Thank you sir for not thinking these people are weird instead you contribute to their culture and honor it for how unique it is you are very kind hearted❤❤
As a Zimbabwean 🇿🇼, I am deeply honoured you came to our beautiful country to document the incredible Vadoma Tribe. Thank you for your kindness and respect in making this video.
You're a whiteman. Dont group yourself in with their culture when you arent involved in it. You people (the entirety of the country almost) had nothing to do with these people.
I an American..born and raised in Africa. Love your videos. Your group isn't condescending ..you get involved..and have true interest and kindness. So refreshing..will continue to watch your videos and watch for more awsome tribes!
@@nottodaylilbaldhead He’s probably one of the 11 million illegal immigrants that crossed our border over the past 4 years, and he thinks American. Little does he know he’ll be on a bus back to Africa on January 21st, 2025. 😂
I agree no arrogance, but kinda leaning forward a bit much, to which they remain polite. The patronizing, which I saw too (like noswin VV) was just jumping right in and acting so casual about it. Being hyper-social means you aren't being yourself, it means bending yourself into a pretzel to impress RUclips viewers. And it seems like every other young person is doing it. Westerners are extremely cynical, and too many of them dropping by this tribe, will change their culture, and not for the better.
@@shiverarts8284 I guess visiting someone that actually wants you around and wants to show you how they live is an experience you never had in your life, so you automatically assume it's invasive because that's how people feel about you Nice projection
@@shiverarts8284 Maybe you should move a little farther away from home and meet nice people. "Personal space" is your western crap, that is why mental health issues are through the roof. In Africa, we socialize. We are people's people
Are you telling the truth? Don't you have tvs and researchers or you are telling us that they don't vote at all in Zimbabwe? I mean these vooma people? I'm a South African,. I know all the tribes and nation in our country. Why? Tv is helping a lot.
@@trustingnobody628 It could be as simple as the fact that the population is so small and remote that it's just not talked about consistently throughout popular media. I guarantee that unless you have some kind of humanities degree and/or work with local communities personally, you don't know every single individual community and tribe. There is just so much out there.
@@ElysetheEevee Mh! Not convinced. Maybe out of shame, you hide these people! Or else, you tell me that there's no means to go to remote areas in Zimbabwe. Here in South Africa, TV helps to virtually connect with the remote areas.
@@trustingnobody628 I am also Zimbabwean and I got to know of this tribe a few years back. The reason being, these people are not talked about that much. They live in very remote areas and if you stay in the capital city, for instance, you might live and die without hearing anything about them.
A Zimbabwean here staying in New Zealand, I've been watching your videos for 5years+ man. Glad your visiting my homeland Drew. Zimbabweans are very friendly but be careful of politics stay away from that topic and you will be very very fine. The current government is kinda oppressive but the people are forever warm hearted
It always warms the heart seeing the kindness of what I call simple country folk I grew up in Canada and done my fair share of traveling and I have come to believe that the poor country folks are truly blessed by the hand of God I have heard terrible words used to describe the people that I have come to love and the most common is savages I think growing up in Toronto living only steps away from many people that don't even bother to know each other's names are the true savages I am proud to say that my family and I are moving to the northern countryside of the Philippines and opening an orphanage sponsored by our own cattle farm in only 7 months time GOD BLESS 🙏
Mike, you are an incredible man. Your sense of adventure, your courage to explore, your humanity. You always approach people on their level, never judgmental but accepting, laughing at yourself as you attempt local customs. Your smile is infectious and welcoming, breaking down barriers. One can only admire you, but more importantly respect you. Don’t ever change.
1. I love the way you appreciate every culture, their practices, way of life, and their food. Never judging, never calling any primitive. 2. We get to know so much about our world. Information. 3. People might wish that the two-toed generation should continue because its not a disability and doesn't hinder them from anything... but then again would that not be selfish coz the only reason is so that we could get to see them - like they are some sort of tourist attraction.... 4. Great job
@@malb7331It sounded like a part of their genesis story in their religion. There doesn’t need to be a physical benefit for it to have a cultural impact. Not saying they should keep inbreeding to continue the two toe thing but I wouldn’t hate on them if they did cuz of their beliefs
I never thought you would visit our country....Thanks for coming to our small country Zimbabwe🙏🇿🇼🇿🇼, Shona people we are so welcoming... Maita basa nekuuya kuNyika kwedu😊🔥🔥
@@vicpr8697you should travel more. Clearly you have never been to Zimbabwe. Regardless of the economic instability it’s a world of wonders with the big five, a buzzing capital city, beautiful landscapes and so much more.
It's so beautiful to see that that something that's considered " abnormality" in the west is actually a symbol of pride for them. Their mythology offers them a unique way to see the world (and themselves) and I think that is the beauty of cultures worldwide. Thank you for bringing these to us!
@@DaDonBay1 even if it is, it's certainly not seen negatively (or was, before globalization). Instead, they try to see it to their advantage and take it as their uniqueness, not a defect.
@@asfarkhan6687 very bizarre take away IMO, especially how you put abnormality in quotes as if that's speculative. in the video guy said it's a genetic defect caused by incest.. he's trying to educate them to breed in ways that will eliminate those types of feet. there's no reason to make fun of them for being different, but acting like they should be proud of defects caused by incest is..... 🤡
educative documentary...as a medical student at MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY IN GWERU, studying the Vadoma people will help me understand medical genetics in as far as the condition known as ectrodactyly is concerned...thanks Mike for this.
