with this documentary on Ejigbo. As someone who grew up in the town, I am immensely grateful that someone has taken the time to showcase its unique features. This documentary is simply brilliant." Welldone Farouk .
This is such a good comment! Thanks so much for this
Do u also speak french?
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Seyi you are very correct, kudos to Farouk. Farouk that's my favorite Attieke joint in Ejigbo ooo
When I went to Adjame in Abidjan….it is like being in Nigeria. I will like sociologists to study why Yoruba people and culture is such a success when it comes to migration, integration, and cultural assimilation. Both at home and wherever they go. I have never seen a group hostile to Yoruba people…..because they settle and mix so effortlessly….. They accept others, assimilate, but never lose their identity.
This also made me visit Ejigbo during my holidays back home in Nigeria, it is so fascinating! Just as this video narrates. Thanks for bringing this to the public notice.❤
Wow, there is also a thriving Yoruba community in Gambia called the Aku.
That's because the Yoruba tribe was a key player in the formation of ancient world civilizations. In fact they were existing in bible times.
Don't you know Yoruba was a country itself before the British arrived to invade our forefathers. The country named Nigeria today was created by the British. Google how many indigenous tribes in Nigeria you will be shocked. Nigeria is a fake country it is a British company. They also create it to take the black race backward mostly the Yorubas because they know who we are in fact it is more spiritual than you all think.
@@blackmagic6they escaped slave ships and retained their culture
@@DiDi-jl5jn: Yes, that's what I also heard.
As a igbo who was born and brought in ivory coast, living in Nigeria, I'm very shocked but i promise on my life i will be among those who will develop this place.
Wowww I love this
God will help you through
❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️…..This is how Nigerian attitudes should be.❤️👏🏾
Nigeria is cursed Shaa. Our government has over failed
I would join too...
I'm Ivorian and I discover your video with a lot of emotion, it's an incredible discovery. I didn't know about the existence of all this. It's incredible. Africa is beautiful and unique ❤😮
I am glad you love this
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It's interesting at the same time strange how some Africans value being colonised to the point of being emotional because french is spoken in Nigeria. Reminds of the slaves that used to fight for the slave master willingly.
Hoping to see china town next
@@MrNTR1Not French, Ivorian French. We are happy to see Ivorian Nigerians
Am proud to be an Indigenous son of Ejigbo Osun
👌💪🏾💪🏾🙏
What an eye opener for me as a Nigerian that speaks French Language
Do you guys exist for real?
@@AnthonyDivine-mn1tyWhy is it hard to believe there are Nigerians that speak French? This question is in the same field as when folk are surprised many Nigerians are weak or non-English speakers.
Yes we do, I am one of them
Because of Ivory Coast.
@@kingjoshua6775salut mon frère
My hometown . Ejigbo is also Ghana . We are in Ghana. My grandparents speak twi, ewe , ga and Fante. Just speak ewe in ejigbo and some will answer you in ewe.most of us are born in Ghana , Benin, Ivory Coast and Togo.we learn Yoruba from our parents in foreign lands. Our parents go back home and settle when they are old. That market is near my family house .most of the mansions are empty.
I'm ewe too from Togo/ Ghana
I’m an Ivorian.
I’ve knew ejigbo existance since the 1980’s,
I’m a dioula tribe northern side of the coast.
Infact ejigbo has been migrating to Ivory Coast since the 17th century in history. C’est super bien👌🏾
I’m happy I could participate in this lovely historian topic.
Ça mer surprend was confuse when some Ivorian said their origin is from nigeria 🇳🇬 this is mind blowing
That's why I laugh when people say "Yoruba Nation* is about Nigeria, lol. The "Shaki" people from OYO empire are still very much present in Burkin-Faso and Ivory Coast You can be Yoruba from any French African country.
I am Congolese, but I was raised in Sydney, Australia. I was surprised to find that a town like this exists in a country we all know, the majority of its population speaks English. Thank you so much for giving us content to help us know much about our beautiful continent of Africa.
Woww
Majority of Nigerians do not speak English contrary to popular belief. However, English is the one of the most widely spoken language.
@@PharoukDamilolaIS a liar
@@hannah60000Almost all Nigerians can understand English. Some might not be able to speak it well but they do understand it apart from the Fulanis in the North. They don't speak it.
@@asanwa3126your statement makes no sense Fulani’s aren’t even the majority of the north hausa is the most spoken language in the north as it was the trade langauge of the region before colonisation as well as a langauge of education so most people default to it or Arabic but it doesn’t mean people don’t know English it’s just not important to them
I did my NYSC in this town (Unity School) between 2005 and 2006. The information about this town is correct. In the market, with my little French skills, interacting with the market women, I do get better bargains. I love this town and consider myself lucky to have traversed the land!
Where is this place in Nigeria??
