Makoko: The Floating Slum

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  • Опубликовано: 20 май 2019
  • Filmmaker Reggie Akingbade immersed himself in a community stricken with poverty, poor sanitation, and other human basic needs, while investigating what it's like to live in the Floating Slum.
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  • @ademolaadekogbe9443
    @ademolaadekogbe9443 5 лет назад +660

    Bro I appreciate this. This people have. Nothing and they still have a smile on their faces. My Mum tries to give me the best and I still complain. Shows that we should never take the little we have for granted and always give thanks.

    • @danielthegreat4161
      @danielthegreat4161 4 года назад +3

      Ademola Adekogbe 🍻

    • @josephlindor3708
      @josephlindor3708 4 года назад +10

      G Z, misery love company. I see you.

    • @CP-jk3tc
      @CP-jk3tc 4 года назад +1

      They exist to breed, expand and destroy the nature. Look at the amount of pollution around them. Look at how they continuously expanded. Wise people would stop breeding by now for the well being of the next generation.

    • @elberttownsell2902
      @elberttownsell2902 4 года назад +6

      @@gz993 Please don't say that, all they have are their smiles, let them keep it. Their smiles have great value to me and I'm sure to many others who watched this video.

    • @elberttownsell2902
      @elberttownsell2902 4 года назад +4

      @@CP-jk3tc We live in a heartless world, by the grace of Almighty God there go I.

  • @kadaejamccray2204
    @kadaejamccray2204 4 года назад +624

    Finally someone who goes to poverty stricken countries to not only document , but to give as well . God bless you.

    • @MissaAnne
      @MissaAnne 4 года назад +5

      Check out the channel Mark Nowhere Man

    • @mooseknuckle8334
      @mooseknuckle8334 4 года назад +3

      There are many on this platform....

    • @reconveefreefiregamingboy2894
      @reconveefreefiregamingboy2894 4 года назад

      Hii

    • @nsr5961
      @nsr5961 4 года назад +5

      Kadaeja McCray there is more happiness in giving than there is in receiving.

    • @kadaejamccray2204
      @kadaejamccray2204 4 года назад

      Proof for East Azn Messiah on this channel I’m speaking on what I’ve seen .

  • @sh_rl.lr_hs
    @sh_rl.lr_hs 3 года назад +15

    This Reggie guy should host more documentaries! Very charismatic guy

  • @noneyours3237
    @noneyours3237 4 года назад +350

    There is enough money in Nigeria to help them, but as it is often the case, the government just doesn't care.

    • @AwesomeFish12
      @AwesomeFish12 4 года назад +11

      Nigeria is developing and advancing, albeit slower than it could if things were better managed, but it is moving forward, the future is bright.

    • @mandalor-8315
      @mandalor-8315 4 года назад +13

      You telling me Nigeria has the power to help them and won't??? As proud and arrogant as they are when they come to the states ??

    • @noneyours3237
      @noneyours3237 4 года назад +3

      @@mandalor-8315 I don't know about them being arrogant, but yeah the money is there. But this doc was from 2018 or 2019? Not sure. But this past january the government started kicking them out. They want to build luxury hotels there. Saw it on the news.

    • @IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns
      @IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns 4 года назад +16

      None Yours That’s what pisses me off about some African countries. Nigeria currently has the biggest GDP (economy) in Africa yet so many live in poverty. Obviously corruption is the #1 cause. There’s more than enough money to improve people’s lives.

    • @IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns
      @IAMJEFFREY-cw9ns 4 года назад +11

      Rickie McNicolls I fully agree. Africa is arguably the richest continent on the planet in terms of resources yet the poorest when it comes to overall GDP. Gold, diamonds, copper, oil, aluminum, coal, hydropower etc is available in abundance but only a few greedy politicians and their families are the beneficiaries.

  • @Shdhdhdbdbd
    @Shdhdhdbdbd 3 года назад +12

    Omg. I’m 2 minutes in and tearing up! I’ve seen hundreds of these types of documentaries and not once have I seen the host of the show giving something to the people. Well done.

  • @nevera7834
    @nevera7834 4 года назад +173

    i love this documentary. and i really appreciate seeing you help out the poor as well

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 4 года назад

      Few dollars
      Four week parental class
      Serve a bigger purpose
      4 FM kids in a shack
      Us blacks must CELEBRATE this garbage
      Breed breed breed
      God will sort it out
      I dont care for it
      This CONTINUE depletion of genetic
      Common sense lost long ago
      Please no colonial garbage.i see COQUE
      Only one coque of dark entrance.

    • @user-mv1no1nn2d
      @user-mv1no1nn2d 4 года назад

      Love u baby 9810557032 🤙😍

  • @GuadalupeGuacamole
    @GuadalupeGuacamole 3 года назад +25

    1:17 “...the Makoko hospital...”😳
    If my patients EVER complain again lolol

  • @13chandru
    @13chandru 4 года назад +34

    What the people need most is FAMILY planning, too many children and parents are without any skills to feed them.

    • @martymcfly5423
      @martymcfly5423 3 года назад +3

      They dont even have Condoms there and they cost too much

    • @ballin4th
      @ballin4th 3 года назад

      shut up

    • @rhapsodyman2000
      @rhapsodyman2000 3 года назад +1

      They need education, more than family planning. You cannot solve a problem, like that, when it is already there.

