Thank you for covering my nation. Having schooled in Canada in the STEM field and relocated back home in 2015, This episode was done justice and covers my country in the true light. Thank you 🙏
@@jmxsoundsentertainment is not what will develop a country and thats one of the reasons we are still behind. Nothing cool in being influential in the entertainment industry and still beg the west for donations. We need a new generation of thinkers like the gent from the video who will invest in education, science, tech amongst others.
@@manuelsaidoso7812entertainment is exactly what develops a country. America has yet Hollywood for decades. Korea is using k pop & k dramas. When dictators get into power the first people they lock up are professors, writers, poets, musicians etc. Entertainment is very useful as a means of propaganda
I‘m Nigerian and I don’t think anything on a screen has ever captured my country this well. Bravo! I’m myself a professional in Germany but I also have plans to return home and get in the startup scene
Black American and I absolutely loved this documentary because it's nothing but the truth. I have 5 freelancers 2 from Lagos and 3 in Enugu. I'm expanding and I've never heard about Ibadan but now I think I know where my next freelancers are going to be from.
Please come back home and start your tech startup. High tech is the future, and Lagos, Nigeria, is at the heart of it. It is booming. Flutterwave is a big company in Nigeria.
@@yobabydaddyismineDo you mind telling what your freelancers do? I'm a freelance developer who comes from a city within the same state Ibadan is in hence my curiosity
It's staggeringly enormous. Nigeria is basically a sleeping giant just awakening from its sleep. Once it awakens completely, it'll take over the world.
I'm a Congolese ( Africa) living and working in the US. I'm planning to return to Africa and start a business venture to help solve some of the critical problems people faces overthere. Watching this video was inspiring, i love the mindset of these Nigerian professionals. LET MAKE AFRICA GREAT AGAIN ❤❤❤
I live in London and have loads of Nigerian colleagues who have no intention to move back to Nigerian due crime and violence rates being high. Same with south African people who just said they go home only for holidays.
I had the opportunity to work with E on the very first TEDxUW in 2011 while he was attending the University of Waterloo. He was a kind, energetic individual - wonderful to work with. I'm so pleased he's gone on to wonderful things in his home town!
Am soo proud is Nigeria 🇳🇬 . It brings tears to my eyes. As a Ghanaian I so believe that Nigerian successes will eventually lift all of us up. Up Up Naija. Dont worry Ghanaians will also be that little annoying brother. We looove you soo much!!
I love the fact that regardless of the challenges we face in Nigeria, this documentary put the country in a positive light. The motive of this publicity is pure, not tainted ❤.
as an indian i can understand and relate to the 'rise of Nigera'. digital transformation can bring talented people back home & bring much needed capital inflow. great video, makes me hopeful of the future.
Nigerian grandmothers are something to behold...the best way to describe them is not to describe them. You better listen to them and embrace their fleeting unique love.... Here today and gone tomorrow and never to return 😢
This is one of the best documentaries I've come across this year. Despite all the negativity from media like BBC's African eyes, there is a sense of hope for a better tomorrow for the Africans living in Africa. As you rightly said," Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria as Nigeria is the heartbeat of Africa". As the Founder of Farmz2U rightly said, "Every problem you see out there is an opportunity".
This was a positive shine on the motherland - Africa. I do follow most of the entrepreneurs captured in this documentary. Love from my nativeland, Sierra Leone. Nigeria is our big brother in West Africa. They have contributed immensely to the growth and development of Sierra Leone, from serving as peacekeepers with the United Nation to have an entire street in our capital city for doing business.
Thanks for this coverage. My heart beats for Nigeria. As a Nigerian born German I really want to return back to Nigeria for local investment contributions to the locals, but fears! Keep holding back. Thanks through you these guys give me hope. It's 3yrs last time visiting Nigeria and am planning early 2024 to return and check things out. ❤🇳🇬👍 .
Nice one @kachi70. Don't allow your fear overshadow the great things you can achieve by going out there to contribute your part. Please be encouraged brother!
@kachi70 you can explore many areas to invest in. Nigeria is blessed with many opportunities. i have an agricultural processing business idea, if you're interested we can partner together.
It's exciting to see the potential of Nigeria for its people. There are so many obstacles people face in developing countries, but I hope the persistence of these young and energetic entrepreneurs, politicians, engineers, teachers, musicians, and workers of all sorts breaks through, until, as one of the business people said, the fly wheel starts spinning.