@@chiyenyumba7135 What a silly reply! If you want to stay uneducated and backwaters then don’t use foreign knowledge or textbooks then reinvent the wheel. Scientific knowledge is best gained by building on past work and not working in isolation.
@@chiyenyumba7135 You need to use foreign items and got to foreign places to learn more about things that are foreign to you. This statement you said doesn’t make sense.
I been in Zimbabwe since birth but i personally haven't met these people or ever been to where they're found but i heard about them and I'm still curious...well done man you're adaptive and you made them feel very good and human..
@MIKE...I really am taken by your content..well I am pure Zimbabwean currently living in India and when I watched this one...I felt like you've taken me home...wow...Thank you production team..
Ouch, thorn bushes and splinters. Great video! As for genetics, I'd argue that marrying outside of shrinking tribes is a good idea not to decrease the percentage born with 2 toes, but other genetic conditions that crop up too often in small isolated groups
I disagree, they have their land if people keep away from them they can still be hear 10 000 years from now marying into them you are not creating more of them but creating more of you which is destructive because you are not going to live i that culture
@@vanhuvanhuvese2738 They're encouraged by their very own tribesman to marry others from neighboring tribes not some random people from Europe or America or some stranger commenting on RUclips. Apparently their tribe is so small at this point that it's nearly impossible to mate within their own tribe without their mate being another family member. Mating with family apparently is a reason for that genetic defect of ostrich fingers and toes. That's the problem.
so beautiful, the bond you build with humans all around the world. no matter the differences, you bring people together and strengthen the connection all to commonly forgotten, between all of us. Thank you for what you do, showing us parts of the world we will never ourselves see, and bringing humans together, for what is life without connection. cheers Mike, i will be looking forward to the next adventure!
I am a Zimbabwean yet I didn’t know anything about this tribe, not even the legend. Thanks a lot buddy, I like how you blended with the local people. Such a profound skill right there ✌️
I love it. Learning the local language shows how sincere you are to the objective at hand. I ma from Zim and I promise you, they are very friendly people
Your contents are always Gold... I hate to see why you don't hv a 100m followers yet. U r natural when presenting.. U blend-in flawlessly..you are empathic and mindful with how you conduct yrslf...You were not made for RUclips but RUclips was made fr you.. Salute and love to your talent.. Lots of love from India🇮🇳..
Interesting case of the effects of inbreeding effecting the toes and fingers but no mention of mental disabilities. I would have assumed that some would have occurred . Maybe out of respect for privacy it was agreed not to show examples. Fair enough. We are aware of the issues with too small of a gene pool. It's good to see that education is trying to change that.
There are some Americans who have these rare genetics as well. They were part of Barnum and Baileys Circus back in the day and their ancestors are still alive. I believe they were called lobster claws during that time.
I would love to be able to subscribe multiple times to your channel because, in my opinion, you are one of the top 10 RUclipsrs worldwide. Your content is incredibly original, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single video I have watched from you.
Nice!...thanks for visiting Zimbabwe! Im not too far from the area the vadoma reside in! The rats are in fact field mice called Mbewa..they aren't bad to eat if you're hungry!
This was by far my favorite episode. For many reasons, keep on, keeping on Zimbabwe. Thats a real life fantasy tribe that literally has a genetic predispositional chance to be a better member of your tribe as a gatherer and climber where thats a skills and almost a power, and now you have a whole new super body part that helps you be better at it, not only better at it, but the best at it. Thats fucking awsome. I love this tribe. Im high af right now, but this tribe is getting me pumped just knowing they even exist. This is awsome. Word, Zimbabwe
I'd say the education is helping the people understand that it's best for them genetically to marry into other tribes unrelated to them. It's been proven scientifically that it's for the best for mental and physical health results. Fantastic video, as always, thank you!
People the world over are resourceful and creative in adapting to their reality. That's how mythology comes about, helping people to understand their beginnings and place in the world. Many rural and tribal people all over the world weave themselves and their origins from the world around them. It's fascinating! As for the displacement of this small tribe, it's sadly a balancing act now in this increasingly "smaller" world. I hope there will be a way to help this community move forward. The tree climbing segment exemplifies how this particular condition was turned into an advantage by the members of this tribe. A very interesting and heartwarming visit you've documented, it makes me miss neighboring South Africa 😊
Wooow finally you visited my Doma people. At least they are getting used to more visitors.First visitors from back then failed to see them they would run away and even leave their homes to start new homes.
Thankyou for this,l never knew that there are such people existing in Zimbabwe l hope our government will do something to improve their lives.l am proud to be a Zimbabwean.Keep on educating people
Because this tribe has the fastest running humans on the entire planet. Faster than even USain bolts record time. They were given ostrich dna which allows their feet to be shaped the way it does. They are forbidden to ever procreate with anyone outside of their tribe because the genetic dna would be passed on and be used for all kinds of misuses being able to run that fast. You could literally create an army of these super soilders,
You are a good guy Mike. They are great People. I grew up with them raising me to work, play soccer & have pleasing Character. They worked for my father many years. I miss them very much
I loved "Things always don't go as planned"! I traveled, local style, a lot in my 20's and the "always" is the important word in that sentence! But that's when a lot of really cool stuff happens too.