    • @vwapatriyotla2322
      @vwapatriyotla2322 8 месяцев назад

      Pull out it's free

  • @crysee821
    @crysee821 4 года назад +16

    The smile on that mom’s face when he said that he would pay the bill..priceless.🙏🏾

  • @LEV1ATHYN
    @LEV1ATHYN 4 года назад +36

    Gosh, that could have been anyone watching this. Life is just one crazy roll of the roulette wheel, but grateful for your blessings and keep things in perspective.

  • @BestEverFoodReviewShow
    @BestEverFoodReviewShow 4 года назад +65

    Beautiful work.

    • @Tokyodrift.
      @Tokyodrift. 3 года назад

      Hi yall why yall ain get no likes

    • @needmoreramsay
      @needmoreramsay 3 года назад +1

      Sonny !!

    • @needmoreramsay
      @needmoreramsay 3 года назад +1

      You've BEEN there :)

    • @midnighthorrorrecaps
      @midnighthorrorrecaps 3 года назад

      After I watched your video about this village, I am craving for more... Searching more videos about this beautiful village

  • @shaelovebeyonce144
    @shaelovebeyonce144 4 года назад +10

    If someone grew up in this environment, they won't see how bad their situation is until they are met with promising circumstances. So, they are going to live and smile despite their hardships. This is their normal.

    • @leeayi243
      @leeayi243 3 года назад

      Well you might bring some of them to NYC or London and they'll feel completely out of place. Don't always think what you've got is best for everybody.

  • @RepNapoleon5
    @RepNapoleon5 3 года назад +11

    Am inspired to focus more on my studies after watching this ....really touching.

  • @ademolaadekogbe9443
    @ademolaadekogbe9443 5 лет назад +49

    Bro I appreciate this. This people have nothing but still have smiles on their faces. My mum breaks her back to give me the best and I still complain. We should never take the little we have for granted.

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 4 года назад

      These are your people go help them Ademola. Nigeria has 90m extremely poor people .

    • @lauradion3068
      @lauradion3068 4 года назад

      She just simply cannot afford birth control even if there was access to it

  • @fredsavage4925
    @fredsavage4925 4 года назад +37

    reggie seems like a genuinely nice guy. that's so rare.

    • @GuadalupeGuacamole
      @GuadalupeGuacamole 3 года назад

      3:14 when he paid her hospital bill 😃😃😃❤️❤️❤️🙌🙌🙌

  • @misturaiginla6146
    @misturaiginla6146 4 года назад +18

    Wow, I didn’t even know this place existed in Nigeria. Great Video!

  • @justiceLaw0123
    @justiceLaw0123 4 года назад +7

    My heart swelled when I heard the joy in his
    “thank you!!”The most beautiful smiles come from the poor. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @ravigonzales
    @ravigonzales 4 года назад +93

    Poor and happy. A lot of ppl with money are still miserable. Very sad but beautiful place at the same time. Humble

    • @iWh15tl3
      @iWh15tl3 4 года назад

      The Lord God bless you always in Jesus' name!

  • @mitp2514
    @mitp2514 4 года назад +3

    Special thanks to the man with the kind soul, who not only went here to document what life is like but also gave somthing back.. We in the western world forget and complain we don't have enough..

  • @simone222
    @simone222 4 года назад +26

    This is a terrific documentary. Thank you for shedding light into their plight.

  • @elberttownsell2902
    @elberttownsell2902 4 года назад +161

    These people need help, I'm shock how cold and callous most of the comments are here, very little humanity, just criticism and judgement, but ultimately you are putting judgement on your own souls by condemning these poor people, if you don't have anything good to say please close your mouths.
    This is why I could never be a rich man in this poor world because my heart is too big., God bless you Mr. Akingbade.
    What is even more disconcerting is many of these negative comments are probably coming from so-called Christians?
    For all the stones thrower out there & Christians who are slinging dirt on these beautiful people I will leave you with this...
    Matthew 25:40
    And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.
    Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
    For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink:
    I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not.
    Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?
    Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me
    And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

    • @dradexx
      @dradexx 4 года назад +3

      Elbert Townsell you are passing judgment in just the same way. You must feel really good to think that others will go to hell.

    • @elberttownsell2902
      @elberttownsell2902 4 года назад +19

      joeecrackk
      Obviously you’ve been convicted by my comments, by attacking me through classic projection behavior, you felt guilty about what I posted so you tried to place your guilt in me by accusing me of something that I’m not guilty of.
      I said nothing about anyone going to hell, I just reference a scripture that states those who treat the least among us badly have a date with Karma.
      I find it very ironic with all the negative comments that were posted concerning this video, if I’m not mistaken you said nothing in defense of these unfortunate souls in Nigeria, but the ONE comment that shedded light on people’s contemptible attitudes for these impoverished people, you have an issue with.
      Think about that for minute, and ask yourself why? why was it easier for you to attack me when all I was doing was trying to stop people from being so mean spirited, my bigger question is this, all those who said hateful things, did you chastised them for that? Shameful.
      I just left Gaborone Botswana & Pretoria South Africa about 6 months ago, I saw nothing like what this video shows, but if I did I would have went home a broke man, but where I found poverty I helped out.
      Please have more compassion for those people who have nothing, and if you see a people who have nothing being talked down to, defend them.

