Harsh Reality in Nigeria's North (brutal living conditions)
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- Опубликовано: 1 янв 2022
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Thanks for watching!
As mentioned in the video, thank you to all the Nigerian people who made smile, laugh and feel welcomed in your country every single day that I spent in your country. A special thanks to Mohammad for being a great guide and friend. Thank you also to everyone who has watched the Nigeria series, it has been one hell of a journey. I wish all of you a great year ahead. Nick 🖤
Do visit Eastern Nigeria Nigeria, Ebonyi State to be precise. They have the best infrastructure in Nigeria.
THEY ARE AN AMAZING, LOVING AND KIND PEOPLE!! thank you for sharing 🙏
@@KINDNESSmatters2us fortunate you are? damn your countryside is no different
Muhammed will not take you to the east or south south no matter what he says bcos he will be scared i like him but it is true Nigeria is divided and you are on one side but you can go down there on your own it is way safer..
It's a shame the south east and Eastern part of Nigeria never got its limelight. From my understanding, these parts are always overlooked by the majority
Mohammad deserves a big shout out and a clap of appreciation....this guy has been travelling with nick all along this journey no mater what he does and where he goes,hats off man...much respect
He probably works for govt in nigeria and is learning also
@@M.R.T.V.Videos
I doubt Nigeria has government handlers.
@@gardensteps every country has those LOL
@Segun S. Elusakin doubt it LOL
He probably get paid.
The highlight for me was hearing the tour guide, Mohammed, sing Halo. I found myself singling along with him. Happiness is free!
Same here - very sweet of him to sing for us!
Me too
between 2018 - 2021 over 24,000 African Americans and Africans in diaspora have relocated to African countries whereby draining billions of dollars from white western economies.
Thanks to these "beautiful videos" of Nigeria, most black people who had plans to relocate to Africa would now have a rethink. It's almost as if someone paid a RUclipsr to create dissuasive contents about Africa; so much so that he'd spend Christmas and New Years in the slums. There can only be one winner & someone out there is making sure it's not Africa. Hoorah?
@@thetravlogger9895 bruhh
It's interesting he said the kids are happy. I remember some harsh times and I still never felt happy those times. Hmmm. But every kid is different, i dont know
Nick found the sweetest and most insightful guide in the whole country. Seems like he finds the best guides in every country.
I realized the same thing !
I realized the same thing !
I watch these videos not only to educate myself on what it’s like in different countries, but also to remind myself that my life isn’t all that bad, even at it’s worse. It really makes you appreciate things.
I dunno making yourself feel better by watching people who struggle doesn’t seem very wholesome to me it kind of reeks of everything problematic about privilege but to each their own
@@private755 I’m definitely not privileged, and I don’t enjoy watching others suffer. I just noted that sometimes we feel that things are bad for us but in reality, others have it worse. It puts things in perspective.
@@Alwaysinvisable💯
I live in America, originally from Nigeria 🇳🇬, however America is ten times worse
@JulieAnnaC I think you should worry more the homelessness in America, because deceiving yourself about the greatness of America is delusional 😂😂😂
I must commend that tour guide. He is intelligent, observant and honest.
100% a legend.
Yep. It's great that when he sensed danger, he made them evacuate the premises. Thats a great tour guide right there. You don't want someone that is too naive and thinks every where is always safe.
But he can't carry a tune in a bucket.
Why ever not?
I'm a Nigerian in Nigeria and this series has taught me so much about my own country
That is beautiful.
I didn't even know that such a thing existed
Tayo Aina did a whole humane video on the wrestlers but I guess that wasn't sensational enough?
@@mosunmolaadeojo9061 I watched his series on this last year very enthralling
I so much agree with this
I am from Croatia and in the 90s we had national war that lasted 5 years. My family was living in one of the affected areas and we had to run for our lives. We got back eventually after the war ended and all we found were mere ruins. I was a kid back then however even at that age I realized that war is madness and it brings only blood, pain and tears. I will be honest, I do not have strength to watch this situation in Ukraine and it reminds me so much of my own and my country’s past, however I understand how these people feel. I know what it means when you are just a kid and your father takes an old rifle and goes to war, every time you see him you ask yourself “Is this the last time I am seeing my dad?”, and you watch your mother drowning in tears every night and praying for all that madness to stop.
Croatia is relatively close to Ukraine and I see many Ukrainians arriving here as refugees, I remember myself being a refugee for 5 years. When I see them on the street I almost immediately recognize that hidden pain they have and I see scars on their souls, so I just let them be, I do not bother with questions and suggestions, I just let their soul to rest.
To all of you suffering, be strong, endure, this too shall pass.
You are not alone, we feel you.
Great words! Let's get rid of all those politicians eager for war and the entire world will be a peaceful place without violence or hunger. Let's work together with the whole world. Regards, an Italian living in Germany.
There will always be young naive men fighting each other for old greedy bitter men.
@@diipadaaba4176 very well said❤️
So well said. Greetings from Zagreb.
Bro, this has been a spectacular series! The depth you go into to learn about countries and the footage you provide is unrivaled!!! Thank you so much!!
Thanks so much!
