Nigeria Is Not For Me!

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  • Опубликовано: 21 мар 2016
  • For those who are reluctant to come back to Africa or visit because of the negative misconceptions

Комментарии • 134

  • @FullerNeely
    @FullerNeely 8 лет назад +71

    I took it upon myself to go to naija with my wife. Our parents did not want us to go, they did everything to discourage us, but I persisted. Long story short: I love Nigeria, i didnt want to leave. I felt at home, like Nigeria was giving me a big hug and didnt want to let go

    • @creatingcreatvt
      @creatingcreatvt 8 лет назад +1

      +Eric Edomoye so awesome to hear!

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад +7

      That's really wonderful 😊 it's important for us to make our own memories

    • @IREBBLE
      @IREBBLE 8 лет назад

      awesome

    • @Tatianarain
      @Tatianarain 7 лет назад +14

      E Edo sadly,there's a difference between living in Nigeria and visiting Nigeria.. don't make that mistake

    • @Dontthinkaboutitbuddy
      @Dontthinkaboutitbuddy 6 лет назад +1

      I married my husband in Nigeria, that is where he is from. And my family was not happy about it. But what mattered was that I love him and I had the most wonderful time. I didn't want to leave, I cant wait to go back.

  • @misidee
    @misidee 8 лет назад +67

    Interesting take but not complete. If you're planning to move to Nigeria do your research. Visit for at least two summers and immerse yourself in the culture before you do. Can't help but notice vid was shot along Adetokunbo Ademola/Ajose. I moved back 6yrs now and I must confess the only reason I've survived this long is because I had a family home to move back to in Ikoyi with consistent electricity (grid & generator). In addition my job was only 7mins away from home - so yes life was rosy until I made a decision to move away from home. I wasn't sent packing, I just chose to be an adult and move our. Talk about learning experience. First, my office moved so I moved 16mins away from my office but it takes me about 75mins to drive the same distance at rush-hour. Mind you most of my colleagues have it worse - driving no less than 3hours each way to and from work everyday of the week. Add to this the fact that most with a steady job cannot access a mortgage as you can in the West, so you have to pay rent which is collected 2yrs in advance. You can't trust anyone to come fix things for you & charge you a fair price. First you're sized up and billed accordingly e.g. your vehicle breaks down, the mechanics fixes the ailment then causes another just so you return soon. Finding a job on merit is hard because there are simply not enough jobs for eligible graduates (except of course your parents are well connected). Staying in the job is another, there's what's called "the Nigerian factor". It means a lot of things to a lot of people, but simply put it means you will be faced with compromising your values and ethics more often and more blatantly than you may have been in the West. I've a lot more to say but RUclips won't permit me, but my point is do your research before moving back.

    • @Tatianarain
      @Tatianarain 7 лет назад +8

      misidee God bless you for telling people that harsh reality and not sugar coating. wish I'd known that a long time ago before choosing to relocate. I relocated because I'd come for ONE summer. ONE. and had the time of my life. when I came back, it was onset of the recession. I'm glad I have my family house to help cushion the blow but still would love that freedom..the only thing that has helped me is the grace of God,my job and my lovely boyfriend 😘

    • @Tatianarain
      @Tatianarain 7 лет назад +7

      misidee the compromising values bit is so true! Nysc taught me a lot. the corruption in politics extends right down to the small organizations,astheres corruption and politics as well. it's just the Nigerian mentality that's the main thing holding the country behind I kid you not. if only they can be brainwashed. lol. this country would make a turn for the better. but that's not gonna happen, cus the moment someone genuinely wants to do good for the country here come the crabs In a barrel to pull him down

    • @P05P05
      @P05P05 6 лет назад

      This was a useful read, could you please expand on this if it's not too much of a hassle? I'm considering moving back home, I'm currently in my early 20s but havent lived in Nigeria since I was 9 so I'm stressed and have all these incorrect generalisations of home

    • @timigate
      @timigate 5 лет назад +1

      My point is, if your job is 16mins away from where you live, why not get a bicycle or a scooper, just like they do in the West. Help make your life less-stressful.