Ejigbo town in Osun state
@@YemiFadipe-el1zk Really my elder sister got married to osun state
En tant qu'ivoirienne , j'ai jamais su qu'il avait un quartier au Nigeria ou les gens parlent couramment français, c'est incroyable merci beaucoup pour ce reportage 🙂
Wp pareil
Merci 💪🏾💪🏾🙏🙏
Je découvre cela comme toi. Je suis nigériane mais j'avais jamais entendu parler de cette région.
Ils sont beaucoup à Lomé ici les Egbibo moi même je suis Yoruba de shaki
@@bellaanaba9126moi aussi Yoruba Nigériane je suis à Lomé Togo je vais au village shaki je veux comprendre l'anglais
Yoruba people are accommodating and welcoming people. We respect all and expect the same from others.
Lagosian..
I bet you're not originally from Lagos
Na that accommodation that is affecting today's Yoruba generation. Everyone we accommodate betray and pay us back with bad.
@chigozienwankwo234 I'm indigenous Yoruba Lagosian. Yoruba are ọmọ Karo Ojire that extend to many West African countries and beyond. Lagos is Yoruba land as Anambra is Igbo land. If you discriminate among yourselves in Igboland, we Yoruba don't discriminate. Every Yoruba in Lagos or in any Yoruba State are in their land.
@@chigozienwankwo234and is ur papa from Lagos or any south western states?
No be only accommodating 😒🙄
Lol i was in Abidjan Ivory Coast in 2018 and almost everyone i met speaks Yoruba fluently and has connection with Ejigbo Osun State, i wan mad 🤣🤣🤣, i was so proud and i love the way they speak Yoruba the accent is so unique.
Yesss!! It’s so beautiful honestly, we are all connected! I am traveling to ivory to discover the Yoruba community in Ivory coast and share some amazing stories! Please stay tune and share to your friends and family 🙏🙏
Which part of ivory coast ?
THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT AFRICA SHOULD BECOME.
I liked the cohesive and unified society of people from different backgrounds = one AfricA.
In my almost 3 decades in Africa, I never knew a place like this exist.. When I saw the title of the video I thought you were referring to Badagry. I am definitely going to visit Ejigbo myself.
Thank you for bringing this together Faruk.
You earn a new follower
Me too...I thought it was Badagry
Me too.
Me too
Same here, I thought he wanted to talk about Badagry
Wooow, as a Nigerian i never knew a place like this existed in Nigeria, wow, i would love to learn French and Spanish and visit this lovely town, wow, great job, thanks for this video
Please do! You will love it
My sister, I don't mean to be disrespectful but why would you want to learn more coloniser languages and their culture? The more I have grown and become knowledgeable about what the European colonisers have done to us as Africans, the more I want to distance myself from them ...... and the more I want to embrace African culture. No matter whether it be Nigerian, Namibian or wherever, as an African I'm interested in it and want to embrace it.
What is not being clearly stated in this video is the fact that this town called Ejigbo is a legacy of the European colonisation of Africa. The Europeans redrew borders, moved and expelled peoples and in some cases exterminated whole populations. They imposed their, language, religion and culture on us and today we have places like Ejigbo, which is like a modern day Babel from the bible. But in reality Ejigbo is simply a border town of which other examples exist in other parts of Africa. I know for a fact that there are people who live between South East Nigeria and Cameroon who are also multilingual.
@@blackmagic6 I understood your point of view, but for a fact that Africans have got no unified language, so we use theirs as forms of communications, my brother it not wrong, until we Africans are ready, we ain't ready yet, we need a unified language, either as existing or we create new one, study about those biblical religion those people are blacks including Jesus, all those things happen here in Africa they stole our history and rewrite it for us again,
@user-ve3ig8de8s: The point you make, although I disagree, is an interesting point to make.
Many people do not realise that when we learn a language, imbedded in that language are cultural and traditional values. These influence the speaker about social norms in that culture. To say that learning a coloniser's language (or any language for that matter), doesn't affect one simply isn't true. Africans who do not speak any European languages tend to see life differently to those of us who do.
This isn't to say that learning languages, whether they be European or African, is a bad thing ..... in fact studies have proven that those who are bilingual tend to be more intelligent that those who are not. However, what I am saying to the lady concerned is if she desires to learn a language ...... why not choose an African language?
@@blackmagic6 this is because French and Spanish have more economic value as opposed to most african languages, after English language, Spanish and French happens to be the languages spoken widely across the world.
This is what all of Africa should be like, unity and coexistence 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.
You are right
You yes but East africa forget we DONT WANT
YESS, WE SHOULD 💯
Unity in suffering abi
@@ginilance7427so you want to be like North Korea are you stupid?