@@IndigoTraveller If you believe ALPHA psychology is stronger socially, consider this:
- Child sex trafficking rings
- Child molestation / child porn
- Statutory rape / manipulative to younger members of the opposite sex
- Rape
- Murder
- Racism
- Head games with younger personalities
- Head games with sensitive (friendly and honest) personalities
- Head games with the opposite sex
- Forced car confrontations / car fatalities / head games while driving / road rage
- Governments / censorship online
- Drug dealing crystal meth / cocaine / fentanyl / other toxic drugs
- All violence, war, and jealousy
- Anti-science / pro-religion
- Anti-psychic / pro-manipulation
- Anti-love / pro-money
- No character / only selfish
- Forcing classism and criticisms on those already in pain from the judgments of other people
Ice cold, hard, insensitive, arrogant, forceful, aggressive, disrespectful, bossy, & authoritarian thoughts / ideas / feelings are creations in the material realm.
With warm, sensitive minds, fields, and personalities, none of those issues exist. Nice guys will always single another personality out romantically and stay. Head games are not a necessity here on Earth. There is no reason for endless judgments and criticisms.
Is alpha psychology strong, while sensitive, friendly minds are weak? Or is that a lie? Aren’t these behaviors creepy socially?
Pushing self or others to be alpha turns the human mind crazy…
Alpha psychology is selfish only, and it is hatred.
Love is strong. Authoritarianism never was.
Mohammed was the best guide you could have gotten. Dude is super warm-hearted. I'm glad you had fun here and went on all these adventures. Keep doing this and bringing great content.
Love from a Nigerian fan.
But he decided to turn a blind eye to a so called "school for boys" that is most obviously a children exploitation organization, that uses them for begging and God knows what else.
@@serbsrb I don't get your point.
@@serbsrb what's he supposed to do?
@@johnboy2349 Tell the truth.
Having Mohammad as a guide made this entire series a thousand times better. Excellent work overall.
Did anyone else get the feeling that the shady "teacher" who wasn't teaching his students anything, who wouldn't get on camera and wouldn't let any of the children be interviewed was selling/abusing the children...? The interpreter even alluded to that at one point.. What a world....
Yes, absolutely. Very very suspect. Don't film me, and do not speak/interview the kids. Hmmmm...
I really hope its not a child "brothel" selling children in the Islamic practice of Bacha Bazi. Cuz that's REALLY what looks like is going on there. So sad :(
No doubt about it. Everyone else is so infatuated with religion, that they choose to turn a blind eye to it. So sad.
So someone who doesn’t wanna be on camera and doesn’t want his students be interviewed is automatically selling those kids? Stop your bs lol.
@@aliokms Obviously I did not "automatically" or randomly think this. Did you even watch THIS clip that I am referring to? If you didn't think it feels weird and that the school we are talking about here is legit, I question your ability to read between the lines...
Of all the visitors to the US that I've encountered during my 60-plus years of life, the folks from Nigeria have generally struck me as being the brightest and the most friendly. They're pretty special people, for sure!💚💛🧡🙂👍
Nick as a former diplomat I can see you have a gift for cross cultural relations, coupled with a gentleness and an equanimity that allows your subjects to emerge in their own way. Great viewing. Respect!
Thank you Brendan, incredibly touching words. Happy new year!
The halo vibe was everything. Amazing video! 💕
Heart breaking. Thank you, Nick, for bringing this part of Nigeria to the forefront. Thank you for being representative of the truth, and for reminding so many of us of how blessed we are. God Bless you
Great series with some shocking scenes, but Mohammad seems like such a warm hearted host/guide (and honestly most everyone you showed on this trip seemed very lovely). Happy 2022.
Totally! Much love and happy new year!
@@IndigoTraveller From Brazil hier.
@@IndigoTraveller Nice one. Mohammed really tried but there are things he couldn't explain to you regarding the local boxing knows as "Dambe" and robe which represents boxing glove. Arabic gum is wrapped around the robe and then pellets of broken glasses which sticks on the robe causes harm during the fight. Indeed the Dambe local boxing sport is fascinating sport but could dangerous because fighters hardly uses mouth guard. The Dambe local boxing is common to Hausa native speakers in Nigeria, Niger Republic may be Ghana and that same arena the have bouts for local wrestling match known as "kokowa" which is less lethal but a win is done by takedown or submission.
such a wholesome dude
Such a heartwarming guy who agrees with girls not being educated and all boys learn is the Koran… I mean yeah what a guy he is…
Nick, I’m from Scotland but my mother was actually born in Kano, Nigeria. I have told her to watch this series and I have absolutely loved it, I will contact Mohammed about going on a tour as I would love to see where my mother was born. Keep up the brilliant videos, spreading awareness and love across the world. Cheers
I Paul. I'm from Kano too. it's a very beautiful state full of culture. Kano is vast and beautiful
hebo chickens no fly piece what in the hll the fighting after
real strange nick the fighting beforehand chicken no fly food no generations bottles
special just for nick chicken no fly before also chicken 20 piece
chicken no fly attracted last word shocking stitutes
The craziest part is that they just keep having kids. Like so many kids and then wonder why they are overpopulated compared to how many resources they have. It so sad
Craziest thing is the country is rich in land and natural resources…
Sorry but that’s grossly insensetive: there is no contraception there…
@@shreyakumar1593
When facts hurt your feelings 🤣 💀
I loved the part where Mohammad was singing Halo! That was so cute! Muhammad is so awesome and sweet!❤️
Honestly, they need to show your videos in our school systems for geography, history and the learning of others cultures. Incredible work.