    • @childrentoys4537
      @childrentoys4537 2 года назад

      If you don't want to come with an open mind and you don't want to unlearn somethings to relearn in Nigeria. Then you shouldn't consider relocating back home.

  • @bolanleadesanya7082
    @bolanleadesanya7082 7 лет назад +3

    l just hope most of our people will take the message in. Kudos to you my Yetti. We need to allow God to use us to change the country instead of complaining. Scary but with God Notting shall be impossible

  • @aauthorj
    @aauthorj 8 лет назад +14

    I am an African American without direct roots in Africa but you have inspired me. By the way, you are a cutie.

  • @bobbylewisjr5250
    @bobbylewisjr5250 7 лет назад

    I love your perspective and, your insight, thank you very much.

  • @MultiToluwalope
    @MultiToluwalope 7 лет назад +3

    You made a very good point and all you said was right . I hope 🤞 parents ( including me) encouraged our children more on knowing & visiting their roots on a regular basis. God Bless you Yetty Mama- Amen 🙏

  • @shelbyandmargaret
    @shelbyandmargaret 7 лет назад +3

    I totally agree with your video.
    The whole world is a dangerous place so we must use precautions and live in it wherever we are. The media say negative things about Mexico. My son and I live near the boarder in Texas. We cross over to Mexico regularly, have a great time and meet friendly people. Thank you for real life information.

  • @candyrox97ful
    @candyrox97ful 8 лет назад +10

    The scenery looks so good. I'm thinking of moving back to Nigeria later on in life. In the meantime I've just been doing research to see what's happening in Nigeria an developing my own ideas of how I can help develop and build up our country. You've inspired me so much with this video, thank you so much.

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад +2

      +candyrox97ful I'm soo happy to read this, I know you will be a great hope for Nigeria :)

  • @MYFATHEREMMANUEL
    @MYFATHEREMMANUEL 6 лет назад +5

    I'm from Angola & was in Nigeria last year; oooh boy must say, really enjoyed it... going back again this year by the grace of God.

    • @kdeledomingos
      @kdeledomingos 6 лет назад +1

      LAD EMA I am Angolan too; who lives in Houston, Texas and love the Nigerian Culture. How long was your visit to Nigeria for? What brought you there? Do you plan on living in Nigeria ?

    • @MYFATHEREMMANUEL
      @MYFATHEREMMANUEL 6 лет назад +1

      Hi there, so amazing to find a sister in here who appreciate Nigeria also. I currently living in London, have no plans of moving to Nigeria however do travel there yearly for Ministry purposes.

    • @MYFATHEREMMANUEL
      @MYFATHEREMMANUEL 6 лет назад +2

      I do love Nigeria & it's people so much that people usually believe I'm from there. Don't mind be identified as one, after all we Africans.

    • @kdeledomingos
      @kdeledomingos 6 лет назад +2

      LAD EMA. Wow that's great!! I am so happy to hear that you are spreading the gospel over there! The Lord will see you through! And Yes at the end of the day We as Africans are all one. I definitely plan to visit Lagos, Nigeria in a few years can't wait! This year I will be going to Luanda, Angola so excited!!

    • @MYFATHEREMMANUEL
      @MYFATHEREMMANUEL 6 лет назад +2

      Much appreciate my sister. I shall be in Angola also this year by His grace; was there in Feb.

  • @SusanOnyenadum
    @SusanOnyenadum 7 лет назад +2

    Exactly. thank you for this. I do plan to come home for good. from the moment I came here I've missed home terribly. it's funny because I actually missed shouting up NEPA howbowdah lol. anyway you're lovely thanks for this

  • @graceadamamansaray5133
    @graceadamamansaray5133 2 года назад +1

    Yatunde, you’re exceptional! I have been stuck in your channel, watching your videos every day. I love your perspectives…keep allowing God to use you change the world around you. Love you sis

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  2 года назад +2

      Thank you soo much that means a lot 🤗♥️ and Amen!