@@icodestuff6241 If so it would take a complete paradigm shift. For example developed European nations don’t see their frontline workers and lesser fellow citizens as peasants! Europeans nations also show an INTENTIONAL concern for the health, safety, and welfare of their entire European/white population. Now, those are topics most African nations and their citizenry completely avoid or don’t want/try to even address! That is why these nations continue / will continue to operate at the bottom shelf of all other nations.
As an African American I see the same is truth for aspiring African nations as had been for us in the US. We accept and repeat the worse mistakes of the West vs learning and following the best examples which have proven to work.
As a Startup founder here in Lagos Nigeria myself, I can boldly tell the world that if you come here with your money for investment you'll not going to regret it.
This is one of the reasons i dont see 'Japaing' as a bad thing. I see it as a training ground and our people are ALL OVER THE WORLD. Learning diff systems, scouting the competition, learning theirr languages and tricks and this will all come home to roost .
This is a great documentary, as a Nigerian American, I really wish the best for the country. It got the talents, energy and people, it needs visionary leaders and lots of investment opportunities.
OMG! Ashlee came to my city! Thank you so much for telling the Nigerian story from a very balanced perspective. Thanks for showcasing the brilliant entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerians. As a startup founder myself, I experience both the problems and the promises of Nigeria on a daily basis. Ibadan is a fantastic city I call home and I am glad you had a great time in Ibadan, and also in Lagos. Next time you're in town, I owe you a plate of Amala. Epic storytelling.
This is how the Western World needs to view Africa.. As opposed to thinking that "Africa needs our help" like the continent gets dimissed.. Also, Africa is not a country, but a continent and that seems to not be regarded as well.. We shall overcome
This was amazing to see, I was born in the Caribbean but I love, love to see Africa on a whole winning and pray for the sake of the people on the entire continent that the future gets better and better, I want to see an evolution of Africa.
Nigeria largely has negative coverage. This particular documentary went straight into my soul as genuine, authentic and satisfyingly positive. This is one of a kind documentary. Thank you very much for such a job
I am 33 years old & i love seeing so much of Africa really grow into it’s rightful spot in the world. The progress countries like Nigeria, Kenya, or Ghana have made just within my lifetime has been truly amazing to witness (even from afar, I live in Canada). You see so much of the world going in the opposite direction but this is the reality for a lot of countries in Africa, obviously not perfect, you have places (like much the rest of the current world) such as Sudan & South Africa (where my grandpa is from) going backwards. But the spirit, ingenuity, & smiles of the African peoples are unparalleled though - I witness it constantly with my own eyes. While so much of the world feels despair I still see (most of) Africa as a place of hope.
Absolutely. There's so much happening, though drowned by the parallel chaos, but in time it will all be apparent and undeniable! Africans of all kind must make Africa Their Business and Make It Work!
What is frustrating about Nigeria and Africa in general is that there's a lot of human potential going to waste. Africa has smart talented and driven people. But they must leave in order to achieve success.
...and the ones that dont leave, have an uphill struggle to achieve success. ...from multiple taxation, to unreliable power, and poor government policies
@@MrZweene Aside from the unreliable power. This is the basic framework of issues in most countries, i.e. over taxation and maligned government policies.
I’m not from Nigeria but I feel like you captured everything there is to that country and not shying away from the bad as well respectfully. The message was positive and hopeful. Despite the hardships, its amazing to see people striving for something better everyday. I’m also living abroad but I’ll move back to invest in my country when the time is right . Thanks Ashley
i dont know where this series came from but I'm glad youtube recommended these to me, they're really well made, like an echo of Bourdain, not pessimistic but still realist Cheers to the production team
I know the piece is about investments and progress in Nigeria. BUT it is so heartwarming to see that grandmothers everywhere are the same :D When i saw all of the food prepared it immediately reminded me of my own grandmother in Slovenia, I am living abroad and whenever i arrive home, she makes soo much food that 10 people couldnt eat it haha then complains if i dont eat everything :)
As a Nigerian, it is so refreshing to see Nigeria being portrayed so positively on screen. Definitely makes a world of difference when you remember how the world sees us, mostly as scammers or impoverished. Beautiful documentary❤
When people compare Lagos to New York, they are usually referring to the cities' vibrant energy, fast pace, and cultural diversity. Both cities are known for their bustling streets, dynamic nightlife, and a mix of people from all over the world. For example, one person might say "Lagos is like New York in its energy. It's a city that never sleeps. There's always something going on, and you can feel the electricity in the air." Another person might say "Lagos is like New York in its diversity. You can find people from all walks of life in both cities, and it's this mix of cultures that makes them so special and exciting." While Lagos and New York are both major global cities, they also have their own unique identities and cultures. However, the overall impression of these two cities is one of energy, excitement, and diversity.