Thank you, Laurie!!
Absolutely.
Why should they? Show us the squalor, homelessness and hideous living conditions in america and the west
@@IndigoTraveller Geography teacher from Germany here, I actually use your videos in my bilingual Geography classes
@@Nelly1013 The the overwhelming majority of those living in squalor in America are your fellow Blacks! So, that should just tell you it just may be a black thinking and cultural thing, akin to the squalor loving European Gypsies. By the way, I am Black and African too!
I'm a Nigerian, living and raised in Nigeria but I have never visited the northern part of the country. I have no idea the living conditions of these people. Their stories are completely different to ours here in the 99% Christian part of South East Nigeria.
Such a beautifully diverse country.
People from the south East certainly have their struggles too.
Bad roads, poor infrastructure is HUGE in the south East. Be it Federal government roads or state roads. The worst in the country!!!
Federal government presence, in the way of projects, is non existent compared to the North.
@@IndigoTraveller so diverse that it's almost unrecognizable. The almajiri system of education you highlighted have really aided the under development of that part of the country. Kids who should be in school are made to read Koran from morning till night.
Thanks for bringing this series. Hope you can come to the South East on your next voyage to Nigeria, atleast to show the sharp contrast to what you saw up north.
@@angelicakweku5293 Yes. Every region have their struggles, no shame in saying that but the problems of the South East is just negligence of federal government infrastructures. The way of life however, is a sharp contrast between north and south. There's no meeting point
@@chidiekesi3555 its not the federal government problem it is the silence of the people.
I don’t want the Nigerian series to end, every video has been so interesting. Keep up the awesome work Indigo Traveller 🙌🏼
Sad to see this series come to a end. Nick your amazing and love what you do as always. Stay safe and look forward to the next series
I'm tired of seeing corrupt governments continuing to let people suffer in extreme poverty like this, something needs to be done
The problem in most of the world is the leaders don't remotely care about their citizens' welfare. If you are living in a democracy, you are very fortunate. Most of the world does not and a good third doesn't live a lot differently than this.
I am a Nigerian and we seriously need help as a Country. Starting from putting a stop to Corruption!!!
@@kimchipig Nigeria has been a democracy since I think 1990? The man in this video mentioned that in the very beginning. What they need IMHO of course, is a constitutional republic like the US has. Its not perfect for all people, but it's the fairest system in history. Democracy is mob rule, just like you see in Nigeria, Venezuala & so on & so on & so on.
@@parrotgirltattoo227 us political system is very bad, would also not fix any corruption.
@@videowatcher5931 Liberia and Haiti have been independent black nations for 175 and 220yrs respectively- and they're poorer than Nigeria on per capita basis.
It was so sweet when he started singing Beyoncé. He’s such a genuinely kind soul, who deserves the world. Thank you for sharing this guide with us.
The people are making the best of what life throws at them. I pray that their country improves and they benefit as a result.
LOVED this, and the other episodes on Nigeria. I really hope that you're able to double-back and do more on the country. So much love, and so much more than most realize.
This series is just so heartbreaking to see. In the midst of starvation, unemployment, and poverty and the only education they get is just religious stuff all day long that isnt going to help anyone.
It just keeps rotating people into the unemployment pool. Such a shame.
And later on when there is nothing to do, you start an Islamic jihaist front and you won't be short of recruits, with no other prospect in life.
It's sad. That's brainwashing from young. It makes it more difficult to want to learn anything else.
Yes bro. These what this stup!d westerners want to show in Africa to think this is how most African lives. They will just research some bad places in every Africa countries and post it but there owns. Just like there media especially CNN
So true. Religion is a strange thing sometimes
@@cristiano4289 I'm not sure your loaded comment is supported by what we are watching. The only sweeping generalizations here seem to be coming from you.
Excellent series. This episode, heartbreaking to see those kids condemned to a life of poverty and ignorance. Always an eye opener and so much to learn.
And if you think about it girls have even worse conditions
Potential nests of extremism.
I disagree, I think this channel is pointless, as are all these glut of cloned travel channels.
Westerner goes to poor country to gawk at all the poor people.
Titles always include things like:
'terrible conditions!'
'beyond crazy!!'
'brutal reality!'
It's insulting beyond belief.
Aw, aren't they cute!
Look, at that one, he's got an actual job!
This one seems almost like a real person with a life!
What is the point of this, other than to give youtube addicts something else to entertain them for 20 minutes,
before they go back to their privileged lives?
It's pathetic and you should be ashamed for watching it.
@@thealexanderbond Well… I disagree with what you said to some extent. It highly depends on the paradigm in which you are choosing to view the content. To me this was a fascinating series and very eye opening because sometimes we remain in our own little bubble without wanting to know how other people are living. Humanity is one and if one of us is lacking we have to come together and bring change. Although I do agree it was mainly framed in a negative way but the reality is some people out there still don’t have access to clean water and good education and are subjected to indoctrination which affects free thinking.