  • @kamk3199
    @kamk3199 7 лет назад +3

    Hi Yetunde, i really like the fact that you seem to be British and have grown up in London. But you are documenting Nigeria as yourself. I fee like you can relate to both worlds (London and Nigeria). I like your style. It's really interesting.

  • @keenjournalistmo2198
    @keenjournalistmo2198 6 лет назад

    It's great to see video like this what you say it's great it's time people learn about they motherland be proud where they from the media has played big part of showing bad side it's great to see our brothers and sisters in the west vlogs just like we doing in the east im planning to go there how life in Nigeria? Also planning to see my country Somalia it's time to invest in Africa show the rest of the world we have the best not the worse they show on TV hope we all unite just like the Europeans rebuild Africa 😊loved the video

  • @gregorymccray4116
    @gregorymccray4116 8 лет назад +2

    Based on the title of this piece, i thought I was about to hear some privileged black Westerner rag on Africa and Nigeria. Pleasant surprise to hear a thoughtful nuanced take on a topic of interest throughout the African diaspora.

  • @oshobayo9269
    @oshobayo9269 6 лет назад

    Lovely video! Thank you for sharing your culture on RUclips?

  • @samblack2342
    @samblack2342 7 лет назад +5

    You speak truth my mum is trying to put me off I have children 2 & want to move but my mother tells me how dangerous I can't wait I'm going anyway, she's that kinda scared person & wants to put that on me but I can't be afraid of my home even though I was born in London I understand & can speak Yoruba although with a very British accent as I grew up in Richmond it's been my dream Togo home & make a difference to the young people I can't wait I can't watch my children not be cultured & no appricate who they are & where they are from if they don't see how will they know so I'm going to show them plus with my lack of everyday speaking Yoruba the only way is to spend a few years of there childhood in Lagos, I have quite a big family but am wary as even sometimes it's your own you cannot trust but I'm optimistic they see me as there sister why should anyone want to harm me when I want to help people I have to try at least otherwise I will just be one of these who never see & never live what they want & that can't be my portion lovely vlog nice hairstyle

  • @theforumng2704
    @theforumng2704 8 лет назад +1

    yay!!! you're back. missed your blog.

  • @gloriabronner8691
    @gloriabronner8691 6 лет назад

    Preach.. I am that change as a Believer in GOD I am !!!! I like you .. LOve you!! too!!

  • @sharde8581
    @sharde8581 7 лет назад +1

    great to hear your account. keep it up please. i am subscribing to you and will recommend this channel to others. Nigeria waadooooooo!!

  • @modinataseniyi347
    @modinataseniyi347 6 лет назад

    Your Headline drew me listening !1 agree with you 100%.

  • @mrmccleen6215
    @mrmccleen6215 7 лет назад +2

    Yetunde you are really doing a good job and you also made a valid point. but the issue is that many Africans are reluctant to return Back home for various reasons. especially after living in a developed country for over 5 years, where you easily have access to basic life amenities.i am guilty of that even though i plan to return to my mother land the congo dr some days.

  • @eyekntekim5066
    @eyekntekim5066 8 лет назад +6

    Hey Yetunde! Love your videos! I was wondering whether you could do a video on finding a job in Nigeria? As in, just sharing your personal experience? If not that, could you do a video of maybe top 10 things a returnee (born and raised abroad) should do in regards to preparation for moving back to Nigeria? I know I just did the most and asked for so much, but I plan on moving back to Nigeria once I complete my Master's degree and I what to hear your take on the whole thing. Thanks!

