Left in Lagos - A Nigerian Surf Film

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2017
  • Professional surfer's Luke Davis and William Allioti embark on the most unlikely of surf adventures, missioning through Africa's largest city in search of a wedging left-hander.
    Surfers
    John Michiletti - / iamsickrabbit
    Luke Davis - / lukedavisthegrey
    William Aliotti - / william_aliotti
    Crew
    DOP/Editor - / calvinthompson_films
    Second Camera - / bendixwill Photographer - / alanvangysen
    Music
    Skeleton Coast - skeletoncoastband.bandcamp.com/
    Jeremy Loops - jeremyloops.com/
    Faye and Wren -
    Produced by Monster Energy in association with Surfer Magazine.

Комментарии • 58

  • @deborahjohnson282
    @deborahjohnson282 15 дней назад +1

    Just came across your video and this is so uplifting to watch. Thank you for sharing your story/experience!

  • @PierreTL
    @PierreTL 6 лет назад +17

    Dude loooove the video!!! I learned to surf in Lagos back in 2010! Godpower and John are awesome. :) thanks for reminding me those awesome waves!!!

  • @asonoiki
    @asonoiki 3 года назад +3

    Thanks guys for sharing this amazing video. Takwa bays and many others are lovely to visit, in any weather. This video further proves that Nigeria and other African nations have so much potential, but unfortunately, the dark forces within and outside their borders want to ensure this is never materialised.

  • @Phrankleen13
    @Phrankleen13 6 лет назад +17

    *Awesome video bro* 😁👌🏾

    • @therandomhustle6259
      @therandomhustle6259 4 года назад

      search up surfing in Mozambique its a gorgeous off beaten path wave in East Africa :)

  • @nograviti2388
    @nograviti2388 6 лет назад +10

    Takwa Bay, just across from Eko Atlantic very cool.... Nice video..

  • @laurencegarrett292
    @laurencegarrett292 6 лет назад +9

    Awesome view of Nigerian Surf delivered in a neat film!

  • @roughdiamondlagos6818
    @roughdiamondlagos6818 6 лет назад +2

    Nice Video!! I spent at least 2 if not 3 days per week in this wave for nearly 9 years. The Lighthouse session you caught was classic. Great job of portraying one of my favorite places in the world with some of my favorite people. Shout out to Godpower, MC Black and John!! Miss you guys, y'all kept me sane during my stay in Eko. Thanks for a lifetime of memories, Georg

  • @TheChrisBriscoe
    @TheChrisBriscoe 6 лет назад +8

    Such a dope film!

  • @FHIPrincePeter
    @FHIPrincePeter 6 лет назад +4

    This Video cheered me up.

  • @SpencerSoyemi
    @SpencerSoyemi 4 года назад +1

    Wow, I am Nigerian and I have lived in Lagos for 40 years and I am yet to go to that Takwa Bay! Thanks for the inspiration.

  • @dasezdesigns5878
    @dasezdesigns5878 3 года назад +4

    Super cool video !!😎 the surfing and vibe was epic ! I have one thing that could have made it better !! Lagos is the center of global music for the last few years .. would be cool if you would have used some local music especially in Lagos to capture the local energy🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾

    • @CalvinThompsonFilms
      @CalvinThompsonFilms  3 года назад

      I know, I know... wish I could go back in time. When I made this in 2016 I wasn't quite as focused on the music element as I should have been. That being said, if I were to re-edit a version just for you, what songs/artists would you suggest? You obviously know your stuff...

  • @joelyoung1105
    @joelyoung1105 4 года назад +1

    Great short film with a good vibe! Love Africa and their people🙌🏽🤙🏽

  • @wearenotsharon
    @wearenotsharon 3 года назад

    Amazing, I love this!

  • @BigHandShake
    @BigHandShake 6 лет назад +4

    Felt like I was there with you. Truly awesome!

  • @mdqjose
    @mdqjose 6 лет назад +5

    Great !!

  • @hakrammabifah971
    @hakrammabifah971 4 года назад

    beautiful video. I love it!

  • @a-frames7249
    @a-frames7249 6 лет назад

    Cool Video, really dug this!

  • @WhateverItTakesMotivation
    @WhateverItTakesMotivation 5 лет назад

    This is awesome. Deserves more views!

  • @ozzythestunner
    @ozzythestunner 6 лет назад +1

    Daebak! These guys make me want to leave the office @ Ikeja on a Monday morning meeting and come surf with them. ❤

  • @nj_bars
    @nj_bars 4 года назад

    Awesome vid!

  • @gvicman
    @gvicman 6 лет назад +11

    Is this for real,i mean is this wave from the Lagos beach or Southern California?! AMAZING!! Thanx for sharing it.

