Ethiopia's Backstreet Barbershop 🇪🇹
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- 🇪🇹 Greetings from the horn of Africa, ancient Abyssinia to be precise where in preparation for my journey I headed onto the mean streets of Addis Ababa in search of a beard trim. On the way I embarrassed my nation on the sporting field, made friends, had my shoes cleaned and tried some Ethiopian coffee. All in there space of ten minutes.
I love how he just disappeared in Uzbekistan and then just magically reappeared in Eastern Africa with no explanation at all
He did explain
Follow him on insta, then you'll know.. he didn't get Visa to Tajikistan.
My money's on a plane.
he explains very often in this youtube community or on Instagram!
Sadly he turned the Insta comments off lately
@@anshulkaul2292 i think he posted a short on youtube as well
White man in ethiopia with brown suit, green t shirt and sunglasses while it's bloody raining... I missed you Mr bald❤️
It’s grey though
Was that a brown suit 🤭🤔🤔🤔
Mr Bald at it’s finest
Brown?
Classic!! Lol ol
Thomas never lost his smile while doing his job. That's a pleasure to see. They may not be the richest nation on the planet but they certainly have one of the biggest hearts out therr! bravo Ethiopia
what about tedros adhanom ghebreyesus?..
Bald is an absolute legend. His socialisation skills are unrivalled.
He's legend
Please don't stop after 9-12 months. This video (and many others like it) proves you don't have to only do former soviet countries. You could go anywhere in the world to make videos and we would all still watch
Ethiopia has a communiste influence
I think the man should stop or take a break. He is already 40 and he needs to settle down at some point in his life. Nobody can travel non stop for their whole lives.
@@mrdrank5772 every country has communist influence
@@marcvillar1529 If you actually watched his videos he said he would probably quit in 1 year.
@@elpibelol5005 not like Ethiopia, they were really in the side of usrr during the Cold War. France and turkey had for sure a communist influence for exemple but at the end they were in the us side
I aspire to be as comfortable in any setting as this guy. He just melts away cultural differences so effortlessly
nearly 1900 comments and your comment is conjo,perfect reply Zennen
Almost as if these divides are manufactured and aren’t as real as we believed
Well said
@@puckered6036 and the reason he's good at melding in with other cultures is... well, check out his video about learning to speak Russian and look at his shirt.
Same
I used to work with a number of east African/Ethiopian people at my old job. They are some of the nicest and loving people that I have ever met in my life!
Agreed.
His confidence is Legendary
I know I'm taking notes how to be that confident
"whats your name?"- "thomas"- "so that´s your shop? you´re the boss?" - "ya" -"so it´s called thomas´ barber shop?" -"ya ya!"
walks out passing a sign saying "Berakes BarberShop"..
classic..all around the world..
@@fleontrotsky Bald speaks Russian, but yeah, not too helpful in Ethiopia.
@@fleontrotsky aside from English he also speaks Hindi and Russian. English is just his first language.
best
@@tomasg6251 look, it's Tomáš
@@sm0ki hahaha
I love how he can go to ANY country and fit right in. Everyone loves him. You can just tell he’s a genuinely nice guy.
No, he is pretty annoying and fake, source: I am from Tondi
Well , almost everone. Not the narcos in Bolivia.
@@hacker010010101 i agree
@@M0M... it's a Tondi meme 🤣🤣 you should've known better that he was making a banter 😂😂
@@M0M... fake fan
Bald is at it again with his 99 charisma
😉👌
Respect to Ethiopia from Serbia!
Mr. Bald you can't stop doing these videos in a year's time like you said. Your videos bring the world together, from the most forgotten corners without boundaries and without racial prejudice. You still have a lot of towns, nobody has ever heard of, to takes us.
YES!
Agreed!
learned so much about the world through an English guy traveling the REAL world on RUclips, best channel ever!
For sure!
If I'm not mistaken there is an old Soviet Cultural Center in Ethiopia, if Bald needs his Soviet fix, there's where I'd look
Everyone like this comment so Bald sees it!