That's categorically untrue. The reserve itself did not damage this community. The decisions converting the area from local tribal land to a wildlife reserve was made very far away by the central government, likely with little input from local residents. That's an unfortunate reality not limited to Zimbabwe, however. But to imply that the designation of a nature reserve was the cause of the genetic condition present in this community is factually inaccurate, as the condition is heritable and likely has a very long history in that tribe, established well before the designation of the preserve. The greater truth is likely that the tribe was split between the borders of two countries, which further isolated them and compounded the tribe's challenges in terms of earning a living and therefore making it possible for succeeding generations to be eligible for marriage. Remember, migrating foragers also have customs in place which rely on gift giving as part of arranging marriages. This is an impoverished tribe, and may find options for marriage partners therefore more limited.
Thank you, Mike, for this content. Your video popped up, and it's something I am praying about. It might be a sign pointing me to the Vadoma people group. I am a missionary, and I intend to use my artistic talent for Gods glory. Currently, I am being trained to use film as a means to reach out to the least reached people group. My final assignment is to research, create, and shoot a contextualized short movie for a particular people group. I don't even know yet which group and how I am going to approach a foreign culture. I am seeking God's leading and support. Something interesting here. During my mission training, I was involved in a short missions trip in Mariga, that was 2017, and I am sure I preached on that church site you showed on your video. Something jumped out of me when I watched this Vadoma video. Maybe my project/ministry is going to be for the Vadoma. I wish I could see people like Bright for cultural advice.
As a Zimbo I 1st heard of this tribe over 2 decades ago but was also told that they lived secluded and this seclusion was protected by the government so the culture was preserved. This video proves other and I have heard about the tribe since but thought it was prohibited to contact them as an outsider & tbh I was happier that way. They need their heritage protected but the opposite has happened through modernization/education and resettlement 😪
As they say in the video, that type of isolation=slow death. A very small community means a tiny genetic pool, health issues and ultimately extinction.
@@kumbiraimoyo5911It is facts my brother hahaha don't even get me started, I just wrote 2 paragraphs to someone else in the comments so I dont want to torture you as well. Just look at the maTonga people and what happened to them when "civilized man" wanted to make money by building lake Kariba and how mother nature (Nyami-nyami) expressed her anger. Some of their bodies are still buried in the very same dam wall they so needed to build as a testament to her disapproval. And this brings me to my my biggest question yet, ARE WE REALLY CIVILIZED⁉️ 🤔
i am from Zimbabwe and i have never heard of this tribe , thanks for educating us ..i guess its because they are right in the outskirts and borders of Zimbabwe
travelling really humbles you. I've been to this place but it was part of outreach(giving and helping hand)I came back grateful and thanking God for what i have and what i can do. i was so shocked when i realized that these people don't even know what a car is, their houses and how they live their day to day. but they are such a great people and fun to be around.
The delicacy is mice not rats. The logic is, rats live in houses, sewers but mice are found in the fields. It’s a common delicacy in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia
What I saw, were rat's not mice! Unless they were on steroids or something else to create a new breed of super mice...what I saw were rat's and not mice. Mice would be a drop in the bucket compared to the rat? I know what I saw, I grew up where rat's were abundant! The South Bronx is teaming with rodent's. Like you've never seen before! Big one's too! Like the size of a Chihuahua or a miniature Dachshund?! I couldn't bring myself to eat a rat. There's absolutely no way I could do it! I wouldn't want to insult the Vadoma people, in any way? However, I couldn't bring myself to eat it? I'd have to pretend I ate it!! 😂😅😂😂😂 It's not like, I could find a napkin there? No spitting out the rat!!!
I once lived in the nearby village but since as a child they would hide away from people, I never met one. They would run away from cars etc. thank you for such a beautiful video the rats are called *MBEVA*
This is cultural outreach done right. No judgement. No proselytizing. No holding aid in return for servitude. Just, pure exposure and respect. Well done.
This is only the 2nd video I watched, and I never subscribe that fast, but the line about wanting to "conserve the people and culture too" pulled me in I love that and thank you for what your doing
I grew up in Zimbabwe on my parents farm in the middle of no where with different tribes - my childhood home that is really close to my heart. I love Zadza/Mille Pap and eat it to this day. It is also eaten in South Africa where I moved to from Zims. Great documentary. Tatenda Shamwari
The stories you've brought was both fascinating and inspiring. It's indeed a place where every dance is a step into a world of rhythm, culture, and foot-tapping tales. My travel dart landed on South Africa and I would probably consider visiting countries and places like the one you had!
This was fun and amazing to watch. I am Zimbabwean and of the Shona tribe. Mice ( not rats ) are a delicacy amongst the Shona people. Some things are lost in translation but I want to believe by rats, the referred to mice.
So glad to see new content! It makes me so happy to see people, although very different, get along so well! You can BOTH teach each other new skills and share culture ideas! Do they like Coca-Cola? 😅
Why would anybody sane like black sugary water filled with chemicals? It tastes good only when one already build the addict and fall for marketing brainwashing (yes Pepsi or any other "drinks" are the same)
Amazing amazing ,They should keep this tribe going .I'm still shook by this discovery but it shows how God works in miraculous ways.Much appreciated ❤❤❤❤
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Do you think loosing the ectrodactyly is for the better?