He seems like an Anthony Bourdain imitator , they say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. It's nice to have a replacement for the great Anthony Bourdain.
That Flutterwave story isn’t entirely fully explained. He did a great interview years ago which explained the origins of him going back to Nigeria, his business ventures in Canada weren’t doing well etc, but either way, great insight into tech startups.
I love to see Nigerians advancing in the tech space and controlling/leading new corporations. I was getting too tired of seeing people from other nations "robbing" Nigeria of its resources.
One of the best I have seen. Nigeria is indeed a giant. Hope to have a set up in Lagos in the future. I have some ideas that I believe have niches in Lagos and Abuja.
In 2009, as a candidate for a USAID contract to help to lower the extremely high maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in Nigeria, through the contract "Saving Lives At Birth" am glad to see Nigeria climbing out of that shadow of loss and mismanagement of health services. Would have liked to see more of businesses which support the health of the country's women, and youth. One short clip on a woman farming managerial CEO, is not enough for my appetite. Regardless, thank you to Bloomberg Originals for posting.
I set up a non profit several years ago - it provides training in software and IT virtually and we have a large group of young Nigeriana working through the training. The focus, aligns to what one of the young men said - people prefer to stay in their own country if possible. That is exactly the intent of our non profit. A few of the team have jobs now in their local cities in Nigeria. They developed and are developing software systems for hospitals. One current project is automating the blood transfusion system in a hospital in Northern Nigeria. So proud of them. What i like is that the hospitals have given local young people the opportunity to provide such systems - rather than outsourcing the work to an international firm.
I lived in Onitsa, Nigeria for two years 2010-12. It was a blast although I went as a missionary so I could pretty much go anywhere I wanted without worrying about kidnapping or thuggery. I would live there in a heartbeat but only until they get stable electricity. I was so impressed by their work ethic and creativity and getting things done without much formal education.
Very impressive and phenomenal stories by these bright African entrepreneurs. I predict that in the coming years, Africa would influence massive key sectors of the global economy. I hope Africa gets more inflow of foreign direct investments for partnerships and collaborations leading to economic freedom scaling.
This is very empowering! We need to stop depending on 🙉 leaders and take our place in history ourselves. I believe that Africa's got what it takes but...🙊 Thanks @AshleeVanceHelloWorld!
Thanks Ashlee you gave a very generous assessment. If water, electricity and jobs were available nobody will leave Nigeria. Folks do not aspire to be million naires but to live life without so much pain and exhaustion.
This is truly captivating. I appreciate Ashlee's deep engagement with the story. My nation is brimming with untapped potential, and it's the passion and enthusiasm of individuals, much like those portrayed in this narrative, that will unlock it. Thank you Ashlee.
Ashlee Vance, Big Thanks for this very Eye-Opening" doco. Nigeria's youth give us reason to hope... 30:41 This is outstanding news! Finally a "Brave-Heart" (Adebayo Akande) willing to tackle this debilitating culture of bribery and corruption. It is high time that the days of "Dash" come to an end. I applaud this young politician and hope that his policies will soon be the norm in other states all over Nigeria. Transparency Accountability always!🤔 BTW, one can never forget the lyrics to Fela Kuti's "Authority Stealing" & "**Look & Laugh", specifically: "Contractor and minister or commissioner make agreement to make road All of us know how long government dey take make road for here Then the road start as dem don put machine, sands and stones As de road start Shagari make announcement, contractor sef make he own Contractor say as the economy don' go, things don cost so road must stop Government say "no more money", contractor say "no more road" Contractor GO government STAY!"🤨 28:47 i could not believe my ears. After all these years of knowing Nigeria as a prolific oil-producing country, in 2024 I discover that Nigeria had never refined her own produce!? Still, I am equally relieved and happy to hear that Mr. Aliko Dangote is doing what EVERY gov't regime since Nigeria gained independence from the British has failed to do. Blessings for him! 32:16 I am totally in love with this granny and would thoroughly enjoy spending the day listening to her stories of her youth. Long May She Live & Prosper in the Best of Health and Love.🙂
Thank you, Ashlee, for your great perspective on our chaos. "Un-planned, un-zoned..." as you put it. Does it not astonish you that people who could see their problems/opportunities so starkly in their daily lives, choose to ignore it all? And, rather, thrive, laugh, dance, and indeed wallow, in it?? Never rallying - as with any other emergency, and as a community - to deliver calmness and 'infrastructure' they had so easily seen with EVERY other society?? HOW do we rise as a society? Not few prescient individuals fighting humongous battles with ignorance. The heart bleeds. But thank you for enlightening us on our state of incapacity.