I spent some time in Ethiopia a few years back. You won’t find friendlier people anywhere in the world. Ethiopians are a joy to have around. People with really good feelings.
Being Armenian, the Ethiopians are my African brothers. We share church and similar language. Would love to visit my African brothers one day.
That barber did not stop smiling when doing your beard. Bless him.
We’re always smiling out there mate, East Africans are the most welcoming and happy people according to me
I hope he took good care of him...I’m sure Bald did! 🤑👍🏽
he charged him 10x the usuall price. Wouldnt you?
@ lmfao
@ Pink or red would be an accurate way of saying it. Nobody calls euros white because they’re closer to pink and red. Only euros call themselves white to flatter themselves.
He's a master at interacting with people.
The Headmaster
He really is just a normal guy though
He just gotta balls thats what you learn when you blindly talk with ppl
You can drop this guy anywhere in the world and he'll manage.
Hes a master in letting me wait for hes god damn videos.
This has got to be one of the best, shortest, most complete, crazy vlogs on RUclips.
😂😂😂
Love Ethiopia ❤❤ from Somalia
Bald is Back Baby 👊🏻😁🍻🍻🍻🍻
Happy days...
Uggh _ really?
1:33 he's back & he's black
No, Bald is Black Baby
Bald is "black as you are" xD
I absolutely admire how confident Bald enters every new country and just approaches every situation without hesitation. Makes you realize people all around the world are friendly and welcoming when treated with respect and dignity.
Well said 👌 thank you
True to an extent, but some places are definitely friendlier than others. I don't think he'd do too well in New Sentinel Island, for instance.
@@PatchCornAdams723 Exactly! It's a great approach until the first time it doesn't work.
True
@@PatchCornAdams723 i'm pretty sure he can be friends with those tribes 😂 don't worry about him
I live in an area with lots of Ethiopian people, wonderful people. I hope that I can visit someday.
11:05 legends say the Ethiopian barber Thomas is still waiting..
11:42 again
just like in District 9 waiting for 3 years for Christopher Johnson to come back.
Hahaha
"So, I can't go to Tajikistan? Fine, I'll just pitch up in Ethiopia instead" - the life I want.
He went there because he is gonna meet Harald Baldr
@@ub4079 yeah, I think so too.
@@ub4079 His latest instr has been full of Baldr and "SIMON.. I AM FROM WALES.."
Bald has reached such level of fluency with people that the next thing we know he'll be entering random people's houses and staying with them like a family member instead of living in hotels
If you go to Pakistan, I went on holiday a few years ago, you get that kinda treatment for free even if you’re completely useless at the language. Everyone was super nice, offering to let us stay and just giving us food n shit for free!
@@kingwo9992 They were giving you shit for free? that's awesome
That's more Karen Klopps style.
It's pretty common in countryside China to be invited to eat meals with local families and even be welcomed to stay in their homes, they're very hospitable.
It's common in Asia
These vids are surprisingly wholesome. It's a nice change of pace from seeing how other countries are portrayed on the news. We're all just humans trying to get by
1:30 "I'm as black as you are" cracked me up more than it should have.
All the love from Ethiopia we love and respect you so much thank you for visiting our beautiful country
An interesting and beautiful country. I hope he makes a lot of films here.
“I’m as black as you are” LMFAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
As a black man, I found this hilarious
Hello black man
Also a black i came to read comments from offended whites, turns out it's just a mused blacks like me😂
After that my brain literally exploded 😂
Immediately paused the video to look for this comment wtffff🤣
Isn’t that considered racist? I wouldn’t know because I am from eastern Europe. Westerners please explain 😄
Video's like this honestly give me hope for humanity
There is none.
lol ignorance is bliss i guess
The barber looks happier than I have ever been
Bald’s confidence is truly unrivalled
Yes sometimes he is a little too confident and in people's faces, i hope he can calm it down a bit so he doesn't get into trouble.
@@kristiant96 i think he does that to not get in trouble. if people shout at you and you try to ignore them you're in way more trouble than if you greet them back.