    • @marlyseedmond7667
      @marlyseedmond7667 4 года назад

      HALLELUJAH, AMEN

    • @tonye.5410
      @tonye.5410 4 года назад +4

      @Island Mike what are you doing for the poor? Are you an atheist? If so, even your disbelief was concocted by men... Your paradigm was not only influenced but shaped by men or other persons belief. Safe to say, even your own perspective is flawed through your eyes. The bible is the truth, written by men, but inspired by God. I can rest assured you haven't read the bible thoroughly, and if you do, you will be changed, like i have been.

    • @pietrojenkins6901
      @pietrojenkins6901 4 года назад +1

      Your heart is too big? Hahaha ,you're gonna be taken advantage of till you learn how to be more selfish and circumspect.

  • @karenfugagnolo1897
    @karenfugagnolo1897 4 года назад +64

    what a beautiful man. paying that lovely ladys hospital bill for her. thankyou from this mum for doing that for her

    • @greenlawnfarm5827
      @greenlawnfarm5827 4 года назад +1

      I think that was bad. Now she will try to make another one sooner.

    • @christinafidance340
      @christinafidance340 3 года назад +2

      5,000 Naira = $12.67 USD! That’s sad. In the USA, that’s breakfast and a latte and there it is so SO much more! Wow.

    • @jrt2792
      @jrt2792 3 года назад

      @@christinafidance340 I personally want to go to Nigeria to pay for somebody's bill or order.

  • @jaycharles8952
    @jaycharles8952 4 года назад +43

    It's heart breaking that people would have to live under these conditions. This world has enough wealth to help our fellow humans

    • @martymcfly5423
      @martymcfly5423 3 года назад +1

      So ... how many ten-thousands of $ have YOU already donated to them? 🤔

    • @happymoonshadow9657
      @happymoonshadow9657 3 года назад

      No. People need to take responsibility for their own lives and stop telling me to do it for them.

    • @toluwanimiolabamiji2817
      @toluwanimiolabamiji2817 3 года назад

      @@happymoonshadow9657 pardon? the government is extremely corrupt it has little to do with the makoko community “taking responsibility for their own lives”. They have nothing because the economic social and political system in nigeria is designed to keep them at the bottom. That is why you should try and help and not expect them to take responsibility for their own lives.

    • @happymoonshadow9657
      @happymoonshadow9657 3 года назад

      @@toluwanimiolabamiji2817 so you are say people should not take responsibility for their own lives? Got. Dumbass

    • @carrolbusa3165
      @carrolbusa3165 2 года назад

      @@happymoonshadow9657 really dumb indeed, more or like walking up in the morning and depending on people or the government to provide whatever they need for them just because they lives in the slum haha

  • @chrysivory6202
    @chrysivory6202 4 года назад +13

    You paying for the new moms medical expenses was so beautiful. Women sacrifice so much, and to see you take that burden off of her was amazing. God bless you.

  • @minns5515
    @minns5515 4 года назад +18

    This helps me appreciate where I live

  • @chrisdooley6468
    @chrisdooley6468 4 года назад +6

    Finally someone asked the most important question of all - why do you keep having children if you cannot afford them? It’s not important whether it’s in Western Africa or Russia or the USA. The choice to keep bringing kids into a situation that has economic hardship is confusing for many of us. I worked in Mali and Morocco and it was the same thing. I’m not sure the answer-is it the lack of contraception or is it a religious thing ? Perhaps lack of education? Interesting video. You’re a kind man no doubt

  • @amazona72072
    @amazona72072 4 года назад +24

    This was a very beautiful and emotional video. God bless them all and provide them with all the help they desperately need. If there’s a way we can help please let me know. No one deserves to live like that. My heart is broken but I know God will make good things happen for all of them. Keep making videos like this one so more people see what’s going on, on the other side of the world. God bless you always!!!!

  • @hvelavan1
    @hvelavan1 3 года назад +49

    The new mother looks so depressed. They need better education and awareness especially birth control.

    • @happymoonshadow9657
      @happymoonshadow9657 3 года назад +5

      Its not her fault. God gave her those kids. She's just doing the best she can with what she has.

    • @belleame4671
      @belleame4671 3 года назад +1

      No birth control

    • @queenerza8936
      @queenerza8936 3 года назад +12

      These people are conformed in this situation. Because probably don't know the existence of birth control. The only option is became pregnant. She believe that she don't have other choice. Or religion say birth control is wrong

    • @tosinojo7310
      @tosinojo7310 3 года назад +5

      @@queenerza8936 lol she knows the circle and pull out method..otherwise, she would have given birth to 10 children

    • @ripmyheartoutr.8522
      @ripmyheartoutr.8522 3 года назад +8

      @@tosinojo7310 These people are ignorant. Don't have acess to internet, school. Don't have idea of birth control. And Islam is a problem in Africa also.

  • @paladinezrah4874
    @paladinezrah4874 4 года назад +16

    This is so frustrating to watch, these people deserve a better place to live!

    • @dr.apollo4226
      @dr.apollo4226 4 года назад +3

      Adolf Stallin you were dead two times. Shut up already.