Just imagine if all the shipping ports are functioning in Nigeria, especially the ones in the Eastern Region. There were five functioning ports in the east before the civil war and after the war they were all shut down and that is why everybody is flocking to Lagos hence the congestion in Lagos.
Very inspiring to see this part of West Africa on the up and up and thriving. Don't let corruption set in, steadfastly embrace solidarity, and remain innovative!
Last episode of the season. Sigh. But we end with a bang. Hope y'all enjoy!!!!
Perfect Ashlee, just perfect
Should go to Afghanistan next season.
You did a great job.
well done
Thank you for covering my nation. Having schooled in Canada in the STEM field and relocated back home in 2015, This episode was done justice and covers my country in the true light. Thank you 🙏
I am Somali and I believe what ever success the Nigerians achieve is a success for the rest of africa. This country is the Face of the continent.
Take music and entertainment as a analogy ❤️🇳🇬
Why opt for the term "chaotic rise"? There are more suitable alternatives available. I can discern a certain bias in the choice of this title.
@@jmxsoundsentertainment is not what will develop a country and thats one of the reasons we are still behind. Nothing cool in being influential in the entertainment industry and still beg the west for donations. We need a new generation of thinkers like the gent from the video who will invest in education, science, tech amongst others.
@@manuelsaidoso7812entertainment is exactly what develops a country. America has yet Hollywood for decades. Korea is using k pop & k dramas. When dictators get into power the first people they lock up are professors, writers, poets, musicians etc. Entertainment is very useful as a means of propaganda
@@manuelsaidoso7812 Did you know how much entertainment brings Nigeria? We're not even talking about production here or natural minerals 😏
I‘m Nigerian and I don’t think anything on a screen has ever captured my country this well. Bravo! I’m myself a professional in Germany but I also have plans to return home and get in the startup scene
Black American and I absolutely loved this documentary because it's nothing but the truth. I have 5 freelancers 2 from Lagos and 3 in Enugu. I'm expanding and I've never heard about Ibadan but now I think I know where my next freelancers are going to be from.
Please come back home and start your tech startup. High tech is the future, and Lagos, Nigeria, is at the heart of it. It is booming. Flutterwave is a big company in Nigeria.
Another Tech professional in Germany 🙌🏾 with plans for Home.
@@yobabydaddyismineDo you mind telling what your freelancers do? I'm a freelance developer who comes from a city within the same state Ibadan is in hence my curiosity
@@ayomidediekola2505 they process orders for my call center. I pay 98,000 niara per week which comes out to 382,000 niara per month.
The amount of young talent in Nigeria is mind blowing
It's quite massive.
It's staggeringly enormous.
Nigeria is basically a sleeping giant just awakening from its sleep.
Once it awakens completely, it'll take over the world.
@@tomi9897 I totally agree. And that's what the western nations are afraid of and trying to prevent from happening
Africa is replete in with brilliant talents suffocated by bad political leadership.
Not just Nigeria but all over the continent
I'm a Congolese ( Africa) living and working in the US. I'm planning to return to Africa and start a business venture to help solve some of the critical problems people faces overthere. Watching this video was inspiring, i love the mindset of these Nigerian professionals. LET MAKE AFRICA GREAT AGAIN ❤❤❤
wish you the best ahead brother
Bless you! ❤❤❤
I want to go back home to escape the downside attached to being in other people ‘s country 😊.
I live in London and have loads of Nigerian colleagues who have no intention to move back to Nigerian due crime and violence rates being high. Same with south African people who just said they go home only for holidays.
@@tuka24a. That’s not a genuine reasons of staying back because their is no Country without its differences
I had the opportunity to work with E on the very first TEDxUW in 2011 while he was attending the University of Waterloo. He was a kind, energetic individual - wonderful to work with. I'm so pleased he's gone on to wonderful things in his home town!
thanks for sharing
As an African American, I am extremely impressed!!! Kudos to my African brothers.
Our Success is yours too.
When would you invest in Africa
Bless you brother
@@buravan1512 not exactly but kinda.
Am soo proud is Nigeria 🇳🇬 . It brings tears to my eyes. As a Ghanaian I so believe that Nigerian successes will eventually lift all of us up. Up Up Naija. Dont worry Ghanaians will also be that little annoying brother. We looove you soo much!!
We love our Ghanian brothers and sisters one love 🇳🇬×🇬🇭❤
❤❤❤❤
@ little annoying brother 😂😂😂. We love u too.