@@just1it1moko all about balance
@@kristiant96 Yeah not everybody should be as bold as him. Not every one can pull it off. Like comedy, two people can tell the same joke and only one will get a laugh.
It's not about confidence it's about African people are sosical and open minded.
That Thomas bloke was such a nice character and he obviously liked his job.. Always a treat to see on enjoying his or her trade. Brilliant!
So glad you're here Bald Ethiopians have an amazing culture that I've had the privilege to learn about because Dallas TX has one of the largest populations outside of Ethiopia. Make sure you get someone to feed you some traditional food called tibs it's a super friendly thing to do I think it's called gursha? You'd love it
I can't believe you are here in my country 😲.I watch your videos all the time.
A very few Ethiopian know him though.. I love his video simply he is a ladgend
Legend
This guy went from wearing converse and a bright hat in the middle of the snow in Estonia to letting himself seen in a khaki blazer over a fluorescent t-shirt in Ethiopia
True. Legend
You’re here too
😂😂
Don't forget the time he went dressed in full suit with briefcase to a tiny cartel village 😂😂😂
@@dancehallmerko8410 the suitcase was also packed full with coca leaves. Mr Bald is amazing
I love how he instinctively switches into an Indian accent to be understood better
😂😂😂😂
The British accent sounds like an alien to some Africans so he has to break it down for them.
lmao
@@rafiqrashad392 not only Africans alot of non English speakers its quit hard to follow if English isnt your first language
I BEG YOU DO NOT LEAVE RUclips :'( YOU ARE A GEM FOR US POOR HUMANS
Only Bald can pull off a blazer with a lime green sports t-shirt under it lol
With a tracking pants and all star ..he simply doesn't care at all 😄
Please Bald, never stop doing this. I really believe you've done more to create peace between peoples than almost any other in recent memory.
THOMAS BARBER SHOP
He has said before that he would only do youtube for another year or so and then afterwards he would do something else with his life but hey at least he will leave behind many many amazing videos for the world to watch :) 💎👐🚀🦍
Bald has opened my eyes and heart.
"I'm as black as you are!" 😂😂😂
"I'm a white man again, thank you!"😂😂😂😂😂
Isn’t that considered racist?
@@romanticnchess278 no
@@romanticnchess278 I would say it definitely isnt right but in no way was he being intentionally racist just a harmless joke that can be interpreted wrong
adam lan isn't everything nowadays? .
@@romanticnchess278 my shirt is as white as you are, now let me put on a black shirt as black as that person, how is this 1% racist?
I’m a fan from Ethiopia Addis Ababa!!I wish I catch u running up my town and meet u!!much ❤️
Hahahaaa...I also got my beard and my hair beautifully styled in a barber shop in Addis Abeba. Awesome memories!!
First etheopian word bald learns... beautiful.... 10 years later, bald still making video's - "back in africa to visit my 42 children"
They speak Amharic language, not Ethiopian. Ethiopian doesn’t exist
@@berbecarrazvan4613 and Ethiopian women aren't easy
@@nearpod5207 Maya Jama is Ethiopian
N O. BAD CORY MITCHELL.
@@golazo Somali...
I love those people because nobody is dragging you to his shop or trying to scam money out of you
That only really happens in areas with high amounts of tourism
the shits happened only in india
to be fair bald looks kinda like a mafia/blood diamonds boss so it kinda makes sense hahahaha
@@KamaAnthem Yeah but he would get 100% get stabbed here if he stays during the night. East Europe is still safe.
@@KamaAnthem It happens in the tourist spots of many Sub-Saharan nations. Also Kenya and Congo in particular are known for their corrupt authorities who think all white people are evil millionaires and theyll try to scam you for thousands of dollars. Ethiopia is one of the few amazing countries in Africa where this doesn't happen anywhere as much.
barber never stopped smiling :)
“My hands are black”
“Now I’m as black as you are!”