I recently begun making RUclips videos of my travels. Any advice on how I can improve them would mean a lot!
Nice example of Inklusion.
you should come in ethiopia at meskel festivale
uuh.. "the worm" kinda looks like you want to fertilize their land bro..
"try the worm" kinda caught me offguard from tucson tho
fr wes pap!
Thank you sir for not thinking these people are weird instead you contribute to their culture and honor it for how unique it is you are very kind hearted❤❤
They must stop having sex with thier own relatives. This is how they became. INCESTUOUS GENETIC WRONG DOING.
Weird
They are weird. Theres nothing wrong with being weird
Weirdo 🤮🤮
You welcome
As a Zimbabwean 🇿🇼, I am deeply honoured you came to our beautiful country to document the incredible Vadoma Tribe. Thank you for your kindness and respect in making this video.
You're a whiteman. Dont group yourself in with their culture when you arent involved in it. You people (the entirety of the country almost) had nothing to do with these people.
You could also be helping them but you dont.
@@yourab3ta943And you are a very smug person.
@@yourab3ta943 so you're apart of the tribe?
@@SILV4LOLLLL no. Yourab3ta943 is just a bitter person on the internet.
I was born and raised in Zimbabwe and I didn't even know such people existed!! Your content is amazing .
Same here
Born and Raised But Not educated.
I found out about them whilst living here in New Zealand. Vari mu Guinness World Book of Records that's how I found out. 🇿🇼👋🏾🇳🇿
@@svensebastian2712you probably dont even know the 27th president 😂you uneducated
what does mhata say
I an American..born and raised in Africa. Love your videos. Your group isn't condescending ..you get involved..and have true interest and kindness. So refreshing..will continue to watch your videos and watch for more awsome tribes!
Holy moly. That's cool!
Como és americano se nasceste e cresceste na África?? Não faz sentido isso
@@RaquelVieira-ie7yj the same way you can be a Texan from Ga. He lives in America. He is a citizen of America but not native to America..
@@nottodaylilbaldhead
He’s probably one of the 11 million illegal immigrants that crossed our border over the past 4 years, and he thinks American. Little does he know he’ll be on a bus back to Africa on January 21st, 2025. 😂
@@RaquelVieira-ie7yj that message confused me😂😂😂😂
Your ability to connect with people and their cultures is awesome to watch! No judgement, no arrogance just an open mind learning. So cool!
I agree no arrogance, but kinda leaning forward a bit much, to which they remain polite. The patronizing, which I saw too (like noswin VV) was just jumping right in and acting so casual about it. Being hyper-social means you aren't being yourself, it means bending yourself into a pretzel to impress RUclips viewers. And it seems like every other young person is doing it. Westerners are extremely cynical, and too many of them dropping by this tribe, will change their culture, and not for the better.
“The farther we are from home, the nicer the people are.” - I love that 👌🏼
Only because he wants to invade their spaces and experiment and put them on camera. Disgraceful
@@shiverarts8284 Imagine being dumb enough to actually think something so ridiculous
Now that's disgraceful
@@shiverarts8284 I guess visiting someone that actually wants you around and wants to show you how they live is an experience you never had in your life, so you automatically assume it's invasive because that's how people feel about you
Nice projection
"Brother From Another Planet" was based on these people. The main character looks human but has 2 giant toes
@@shiverarts8284 Maybe you should move a little farther away from home and meet nice people. "Personal space" is your western crap, that is why mental health issues are through the roof. In Africa, we socialize. We are people's people
I’m Zimbabwean and I didn’t even know about the Vadoma tribe, thank you for the update
Are you telling the truth? Don't you have tvs and researchers or you are telling us that they don't vote at all in Zimbabwe? I mean these vooma people? I'm a South African,. I know all the tribes and nation in our country. Why? Tv is helping a lot.
@@trustingnobody628
It could be as simple as the fact that the population is so small and remote that it's just not talked about consistently throughout popular media.
I guarantee that unless you have some kind of humanities degree and/or work with local communities personally, you don't know every single individual community and tribe. There is just so much out there.
@@ElysetheEevee Mh! Not convinced. Maybe out of shame, you hide these people! Or else, you tell me that there's no means to go to remote areas in Zimbabwe. Here in South Africa, TV helps to virtually connect with the remote areas.
@@trustingnobody628 I am also Zimbabwean and I got to know of this tribe a few years back. The reason being, these people are not talked about that much. They live in very remote areas and if you stay in the capital city, for instance, you might live and die without hearing anything about them.
Me too
I am from Zimbabwe. I couldn't stop smiling. I have never met the VaDoma people, but I have heard a lot about them. Home sweet home!
I’m Zimbabwean and didn’t even know of this tribe thanks for covering and educating people we don’t even learn about them in our local syllabus
Nothing more respectful than respecting other's differences. I appreciate this video and the uniqueness of this tribe. Thanks for sharing.
Really cool man! I’m planning to go in the coming days ! The journey looks insane !
Holy crap..what's up man! Love your videos. Safe travels my friend👍👍
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A Zimbabwean here staying in New Zealand, I've been watching your videos for 5years+ man. Glad your visiting my homeland Drew. Zimbabweans are very friendly but be careful of politics stay away from that topic and you will be very very fine. The current government is kinda oppressive but the people are forever warm hearted
Wild place man! Enjoy Zim!