‘If Nigerians have anything in large quantities, it’s Passion’
True!
exactly
Brainwashing is so powerful; it isn't baffling. Honoring your enemy as a deity--is beyond insane.
I loved the grandma 😅🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
I love the fact that regardless of the challenges we face in Nigeria, this documentary put the country in a positive light. The motive of this publicity is pure, not tainted ❤.
Thanks all for the likes. And happy, amazing, and lovely New Year to all of you reading this. Blessings follow u in 2024.
as an indian i can understand and relate to the 'rise of Nigera'. digital transformation can bring talented people back home & bring much needed capital inflow. great video, makes me hopeful of the future.
Wow the work of these Nigerian entrepreneurs are very impressive. Very proud of them.
Nigerian grandmothers are something to behold...the best way to describe them is not to describe them.
You better listen to them and embrace their fleeting unique love.... Here today and gone tomorrow and never to return 😢
This is one of the best documentaries I've come across this year. Despite all the negativity from media like BBC's African eyes, there is a sense of hope for a better tomorrow for the Africans living in Africa.
As you rightly said," Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria as Nigeria is the heartbeat of Africa".
As the Founder of Farmz2U rightly said, "Every problem you see out there is an opportunity".
She was so spot on
Especially BBC
It’s not like the negativity isn’t warranted. Every side of Nigeria must be shown but yes, there is still a better tomorrow
Negativity is when you are embarrassed by the reality, whatever the BBC reported is uncomfortable reality
yeah
This was a positive shine on the motherland - Africa. I do follow most of the entrepreneurs captured in this documentary. Love from my nativeland, Sierra Leone. Nigeria is our big brother in West Africa. They have contributed immensely to the growth and development of Sierra Leone, from serving as peacekeepers with the United Nation to have an entire street in our capital city for doing business.
Thanks for this coverage. My heart beats for Nigeria. As a Nigerian born German I really want to return back to Nigeria for local investment contributions to the locals, but fears! Keep holding back. Thanks through you these guys give me hope. It's 3yrs last time visiting Nigeria and am planning early 2024 to return and check things out. ❤🇳🇬👍
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We need people like you come support us startup founders and make the economy strong for the betterment of our country
Nice one @kachi70. Don't allow your fear overshadow the great things you can achieve by going out there to contribute your part. Please be encouraged brother!
@@adekunleerinle962 am hopeful of a better Nigeria my brother
@kachi70 you can explore many areas to invest in. Nigeria is blessed with many opportunities. i have an agricultural processing business idea, if you're interested we can partner together.
It's exciting to see the potential of Nigeria for its people. There are so many obstacles people face in developing countries, but I hope the persistence of these young and energetic entrepreneurs, politicians, engineers, teachers, musicians, and workers of all sorts breaks through, until, as one of the business people said, the fly wheel starts spinning.
As a Nigerian, living in Lagos, Nigeria, watching this, I hope so too.
I think within the next few decades, all of Africa will greatly develop and become a major global hub, especially with China coming in
@@icodestuff6241
If so it would take a complete paradigm shift. For example developed European nations don’t see their frontline workers and lesser fellow citizens as peasants! Europeans nations also show an INTENTIONAL concern for the health, safety, and welfare of their entire European/white population.
Now, those are topics most African nations and their citizenry completely avoid or don’t want/try to even address! That is why these nations continue / will continue to operate at the bottom shelf of all other nations.
As an African American I see the same is truth for aspiring African nations as had been for us in the US. We accept and repeat the worse mistakes of the West vs learning and following the best examples which have proven to work.
As a Startup founder here in Lagos Nigeria myself, I can boldly tell the world that if you come here with your money for investment you'll not going to regret it.
I watched this whole thing with no breaks. I agree the ambition of Nigerians is infectious!
This is one of the reasons i dont see 'Japaing' as a bad thing. I see it as a training ground and our people are ALL OVER THE WORLD. Learning diff systems, scouting the competition, learning theirr languages and tricks and this will all come home to roost .
As a Somali American, Nigerians have always inspired me. Great piece on the Tech boom in Nigeria!
This is a great documentary, as a Nigerian American, I really wish the best for the country. It got the talents, energy and people, it needs visionary leaders and lots of investment opportunities.
any plans to invest in the nation? or are we looking for white expats to invest in nigeria still?
OMG! Ashlee came to my city! Thank you so much for telling the Nigerian story from a very balanced perspective. Thanks for showcasing the brilliant entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerians. As a startup founder myself, I experience both the problems and the promises of Nigeria on a daily basis. Ibadan is a fantastic city I call home and I am glad you had a great time in Ibadan, and also in Lagos. Next time you're in town, I owe you a plate of Amala. Epic storytelling.