@@thealexanderbond pretty ignorant statement
Wow, Mohammad was so incredible. This whole series was my favorite to date. Thank you so much for sharing this series Nick. You are amazing.
That singing was so heartwarming, the memories you'll have forever are incredible.
i know religion is important to them, but i can't help but think that if the kids were taught maths and science etc their futures would be more prosperous
The problem with religion in poor countries in a nutshell.
@@Junior-zf7yy It's a vicious circle unfortunately.
I thought primary school Education was free and compulsory in most African countries. It's heartbreaking that basic Education is not given in that state.
Some practical skills wouldn't hurt either.
And yet weirdos who like to follow Jordan Peterson say that Africans do poorly on the IQ just because of our racial genetics when there’s a lot of cultural and environmental reasons.
You deserve an award for this series...truly outstanding content bud!
I loved watching this. As an American living in South Africa... I see the same things you did. 💯💯
Mohammad is an absolute gent. Mashallah! he finished this video like a boss man
As an African myself ( from South Africa), this series has taught me so much about Nigeria than anything I have seen or read before. Thank you Nick and continue with your good work.
That is so great to read, thank you for watching.
Don't be foool bro, these westerners are coming to Africa to find negative part of the continent. If he came to south Africa you won't believe where he will be showing the world, some places that you south Africans may not have been before. Just like there media CNN, BBC
Don't be foool bro, these westerners are coming to Africa to find negative part of the continent. If he came to south Africa you won't believe where he will be showing the world, some places that you south Africans may not have been before. Just like there media CNN, BBC
@@cristiano4289 you are talking bad about westerners but your profile picture and account is praising the white man? I think your confused
@@user-iu9wv4ky5f its the reality tho, I have hardly seen any westerner show a positive or good light about africa always slums and markets and places some nigerians have never been to and will not want to visit, Thats like me going to the hoods in America and saying this is America.
That's truly so sad. Instead of actually educating the children, they only focus on religion. They're only hurting these children instead of helping them. These conditions are basically abusive.
Exactly my thoughts. They are building extremists.
Islam is a big problem.
@@ostojamartrixand Christianity is better? White missionary came with the bible and kept many African blinded while stealing the resources and indoctrinating white supremacy at the same time.
I agree, Just think if they taught them carpentry, plastering, bricklaying, even making bricks. That school wood look pretty damb good after a few generations of students. I guess it is just easier to turn up and brainwash for your own cause than actually helping improve their lives. Religion is shit.
@@ostojamartrix islam is peace and prosperity but christianity is the disaster
Independent journalism is the best! Thanks to Nick, RUclips, and freedom of press! If more things like this media was on mainstream news, maybe the world would be a better place
Damn, great video. You are brave Indigo, congrats for the genuine report about Nigeria. Regards from Portugal!
As a Nigerian living in Nigeria, Jos to be precise, I have to thank you for making this video.
You see the problem with Northern Nigeria is the religious dogma plaguing the entire region. These children in the video were truly sent there by their parents. What your translator didn't tell you is that a lot of them come from well to do homes. Your translator sounds like he is ok with those kids living in that condition. These kids are being exploited, and the sad part is that they don't know it.
I think you are being biased here maybe because you are from the south. Calling the religion a plague is not helpful (maybe try saying that in the south?). They have nothing but the religious education. It is easier to teach one subject than building a whole school with all the teachers
@@Adler2935 The real issue is that religious dogma actively promotes a lack of education. These kids should be taught Science so they have an understanding of the world around them, not fairy stories.
@@Adler2935 you're not a Nigerian so you won't understand what I'm talking about. We have Universal Basic Education in Nigeria. I don't expect you understand, but that means that you will find a government funded primary and secondary school in every district. In a district, there's usually more primary schools than secondary schools. If you go to the Northern parts of the country, you will find these free government schools I'm talking about left empty or have been converted to koranic schools. Now, how do I know this? I know this because I was born in the north, and I spent my childhood there. Poverty persists in that part of the country because of this, yet the leaders there don't see it. I went through British and American schools here in Jos, but that is because here in Jos, people that can afford it send their children to private schools. In that part of the country, they'll tell you that they're poor and they don't have any money, but they won't send their children to the free schools provided by the government.
No sane person would be cool with child begging. Most of this children were sent from the villages because their parents can't Carter for there need. We have a lot of Islamic school that are combined with Western education. No sane and educated person would send his kids to street to beg for food in the name of Islamic education.
It’s heartbreaking to see their education system ignoring woman and girls. They are doomed in the moment they are born. No education granted and just used by man as reproduction machines. There won’t be any improvement in their society when they base their life and education on a 1600 year old book.
I absolutely love this series. As an American, I feel we don’t learn about human geography/ other countries at all. Thank you for giving me a space to learn.
Absolutely right 👍
I did which school you went to?
