NAIROBI Vs LAGOS , DETAILED Comparison of DEVELOPMENT, COST OF LIVING, FOOD, LIVABILITY, WEATHER etc
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- Опубликовано: 25 июл 2024
- #lagos #nairobi #NairobiVsLagos.
In this video, I will compare the two cities of Lagos and Nairobi against 8 metrics. Infrastructure, social amenities, weather, cost of living, recreation opportunities, food, safety and economy. By the end of this video I will tell you which city, between Lagos and Nairobi is more livable.
1. Infrastructure.
Both cities have mega construction planned, in progress and some already completed. Lagos has The Lekki Deep Sea Port, The 156km Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway, The construction of new international airport terminals in Lagos Airport, Eko Atlantic and Lagos Light Rail. Nairobi is not behind with Konza Technology City, The LAPSSET Corridor Program, Kenya Standard Gauge Railway, Nairobi Mombasa Highway expansion project, the proposed pinnacle towers, Northlands City, the Nairobi Expressway project, Tatu City and the complete Thika Superhighway. Both cities have nice international Airports but in terms of efficiency and physical development Nairobi’s JKIA easily outshines Lagos Murtala Mohammed International Airport. However in terms of traffic the Lagos Airport enjoys more numbers.
Now let’s compare the skylines. Nairobi seems to have more skyscrapers than Lagos. Lagos is more spread out which I think doesn’t serve Lagos well. Nairobi’s huge skyscrapers are really giving Lagos a run for its money. Both cities have big malls but you can’t compare any mall in Lagos to Nairobi’s Two Rivers. Nairobi may be smaller but seems to be more developed, modern and organized. Lagos existing infrastructure and the scope of its ongoing and proposed projects are slightly behind Nairobi and therefore for this round, Nairobi wins.
2. Social Amenities.
Lagos is a megacity at over 30 million in population. Nairobi on the other hand is considerably smaller at 5 million. Nairobi has a lower population density which is 43.22% lower than Lagos. Accessibility of social amenities is therefore better in Nairobi. Nairobi’s smaller population means less strain on the available resources and that is why Nairobi is the winner here.
3. Weather.
Nairobi’s climate is cool and temperate due to high altitude even though it straddles the equator (average is 23° / 14°). Temperatures in Lagos are hot and oppressively humid (average 32° / 24°) Some people might prefer the cold climate of Nairobi and others might prefer the heat of Lagos. It’s a subjective topic. In my opinion Nairobi definitely wins this round.
4. Cost of Living.
Consumer Prices in Lagos are 4.25% higher than in Nairobi (without rent)
Consumer Prices Including Rent in Lagos are 92.47% higher than in Nairobi
Rent Prices in Lagos are 356.53% higher than in Nairobi.
Restaurant Prices in Lagos are 3.25% lower than in Nairobi
Groceries Prices in Lagos are 21.88% higher than in Nairobi
Local Purchasing Power in Lagos is 71.64% lower than in Nairobi
In Nairobi, you pay first month, last month and one month deposit to move into a rental unit. In Lagos, you have to pay 1 - 2 years upfront.
5. Recreational Opportunities.
Lagos is a concrete jungle with little greenery. Nairobi is the Green City in Sun with a lot of greenery and even a forest (Karura Forest) within the city limits.
Lagos being a seaside city has many beautiful beaches unlike Nairobi which is located in the Kenyan Highlands. Nairobi though has a national Park within its limits which I think is quite unique. Both cities have beautiful recreation parks and museums.
Lagos has many higher end nightclubs than Nairobi and Nigerians dress up when they go out. Kenyans are very casual and frankly dress badly.
Lagos wins this round.
6. Food.
If you are a fan of spicy food and seafood then Lagos is the place to be. Nairobi food can be somewhat bland but this is a very subjective topic. Personally I believe the cuisine of Nigeria is simply better. Lagos wins for this one.
7. Safety.
Both of the cities suffer the problem of insecurity but according to official sources, Nairobi is safer with a crime index of 58 against Lagos 65. You are safer walking at night in Nairobi than in Lagos. I guess the Nairoberry label is not accurate comparatively speaking. But it is best to be cautious and alert when in both cities. I declare a draw for this round.
8. Economy.
Lagos is 4 - 5 times the size of Nairobi in both population and physical size. This makes Lagos more rife with opportunities but also more competitive since you are competing with more people. The richest man in Africa, Dangote, is from Nigeria. Nollywood, Africa’s No1 and worlds Number 3 movie industry worth billions of dollars is headquartered in Lagos African Entertainment capital.
All the biggest African Musical artists reside in Lagos they are ranked in Forbes the likes of Davido /Don jazzy/ Wizkid, Burnaboy and many others are very well off financially and outsell every other African artist by a huge margin. I needn’t say more Nigerian Entertainment is enjoying world attention at the moment.
Lagos carries the day.