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It always warms the heart seeing the kindness of what I call simple country folk I grew up in Canada and done my fair share of traveling and I have come to believe that the poor country folks are truly blessed by the hand of God I have heard terrible words used to describe the people that I have come to love and the most common is savages I think growing up in Toronto living only steps away from many people that don't even bother to know each other's names are the true savages I am proud to say that my family and I are moving to the northern countryside of the Philippines and opening an orphanage sponsored by our own cattle farm in only 7 months time GOD BLESS 🙏
Mike, you are an incredible man. Your sense of adventure, your courage to explore, your humanity. You always approach people on their level, never judgmental but accepting, laughing at yourself as you attempt local customs. Your smile is infectious and welcoming, breaking down barriers. One can only admire you, but more importantly respect you. Don’t ever change.
1. I love the way you appreciate every culture, their practices, way of life, and their food. Never judging, never calling any primitive.
2. We get to know so much about our world. Information.
3. People might wish that the two-toed generation should continue because its not a disability and doesn't hinder them from anything... but then again would that not be selfish coz the only reason is so that we could get to see them - like they are some sort of tourist attraction....
4. Great job
Yeah I was wondering what the debate is? Like how is there any benefit to people having this Condition?
@@malb7331It sounded like a part of their genesis story in their religion. There doesn’t need to be a physical benefit for it to have a cultural impact.
Not saying they should keep inbreeding to continue the two toe thing but I wouldn’t hate on them if they did cuz of their beliefs
I never thought you would visit our country....Thanks for coming to our small country Zimbabwe🙏🇿🇼🇿🇼, Shona people we are so welcoming... Maita basa nekuuya kuNyika kwedu😊🔥🔥
i loved how the entire village came out! :)
Yuri The Russian when did you become Zimbabwean
Is this account stolen by someone from zimbabwe or something? You have a serbian name and surname. How are you Zimbabwean lol
@@FURKANOVIC29 multi-ethnic ppl and migrants exist 😶😂✌️
@@colorbugoriginals4457 I am in NL. But a serbian in zimbabwe? Thats really impressive lol
Proudly Zimbabwean, warms my heart to see our home and culture appreciated.
I feel bad for you, such a bad and embarrassing place to be from 🥺
@@vicpr8697we are very proudly Zimbabwean 😊
@@vicpr8697yes we are proud Zimbabweans❤
@@vicpr8697you should travel more. Clearly you have never been to Zimbabwe. Regardless of the economic instability it’s a world of wonders with the big five, a buzzing capital city, beautiful landscapes and so much more.
@@vicpr8697
You should be embarrassed, being from AMERICA because America is a wicked country, full of nothing but devils especially in Politics
It's so beautiful to see that that something that's considered " abnormality" in the west is actually a symbol of pride for them. Their mythology offers them a unique way to see the world (and themselves) and I think that is the beauty of cultures worldwide. Thank you for bringing these to us!
It may be considered an abnormality there too.
@@DaDonBay1 even if it is, it's certainly not seen negatively (or was, before globalization). Instead, they try to see it to their advantage and take it as their uniqueness, not a defect.
as a severely disabled person, i really appreciated that. ❤
@@asfarkhan6687 very bizarre take away IMO, especially how you put abnormality in quotes as if that's speculative. in the video guy said it's a genetic defect caused by incest.. he's trying to educate them to breed in ways that will eliminate those types of feet. there's no reason to make fun of them for being different, but acting like they should be proud of defects caused by incest is..... 🤡
@@chrishayes5755says the know it all 🤡
educative documentary...as a medical student at MIDLANDS STATE UNIVERSITY IN GWERU, studying the Vadoma people will help me understand medical genetics in as far as the condition known as ectrodactyly is concerned...thanks Mike for this.
Jekesa pfungwa not to rely on foreign textbooks only.
@@chiyenyumba7135 What a silly reply! If you want to stay uneducated and backwaters then don’t use foreign knowledge or textbooks then reinvent the wheel. Scientific knowledge is best gained by building on past work and not working in isolation.
@@chiyenyumba7135 You need to use foreign items and got to foreign places to learn more about things that are foreign to you. This statement you said doesn’t make sense.
The more remote the area is the more beautiful the people seem, thank you for showing this beautiful place!
Because they are not influenced and introduced to all thenworlds bullshyte to make them have hate or anything
Beautiful or nasty ?
Whatever you mean by nasty@@OldHatefulCracka-zo6sm
Sometimes I think not having so much infrastructure or grid would be a good thing.
You've read up on cannibals correct?
No hostility, just love❤... Im proud to be Zimbabwean. Thank you for visiting ❤
I been in Zimbabwe since birth but i personally haven't met these people or ever been to where they're found but i heard about them and I'm still curious...well done man you're adaptive and you made them feel very good and human..
@MIKE...I really am taken by your content..well I am pure Zimbabwean currently living in India and when I watched this one...I felt like you've taken me home...wow...Thank you production team..
Mike works damned hard to bring us interesting content! Thanks
Always so happy to explore this world together!
I wish everyone around the world could approach people of different cultures with curiosity, an attitude of learning and friendliness the way you do.
Ouch, thorn bushes and splinters. Great video!