    • @theesupremeeli8482
      @theesupremeeli8482 3 года назад

      Dr. Apollo LMFAO

    • @ezebuike3770
      @ezebuike3770 3 года назад

      @Adolf Stallin lmao, what they do to deserve worse?

    • @chrisreed26
      @chrisreed26 3 года назад +3

      Why reward them with a nicer place to have more sex and have more kids??? Give them condoms!!! They need to stop F!@#$% and popping out kids they can not take care of!! That is a huge sin to bring a child into that mess!!

    • @Curlie_Mermaid
      @Curlie_Mermaid 3 года назад

      @@chrisreed26 That takes foresight though. A lot of people do not possess this. Not being harsh but it is the reality
      🤷🏾‍♀️

  • @n00dles79
    @n00dles79 3 года назад +3

    Dude. I just want to say, your kindness to these people brought me to tears. You're a really good person man. Keep doing what you do.

  • @joshuaboyd6884
    @joshuaboyd6884 5 лет назад +22

    Wow...well done. Episode 2?? This would be a great series! #debojfilms #correct

  • @richardwere4487
    @richardwere4487 4 года назад +12

    This is really...Hard Living.....I would love for things to get better for these people, even though it is in reality just hope....
    Much appreciation Reggie Akingbade for this insightful documentary

  • @Dzidzeme
    @Dzidzeme 4 года назад +4

    I’ve visited two floating villages and they all seem to have the same issue. The people are always so pleasant. Good job showcasing this one.

  • @jayhabit1803
    @jayhabit1803 4 года назад +7

    Their ability to smile and survive in those conditions is amazing. God Bless them.

  • @deborahleeedwards5510
    @deborahleeedwards5510 4 года назад +10

    WOW! I love learning about other countries and different cultures, but sometimes I cry hard, especially when I see the little children. I tried so hard to give my children everything they needed and a lot of what they wanted but they did not appreciate much and gave me a very hard time in life, I love them very much despite that, but I look at these children and see so many smiles and wonder what did I do wrong.

    • @sbacche7137
      @sbacche7137 4 года назад

      Deborahlee Edwards you let them take you for granted.

    • @elberttownsell2902
      @elberttownsell2902 4 года назад

      God bless you, God see's your words and he's smiling at you, be of good cheer, for your reward will be great, trust.

  • @mimimogura4440
    @mimimogura4440 4 года назад +72

    Love to watch this kind of document a lot

    • @jowannaf2025
      @jowannaf2025 4 года назад +2

      Make one of your country, if you like it so much

    • @jaffermilitao2108
      @jaffermilitao2108 4 года назад +4

      I am always watching these videos, showing how is the experience of other countries🇧🇷

    • @nez.breezy7454
      @nez.breezy7454 4 года назад +1

      @@jaffermilitao2108 Brazil ?

    • @iWh15tl3
      @iWh15tl3 4 года назад +1

      God bless you Mimi...you are seeking wisdom and experience.

    • @dodospot
      @dodospot 3 года назад

      @Adolf Stallin this is cruel, for your knowledge she is japanese.

  • @oluojulove6031
    @oluojulove6031 4 года назад +6

    Thank you Reggie and your team much love from Guyana

  • @MoromoMusic
    @MoromoMusic 4 года назад +3

    I loved the video. Definitely had to subscribe. I grew up in a big family of 11. We grew up under the poverty level. It always bothered me when people shamed my parents for having so many kids in our financial situation. It seemed especially insulting that they would make comments in front of us kids, as if we didn't deserve to exist. It almost felt like their implication was that poor people don't deserve a chance. It sucked always working and skipping a real education, but I was able to educate later on and form a successful business. It almost seems like westerners tend to push their values onto others, instead of realizing that everyone has something of value that we could learn from them.
    I thought it was cool how he paid the lady's hospital bill. That inspired me!

  • @kimmie2679
    @kimmie2679 3 года назад +15

    Wow, Mrs Tonudo didn’t even know that she can control her fertility. Just wow. They need to start teaching sex education and fertility control because having these children with no means to fully care for them only elevates the cycle of poverty. This is sad.

  • @rahuldharyt
    @rahuldharyt 4 года назад +2

    Within first 30 seconds of watching this, I subscribed. Thank you for showing the world such a place, it gives us courage. It shows that People can survive and flourish in worst conditions.

  • @rutbrea8796
    @rutbrea8796 3 года назад +11

    I don't like the question of "why do you continue having children when you know you can't afford to take care of them. He should ask that question to the man next to her . Why do you keep on getting on top of her to procreate when you know is so hard for her the process of bearing children and keeping them sustained. Men always blame the woman. She gave a great answer!

  • @Countdown-ct7iv
    @Countdown-ct7iv 4 года назад +24

    The man said he's happy he has another mouth to feed, wow! Really grateful indeed but on the other hand i think people who are poor need to be educated on the parameters of having too many kids and staying in poverty. There is a tie there.

    • @greenlawnfarm5827
      @greenlawnfarm5827 4 года назад +7

      Yes. That guy should bring them boxes of condoms.

    • @chrisreed26
      @chrisreed26 3 года назад +2

      @@greenlawnfarm5827 You hit the nail on the head!!! BRING CONDOMS!!!