Hey guys. The odd lack of narration in the infrastructure segment of the video is as a result of a copyright claim on the original background music used. I had to either forfeit monetisation or replace the section with another music. Kindly bear with the inconvenience. Thank you.
Kenya won in most of the parameters yet you conclude that Lagos wins?? Was there need for the analysis anyway?? But we understand you are Nigerian. And is food really a parameter?? People have their preferences, tastes and culture. Mind you Kenya also has any type of food found in any part of the world.
BECAUSE YOU KNEW NAIROBI INFRASTRUCTURE IS BETTER THAN NIGERIA..ARE YOU A NIGERIA...URE BIASED SOMEHOW
Am from south Africa bt how can lagos become the best without electricity and security also I can see Nairobi is very organized and the roads are more standard.i prefer Nairobi to be the best.much love from African cities
we know you are angry and jealous because nigeria is richer than your country, now go to bed.
@@jyde50 hahaha. Have some mercy.
My opinion also. He is Nigerian you can understand why
Better don't relay on what you hear Lagos has 24 hours limit and good roads and there's no insecurity in the South it's only in the North
You are so foolish all this stupid South Africa that have not even been to Lagos in there entire life is here talking I live in Lagos I am a black American and I love in Nigeria Nigeria is my mother land I have been living for 2 years now I have constant electricity and for the past one year now my house electricity never turn of for one minute foolish guy learn to travel before talking about Nigeria
Nairobi was rated the best city in Africa 2021 and number 12 world wide by expatriates beating cities like Johannesburg and capetown which were among the list, lagos was not even on the list to compete.
Cape town rated number 4 world wide
That list no Kenya number 1 city ROME
They place CAPE town number 4th
New York number 3rd
Top 30 best city in the world
Pass on the weed bro..you real high
Kenya
🇰🇪 is beautiful 👌🏽
Check out this drone footage of Kenya with relaxing neo soul music in the background
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Beautiful scenery
@@mmakosivincent8477
"Expatriates have ranked Kenya’s capital Nairobi the best city to work in on the continent, jumping 50 places from last year.
The Expat City Ranking 2021 shows Nairobi also ranks 12 out of 57 cities surveyed in the world, an improvement from 62 out of 66 in 2020.The survey carried out by a global network of expatriates, InterNations, shows the expatriates picked the city due to ease in getting settled at fourth position globally, after Malaga, Mexico City and Kuala Lumpur based on friendliness of locals.The city was also ranked sixth globally in the finance and housing index based on overall satisfaction with their financial situation, disposable income and affordability and ease of finding houses."
NAIROBI IS BETTER THAN LAGOS NO CITY IN WEST AFRICA CAN BE COMPARED TO NAIROBI PERIOD
Better in terms of what?
@@MrMaboboz watch the video stop asking obvious things yo've seen in the video
@@MrMaboboz infrastructure
Absolutely NONE. No West African city beats Nairobi on many fronts. Infrastructure topping the list. About food, the fact that they have spicy food does not make it better than the so labelled "bland". Not everyone likes spicy so that is relative based on individuals. Dressing too..relative too. People do not have to dress like West Africans!
@@itgamingke Agreed!
As a Chinese I could say Nairobi is the best! Good weather, relatively developed, ecological!
I had a guest from Lagos in my house in Nairobi. Being his first time in Kenya he called his wife with excitement complimenting Nairobi with it's ever present power, hot water bath, easy means of communication, M-Pesa network transactions, he went on and on but his greatest relief came from lack of generator noise and street noise.
I have never been to Lagos but from his conversation with wife I came to realize that Nairobi is at another level.
@@edgarjeji5430 In jakanye Eddy?
@@edgarjeji5430 tembea kenya niko hii kisumu na kisumu city is just a name
@Mwaura Kinuthia funny since lagos is richer than the entire country of kenya
@Mwaura Kinuthia Are you drunk?
@@edgarjeji5430 lagos is richer than the entire kenya
Am from East Africa uganda so I go with Nairobi cz its the best 😊😊😊😊😊😘😘
what you go with is irrelevant, lagos is richer than the entire kenya
@@jyde50 Nairobi has 6200 dollar millionaires than Lagos 5400. Which means its easy to get rich in Nairobi than Lagos. You cant compare.
@@abdicivan1887 Are you drunk?
@@jyde50 he is not drunk, this is a fact. Just do your research
@@jyde50 richer with no electricity 🤣🤣😂😂
As a Ghanaian living in Kenya I have been in the country for 3 months without using cash or card money at any moment.
I only use m-pesa which is mobile everywhere in the country
Those people don't need wallets an online identify card , driving license and everything.
In your comparison Kenya is better in
Security
Health
Employment
Water
Electricity
Nigeria is mainly good in
Entertainment
Night life
I really don't get how Nigeria is better
have you been to lagos...?