So how can I stand out in Ethiopia beside my ethnicity. Be Bald, Wear an outrageously green shirt with a suit jacket and the ever classic aviators. I LOVE this channel so much 🤘🙌
Sunglass snob here, those aren't aviator's bro haha.
i love how everyone just stares at him and thinks " wtf is this white man doing here and why tf is he talking to a camera"
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington to get into the snobbery, would you say they are more Phantos Frames like the Ray ban ones? Or are they just 1 pound off a Belarusian market lol
@@SirPhilMcCrackinVonBeggington Indeed, Wayfarer 'style'
@Sean Finlay based stuff*
When I thought that my weekend can't get any better..
You were wrong🙂
i thought the same thing about my birthday
My dad went out for milk ?
Ethiopia is great and I enjoyed my time there but I whole heartedly recommend Rwanda! It's absolutely my favourite country I've ever visited. Rwandans are incredibly welcoming for tourists (and maybe not too important for Ben but likely for others) is one of the safest countries in the world. They suffered a lot in the genocide and have rebounded with a beautifully humanitarian society with a very strong emphasis on personal security.
Who else didn’t know this channel exists?!!!! I’m always waiting months for him to upload now I find out he has another channel where he posts a lot! Time to binge watch all of these videos
*Bald in Ethiopia be like: that's a nice Soviet mosaic over there.*
Underrated 😂😂
😆😆😆
well they were also communist there are lenin and marx monuments in Ethiopia. They were allied with the Sovjet Union from 1974 to 1991
@@jasixdd1705 wow I was unaware of that, thank you!
@@Shaggytokes420 I was laughing my ass off until I saw JasixDD's comment )
We hope to see Haroldo soon. His journey in Tanzania 🇹🇿 was amazing.
Better than anything Bald has done and I really like them both. Those vids were excellent, pleased for Faki Party, they should all go see him 🤣
👍bald and harold 👍
Harold going to meet up with Bald in Ethiopia 4 sure
Leonida, bald and Simon together.... that’s very progressive. Long live king Haroido 🥳🥳
@@DoubleoP That would be great !
I'm planning on moving back home to Ethiopia and I'm already a barber here so I can't wait
God bless you, man. As an Ethiopian, I am proud of us I wish you the best time there
It's a friday night, I had a long and stressful week. I had a drink in my hand. I clicked on youtube. I saw a new Bald video. I am now complete.
Stop drinking
usually for me its for hangovers like today 😂
@@sychrov81 I'm pretty sure Mr. Bald is hungover in most of these videos 😂
It's almost *conjo* 😂
If there is something I learned from Balds Videos, then that most people all over the world are friendly, lovely guys. Thank you, Ben. You made me believe in humanity a bit more in this dark times. And you are my substitute for travelling as I am sitting in another lockdown.
So true, he has a natural charisma and is so easy with communication. He just oozes " come on, have a chat with me"
Most people are friendly if you're friendly to them.
Honestly, one of the most impressive things about him is his ability to totally ghost and ignore people who are not friendly. You do see it in videos of his at times, less friendly people around him but most of the time he just continues about his business like they are invisible. Other times he just laughs it off.
Some bad things have happened behind the scenes according to (his gf?) Alinchink's IG but yeah your point still stands
What is there to dislike? I really don’t understand people that dislike wholesome material.
I'm neurotic and introverted, probably the opposite of Mr. Bald. Watching Bald move around in the world is for me like looking off a roof top while that curious urge to jump threatens to overtake me.
@Danielle Chassot Both are inborn traits. As long as I don't engage in avoidance behavior, my mental health is good. And I'm a confident person, but that confidence has to be based on achievements that can be, for the most part, objectively observed if not measured. I'm not easily satisfied with myself, but, is that a bad thing? Perhaps what Bald does replenishes him, but it would deplete me. I replenish my strength through solitary activity. Please don't feel sorry for me, if you do--I'm doing well. I hope you're well.
@Who is that guy? Well, at least you're not trying to hide behind sarcasm.