    • @CalvinThompsonFilms
      @CalvinThompsonFilms  6 лет назад +7

      George.V Immanuel ha ha yeah it's for real, in Lagos, Nigeria

    • @immakings634
      @immakings634 6 лет назад +6

      George.V Immanuel Lol there are pretty good waves in Lagos at times

    • @ubiwachuks6581
      @ubiwachuks6581 6 лет назад +1

      Batman mov
      ieijcc

  • @tiagocipriano2634
    @tiagocipriano2634 5 лет назад

    legend

  • @greggsmith7688
    @greggsmith7688 6 лет назад +2

    Big thumbs up.Be a while since i enjoyed watching a surf vid so much.

    • @greggsmith7688
      @greggsmith7688 6 лет назад

      Ye, done some spots in Africa, worth the shit bro, you only remember the good times

  • @alanemejudithchiamaka4059
    @alanemejudithchiamaka4059 6 лет назад +4

    I really enjoyed this video, keep it up bro

  • @SoulTonicLife
    @SoulTonicLife 5 лет назад

    Nice ☝️

  • @Russellnel9
    @Russellnel9 5 лет назад +1

    Epic film bru, we have such an incredible continent

  • @deebahsworld6872
    @deebahsworld6872 4 года назад

    I found a spot to learn how to surf! That Island is beautiful

  • @tyajani5006
    @tyajani5006 6 лет назад

    An Amazing video---Step into the blue and the turquoise, to embrace the warmth and satisfy the curiosity of your imagination. If there’s one trait that’s distinctly Barbadian it’s believing in a bright destiny out there and the quest for positive fulfillment in life. From Hastings rocks to the Geneva highs. Put down the quarrel and ride the vibe. Why not help one another on the way, and make it much easier. Deeper Soul by Ty Ajani.

  • @therandomhustle6259
    @therandomhustle6259 4 года назад

    You guys gotta check out Mozambique!

  • @haayerfamilyvlogs7686
    @haayerfamilyvlogs7686 2 года назад

    This was my spot till a boat wreaked and now its all sheet metal everywhere

  • @phrancisco2847
    @phrancisco2847 6 лет назад +4

    Brilliant ! Your video is a different from all the other videos I've seen about Lagos. Have you considered starting a standard surfing training 'school' in Lagos?

    • @CalvinThompsonFilms
      @CalvinThompsonFilms  6 лет назад

      Phranciz Dann thank you man, I don't live there I live in SA

    • @phrancisco2847
      @phrancisco2847 6 лет назад +1

      Thanks for your reply, mate. Even though you live in SA, I think you can still run a business in Lagos. No boundaries, mate.
      I wish you all the best in your endeavours.

    • @BouletteEggroll
      @BouletteEggroll 5 лет назад

      I agree.

  • @BouletteEggroll
    @BouletteEggroll 5 лет назад +1

    Yooooooo! This is so dope! We shot a video i Tarkwa Bay as well, but yours beats ours hands down! lol.

    • @CalvinThompsonFilms
      @CalvinThompsonFilms  5 лет назад

      Thanks ha ha, where's the link to yours? :)

    • @BouletteEggroll
      @BouletteEggroll 5 лет назад

      @@CalvinThompsonFilms hey man! Here you go ruclips.net/video/tzLmmjZybwg/видео.html
      *Fingers crossed*

  • @Lenner34
    @Lenner34 6 лет назад

    Better coverage of Lagos surf than Bruce Brown's Endless Summer! Did the film by any chance inspire your trip ?

  • @faruqyakub3799
    @faruqyakub3799 3 года назад

    The local boy now a grown kid now

  • @nelsonbautista6289
    @nelsonbautista6289 6 лет назад +1

    what water case you use?

    • @CalvinThompsonFilms
      @CalvinThompsonFilms  6 лет назад

      Nelson Bautista hey man it's an SA brand called Brother Housings

  • @briandegoede4483
    @briandegoede4483 3 года назад +2

    Nicely filmed video. Honestly would be nice to hear African sounds and music to the footage but still a great Film. Thank you

  • @zizzilock
    @zizzilock 4 года назад

    Lighthouse left

  • @simonkalu
    @simonkalu 6 лет назад

    We lack the creative ability. That guy is great

    • @matma01
      @matma01 6 лет назад +2

      Speak for yourself. Black make a way out of no way..now that's creativity!

    • @okikiconsulting
      @okikiconsulting 3 года назад

      Um Black people are literally the pop cultural trend setters so i vehemently disagree!

  • @jondifogo
    @jondifogo 4 года назад +5

    Nice video and great waves! Just shame the sound track is so shity!!! Its amazing how so often surfers are so short sighted and ignorant (just no to say desrespectfull to local cultures...) Nigeria has some of the best pop and tradicional music in the world, why not to play it and give a better feeling of what surfing and going to Nigeria is?

    • @CalvinThompsonFilms
      @CalvinThompsonFilms  4 года назад

      That would've been great. Licensing music for branded content it always tricky but yeah that would've definitely made for a more authentic and interesting film. Nigeria has always had some amazing music and artists