This is how the Western World needs to view Africa.. As opposed to thinking that "Africa needs our help" like the continent gets dimissed.. Also, Africa is not a country, but a continent and that seems to not be regarded as well.. We shall overcome
This was amazing to see, I was born in the Caribbean but I love, love to see Africa on a whole winning and pray for the sake of the people on the entire continent that the future gets better and better, I want to see an evolution of Africa.
Nigeria largely has negative coverage. This particular documentary went straight into my soul as genuine, authentic and satisfyingly positive.
This is one of a kind documentary. Thank you very much for such a job
Thanks so much! Never thought you would ever cover a place in Africa in the first place! Wow, Ashlee is literally the world's best tech journalist!
This documentary really warms my heart. Love from South Africa
As a Nigerian engineering student, this inspires me a lot ❤
This was encouraging for me as a patriotic citizen of Nigeria 🇳🇬
I am 33 years old & i love seeing so much of Africa really grow into it’s rightful spot in the world. The progress countries like Nigeria, Kenya, or Ghana have made just within my lifetime has been truly amazing to witness (even from afar, I live in Canada). You see so much of the world going in the opposite direction but this is the reality for a lot of countries in Africa, obviously not perfect, you have places (like much the rest of the current world) such as Sudan & South Africa (where my grandpa is from) going backwards.
But the spirit, ingenuity, & smiles of the African peoples are unparalleled though - I witness it constantly with my own eyes.
While so much of the world feels despair I still see (most of) Africa as a place of hope.
Yeah right! I don't trust any of you
Absolutely. There's so much happening, though drowned by the parallel chaos, but in time it will all be apparent and undeniable! Africans of all kind must make Africa Their Business and Make It Work!
Asia is where its at
@@apepantheraplease bro stay over there in asia
What is frustrating about Nigeria and Africa in general is that there's a lot of human potential going to waste. Africa has smart talented and driven people. But they must leave in order to achieve success.
...and the ones that dont leave, have an uphill struggle to achieve success. ...from multiple taxation, to unreliable power, and poor government policies
Thats basically the story of the USA.
@@MrZweene Aside from the unreliable power. This is the basic framework of issues in most countries, i.e. over taxation and maligned government policies.
@@MrZweeneNo way, US has the most millionaires in the world
@@OsamuyiOkpametrue
I'm only halfway through, and SO inspired by these guys! They're celebrities of vision in my eyes, for sure.
I wish the president and government of Nigeria can watch this and update their operating system
😂😂
I’m not from Nigeria but I feel like you captured everything there is to that country and not shying away from the bad as well respectfully. The message was positive and hopeful. Despite the hardships, its amazing to see people striving for something better everyday. I’m also living abroad but I’ll move back to invest in my country when the time is right . Thanks Ashley
Keep your negativity to yourself . We have bad in our country, so does America and yours
@@DiDi-jl5jn??
Buzz off
@@DiDi-jl5jn but his comment was a compliment to the country
i dont know where this series came from but I'm glad youtube recommended these to me,
they're really well made, like an echo of Bourdain, not pessimistic but still realist
Cheers to the production team
The people of Nigeria have the most beautiful and genuine smiles that I've ever seen ❤❤❤❤❤
I know the piece is about investments and progress in Nigeria. BUT it is so heartwarming to see that grandmothers everywhere are the same :D When i saw all of the food prepared it immediately reminded me of my own grandmother in Slovenia, I am living abroad and whenever i arrive home, she makes soo much food that 10 people couldnt eat it haha then complains if i dont eat everything :)
😂😂😂😂 thanks
Slovenians are the best....I have them as friends in Dubai 🇸🇮
As a Nigerian, it is so refreshing to see Nigeria being portrayed so positively on screen. Definitely makes a world of difference when you remember how the world sees us, mostly as scammers or impoverished.
Beautiful documentary❤
This documentary is very impressive. The future is in Nigeria and Africa at large.
When people compare Lagos to New York, they are usually referring to the cities' vibrant energy, fast pace, and cultural diversity. Both cities are known for their bustling streets, dynamic nightlife, and a mix of people from all over the world.
For example, one person might say "Lagos is like New York in its energy. It's a city that never sleeps. There's always something going on, and you can feel the electricity in the air."
Another person might say "Lagos is like New York in its diversity. You can find people from all walks of life in both cities, and it's this mix of cultures that makes them so special and exciting."