@@toddboothbee1361 I think confidence always has to come from some sort of achievement. Otherwise it's just a hollow fassade. Keep working hard on your dreams and you'll get there. ✌
My jaw is aching from smiling so much. If you’re feeling down about the world, watch Mr Bald, he brings us altogether. Benjamin has a gift. Wonderful.
Balds channel is like a real life rpg. Like playing gta without the violence just talking to every random person, handing out money, playing games with them🤣 so great
This comment deserves more likes haha
Are we the NPC's?
Are we self-aware?
Love it. So friendly to locals, who also seem really nice, friendly, welcoming and hospitable. Makes me wanna go to Ethiopia
Africa interesting, Ethiopia even more so. Benjamin you are great! I'm waiting for your next video. Greetings to all present from Slovenia 🇸🇮
Mr Bald at romans talk : No i would never go like Harald to Africa
Mr Bald few weeks alter :Greetings from the horn of Africa
Hahaha I was thinking the exact same
I had the same thought
Bald always makes everyone he meets smile. What a wholesome bloke
Me as Japanese, your video is always fascinating!
This time you're gonna travel around African countries!? Awesome!
I would like to visit Ethiopia one day because its culture is interesting to me!!
I just realized that I have been checking RUclips daily looking for a video from a Bald, 6' 3" brit wearing white converse's. Thank you Sir for letting us escape for a few moments from the everyday grind of life. God bless and be safe.
Everyone @0:20 : ".. Soviet mosaic?"
Bald: "Abyssinian mosaic!"
He's back!
And black!
Bald is back in black
@Brother Paul haha exactly
This is like starting a new game of Skyrim. "You are finally awake" and having speech 100.
Despite the gloomy weather, Bald's smile is brighter than the Sun.
I think The United Nations should appoint Mr. Bald as the Peace Envoy. This guy's videos will make people all over the world friends.
Not sure Tondi people agree :D
You are such a legend bald, I really hope you don't retire after this year.. you give hope and entertainment to so many with your charisma and charm
Can somebody from Converse Marketing just get in contact with Bald so he can get the sponsorship he deserves.
Those shoes have been places, man...
It takes a brave man to wear white converse in the rain/mud...Respect...
one of my dream destinations! hope you stay there a while and show us a lot!
Baldie walks around a street randomly and gets a 12 minutes video out of it. Spy is on another level
00Bald.
Bald, you could become the ultimate ambassador for world relations. Everywhere you go people smile within 2 seconds of meeting you! Cheers!
That's just how people are in a lot of different countries around the world, not like us Western nations who are very mutually apathetic when it comes to strangers, especially in more metropolitan areas.
@Vladimir Putin haha
You guys are so amazing and thank you for visiting Ethiopia!
🇪🇹🇪🇹 Thanks for visiting ETHIOPIA bald,
One love💙
I can't get over the shock of having watched a daily bald video without him saying "soviet" one single time.
But he did find the mosaic!
It was very soviet of him not to say soviet. :)
@@LochEden Yes, exactly! The most non-soviet soviet mosaic in the non-soviet part of the world.
His ease with the people he meets while in these really remote spots is incredible. Ethiopians seems wonderful.
I already see that are some nice people there. Cant wait for Harald!!
It's really funny to see the barber taking such pride in his work. And of course a few extra pennies perhaps, but Thomas is a good man. Nice!
Just booked a flight to Ethiopia and coming for my rupees Mr Bald
He didn't give you rupees when he was having his shi* in the desert, did he? Remember?
OOOOOH MY GOOOOD
All the Ethiopians who live in my neighborhood in the United States are some of the nicest people you've ever met. Not surprised people in Ethiopia Are friendly to Mr. Bauld, too.
11:06 can we just talk about how Bald unintentionally left the man hanging 😭😭😭
that made me so sad :c
absolute dog of a play
Mr. Bald, you have introduced me to some of the sweetest people on the planet that come in all shapes, sizes, and colors. Thank you.
The Barber is so relaxed and happy. It's a wonderful time at a saloon with this kind of Barbers. Wonderful.
1:35
"I'm as black as you are!"
My man just ended racism. Mad respect.
That's the way it should be.