As for genetics, I'd argue that marrying outside of shrinking tribes is a good idea not to decrease the percentage born with 2 toes, but other genetic conditions that crop up too often in small isolated groups
I disagree, they have their land if people keep away from them they can still be hear 10 000 years from now marying into them you are not creating more of them but creating more of you which is destructive because you are not going to live i that culture
@@vanhuvanhuvese2738 They're encouraged by their very own tribesman to marry others from neighboring tribes not some random people from Europe or America or some stranger commenting on RUclips. Apparently their tribe is so small at this point that it's nearly impossible to mate within their own tribe without their mate being another family member. Mating with family apparently is a reason for that genetic defect of ostrich fingers and toes. That's the problem.
Im a Zimbabwean but i didn't know that there is this tribe... thank you for visiting 👏👏
ofcourse, you dont even get proper education in africa lol
@@CrylorzI'm american n we don't got good education
@@CrylorzSee where your ‘proper education’ got you🤦♀️
@@Crylorz Apparently you aren’t properly educated either.
so beautiful, the bond you build with humans all around the world. no matter the differences, you bring people together and strengthen the connection all to commonly forgotten, between all of us. Thank you for what you do, showing us parts of the world we will never ourselves see, and bringing humans together, for what is life without connection.
cheers Mike, i will be looking forward to the next adventure!
I am a Zimbabwean yet I didn’t know anything about this tribe, not even the legend. Thanks a lot buddy, I like how you blended with the local people. Such a profound skill right there ✌️
I love it.
Learning the local language shows how sincere you are to the objective at hand. I ma from Zim and I promise you, they are very friendly people
Traditional Africans are very kind...they don't understand a word from.your mouth but they are smiling and laughing ❤ thats pure love and kindness
I like you, imagine that someone finally admits that people are more important than animals. Thank you, Sir.
Your contents are always Gold... I hate to see why you don't hv a 100m followers yet. U r natural when presenting.. U blend-in flawlessly..you are empathic and mindful with how you conduct yrslf...You were not made for RUclips but RUclips was made fr you.. Salute and love to your talent.. Lots of love from India🇮🇳..
Truth its puzzling indeed. The best utubers never receive million subs likes etc
Interesting case of the effects of inbreeding effecting the toes and fingers but no mention of mental disabilities.
I would have assumed that some would have occurred .
Maybe out of respect for privacy it was agreed not to show examples.
Fair enough. We are aware of the issues with too small of a gene pool. It's good to see that education is trying to change that.
sounds refreshing when you don''t judge but allow curiosity to let you discover more. As a Zimbabwean i feel refreshed watching this!
'Keel da Whyte man, wey wey wey!! Keel da whyt maaaaan!'
Thank you for remembering those loved people .watching you from United Kingdom 🇬🇧 .I missed my Zimbabwe 🇿🇼
I remember reading about these people decades ago. I was fascinated then and I am again. Thank you for doing this.
Your grandkids are gonna have endless stories to listen too. I can’t believe having such an interesting life
Mike I'm experiencing so much adventure through you. I hope you know how invaluable you are to the world!
There are some Americans who have these rare genetics as well. They were part of Barnum and Baileys Circus back in the day and their ancestors are still alive. I believe they were called lobster claws during that time.
Yes
Those were hands bud. Completely different mutations.
Usually do to a lack of genetic diversity and isolation
@@kaylahbkitty9691 Van Den Berghe Dequeker syndrome
One of them, Lobster Boy Grady Stiles, was involved in some pretty heinous crimes. I fell down a true crime rabbit hole.
I would love to be able to subscribe multiple times to your channel because, in my opinion, you are one of the top 10 RUclipsrs worldwide. Your content is incredibly original, and I have thoroughly enjoyed every single video I have watched from you.
Nice!...thanks for visiting Zimbabwe! Im not too far from the area the vadoma reside in! The rats are in fact field mice called Mbewa..they aren't bad to eat if you're hungry!
This was by far my favorite episode. For many reasons, keep on, keeping on Zimbabwe. Thats a real life fantasy tribe that literally has a genetic predispositional chance to be a better member of your tribe as a gatherer and climber where thats a skills and almost a power, and now you have a whole new super body part that helps you be better at it, not only better at it, but the best at it. Thats fucking awsome. I love this tribe. Im high af right now, but this tribe is getting me pumped just knowing they even exist. This is awsome. Word, Zimbabwe
I'd say the education is helping the people understand that it's best for them genetically to marry into other tribes unrelated to them. It's been proven scientifically that it's for the best for mental and physical health results. Fantastic video, as always, thank you!
Maybe other tribes won't want to marry them as they are scared of having children with the ostrich feet.
Yes the gene will always there to stay dormant or reappear.
@@chiyenyumba7135 You have a point but that’s what education is for.
I agree there is a study of the side effects of cousin marriages in Uk of Pakistan Islamic community yeah people should be educated on the subject
People the world over are resourceful and creative in adapting to their reality. That's how mythology comes about, helping people to understand their beginnings and place in the world.
Many rural and tribal people all over the world weave themselves and their origins from the world around them. It's fascinating!
As for the displacement of this small tribe, it's sadly a balancing act now in this increasingly "smaller" world. I hope there will be a way to help this community move forward.
The tree climbing segment exemplifies how this particular condition was turned into an advantage by the members of this tribe.