    • @christinafidance340
      @christinafidance340 3 года назад +3

      I don’t know why I even bother reading the comments knowing damn well this will be in there!!! “If they’re so poor why don’t they stop having kids???” You know, if the answer was that damn simple, they wouldn’t now would they??? What? Do you just think everyone is stupid??? There’s a REASON why the poorest countries also have the highest birth rates.... I mean REASONS, as there are many! For one, their culture is completely different than in the west and without fancy pants social security programs, the responsibility to care and provide for people when they are old and sick falls to the adult children. Secondly, many poor countries are also deeply religious and birth control is seen as sinful and difficult to obtain. #3. Women in many places do not have the option to say No. and the list goes on and on and on. Just know that these “simple” answers that make so much sense to you are never truly SIMPLE. Your opinions are shaped by your particular reality.

    • @Countdown-ct7iv
      @Countdown-ct7iv 3 года назад +3

      @@christinafidance340 Did you understand what is said instead of jumping to conclusion, i said they must be educated on having too many kids if they are poor. Every society has an education system and it all starts from there. Many of the so called religious institution know there is a link between it and so do their governments. If you don't see there is a need for that type of education but you focus on the parameters surrounding it then don't blame me for speaking about it, blame those who don't like yourself. People that hold back knowledge from the poor, which might help them succeed are those that leave them hungry in dying in the multitudes while their excuse is that they just helped one man by giving him a dollar. That is the reality!

    • @YouTubeUzername
      @YouTubeUzername 3 года назад

      Christina Fidance thank you, some people are so stupid.

  • @glennhertel1165
    @glennhertel1165 4 года назад +2

    Taco, it just reminds me of how Mom's Nursing skills and Experience would be a welcome Blessing in so many places. We have not exactly been treated well in the US.

  • @angelamartin1717
    @angelamartin1717 4 года назад +2

    I’m sooo glad to see a journalist bring some goods to the people they’re interviewing 😊...also, Mr Akingbade shows so much empathy for the people...simply amazing...I’m subscribing 🙏🏿

  • @SriNiVi
    @SriNiVi 4 года назад +29

    Amazing docu film. Really appreciate Reggie for this. Can't imagine the hardship they are going through living in a slum that's literally floating on sewage water. The world needs to know about this and the people who live in such hardships. Also they need help. Is there any fundraisers for this ?

    • @liveblackrose8220
      @liveblackrose8220 4 года назад +1

      Very intelligent viewer you are. I can’t believe how much ignorance and hate is filled in this comment section. Anywho, god bless you and god bless these very strong people.

    • @samwarmate9291
      @samwarmate9291 4 года назад +1

      Vishal Srinivas if only the rulers did not loot all of Nigerias money this wouldn't be happening.

    • @christianaebeleonyela7170
      @christianaebeleonyela7170 2 года назад

      Sure

  • @louiZiana-Gurl
    @louiZiana-Gurl 4 года назад +9

    This man is such a blessing! So wonderful to see him actually helping God bless 🥰❤️

  • @airashiitheempress5798
    @airashiitheempress5798 4 года назад +1

    Awww what a great docu about such a lovely people and your interview with them is so thoughtful and very beautiful to see. Makes me want to cry how exceptionally kind you were to them with bring gifts and helping out in small ways that showed you actually care about them. Thanks for wanting to help them hope you are able to make some changes within that community. Lots of love from the USA

  • @samuelwasike3764
    @samuelwasike3764 4 года назад +1

    Respect Reggie for going all the way to share with us their story. Sad yet incredible how people have called this place home and lived here all their lives. Respect. Home is where your heart is so long as there is love.

  • @wakanda5659
    @wakanda5659 4 года назад +10

    You are so kind man..I had to subscribe to your channel. Cheers!!

  • @ishn7343
    @ishn7343 4 года назад +87

    Africa needs to change serious, the way Africans think and treat each other is not good at all.

    • @martywarner1779
      @martywarner1779 4 года назад +6

      The whole farkin world needs to change...

    • @tinaamariee832
      @tinaamariee832 4 года назад +15

      The issues are so much deeper than just that. They have a continent that in some areas has been completely stripped of all the natural resources. With all the profits from it going to foreigners or greedy politicians. In other areas the natural resources still flow the wealth still isn’t being given to the people. Poverty creates desperate situations I see people talking about they need birth control like birth control is free. These people get up everyday & work their asses off for pennies and they do it all with a smile & hope that better days are coming.

    • @martywarner1779
      @martywarner1779 4 года назад

      @Kiwihouse2005 B. chur bro... farkin eh

    • @martywarner1779
      @martywarner1779 4 года назад

      @Kiwihouse2005 B. it is what it is.

    • @maniacreigns5929
      @maniacreigns5929 4 года назад +3

      @@ostapbendervan7874 well its a mess but your choice of words though
      you did not choose your birthplace, neither did we be mindful.

  • @dianacassinelli9467
    @dianacassinelli9467 4 года назад +29

    What it really upsets me is the fact that after having two kids. Without the proper means to take care of them these women end up with 2 more

  • @dkcool4129
    @dkcool4129 4 года назад +1

    First time watching this guy and my respect for this man Not only does he document about this kind of stuff but gives helps them also love how he is humble .!