I knew it was Ejigbo, my grandfather went to Ivory Coast more than 100 years ago, so in my family we speak French, Yoruba djoula etc
This is so true, I went to unity middle school ejigbo for my secondary education and I met a lot of friends from Abidjan and the likes that are not fluent in English and some don’t even speak English at all they have to start from scratch and their Yoruba accent was so funny, we had cooks that are from Abidjan and some of the staff from Togo and the likes. My school even partake in French competition and the ivorian and the likes represent us 😂 I like ajeche too they use garri and all of that they even serve people ajeche is party put it inside takeaway with tomatoes and all of that it was so funny back then but now I feel so blessed to have such exposure at a tender age like they need more publicity and could be a tourism thingy for Nigeria😘
Woww.. the way you explained this 🥰🥰🥰
I’ve never been so proud of my town as I am right now 🥺, I’m so proud to emerge from there . And the video is really nice , well done sir
That’s so beautiful!! Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏💪🏾
Which state is this in?
@@florencenkechi4157it's in osun
@@florencenkechi4157Osun
@@florencenkechi4157osun state
I'm Ivorian and I got emotional watching this video. I never heard about that city before. Good to see the communion between people from different countries.
God bless 🙌
This is my Native town and this video made me so happy 💃🏿Thank you so much for making this ☺️
You are welcome! Thanks for watching
Wow, your town is amazing, so what languages do you speak?
I've been to Ejigbo once but i didn't even know about this...this will make me go back to Ejigbo to have a feel of this diversity
Go especially during the Big Salah period and you will love it there
I just kept saying wow, wow, wow all through the video. I'm from Osun State, I know Ejigbo, but never knew this.
I am glad you like it and know this know
I had a former colleague who is from Ejigbo. It was his dad that told me the connection Ejigbo has with Ivory Coast. Almost every family in Ejigbo has a relative in Ivory Coast. That city is very unique. Good documentary.
Very very true Sir.
I’m a Mandingo from Sierra Leone and Djoula is just another type of the Mandingo dialect.
When I clicked on this video and started watching, the first name that came to my mind was Tayo Aina. You did a very good job. The information so enlightening. Ejigbo in Osun State is sure an amazing place . Kudos 👍
Great job bro 👍 proudly ejigbo i speak only five languages stay blessed ❤
Wowwww this is beautiful
Love this!
Thank you for taking your time to document the town.
This is one amazing story…. I never knew such a place even existed in Nigeria
I am glad I did.. thanks
I am Ejigbo blood.... Mother and Father.
Nice documentation.
I see and appreciate the effort you put into this..
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Thanks so much
This is so informative. Thank you so much.
Thank you for sharing this with us.
Is this Ejigbo in Osun state? This video has been here 6 months and 44k view oh wow this was awesome to watch and educative. My mouth was wide open all the through13 mins of this clip. A town in Nigeria that speaks more 3 languages thats real great. I don't know what to write anymore but i'm just surprised.
I have visited these place, my brother friends is from here.....
Very brilliant people, and traveling and business is their way....
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Thank you for this wonderfull vidéo, great job bro.
This is eye opening. Well done, Farouk!
Wow I'm about to cry . I'm ivorian and i was there in 2009 with my friend ( Ambassadeur ) . This town is his " village " and i met his entire family
So beautiful to see a united African, other towns like this in Africa should be promoted and studied. Thanks for the video
Wow! This is pure content! Can’t wait to see you on the top like 💯💯💯
Your channel is super informative and grandiose. Keep up the great work
This is a captivating documentary. Very well done...👍🏼
I'm always intrigued by border towns linked to other cultures, it is a fascinating melting pot. Even those border towns linking tribes within Nigeria somewhat experience the same thing.
To think i schooled in Osun state but never heard of Ejigbo.... You are amazing Farouk, this indeed is an eye opener. The unity in the land gladdened my heart. Thank you for this. I hope to visit Ejigbo one day.
Thank you for sharing this ❤
Thank you for the amazing eyeopener brother.
I served in Iwo, Osun State and being a French speaker, I was so so excited to discover Ejigbo during my service year. Like, how had I never heard about this village prior to that year? I was so intrigued. I unfortunately could only visit once and always hoped to return. Thanks for this video. I truly enjoyed watching! ❤❤❤
I love this I swear Nigerian we are a good heart welcoming people we even feel any type of way
This video is so enlightening. Thank you
Very enlightening video about Ejigbo in Osun state!
This was a really amazing watch! Keep it up man and let's keep sharing Nigeria's story!
Thanks for all u do Man like Niyi!!!! 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Je suis ivoirienne et je suis très impressionnée. Very good and informative video. Thank you.
Merci beaucoup 💪🏾💪🏾🥰
De rien mon frère.
This is a very insightful video, well-done.
Thus shock I'm feeling right now is amazing. In this Nigeria???? Ah ah! Wow.
Wow, this is great! ❤ I know a lot of people that are from Ejigbo.