A very interesting and heartwarming visit you've documented, it makes me miss neighboring South Africa 😊
Wooow finally you visited my Doma people. At least they are getting used to more visitors.First visitors from back then failed to see them they would run away and even leave their homes to start new homes.
you are so respectful, and full of energy. first time on this channel, imma stick around
These are the kind of adventures I’m here for!! 🐉
Thankyou for this,l never knew that there are such people existing in Zimbabwe l hope our government will do something to improve their lives.l am proud to be a Zimbabwean.Keep on educating people
These vedios in these channel are amazing....while watching feels like lost in mother nature....love ❤️❤️❤️ from India🇮🇳
Am Zimbo and love this presentation, very good, quite adventurous and entertaining
what epuipment used on socer cine insta 360 or fpv
Wow this is amazing 😢
Wonderin that too
It's ECTRODACTYLY. .
All the difficulties in travelling are all part of the adventure; which makes a journey special and memorable. At least for me.
I am zimbabwean and happy to see you here ,can we meet ...been following for mad long
Proudly African❤❤❤. What an incredible piece you guys put together here. Visit Lesotho one day😊.
I'm from Zimbabwe but the fun part is that I never knew this tribe ..even at schools they conceal this tribe too ..😢
I am Zimbabwean and I remember learning about this tribe in Grade 4. I've been intrigued ever since.
Because this tribe has the fastest running humans on the entire planet. Faster than even USain bolts record time. They were given ostrich dna which allows their feet to be shaped the way it does. They are forbidden to ever procreate with anyone outside of their tribe because the genetic dna would be passed on and be used for all kinds of misuses being able to run that fast. You could literally create an army of these super soilders,
We learnt about this. And they were on ztv in the early 2000s
Thats good for them at some point... No one need attention really. They need love
Hi i am From Zimbabwe Mutare thank you for visiting the Vadoma people
That tree-climbing moment was precious. You'll enjoy the Friendship ❤️
One of my fav travel moments as well.
@@fearlessandfar Your name precedes you. A huge blessing to humanity, you are. 🥂
God bless you for this, the world needs more people like you
Thanks for the love & energy you share through your videos Mike !
Makes me smile everytime
Zimbabwean here..loved watching this. You did a good job. I also learnt a lot by watching your trip.
The football scene was mad editing and shooting!
I've never seen this people i was born in Zimbabwe and still in Zimbabwe thanks man 😊
Deves procurar conhecer teu país, sou Moçambicana e sei da existência deles...
_So_ cool to get to see this!
Brighton is doing some heavy lifting for that village. What a guy! 💪
You are a good guy Mike. They are great People. I grew up with them raising me to work, play soccer & have pleasing Character. They worked for my father many years. I miss them very much
Im Originally from Zimbabwe so this really makes me happy to see people like him going there❤
One of the best travel youtubers I can list a top 5.. and ur defo top 3 on my list.. an probably first..
*_Amazing video. Who agrees with me?_* 😚
I agree with you wholeheartedly!
Me
Not me
@@AceEditz25ok then don’t comment on her comment
Why are you commenting?
Fun, Educative and Amazing Content...Appreciate you showing Zimbabwe and Africa to the world. More Love to u and your team.
I loved "Things always don't go as planned"! I traveled, local style, a lot in my 20's and the "always" is the important word in that sentence! But that's when a lot of really cool stuff happens too.
Wow this is so adventurous man,im from zimbabwe once stayed in these areas.These people are so friendly
Mental how i have never thought of the nature reserves damaging people homes/ culture! Thank you, made me think!
That's categorically untrue. The reserve itself did not damage this community.
The decisions converting the area from local tribal land to a wildlife reserve was made very far away by the central government, likely with little input from local residents. That's an unfortunate reality not limited to Zimbabwe, however.
But to imply that the designation of a nature reserve was the cause of the genetic condition present in this community is factually inaccurate, as the condition is heritable and likely has a very long history in that tribe, established well before the designation of the preserve.
The greater truth is likely that the tribe was split between the borders of two countries, which further isolated them and compounded the tribe's challenges in terms of earning a living and therefore making it possible for succeeding generations to be eligible for marriage.
Remember, migrating foragers also have customs in place which rely on gift giving as part of arranging marriages. This is an impoverished tribe, and may find options for marriage partners therefore more limited.
Thank you, Mike, for this content. Your video popped up, and it's something I am praying about. It might be a sign pointing me to the Vadoma people group. I am a missionary, and I intend to use my artistic talent for Gods glory. Currently, I am being trained to use film as a means to reach out to the least reached people group. My final assignment is to research, create, and shoot a contextualized short movie for a particular people group. I don't even know yet which group and how I am going to approach a foreign culture. I am seeking God's leading and support. Something interesting here. During my mission training, I was involved in a short missions trip in Mariga, that was 2017, and I am sure I preached on that church site you showed on your video. Something jumped out of me when I watched this Vadoma video. Maybe my project/ministry is going to be for the Vadoma. I wish I could see people like Bright for cultural advice.
As a Zimbo I 1st heard of this tribe over 2 decades ago but was also told that they lived secluded and this seclusion was protected by the government so the culture was preserved. This video proves other and I have heard about the tribe since but thought it was prohibited to contact them as an outsider & tbh I was happier that way. They need their heritage protected but the opposite has happened through modernization/education and resettlement 😪
True kutotanga kutozvinzwawo
As they say in the video, that type of isolation=slow death. A very small community means a tiny genetic pool, health issues and ultimately extinction.