@Pa V That's the last thing I'd say about him having watched all of his videos.
People get offended way too easily nowadays.
@Pa V I don't think he's personally racist, maybe the joke was racist but I think he was just kidding. I don't think there was racist intent behind it
@Pa V bitch pleez ....saying something off the top that is in no way offensive is the way it should be ....fuk ur millenial cancel shit .
Jesus Christ this has to stop, mentioning the colour of your skin and comparing it with another human is a descriptive term it’s not f***kn racist. What is worse than racism are idiots who shout racist at every opportunity. If his hands were grey and he said I look like an elephant no one would bat an eyelid yet it would be a simple descriptive term also. Wise up FFS
Thanks so much Bald for taking me around the world again. I so love your vlogs, they recreate my favourite style of travelling for me that I miss. Never stop.
The Blue Nile Falls is a waterfall on the Blue Nile river in Ethiopia. It is known as Tis Abay in Amharic, meaning "great smoke". It is situated on the upper course of the river, about 30 kilometres (19 mi) downstream from the town of Bahir Dar and Lake Tana. The falls are one of Ethiopia's best-known tourist attractions.
Dam he's back we missed you
How can a human have sucha bond with people from every country he visits . It is honestly amazing how good you are at communication bald 👏
One can transport Bald to Mars and he would have the Martians serving him Martian coffee and playing Martian billiards!
You can do that too and I the huge majority of the people. It's just not the fashion now to be friendly and open to others...think about this a little bit. And imagine how different the world would be if this friendliness would be the norm, coming from the media 'educating' the people too. Instead it's the very opposite. Why...? Well, that's an other story. But still everyone could do otherwise.
Charisma is universal
@@Turbo_TechnoLogic that's a straight up lie . Because not everyone is as confident in talking to people like bald is .
@@Weirjetwashing Confidence level is not something set in stone. And, honesty and openness is the key, and confidence partly, but not exclusively. You don't have to be on Bald's level but that mindset is enough to change.
Ben You have been missed! Glad to see you're back. Looking forward to learning about Ethiopia through you. You really are an excellent travel guide and the way you make friends and integrate into the villages and culture is nothing short of amazing! I've so enjoyed traveling with you on your adventures. Top Notch Mate! I hoist a pint to you!
Honestly in these trying times your videos are the only thing we look forward to. God bless you abundantly Ben for making us smile and forget this nightmare. Much love ❤️ 🙏🇮🇳
Harald said he's getting together with 2 friends in his video drop this morning. Could it be? Another collab with Harald, Mr Bald and Simon? You're all pure gold! Thank you for you Mr. Bald!!
Agree, it will be. Simon has shown quite a few videos of Bald and Harald on his facebook page. A prelude i'm guessing.
No McDonald's so can't be Simon! 😂
@@gavjlewis Too funny!
simon just posted a story on his IG with ben(bald). 👍
I hope it's not Simon. He wouldn't survive ethiopian cuisine, no one wants to watch McDonald's escapades in ethiopia. We want to see ethiopia
We all know when mr bald is in Africa and harald is also in Africa, there’s some phat collabs about to happen 😂😂
Haralds recent video said he’s meeting up with a few “friends” in another African state.. I KNEW right away it was mr bald. Can’t wait!! Love when they collaborate.
Exactly what I was thinking. Haraldo will show him all the best moonshine spots in Zanzibar no doubt 🤣
Last time bald and baldr met up, bald was wearing a suite and carrying a briefcase in a Bolivian village.
@@EinkOLED I thought last time was when they were eating tacos in Mexico?? Hahahaha
I BELIEVE THE 2 BEST BLOGGERS WILL GET TOGETHER, GOING TO BE GREAT
AFTER MONTHS OF WATCHING YOUR VIDS YOU FINALLY VISITED MY COUNTRY!!! THANK YOU BALD ILY
Something I absolutely love about Bald... he can take the simple, menial task of getting a trim, and make a fantastic twelve minute video introducing us to the real, inner culture of a country. I truly envy this guy.