  • @TheSnoefvy
    @TheSnoefvy 4 года назад +14

    I always watch these kind of programs often wondering about the smell...

  • @SamCambodianmusicchannel1
    @SamCambodianmusicchannel1 4 года назад +6

    So sad! People have to live in this condition is unimaginable. My heart goes to them. Thank you for being so kind to them.

  • @sheilafort2193
    @sheilafort2193 3 года назад +1

    We Thank You!! In sharing this video clip with us.🙏🙏

  • @antoniorobles3498
    @antoniorobles3498 4 года назад +1

    Great documentary..... much respect and love for your Gods work !!!!!

  • @digalskar2360
    @digalskar2360 4 года назад +24

    The sanitation is poor and the water is so dirty and it is connected to the sea water were in they harvest and catch fish? Like wth is happening in such slum why is it the government not relocate this people into much safer and a good ambiance place to live! Nigeria is wealth but not cater those poverty my goodness!!!

  • @dancane83
    @dancane83 4 года назад +6

    God bless you bro. Helping these peoples

  • @mallowshan
    @mallowshan 4 года назад +1

    I've never heard of this place. Its nice to see this kind of documentaries to educate people of this kind of places.

  • @solutionguy18
    @solutionguy18 4 года назад +1

    God bless you ,you are helping economically as well highlighting the situation to other community through your documentary

  • @manlikeo7154
    @manlikeo7154 5 лет назад +5

    Good job Reggie and Debo J Films

  • @lindsaydeclute714
    @lindsaydeclute714 3 года назад +4

    Breaks my heart for these poor people and the innocent children... why won’t the government help them?!?!

    • @reverencechineke4968
      @reverencechineke4968 Год назад

      Seriously that is a problem about Nigeria government they don't help them this people living in bad conditions.

  • @patriciajohnson8453
    @patriciajohnson8453 4 года назад

    Wow, what an amazing documentary. Despite the enormous poverty and the unsanitary conditions this film was beautifully done. I was looking for a part 2, but I guess this is it!

  • @shannonshannon131
    @shannonshannon131 4 года назад

    Thank you for sharing with the world this truth. My eyes are filled with tears and my heart is heavy.

  • @africansubscriber4530
    @africansubscriber4530 4 года назад +66

    If only the water wasn't polluted this would be paradise on earth

    • @nunyabizwacks6711
      @nunyabizwacks6711 4 года назад +7

      Nah. Humans are meant to live with close access to water, not in it. Even if the water was clean, it would be FAR from paradise. Even if they had money and everything, there would be many difficulties for humans living in an area like this. Humans are not made to withstand and survive the difficulties water can make for them, which is why it surprises me that to this day and with all our history, people that have the money still live next to water for 'luxury'. New Orleans is sinking, the entire coast is in danger of hurricanes and flooding every year, etc and thats just US problems, not even considering all the water related disasters all over the world that wipe out ppl and entire villiages or towns year after year. Not to mention the diseases and pests hot humid water environments breed. You ever been out in nature around some swampy area or nasty mudhole where mosquitos are buzzing around and breeding and things like that? Now imagine living in that mudhole. Thats where these people are living. Humans would have to dw-evolve by ALOT to be properly fitted to live in a place like that and thrive lol

    • @lefthanded5473
      @lefthanded5473 4 года назад +14

      It’s all paradise until you catch Malaria in the summer months. Polluted water or not, that would be a problem. If your foundation collapsed in the middle of the night, you’d drown.

    • @slarvadain188
      @slarvadain188 4 года назад +2

      Proof for East Azn Messiah on this channel Keep New Orleans out of this. Where are you from so I can call it a shithole. I will not insult these good people. Black people are survivors, no matter where we are. We were here first and will be here because of our strength. Take your hate back to the dog, bat, coronavirus having Asia. Oh, and keep that shit over there in Asia.

    • @mabhodlelajj1195
      @mabhodlelajj1195 4 года назад

      @Damnit Bobby lol dude you are savage

    • @PeteS_1994
      @PeteS_1994 4 года назад

      @@nunyabizwacks6711 People aren't meant to live in cities either it has just been adapted for us.

  • @francosworld5030
    @francosworld5030 4 года назад +6

    Thailand - Some of the Poorest People - That Smile Everyday & Glad to be Alive! This Life is Everywhere!

  • @lcj9564
    @lcj9564 4 года назад

    Very informative & insightful! These people are TRUE survivors!

  • @jermainewebster7840
    @jermainewebster7840 4 года назад +2

    Respect to u reggie man ✊🏾 how people in this world are still leaving like this is unbelievable

  • @bamikai.w1383
    @bamikai.w1383 4 года назад +3

    Reggie did well, keep keeping up, more good gestures from those who have to those who don't have is always welcome in todays world where the immediate are more concern about their own pocket

  • @PANDORACROOME
    @PANDORACROOME 4 года назад +51

    How can we help??? Where would we send funding to the hospital?? $13.00. per patient we can help!!!

    • @animalmother5091
      @animalmother5091 4 года назад +2

      *YOU

    • @seanbryan1739
      @seanbryan1739 4 года назад +1

      Nigeria has oil and other minerals, they don't need handouts.