Well-done Farouq, your story telling and presentation skills is top notch.
Thank you so much 🙏🙏So glad you love it!!
I salute you for this work of yours. It's really amazing.
Thank you for the video! Very interesting and expository.
Nostalgic! This is so beautiful to watch. I have been looking forward to it since I saw the snippet. I was moved to tears. I miss home and I did not know how much I did till I watched this. And your work! It’s so clean, neat and beautiful. God bless you. Cheers 🥂
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for your kind words! Ejigbo missed her princess too
Wow.. so many diversity in Africa.
Beautiful video brother.
Yes my brother!!! Thanks so much
Thank you very much for sharing this educative content.
Wow this is nice,I can even spotted our household in this documentary.well done Farouk
This is amazing, am from Togo , base in Lagos ikoyi
You're doing incredibly well with exposure and documentary. Thanks a bunch for the eyes opening. Merci Boku Mon Ami
You are highly welcome
A new subbie here and i must say that your story are quite fascinating and interesting Africa should be one ❤❤
congratulations on this documentary !!!!! GREAT JOB
C'EST TRES BIEN FAIT , LES PRISES. DE VUES LE MONTAGE ETC....
KEEP IT UP!!!!!
Keep the good work going pharouk❤️ learnt something new 😊
🙏🙏really grateful, So happy I did
This is a mind blowing documentary. Good to see great RUclipsrs doing good stuff here in the country. Well done Damilola
Much appreciated!
I love this video and I am impressed 😢🎉❤
I didn’t know about this,very beautiful and informative content keep up the good job.this popped up in my newsfeed for this goodness u have gotten a new subscriber.Welldone 🎉
Thank you so much for putting this together 🤩🤩🤩 I'm so happy to watch this beautiful details about my home town. I'm so proud
Glad you enjoyed it!
This is beautiful! God bless you for showcasing this beauty of Nigeria
My pleasure
A very informative documentary… well done 👍🏿
Great feature! Very cool learning about this
All i wanna say is wow 🔥
This is really beautiful. You did a great job
Thanks so much i really appreciate
Thank you so much for sharing! I never heard of this amazing place!! You are setting the example for everyone else. 🇳🇬 ❤
Kudo to you pharouk
Keep up the great work, for you to have showcased my home town to the world, It was extremely fantastic.
I am really missing my home town.
I loved how you told the story of the people of Ejigbo.
🥰🥰🥰 thanks so much
Now this is proper content!
Subscribed! Very educative. I've always loved french just that when I remember that if I have no one to speak french with I kill the idea of learning it. This is some inspiration. Nice work brother
God bless you brother thanks so much
This is absolutely amazing
This is the most mind-blowing documentary I've seen in a while
Wow! Mind blowing
Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏
Wooooooooow. Let me subscribe first. This is great content. Came here from Twitter n I'm absolutely wowed. I'll visit the town soon too. Welldone Farouk. Keep keeping on!
Thanks so much Tobi
So many untold stories in Nigeria and Africa. Great content
Thank you for showing my town to the world.
Wow ! That is amazing! At some point I Felt like this video was taking place in an ivorian city. The young Lady speaks anyi even better than myself. I really want to this city. Am ivoirian and Merci beaucoup. Que Dieu te benisse.
Wow, thank you!
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾we will all soon be United
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Yeah! I was impressed by her anyi as well. Well done ! I am very happy to have found this channel. Impressive! But I am not happy about 1-0 in the afcon game oh 😅😅😅 cheers!❤❤❤❤
@@PharoukDamilola5:31
Kudos man👍🏾 This video deserves being aired on national TV station for all Nigerians to see! Ejigbo s a treasure that should not be allowed to go into extinction just like that due to lack of interest in our incapable government.
The people are very well versed, respectful and content. I saw no group of thugs hanging around, or obscene talks or laughter being displayed in public like in most other parts of Nigeria.
Let the world see there is hope of another Nigeria!
Ejigbo wait for me, I am on my way to taste your freshness! Love from Germany 🇩🇪
This is so interesting and educating. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for sharing. I never knew of this town in Nigeria. We are truly one ❤️
Very interesting! Very unique! Bless you, Ejigbo... little Africa. Greetings from Ghana 🇬🇭.
Ejigbo to the world.
Wow. This discovery has blown my mind. I love the unity. I'm from Osogbo.
💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🥰
My first of watching this channel good work.
I find this very interesting as I'm hearing of this community for the 1st time.
Qudos for shedding light on this.💯
This place is 💎 Gem!!!!!
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I discover this in 2004 during the census as a supervisor from a different state to Ejigbo in Osun state. It was unbelievable.
You discovered this twenty years ago ....... why you no tell me. E no good oooh. Lol 😀
Waoh.. its been 20years òooo, how time flies. 😂
Kudos, you doing a great job