While Lagos and New York are both major global cities, they also have their own unique identities and cultures. However, the overall impression of these two cities is one of energy, excitement, and diversity.
Incredible storytelling. Nigeria will be great.
Wow, I enjoyed every bit of this❤. I’ve been inspired by it. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭
Thanks for sharing this video about positive things going on in Nigeria. It makes my heart swell with pride and joy 🎉
the future is now, the future is Africa but most importantly the futures begins in Nigeria
Love this Ashlee Vance stuff, dude really knows how to tell a story.
He seems like an Anthony Bourdain imitator , they say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. It's nice to have a replacement for the great Anthony Bourdain.
Im an African in southern africa. Started a tech startup on my fathers birthday 25 october this year. Enokart is the name.
Godspeed brother 🙏
As a Nigerian, i really enjoyed watching this…
That Flutterwave story isn’t entirely fully explained. He did a great interview years ago which explained the origins of him going back to Nigeria, his business ventures in Canada weren’t doing well etc, but either way, great insight into tech startups.
Thank you
The new generation of Nigerians are gonna change things. We already are slowly
I AM PROUD OF MY PEOPLE WORLD WIDE....THANK YOU GUYS...LET'S KEEP ROLLING....WE ARE GETTING THERE....
Hope you all feel it, We are the pride of Africa and we are going to shine like a diamond....
I love to see Nigerians advancing in the tech space and controlling/leading new corporations. I was getting too tired of seeing people from other nations "robbing" Nigeria of its resources.
Incredible story telling Ashlee. Nigeria is our home!
Great to see such a positive view of Africa. Well done Ashley.
One of my best 45 minutes well spent this year!!!
I'm rooting for you, Nigeria! I can not wait to see all the great things to come.
Men mount oo, men mount, there are many tech gurus in Nigeria, especially all these teens, they are doing wonders!
This interview was inspiring. I miss my home country and pray for the best for us. Thanks for this interview
-Atlanta Ga
One of the best I have seen. Nigeria is indeed a giant. Hope to have a set up in Lagos in the future. I have some ideas that I believe have niches in Lagos and Abuja.
Corruption, lack of exposure and fraud is the biggest bane of Nigeria
In 2009, as a candidate for a USAID contract to help to lower the extremely high maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in Nigeria, through the contract "Saving Lives At Birth" am glad to see Nigeria climbing out of that shadow of loss and mismanagement of health services. Would have liked to see more of businesses which support the health of the country's women, and youth. One short clip on a woman farming managerial CEO, is not enough for my appetite. Regardless, thank you to Bloomberg Originals for posting.
I set up a non profit several years ago - it provides training in software and IT virtually and we have a large group of young Nigeriana working through the training. The focus, aligns to what one of the young men said - people prefer to stay in their own country if possible. That is exactly the intent of our non profit. A few of the team have jobs now in their local cities in Nigeria. They developed and are developing software systems for hospitals. One current project is automating the blood transfusion system in a hospital in Northern Nigeria. So proud of them. What i like is that the hospitals have given local young people the opportunity to provide such systems - rather than outsourcing the work to an international firm.
It's one sector at a time.
Balanced perspective,no biasisnes just telling it how it is.niece!!!
As an African Atheist I am smiling too. I like your uplifting journalism......
Nigeria has always been an exciting place. Exceptional video as always Ashlee.
Nice documentary, we truly hope to see our dear country stand on it's feet again as there is an abundance of talented people to work with. Bless
I lived in Onitsa, Nigeria for two years 2010-12. It was a blast although I went as a missionary so I could pretty much go anywhere I wanted without worrying about kidnapping or thuggery. I would live there in a heartbeat but only until they get stable electricity. I was so impressed by their work ethic and creativity and getting things done without much formal education.
Brilliant video. Nigeria is absolutely bursting with talent and will overcome it's many challenges.
What you are seeing at the market isn't chaos. Everyone knows what they are doing and everyone understands the other.
Hi Vance thank you once again for showing us information and technology around the globe.
An interesting documentary of Nigeria's tech potentials and excellence.
Very impressive and phenomenal stories by these bright African entrepreneurs. I predict that in the coming years, Africa would influence massive key sectors of the global economy. I hope Africa gets more inflow of foreign direct investments for partnerships and collaborations leading to economic freedom scaling.
This is my country! The youth have actually done far more for the country while government do the opposite
This is very empowering! We need to stop depending on 🙉 leaders and take our place in history ourselves.
I believe that Africa's got what it takes but...🙊
Thanks @AshleeVanceHelloWorld!