    • @savannahsimonsen6786
      @savannahsimonsen6786 4 года назад +6

      PANDORA CROOME you can send them condoms!

    • @LVIRL
      @LVIRL 4 года назад +3

      Your best bet would be trying to do personal research and maybe even travel yourself , I was wondering the same thing.

    • @zillaking3000
      @zillaking3000 4 года назад +8

      The U.S. government would rather spend millions of dollars everyday to fun war smfh no shame we could be funding life but instead death

  • @hoangky1240
    @hoangky1240 4 года назад

    A very dignified report Reggie. Thank you.

  • @julianamu1
    @julianamu1 4 года назад +1

    The host is not only handsome but humble. Great documentary.
    Makes me grateful for my life. Thank you my father in heaven. 🙏❤️

  • @kolaayanwale8790
    @kolaayanwale8790 5 лет назад +3

    Top work

  • @LudoLiuExtras
    @LudoLiuExtras 4 года назад +8

    that is a nice work ! congratulations ! i liked it !

  • @matthewgroom8689
    @matthewgroom8689 4 года назад +1

    Love this film. Such a wonderful insight into a different part of the world

  • @JohnSmith-le6md
    @JohnSmith-le6md 4 года назад

    God Bless him.
    Great vid.
    Thankxx.
    Don't see this very often.
    Love it.

  • @lianalonge1984
    @lianalonge1984 4 года назад +17

    I love his blunt question about why do they continue having kids.

    • @JavierRodriguez-mc5fj
      @JavierRodriguez-mc5fj 4 года назад +1

      I asked that same question? They reply that there's nothing else to do but procreate!

    • @simonah2148
      @simonah2148 4 года назад +5

      It's heartbreaking....why to have kids, what are you going to do with them??? Sit on swampy water???? Just don't open your legs!!!!

    • @quiznak1003
      @quiznak1003 4 года назад +12

      @@simonah2148 You do realize that most of the people in these sorts of impoverished areas don't have proper sex education, easy access to birth control, and access to good education(which is especially important for young girls and women to have, since usually women with proper education and who are able to get a good job will have fewer kids later on in their life). Not to forget the possible cultural factors that also may come into play here.

    • @muhydinaden552
      @muhydinaden552 4 года назад +4

      Go to the world and procreate and it never was go and practice family planning ! God almighty has set a life for all regardless , like we say in Africa "A rich man and his cars and a poor man and his children"

    • @chrisreed26
      @chrisreed26 3 года назад

      Exactly! Why are they being rewarded for having sex!!?? Here let me pay your child birth bill so you can go have more unprotected sex and that BS about they can't control when the kids come!! BS!!! PULL OUT or wear a condom!!! NO EXCUSES!!

  • @samadhihokulani2030
    @samadhihokulani2030 4 года назад +19

    That lady doesn't realize she has a choice 😢 a testament to the lack of education. There has to be a way to fund education even in the far places. 🙏

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 4 года назад

      Simple common sense
      Many who never visited Africa
      The MENTALITY can drive you crazy
      The way and..common sense stop HAVIN four.if you cant feed 2
      HOW COME.I HAVE FOUR CATS IN FOUR ROOM. MILLION DOLLAR HOME
      COMMON SENSE
      COMMON.SENSE
      THIS AS BECOME.ACCEPTABLE
      THE BLACKS PLAYING THIS APATHY GAME.ITS AFRICA
      ITS AFRICA
      BASICALLY SAYIN THEY ARE NOT SMART
      INTERNAL RACISM
      WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING IT
      'SHE DONT KNOW BIRT CONTROL"
      SHE KNOWS PRE NATAL.FORMATION LIKE ALL HUMANS

    • @ostapbendervan7874
      @ostapbendervan7874 4 года назад

      Holy christ he dressl.ike me
      Creepy

  • @rajnimi8966
    @rajnimi8966 4 года назад +1

    I really appreciate your job for this documentary and give inspirations to others to take care of deprived people and living on marginalized ..thankyou again.

  • @legalpedagogue6514
    @legalpedagogue6514 4 месяца назад

    One of the most fair presenters i have seen on this makoko documentary...good Job!!

  • @relaxchill5859
    @relaxchill5859 4 года назад +8

    Thank you for sharing and God bless you🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 💞How can I donated?

  • @danielthegreat4161
    @danielthegreat4161 4 года назад +6

    I love the elder. God will grant me the opportunity to meet him and rebuild this beautiful town.
    God bless the people who made this documentary

  • @krizhadia9906
    @krizhadia9906 4 года назад

    Bless you Sir! Your documentary is a minding opening. I hope government provide their needs.

  • @kassisan7488
    @kassisan7488 2 года назад

    It’s my first time seeing a documentary host giving something 🥺 …. God bless you bro . Poor baby born into poverty

  • @micbite
    @micbite 4 года назад +12

    The village leader seemed to be doing alright for himself

    • @valerief1231
      @valerief1231 4 года назад +3

      michael askew that’s probably why he is the leader. He was so accurate about education and hospital being the most important in their community. Funny how even he understands the concept that we’ll paid teachers teach well. If only The U.S. government thought the same way.