Most Americans & Canadians didn't learn neither geography nor history of other countries. Maybe now with internet things are changing with the little kids
@@moniho6907 What do you know about Africa? Bet its mostly slums and poverty...that is the reason i agree Americans know shit about other parts of the world
@@Tata-bd9nx i am not american you idiot, not everyone that comment on the internet is american, i know alot about africa i know they are 54 countries, nogeria has the biggest economy, i know yall movies nollywood gjallywood, i know some actors and actresses, tonto dikeh, nadia buari, nonso diobi, genevieve nnaji, my favoritw movie was blood sister, i know that yall have some poor infrastucture and could do better , i know there are rich parts such as lekki, i know alot about africa , east africa, west africa , north africa which at times many say arent africans , the horn of africa, madagascar is an island by it self, heck i even know bo brisky , so you see i know celebs , rich the poverty, i know yall movies and music
That umpire was seemingly in great control of those fights. Respect.
Love Mohamed! LEGEND, happiness is indeed free, bless!
Your intros are from another planet: the music,the cinematography.. you are easily one of the most interesting and entertaining travel channels that I have come across! Happy New Year Nick!! Cheers to many more high quality content from you!! 🥂
Thank you @Shadelena Papen! That means a lot :)
I was thinking the same thing. I’m not sure if RUclips has any awards or recognitions but Nick definitely deserves one. Not only for the quality of his content but for the humanity of it..
Mohammad is a wonderful guide and very intelligent, compassionate person. I agree with him completely; better to have these children study safely at home than being crammed in these horrid conditions and being exposed to dangerous situations as beggars. Thank you for always showing us many different facets of the countries you visit. Cheers from Tokyo! 🍻And happy New Year 🥳 PS the Nigerian version of KFC looks delicious 😋🍽
Thank you and love to Tokyo, happy new year!
I know he couldn't say that out loud (if he ever thought it), but it's not like there are zero alternatives. Children can spend their time learning or doing something that ultimately benefits them and their community. Let them explore their creativity, let them play, design, plan, build, read and talk about as many different things as possible; this can all be done with the few resources we've seen. Sometimes, even usually, tradition kills the future, in any part of the world, especially when it revolves around outdated ancient fairytales, and disagreeing with it as much as you can or want needs to be normalized.
@@LegendLength Right, The "school" is really a madrassa. Brainwash the kids with extremist Islam, and produce the next wave of terrorists. They deliberately deprive them of a real education to keep them brainwashed and controlled. Then they are forced to beg and give the money to the religious leaders. Its really a human rights abuse.
@@LegendLength Exactly.
No its better to teach them actual life education rather than brainwash them from toddlers to memorize pages of a book daily.
I enjoyed this series soooo much!!!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😻😻😻😻
Thanks for coming!
U deserve a TV channel! Amazing Documantarys!
Thank you for raising $80,000 for the orphanage in Makoko slums. I pray there will be accountability and transparency. Happy New Year Nick wherever you are. God bless.
I'm sure the Nigerian officials will make sure all the money is given to orphans, and not put in their own pockets. 🤣
@@themobseat I seem to recall that Nick said he would have control over where the money goes and who gets what
Trust me, it will All go into their leader's pocket. NONE of it will be used to help them.
@@josephinemiller4780 no, you have them confused with a civilized nation....
@@bdmc6583 no, Nick specifically stated that he would make sure the money goes to the families as needed. You don’t listen to his videos very well , do you?
I honestly loved all your Nigeria(n) videos. I love how you respectfully and ethnographically assimilated yourself with the locals. I hope that this video gets to the relevant authorities in Northern Nigeria. It's time we ended the Almajiri system.
Thank you so much for your kind words, I loved my time in Nigeria! Please listen all the way to the end of the video as I touch on this point of there being so much more to see in the country. The video is 23 minutes long and has been live less than 10 minutes at the time of your comment posting so please hear me out. Again appreciate your words and happy new year :)
@@IndigoTraveller Yes, you are correct, my bad. I have edited my comments accordingly. Thank you for your wonderful videos and have a great 2022!
@@triedstone1115 Thank you mate and same to you!
No one should ever have to live like this. This is one messed up freaking world
Instead of wasting time learning religion they should be learning some actual life skills to get out of poverty. It’s so sad
I remember being recommended your channel 3/4 years ago and I’ve been hooked ever since. Thank you for showing the realities of travelling to these countries and showing the the good AND bad. You should take a look at my home Zimbabwe, the people are incredibly welcoming but conservative and multi-faceted. The country has been in decline for years now but it is still fascinating to see the willingness of the people to live normal lives, the INCREDIBLE landscape and attractions like Victoria Falls. Really recommend!
Thank you Tj, much appreciation for your long time support. 3-4 years? Man, that is unreal, thank you so much again. Happy new year!
I am really interested in if and how things have changed there since Mnangagwa took over. My grandparents hosted a Zimbabwean student here in the U.S. in the 1960s or 70s. He went on to become a minister and diplomat in Mugabe's government, back when everyone was still full of hope for it.