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад +4

      +Eyek Ntek Hey, I can absolutely do a video on finding a job, my experience may not be the same as what others will face but I'll also talk about what helped me and what I think could help others, thanks for your suggestions :)

  • @theforumng2704
    @theforumng2704 8 лет назад +8

    just seeing that you filmed this episode very close to where I work. I could have passed by you or even tried to enter the keke 😂😂😂😂

  • @rosemaryjames9805
    @rosemaryjames9805 6 лет назад

    Amen I Agree Sister

  • @FullerNeely
    @FullerNeely 8 лет назад +13

    I blame nigerian parents for the lack of involvement their children have in the country

  • @queensarahawplazdohtifah8561
    @queensarahawplazdohtifah8561 8 лет назад +1

    keep up the good work and don't stop speaking about it thank you

  • @Bella.Regina
    @Bella.Regina 8 лет назад

    Thanks for sharing x

  • @realsaratu
    @realsaratu 4 года назад

    Great one. This is 2019 in Nigeria, does it still feel the same? Just curious though I am still here.

  • @iniobot
    @iniobot 8 лет назад

    Hey girl, randomly stumbled across your vlog....it's very good!

  • @Patience2006
    @Patience2006 8 лет назад +3

    Lol smh, I actually miss the place already 😩 imagine, London is chapping bruv! Could have done with one more week tbh lol. On point vid/topic 👌🏾, kudos to you and your camera man, I should done a feature! Lol...From your no longer 'nervous' cousin lol x

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад

      +Miss P Aww I'm soo happy to see this, and I'm totally not looking forward to a freezing london, kai!! Thanks my love, really glad you've had a better experience :)

  • @ao5624
    @ao5624 6 лет назад

    You are such an inspiration. I love your blog and your outlook on life. I wish I am as brave as you are.

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  6 лет назад

      Thank you soo much! I’m sure you are much braver! There are soo many ways we can display boldness 💓

    • @ao5624
      @ao5624 6 лет назад

      I would like to chat with you. How can I reach you.

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  6 лет назад +1

      My email is in the description box 😊

    • @ao5624
      @ao5624 6 лет назад

      Great! You will hear from me soon. Thanks!

  • @abiodunshode7355
    @abiodunshode7355 8 лет назад

    Love your hair🤗

  • @agbaya5314
    @agbaya5314 8 лет назад +2

    Sister mi I'm coming home jor.

  • @derickshalo384
    @derickshalo384 8 лет назад

    Well said!

  • @janetcousins8287
    @janetcousins8287 8 лет назад

    Interesting information also like your hair-do

  • @user-zp3jl4bj3h
    @user-zp3jl4bj3h 6 лет назад +1

    I want to know more about Nigeria and plan on visiting this summer. Do you have an email I can write you at?

  • @Raetalkss
    @Raetalkss 8 лет назад +4

    I really like the way the video was filmed! I can't lie I kept looking at the background hahaha! The background was lovely! what part of 9ja is that? Do you have a contact email at all? As always thanks for sharing

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад

      +Rae talkss Aww thank you!! Kudos to my fab cameraman/director he's very creative. It's Victoria Island in Lagos, heres my contact email yetunde.shode@gmail.com. Thank YOU for watching and your usual kind words :)

    • @Raetalkss
      @Raetalkss 8 лет назад

      Thank you and not a problem!

  • @MiraclesInMyMess
    @MiraclesInMyMess 8 лет назад +3

    Jeez! It's really been like agez Yetunde since your last post...was even beginning to ponder’ you'd given up on your Nigerian "adventure" so soon...Being a British-born Nigerian myself I must say I'm so proud of what you are doing here in Lag...I also see you shot this Video in VI about a stone throw from my Lagos office. I was just wondering if we could get to hangout sometime soon if your available?

    • @EmmaOhMaGod
      @EmmaOhMaGod 8 лет назад +4

      👏👏👏 Oshayyyy Baddest! 🙌🙌🙌

    • @PatienceAliu
      @PatienceAliu 7 лет назад

      hahahahaha!!!!

    • @Oyindamolashoola
      @Oyindamolashoola 7 лет назад +1

      Pat Ajogbor see Emma protecting his wife😂😂😂 Bros quickly jumped in.