If only the government just left us alone. The government actively kills dreams or even become competition it sucks but I hear you
Thanks Ashlee you gave a very generous assessment. If water, electricity and jobs were available nobody will leave Nigeria. Folks do not aspire to be million naires but to live life without so much pain and exhaustion.
Thank you for pitching Nigeria and Africa to us again!🥰
This is truly captivating. I appreciate Ashlee's deep engagement with the story. My nation is brimming with untapped potential, and it's the passion and enthusiasm of individuals, much like those portrayed in this narrative, that will unlock it.
Thank you Ashlee.
Ashlee Vance, Big Thanks for this very Eye-Opening" doco. Nigeria's youth give us reason to hope...
30:41 This is outstanding news! Finally a "Brave-Heart" (Adebayo Akande) willing to tackle this debilitating culture of bribery and corruption. It is high time that the days of "Dash" come to an end. I applaud this young politician and hope that his policies will soon be the norm in other states all over Nigeria. Transparency Accountability always!🤔
BTW, one can never forget the lyrics to Fela Kuti's "Authority Stealing" & "**Look & Laugh", specifically:
"Contractor and minister or commissioner make agreement to make road
All of us know how long government dey take make road for here
Then the road start as dem don put machine, sands and stones
As de road start Shagari make announcement, contractor sef make he own
Contractor say as the economy don' go, things don cost so road must stop
Government say "no more money", contractor say "no more road"
Contractor GO government STAY!"🤨
28:47 i could not believe my ears. After all these years of knowing Nigeria as a prolific oil-producing country, in 2024 I discover that Nigeria had never refined her own produce!? Still, I am equally relieved and happy to hear that Mr. Aliko Dangote is doing what EVERY gov't regime since Nigeria gained independence from the British has failed to do. Blessings for him!
32:16 I am totally in love with this granny and would thoroughly enjoy spending the day listening to her stories of her youth. Long May She Live & Prosper in the Best of Health and Love.🙂
Thank you, Ashlee, for your great perspective on our chaos. "Un-planned, un-zoned..." as you put it.
Does it not astonish you that people who could see their problems/opportunities so starkly in their daily lives, choose to ignore it all? And, rather, thrive, laugh, dance, and indeed wallow, in it?? Never rallying - as with any other emergency, and as a community - to deliver calmness and 'infrastructure' they had so easily seen with EVERY other society?? HOW do we rise as a society? Not few prescient individuals fighting humongous battles with ignorance. The heart bleeds. But thank you for enlightening us on our state of incapacity.
This is the shortest, but more expository documentary I have had opportunity to see in recent times. You even filmed from my city-Ibadan. Thank you!
This is amazing. Would love to visit, can't wait to see what they do.
Thank you Ashlee for visiting my country and bringing out the best in us. The best is yet to come.
Wonderful expose. I’m proud of my Nigerian heritage and there’s hope when I see these brilliant young fellas putting in the work.
Just imagine if all the shipping ports are functioning in Nigeria, especially the ones in the Eastern Region. There were five functioning ports in the east before the civil war and after the war they were all shut down and that is why everybody is flocking to Lagos hence the congestion in Lagos.
What shipping ports are in the east? i only know of the ones in the South-south and South-West.
Love hello world....glad they did a piece on Lagos Nigeria.
As a Nigerian living in Austria, this documentary has shown me that new investment opportunities exit in Nigeria.
Teesas is doing amazing job transforming the education landscape of Africa.@Ashlee thank you for sharing this story.
Learned a lot over Nigeria. What a dynamic country!
And this is how you tell a story! I love every bit of this. One day i will be part of those whose story change the cause of this continent for good.
It is how simple you were and how you enabled us to get a realistic understanding of Lagos.
This is a very heart warming documentary. These 30s to 40s entrepreneurs are the key to Nigeria’s economic recovery.
Ashlee, thanks for this video, you'll have a whole year of beautiful episodes if you can go around the country. Thank you for this.
I love the Legend Fela tremendously great impacts acknowledgement.❤
Hands down the best exhibition of Nigerian talent. Great work Bloomberg !
There are many documentaries with many perspectives on Nigeria. Happy to welcome this one to the flock
love the series. great way finish off the season. would love to see something like this on Vietnam someday.
Thank you for painting a positive prospect of Nigeria and Nigerians ❤
Very inspiring to see this part of West Africa on the up and up and thriving. Don't let corruption set in, steadfastly embrace solidarity, and remain innovative!
Spectacular!!!
Thanks for telling our story so beautifully.
This actually gave me some goosebumps 😭💯🙏🔥🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