@@LegendLength same here so undiluted
Mohammad has actually been an amazing guy. Seeing you throughout your journey in different parts of Nigeria. He’s truly a gentle soul. Your videos are awesome, so informative with different discoveries. The world is so diverse cultural, geographically, religiously and otherwise. African leaders truly must step up the game to eliminate hardship, poverty amongst it’s citizens. The entire world is revolving positively and Africa shouldn’t be left out or behind. It’s disturbing to see so many little kids packed in a single room however it’s was an excellent exposure. Thumbs up 👍 and Kudos to you Nick. Happy new year
Thank you so much for this series! What a great experience. This was absolutely amazing to watch. thank you so much!
This series was my intro to your channel. Absolutely incredible. You're one of my favourite RUclips travellers now. Where a lot of people would be wuite shocked by these experiences, you calmly observe and ask questions about what you're seeing, even if the situation's dicey. It's inspiring!
Man, that fight is insane 😮😮😮 I feel like Nigeria has been your most “chaotic” series! I’ve always wanted a top vlogger like you to do Mali! That’s a country I’m so damn interested in! Thanks for yet another gem Nick! (Not even done watching but had to comment)
Thank you for the big support. Mali would be a fascinating trip!
mali would be awesome:) the dogons, wow!!
@@IndigoTraveller
Be careful, Mali is under war, and a huge french military is there secretly, my country is full of Mali refugees, believe me, no media is covering this war. Ask the US embassy in Mali before you decide whether you go or not, and you will get the answer.
@@Pidro__ He’s from New Zealand, not US
@@ronanf9053
Sorry, I forgot, so he must ask the New Zealand embassy in Mali.
The truth is that Life doesn't give equal opportunities everywhere. "The more you look the less you see" is the reality of Nigeria 🇳🇬. You did a lot of touring but you have only scratched the surface. I believe you focus on the downtrodden in the societies you have visited. Great Job!
This is our reality and this is where our presidents are from, he is only showing what we are doing to our own people , and you expect this people not protect their cows and islam , when you have brainwashed their existence
Blessings, Mohammed. He was such a joy!
Having discovered your channel was such a gift and opened my eyes to the beauty of places i would have never even seen otherwise. Thank you.
The Local government clearly needs to do some work . The living conditions are not good nor healthy .
These are a great people and deserve better living conditions . Great and informative content as always !
Thanks John!
Nope I'm from Nigeria that's how the want them to be and the will use them for there political good, I don't know how I will explain it to you I have live in northern part of night and I know what I am saying
As an Australian this series has been like watching a dystopian world. Thank you for filming your experiences, it is enlightening to me.
Thank you for watching, love to Aus!
Aus looks pretty dystopian itself lately
Dystopian like having to sign in to buy food? Leaving a digital paper trail to move freely in society? Dystopian like being locked out of traveling interstate? Dystopian how?
@@jpaton4258 +1
I was discussing the dystopian feel of poverty and extremities for survival in Nigeria compared to Australia and thanking Nick for sharing his journey not Covid politics. BTW I hardly think signing into places is difficult at least you don't have to literally fight for your next meal. This is why I never comment people seem to misconstrued things.
This is the people who show Nigeria in negative way
Mr Man are there no slumps in your country
This is well done. A big shout out to everyone who made this documentary. ❤️❤️👏🏾
I enjoyed the entire Nigeria trip, but Mohammad serenading us at the end really was the 🍒 on top!
Hahaha totally, right
Thanks so much for this series Nick. I'm a South African living in Johannesburg, and we only hear bad news from Nigeria. This confirmed a lot of what we've heard, but also showed more insight to the people of Nigeria. We just hear of the scams, and drug smugglers and oil barons and too often we forget that most Nigerians are just trying to get to the next day, doing honest, decent work.
Yeah but they always come here and act big including undermining black South Africans while they have this
@@ThabisoMaila-vd3ns huh?? What r u talking about?
@@ThabisoMaila-vd3ns remember it was Nigerians who were supporting you South African blacks when Pik Botha and de Klerk with their Apartheid had their boots on your necks.
Be grateful.
@@ThabisoMaila-vd3ns If you don’t stfu, I see you literally EVERYWHERE underneath an Nigerian video.
If you Got that false information from these false videos, then you are not that bright.
Mohammad was such a cool guy. What a great guide and good-hearted man.
Nick, What an amazing journey. It is so important to show how such misunderstood places like this country has to offer from its people, food and their culture, and I was shocked myself of how diverse it is religiously wise. Once again, your kindness and support shined through the videos, I was very moved. Thank you for all you do. Be safe. Namaste.
So humble and so generous ; Mohammad seems like an amazing person. I know Nigerians first hand , great hospitality and very well mannered . Love to all my Nigerian brothers and sisters from Pakistan 🇵🇰 🇳🇬
We love you too
I'm a Nigerian and I'm seeing this part of Kano for the first time. The wrestling is insane, the almajiri living condition is really brutal, it's exciting watching the Nigeria's series esp. Makoko and Kano. There's however alot more: the art rich Benin city, the capital city Abuja, the oil rich Portharcourt, the cleanest city Uyo, the cold city of Jos, the rich Anambra state, huge markets in Aba and Onitsha, beautiful culture in Calabar, stunning terrains in Taraba. Overall, the series is a beautiful one.