@@kumbiraimoyo5911It is facts my brother hahaha don't even get me started, I just wrote 2 paragraphs to someone else in the comments so I dont want to torture you as well. Just look at the maTonga people and what happened to them when "civilized man" wanted to make money by building lake Kariba and how mother nature (Nyami-nyami) expressed her anger. Some of their bodies are still buried in the very same dam wall they so needed to build as a testament to her disapproval. And this brings me to my my biggest question yet, ARE WE REALLY CIVILIZED⁉️ 🤔
Why would you want to preserve a culture with so much suffering and inbreeding? It makes no sense.
@@NoBody-gr6zv do u believe that they should cross breed with other tribes or just procreate with their own relatives
i am from Zimbabwe and i have never heard of this tribe , thanks for educating us ..i guess its because they are right in the outskirts and borders of Zimbabwe
Thank you somuch for showing thisvidio to the world,without you I will never ever knows about Zimbabwe culture,btw am enjoy watching you guys,,,,,
I'm amazed how smart that teacher is. He talks very good stuff and is well educated.
This video is powerful 👏🏼 I'm so proud of how far these videos and adventures have come ❤
As a Zimbabwean this video makes me feel Wow. Thank you so much for uploading this informative and hilarious video
0:47 anyone else notice the foot shaped cloud?
Yes
travelling really humbles you. I've been to this place but it was part of outreach(giving and helping hand)I came back grateful and thanking God for what i have and what i can do. i was so shocked when i realized that these people don't even know what a car is, their houses and how they live their day to day. but they are such a great people and fun to be around.
The delicacy is mice not rats. The logic is, rats live in houses, sewers but mice are found in the fields. It’s a common delicacy in Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia
What I saw, were rat's not mice!
Unless they were on steroids or something else to create a new breed of super mice...what I saw were rat's and not mice. Mice would be a drop in the bucket compared to the rat?
I know what I saw, I grew up where rat's were abundant!
The South Bronx is teaming with rodent's. Like you've never seen before!
Big one's too!
Like the size of a Chihuahua or a miniature Dachshund?!
I couldn't bring myself to eat a rat.
There's absolutely no way I could do it!
I wouldn't want to insult the Vadoma people, in any way?
However, I couldn't bring myself to eat it? I'd have to pretend I ate it!! 😂😅😂😂😂
It's not like, I could find a napkin there?
No spitting out the rat!!!
Like the way you guys interacted with these nice folks and at the same time respecting their culture
I once lived in the nearby village but since as a child they would hide away from people, I never met one. They would run away from cars etc. thank you for such a beautiful video the rats are called *MBEVA*
Os ratos são mbewa😂😂😂
Wow... i love this. We learn about Zimbabwe almost everyday from amazing RUclipsrs like yourself. 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🎉🎊
This is cultural outreach done right. No judgement. No proselytizing. No holding aid in return for servitude. Just, pure exposure and respect. Well done.
This is only the 2nd video I watched, and I never subscribe that fast, but the line about wanting to "conserve the people and culture too" pulled me in I love that and thank you for what your doing
I grew up in Zimbabwe on my parents farm in the middle of no where with different tribes - my childhood home that is really close to my heart. I love Zadza/Mille Pap and eat it to this day. It is also eaten in South Africa where I moved to from Zims. Great documentary. Tatenda Shamwari
Its pronounced "sadza"👍
@@ashonhai6892thanks for the correction Shamwari
Respect to you man, thanks dor visiting my country.... I know that 2 toe Vadoma people exit but I havenever met any....
The stories you've brought was both fascinating and inspiring. It's indeed a place where every dance is a step into a world of rhythm, culture, and foot-tapping tales. My travel dart landed on South Africa and I would probably consider visiting countries and places like the one you had!
you're so down to earth and i love your videos!
i always learn somethings new get a good laugh :)
This was fun and amazing to watch. I am Zimbabwean and of the Shona tribe. Mice ( not rats ) are a delicacy amongst the Shona people. Some things are lost in translation but I want to believe by rats, the referred to mice.
I love this show. It’s always so much fun to enjoy and to learn new things. Thank you Mike! 😊
So glad to see new content! It makes me so happy to see people, although very different, get along so well! You can BOTH teach each other new skills and share culture ideas! Do they like Coca-Cola? 😅
Actually they don't. I'm from matabeleland and I knew about this tribe
Even Credo Mutwa a South African knows them. He's spoken about them in you tube videos
Why would anybody sane like black sugary water filled with chemicals? It tastes good only when one already build the addict and fall for marketing brainwashing (yes Pepsi or any other "drinks" are the same)
Awesome adventure, very respectful too, and great video production! Good job guys!
OMG I miss climbing tress when I was back home in the Bahamas.
Amazing amazing ,They should keep this tribe going .I'm still shook by this discovery but it shows how God works in miraculous ways.Much appreciated ❤❤❤❤
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, I thought they were just fantasise. I am moved and will definitely visit there.
Thank you for doing this with our Zimbabwean people Vadoma ❤
Brighton is really doing great for taking initiatives for his tribe and community. A bright personality all in all.❤
🌿🕊 I've lived in Zimbabwe... beautiful Country... loving indigenous people...
sad there is so much corruption with their Government 😔