  • @unapologeticmoi
    @unapologeticmoi 8 лет назад +1

    love and missed your vlogs

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад

      Thank you! I will absolutely try to be more consistent :)

  • @sonnietruth3282
    @sonnietruth3282 7 лет назад

    beautiful, powerful strong message my beautiful sister please respond back I want to reach out to you and stay in touch

  • @Ezali
    @Ezali 7 лет назад

    Click baiting eh, Yetunde? You got me 😃 I was in Nigeria in Oct., and my mom had to beg me not to cancel my return flight back to the States. I wanted to stay for at least one more month in Nigeria...I still haven't completely shaken off the nostalgia.

  • @eniayewunolalekanmustapha2616
    @eniayewunolalekanmustapha2616 7 лет назад

    well said yetunde

  • @veeoby3364
    @veeoby3364 6 лет назад +1

    The UK is only 5-6 hours away from Nigeria by flight and they're so many Nigerians there so no big deal coming back

  • @zubutv.
    @zubutv. 8 лет назад +1

    Enjoyed

  • @highbury10
    @highbury10 8 лет назад +13

    Your headline is very misleading! It suggests that you don't fancy staying in Nigeria... When In-fact you recommend people to come and visit. Good video, misleading headline

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад +2

      +highbury10 Hi, it wasn't meant to be misleading it really was to start a conversation for those that don't want to visit Africa or have reservations

    • @Karmaella
      @Karmaella 8 лет назад +5

      +Yetunde Vlogs u mean it was just clickbait so more people would watch ur video lol

    • @bilenina
      @bilenina 8 лет назад +2

      clickbait for sure but am glad i watched :)

  • @ehised
    @ehised 7 лет назад +1

    A lot of high -skilled workers are needed to build Nigerias infrastructre in everyway....Engineers of all types in particular!!...Nigeria as a federal government and state govts should incentivize educational travel in the key areas it lacks OR allow Schools to come in and recruit and train students in different areas. NIGERIAN GOVT HAS TO START INVESTING IN THE PEOPLE.....we leave Nigeria and excel in other countries...very sad!

  • @YvonneJack
    @YvonneJack 8 лет назад

    well said new subie.im scared going back to nigeria..cause of the lost of my sister.she died in d nyanna bomb blast while returning home abuja from uni she schooled in keffi.it still hurts me she was 20 in her final year

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад

      +Yvonne Jack I'm so sorry to hear that, I pray that the Lord continues to comfort you and your family and bring you peace.

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад

      +Yvonne Jack I'm so sorry to hear that, I pray that the Lord continues to comfort you and your family and bring you peace.

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад

      +Yvonne Jack I'm so sorry to hear that, I pray that the Lord continues to comfort you and your family and bring you peace.

    • @samade2618
      @samade2618 8 лет назад

      I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I wish you and your family the peace to move forward.

    • @samade2618
      @samade2618 8 лет назад

      I'm sorry to hear about your sister. I wish you and your family the peace to move forward.

  • @777educated
    @777educated 6 лет назад +2

    Nigeria looks beautiful.

  • @gmbappe2077
    @gmbappe2077 8 лет назад +2

    nice

  • @alhenzyemma2957
    @alhenzyemma2957 8 лет назад

    I guess u stay in England cus of the way u speak. well, what you said is true bt also one needs to be careful when going back our country(naija) because so many things do happen. Is good to go back while is good also to be careful.
    Am in Doha, i know hw many times have gone back & i was careful also...in general, is God protect & not our making. first time here..

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад +1

      +Alhenzy Emma Yeah I grew up in England, I agree you can't move not knowing what you're entering in to it's very important to be vigilant. God's protection is all we have :)

    • @alhenzyemma2957
      @alhenzyemma2957 8 лет назад

      Yep...

  • @johndominic001dominic4
    @johndominic001dominic4 8 лет назад

    Big tumbs-up for your valid points, I concur!
    There is just one ?, you wrote "Nigeria is not for me!" shouldn't the eslamation mark be a"?" ?
    It sounds like you don't like being there yourself.
    No disrespect!