He wouldn't visit any of those other places because that would be shining a good light on Nigeria. It goes against the whole theme of this channel..doom and gloom..extreme travelling and the like. He couldn't even have the decency to put up the correct name of my country when he visited...instead he used Somalia where its ravaged. I'm not knocking him its his hustle and I quite enjoy some of the videos but c'mon mix it up every now and again. Blimey!
Nothing IS good in his video. That's not a true representation of Nigeria. Black people: you should stop to trust anyone who come to our country cause they're far than our friends !
@@faisaltubea7808 if e too vex you fix up your country oga. Or run your own video.
Even the Port Harcourt, Aba, and Benin he mentioned are all dirty and nothing to write home about.
Benin, cults; Aba; dirty af; Port, soot in the air.
You guys don’t have a problem with this until someone shines a light on it, then you start asking them to show Los Angeles that doesn’t in Nigeria. Smh. Una neva ready.
@@certifiedmicronaut4901 Honesty speaking you have a point and in all fairness, the man videos are fantastic. It is well done. Yes, everywhere will not be ikoyi or Victoria Island period. Secondly, the poverty in the Muslim north is breathtaking despite their hold on power yes the richest man is a Northerner Dangote who would have never amassed so much wealth without govt patronage period. Thirdly, we must admit these lifestyle of crushing poverty make Christian South which I am part of very,very nervous and fuels the fight for BIAFRA Republic. Home is home I am a Nigerian but, we heading inexorably towards an unpredictable future. Finally, I wouldn't mention corruption, birthrate explosion, unemployment, killings, and the distaste for hardwork, we want free money. No productivity. Just give me free money and this very rampant all over Nigeria particularly in the North. Govt patronage ie Niger delta oil.
Honestly, all is not well and fleeing to OYIBO land doesn't change reality period. We must help ourselves because, we have the potential period but we gave wasted so much unfortunately.
Props to your guide. Such an intelligent and well spoken man. Learning from
What you have shown us is one thing but what we have learned from your guide is another.
Fantastic series, Nick. What an incredible country! Thank you for sharing with us.
Amazing series being 1/2 Nigerian this really opened up my eyes to the North side of Nigeria. Really appreciate the effort and time you put into this.
Thank you!
Dropping a note once again to say thank you for such compelling content. This Nigerian series is already doing numbers and could be your best yet, there's just so much going on here. I appreciate your time and effort you have put in showcasing my country. Happy New Year Nick!
You go to document some very intense places! Thanks for sharing! Have a safe, healthy & happy 2022.
I've watched a lot of your videos and the Nigeria series touched me the most. Thank you and Mohammed for your incredible work.
I love your Nigeria series. Unfiltered. That is the reality of life for a vast majority of the populace. How do I know this? I lived in the southwestern part of the country for more than 30 years. I plan to go back there someday. I was also in the north for about 15 months for my law school education and NYSC. I'm still struggling to wrap my head around the almajiri system. As others have said, Nigerians are resilient but there's only a limit to peoples' resilience. Again, great job. And your tour guide is amazing. His positivity is infectious.
Beautiful, thank you Fatimah. Sounds like you have seen a lot in your years, thanks for sharing. Happy new year, Nick
Fatimah you just described my experience in the North
Thanks Fatima, I still don't understand the almajiri system myself as I think that it is the breeding ground for some of the mess we see in northern Nigeria. Religious practices (all the religion)is one of our major problem in Nigeria. Making money of people and doing nothing tangible to alleviate the suffering of the people. Information is power and our people need it. Thanks all.
Great series. Love the fact Nick takes times to get in the comment section and interact with subscribers. Much respect to you and keep up the sterling work.
What a wonderful tour guide. He brought a joyous feeling !
Fantastic series Nick! Loved it 😍 Mohammed was an excellent guide. His warm personality was evident . Awesome job. Looking forward to your next series
I love Mohammed! You and Mohammed are such sweet souls. I’m Nigerian but American born but recently moved to Nigeria about a year ago. I’m still learning a lot about my country but have only been to a few states in Yoruba land. I love your series because it has taught me soooo much!!!
Welcome back to Nigeria dear !❤️❤️
So good to hear, thank you and all the best with Nigeria!
Why would you move from America to Nigeria ?
@@jimohmuradiff7861 thank you Jimoh!
@@AjCxOfficial because I love my country?
Studying just the Quoran and no maths, english or science is not going to help these kids to get decent jobs in life, when they are older.
The Nigerian Muslim elite brainwash this kids it very complicated like it’s politics the north is very and poor and they only government positions whereas every other southern state is rich with resources so this children are an army for them and also their ancestors where slaves
It’s complicated
Kmsl how look what u learned in America did it help with a better life have seven seats at the back cause this comment was very dumb
They will rather turn fanatic Muslims and hate non muslims..
No way😢
Oh but they learn all about how to treat young girls mutilætiœns and how they treat women
Awesome video! Mohammad is a great guy! Both did a fantastic job of showing Nigeria.👌
This is the coolest series I’ve ever watched on YT. I was smiling and laughing alongside the whole time.