    • @bigboybrakes1621
      @bigboybrakes1621 4 года назад +4

      Yea I sure he's waiting on the new iPhone to drop right now 🙄

  • @Life_is_Awesome_Civil
    @Life_is_Awesome_Civil 4 года назад +18

    I pray God to make you more rich

  • @adventurelover8521
    @adventurelover8521 4 года назад +2

    Great documentary man. I respect and love what you did. You just simply show love ang compassion to the poor like what Jesus did. More documentaries like this please...

  • @Nikyv786
    @Nikyv786 4 года назад +1

    OMG 😍😍😍. This man is such a BLESSING

  • @ivoryfyall3548
    @ivoryfyall3548 4 года назад +8

    I wish i could send and pay a couple of these ladies Maternity Bill$!! So they don't have to worry about paying the Dr & Hospital . They can really enjoy there babies. like we do in USA God Bless them all

    • @payitforwardpower9910
      @payitforwardpower9910 4 года назад +3

      Here in the USA it’s expensive to give birth too. $20,000. SMH

    • @gmagain
      @gmagain 4 года назад +4

      Like we do in the USA? Honey, giving birth in the USA is about $30,000 so I don’t think anyone can enjoy anything with that bill.

    • @katiem6620
      @katiem6620 4 года назад +2

      "like we do in the USA" 😂😂😂 what a damn joke. Almost as funny as the American health system.

  • @rhondajackson5948
    @rhondajackson5948 4 года назад +3

    I really wanna do Mission Work...I respect Everything about these Documentaries!...❤

    • @seeletsanenthobatsang4550
      @seeletsanenthobatsang4550 4 года назад

      Right...It just feels right...I think after Quarantine I'm starting somewhere 🙏

    • @devonnareynolds
      @devonnareynolds 3 года назад

      I’ve always wanted to too! Help make the world a better place

  • @lindiwekubu8846
    @lindiwekubu8846 2 года назад

    Reggie,you are very kind and loving ❤️ thank you 🙏🏽

  • @ferdinandagustin4089
    @ferdinandagustin4089 4 года назад +1

    I salute you man for helping those who are in need, more power to you

  • @danieljefwa2071
    @danieljefwa2071 4 года назад +19

    Although I appreciate but my question is where do they gate burry after one of them dies ???254.

    • @richardwere4487
      @richardwere4487 4 года назад +2

      They take the term 'Swim With The Fishes' seriously in Makoko...

    • @officialpoto4942
      @officialpoto4942 4 года назад +1

      Where do they shit ??

    • @freshprince9382
      @freshprince9382 3 года назад

      Nigerian don't get buried anywhere they stay both home and abroad. They will be taking to where they're originally from

  • @wildyamtarot2488
    @wildyamtarot2488 4 года назад +19

    Lagos has extreme wealth just over that bridge and yet these folks are left to live like this. #capitalismisevil

    • @erichh9073
      @erichh9073 4 года назад

      Sell your computer/phone your watching videos on and donate the proceeds to Africa.

    • @wildyamtarot2488
      @wildyamtarot2488 4 года назад

      @@erichh9073 First of all, I contribute to Black lives in ways you camt even imagine. And my personal contributions are my the issue. The issue is capitalist greed and the hoarding of resources. You can ask white countries to pay global #reparations. That's probably going to do more than my old ass phone. Just saying.

    • @erichh9073
      @erichh9073 4 года назад

      @@wildyamtarot2488 Oh I get it, your racist. ok.

  • @shantellneal6674
    @shantellneal6674 4 года назад +1

    This touched my heart deeply.

  • @VVIPWORLDUSA
    @VVIPWORLDUSA 4 года назад

    You are a generous man Reggie Akingbade, nice doc!

  • @DrDevilish1
    @DrDevilish1 4 года назад +5

    "this is some really great frish right here"

  • @xTheImperfectx
    @xTheImperfectx 4 года назад +23

    “God gave me the children” it’s called keeping your legs closed. I don’t feel bad for the parents. I feel bad for the kids that’s gonna live that life too after their born

    • @nassbritish6319
      @nassbritish6319 4 года назад +1

      mushimushi enough wealthy people in the world to come together and help allllll poor people kmt look at akon helping god bless these people with a power that the wealthy dont have. one day the wealthy will fall and its the poor they will come too.

    • @yelirosagora1494
      @yelirosagora1494 4 года назад +2

      If your mom gave birth to you with nothing, you would have never wanted to live. Humans on going to produce regardless if they live in caves, on land, water, paradise, 🤑

    • @Leiri84
      @Leiri84 4 года назад +2

      😠 humans are going to have sex. Comprehensive sex education, higher education, and BC resources is the only way to help people plan children. These people don't have that. You can't tell other human beings not to want closeness and intimacy with another adult human being.

    • @berrihill2750
      @berrihill2750 4 года назад +1

      Its not like they can get to condoms and the birth control patch so Wtf.. Stupid ass comment

    • @benryl
      @benryl 4 года назад +1

      Berri Hill they need to be educated on birth control. I don’t know why have so many kids! To be poor is a crime

  • @aaleyah5380
    @aaleyah5380 4 года назад

    Love your documentaries. Well put together, while maintaining people’s integrity👌

  • @billnguy2805
    @billnguy2805 3 года назад +1

    More films around the world please. Keep it up man!