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  8 лет назад

      +Johndominic001 Dominic Thank you!! I love being in Nigeria, the exclamation was in reference to those who say that as opposed to how I feel :)

  • @kingslove666
    @kingslove666 8 лет назад

    keke na peper

  • @smartmannow
    @smartmannow 5 лет назад

    Come and stay in Ghana

  • @pietrojenkins6901
    @pietrojenkins6901 7 лет назад

    Not surprised at all I don't blame you gal .Afterall lots of Nigerians born and raised in Nigeria are leaving in droves too searching for a better life elsewhere.

    • @Ezali
      @Ezali 7 лет назад +5

      Petro Jenkins You didn't watch the video now, did you? Or are you a little slow?

  • @JoshuaEmmanuelBessong
    @JoshuaEmmanuelBessong 7 лет назад

    Nigeria is not for anybody LOL

  • @folaopeaiye645
    @folaopeaiye645 2 месяца назад

    What are you anyways ?

  • @omotayooni5142
    @omotayooni5142 7 лет назад

    The location isn't right for the topic, you could have used Ajegunle for the background of this topic...

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  7 лет назад +1

      omotayo oni why?

    • @omotayooni5142
      @omotayooni5142 7 лет назад

      Let's the world knows the ugly side of Nigeria...

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  7 лет назад +1

      And Ajegunle is prettier?

    • @omotayooni5142
      @omotayooni5142 7 лет назад +1

      Abi na, its prettier than Ikoyi. Are you a learner? Stop acting like omo butty here, abeg...

    • @itallturnstodust1216
      @itallturnstodust1216 6 лет назад +1

      omotayo oni shut up you're full of shit

  • @hassakawayn5784
    @hassakawayn5784 6 лет назад

    She says this is for people who want to come back to Nigeria or Africa in that matter!
    Why do people most of the time mention Africa as a country instead of a Continent? It is seriously annoying. Africa is the second largest Continent in the world. Come on People!

  • @gemcommunityorg
    @gemcommunityorg 6 лет назад

    you can get kidnapped in London,
    na whats she talking about,
    all black people don't come from Africa

  • @piewonders5135
    @piewonders5135 7 лет назад +1

    This girl is so hard to listen to. Her speech is choppy ok i give her that but she goes ALL AROUND THE COUNTRY AND RAMBLES SO MUCH BEFORE getting to the point. SHe spends 4 minutes talking about BEING THE CHANGE but the name of the video is SHE IS LEAVING! After all that rant about how great it is and e should not feel this way about a place SHE IS LEAVING. I never really heard her say WHY NIGERIA IS NOT FOR HER DID YOU?

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  7 лет назад +1

      PIE WONDERS perhaps you should watch again and listen to what I saying 😊

    • @piewonders5135
      @piewonders5135 7 лет назад

      OH HELL NO.. I would not dare put myself through that misery again. I had to click to see what this was its been so long cause I don't want to listen to the rambling. Thanks for the offer but no thanks.

    • @chibuzorokpala6717
      @chibuzorokpala6717 7 лет назад

      PIE WONDERS shame on you!!!

    • @piewonders5135
      @piewonders5135 7 лет назад

      YOU IDIOT SHAME ON YOU for not thinking a person has a right to their own opinion because it differs from yours possibly. I STAND BY EVERY WORD. SANE ON YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE FROM YOU DAMN COMMUNIST!

    • @chibuzorokpala6717
      @chibuzorokpala6717 7 лет назад +1

      PIE WONDERS who hurt you???

  • @bizriver595
    @bizriver595 6 лет назад

    For the life of me I can't understand why people make these videos with a mouthful of gum. It's usually black women who are chewing gum while trying to speak. Ugh... You have ALL DAY to chew gum. Couldn't you have held off for a few minutes while you recorded the video?

    • @YetundeVlogs
      @YetundeVlogs  6 лет назад +4

      Nice to know that me forgetting to spit out my gum is all you got from the video, which also enabled you to disparage all black women *rolls eyes* Thanks for watching though :)