I enjoyed the Nigeria series and didn’t want it to end. Love the Nigerian people & culture. What a great success story to end the video about the fundraising event to build an orphanage! Many thanks for sharing and spreading awareness of this beautiful country. 🇳🇬 🙌🏾💯
Proudly Nigerian
Great series Nick. Heartbreaking seeing those kids forced to live in such poor conditions and basically blind as they are not aware of what happens outside of their reality. A huge thank you for raising money to help them👍👍👍
I'm Nigerian and from Kano state, well to us you are the blind and we feel sorry for you not accepting nature. We're actually happy that's why we always Alhamdullah.
@@galadimarashad876 This guy, Nick, is a fraud. Whatever country he goes to, you bet there will be problems. He only goes where his government wants something. When I saw that he was in Nigeria, I made a quick research and found that Nigeria is a great oil producer. And today there was an explosion in an "illegal" oil refinery in Nigeria and 100 people died. I don't expect a bit of honesty from him. His job is intelligence and propaganda for political purposes.
@@galadimarashad876Children being forced to learn Quran is the stupid thing ever , you may think you are happy because you got used it , and feel so helpless than create your own illusional joy in in your brain , that is why you deny this . Now snap out of that illusion and defend those children, in that Islam school, they need you to fight for them .
@@lfsg689 he channel focus in places of poor people, people that are not cared for . To bring them to light , so that they will find help .
@@mashobane6177 If you were right, he would go to Haiti and Bangladesh, and not to Tehran and Sao Paulo.
Well done on another great and eye opening series Nick👏, I learned a lot! Recently I did a ancestry DNA test and found out that I am 28.4% Nigerian so I really enjoyed my time getting to know more about this fascinating country. Also, Mohammed was a fantastic tour guide! He seems like a very nice man and you could really see the love he had for his country in your videos, which was nice to see. Love watching your content😊!
Mohammed is an inspiration. I'm glad I found this. Kudus to you both!
I learned so much from this video series, but especially about the warm hospitality of the Nigerian people. Thanks Nick and Mohammed for taking us on this journey! And thanks to Sunday and his father the Chief for all the work they are doing on the orphanage. God bless them and the children.
Beautiful. Thank you.
Thank you for showing this part of the world to us! Love to Nigeria and it’s people! We are all the same ❤️ I loved hearing Mohammed singing “Halo” at the end- such an amazing song!
Another amazing series. Thank you for all that you do.
Nick, your videos are so captivating that I am always surprised at how fast they finish. No matter how long they are I am always wanting more and more and don't want them to end. Thank you as always.
Exquisite series! seeing the joy in suffering, the kind hearted souls filled with love, thank you for sharing this journey with us.
Great series! Thank you Nick and Mohammed 💙
I wish for things to get better for the beautiful people of Nigeria 💙🙏🏼✌🏼
Happy New Year Nick! Mohammed has been a great guide and a credit to Nigeria despite all the difficulties. Safe travels and looking forward to seeing more of the world with you. “Let’s love one another”.
Its interesting how diverse African countries are. I do understand the Hausa language from the Northern part of Nigeria even though I was born, raised and lived for the most part of life in Ghana. After reading the comments, I realize I could connect with these people based on language, religion and cultural similarities from that part of Nigeria than their own fellow citizens from southern part of Nigeria. What an amazing multi cultural blend of African countries. Much love from USA to my brothers and sisters from Nigeria.
Its so important that independent travellers report from chaotic countries, It helps the rest of the world understand how half of humanity struggles to survive. I was in Kano in the early 80's. Life there seems even more difficult now. However, Nigerian people seem remarkably resilient and friendly and Mohammed is a superb companion/guide.
@@LegendLength he's not trying to promote anything. This RUclipsr was the one making his country so bad to this extent. Like this guys will just come to Africa and will leave some average and even poor places in Nigeria and go on to be searching for where refugee are that are living in premium poverty. I think the guy is working for CNN
@@LegendLength there is more to Nigeria than the slums Nick went to. Mohamed is optimistic because that is how the average Nigerian is, they experience both the good and bad and choose to focus on the good. Nick visited 4 states out of 36 states and in those states,he went straight for the ghetto
@@LegendLength this is just like going to USA and start filming California for like 5 days and be saying oh this is not like that's how everyone lives. Lol. The guy always go for ghetto and start to lie that he's filming this beautiful country lol
@@LegendLength where's charlie channel
I am Nigerian, Born in Lagos and from the south southern part of Nigeria. Delta state precisely. I have been to Kano and trust me when i say Nick visited just the terrible parts of the states and i can totally understand the reasons behind it. I just wish he visited other areas too.
This has been my favorite series that you've done. Incredible to see how these people live and what they experience, find joy doing, etc. Amazing country and amazing people. Happy new year to Nigeria and to Nick!
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You're joking right?
@@loveyaenoughtotellyathetru7279 you're a joke right?
@@mcarr416ix no but you clearly are.
@@loveyaenoughtotellyathetru7279 sure cool guy.
I’m so glad the orphanage will be able to run! I had wanted to donate but it’s good to hear you have what you need!! 🙏🏻
That's really sad situation out there my friend. Thanks for sharing and knowing still we thankful having great situation than on them. Keep it up and more vidz to come my friend.