@@anubizzzzz Yeah and never wish to be employed there again. Yes the food and ladies are a thing to behold but otherwise the living standards are way below Nairobi. How can you be having so many power blackouts and very poor internet? Only the rich of the rich can enjoy Lagos. but in Nairobi even an avarage earning individual like me can enjoy the fine things life has to offer.
@@johnnguru9162 and you think average earners are not living well here...lol...dont play yourself...plus only few states have power outages...and did you just say poor internet...we are the most africans online..lol
I also wonder 🤔 he has contradicted himself completely.
Based on his video Kenya won in 5 areas, Nigeria 2 and then he declare Nigeria as the winner???
Bro dont inform them Nairobi is always laid back n chill this narrator is a Nigerian or a Kenyan hater 😂😂 he didn't even talk about the transportation system 😂😂😂😂😂
I think you meant sleeping in the streets when you said lagos has nightlife. In nairobi buses look like moving nightclubs literally.
Which makes you get entertained to your destination. The wall TVs in the Busses. The music 🥳🥳 the graffiti
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I've been to lagos and Accra more than twice and to be unbiased, It's an insult to compare Nairobi City with any west African city. I Can't say the Quality of life, Public amenities and Security are very good in Nairobi, but in Lagos.. Lord have mercy! Kind people in both cities though!
True. Ghanaians will come for you though!
@@esem135 We will provide state security😃
@@esem135 Nairobi is slum
@@kennykross3306 Yes it's, are you happy now?
@@kennykross3306 you idiot travel and see,am an American citizen but working in Nairobi,and have been to all west African cities none can be compared to Nairobi may be my city of Atlanta,so dude travel and see how East Africa is well developed compared to any country in west Africa.
Expats already ranked Nairobi the best city to live and work in Africa so unless otherwise voted for, I stick my business to Nairobi being more developed than any west African city
Exactly.. Nairobi was ranked best so not sure what's this dude getting at?
Nairobae....all the way
Best City in Afica?
You're wrong
@@gammarays20 Do your research bruh. And understand what you read
@@gammarays20 You must be South African-chief deniers!
I believe nairobi kenya 🇰🇪 is the best city in Africa 🌍
Nairobi is the real Deal.
The difference:
While Nairobi was ranked among the best (globally) by expats, Lagos was ranked among the least liveable cities in the world by UN.
Nairobi is a mixture of cultures and food is diverse. While Lagos the food is the same every where you go. I've lived in both cities and Nairobi is the best
The more advanced tourism infrastructure in Kenya actually gives better selection. Spicy does not mean better!
Anyone can also understand Kenyans when they speak English. I cannot understand a word when Nigerians speak.
I don't think so. Most Nigerians have very good English.
@@normanthenormand7554 their accent is unintelligible even the ones I meet here in the United States.
@@b.3940 Accent aside, we all have it when speaking a language that isn't our first. Most Nigerians i have met express themselves in English better than most people who come from English speaking colonies.
Different counties with different cultures. You do not expect Kenyans to be eating Nigerian food anyway. We are different.
It's not about nightlife but the growth of the country and it's people ...for that I give it to Nairobi.. hands down...
Night life and food are both relative to be decided by individuals own experiences.
@@esem135 correct..
Your delusional then😂 Lagos >>>>>> Kenya.
*You should compare Lagos to Kakamega or Nyamira, Nairobi is on its own level bana.* 😁😂
😂🤣 Bro wachaneni na akina Okechukwu, ni wanoma kapsa!
Violence😂😂😂
Ukiamka bila miguu kesho jua umepelekwa kwa oga🤣
Aki wewe 😂😂😂😂😂
@@carolekatiko 😂
If you prefer quality, then go live in Nairobi. If quantity is your preference, Lagos is your city. I agree Lagos is more soulful and with indigenous African feel. Nairobi is sophisticated with a western city look and feel. Food in Lagos is better. Lagosians the speak Pidgin , Nairobians speak Sheng....Matatu culture in Nairobi is lit!! Lagos is a dream place for entrepreneurs...Holiday makers should go to Nairobi. Lagos size and population can overwhelm you if you used to public order, easy access to services and enjoy outdoors....none is present in Lagos. Nairobians could learn a thing or two from Lagosians in terms of Fashion, entertainment. Naija Music is on another level...plenty of sexiness too. Living standards higher in Nairobi, cheaper too and with better access to international markets. Nairobi is more tech Savvy but Lagos is richer due to its size. Which city is better? Go ask your mother
And there you have it! You summarised the video bro. 😎
My Mother? 😂😂
Lagos is more techy savvy
That African feel you speak of...?
It’s called poverty bro.
@@PatrickChemelil African feel he is talking about is the food dress code the tradition they still keep.
Now imagine if we had a fast train connecting both cities? East and West coast connections that could change the world.
The future is bright, with correct leadership
Nigeria is not interested in connecting with kenya.
@@jyde50 Lol...Okay President of Nigeria.🙄🤦♀️😂 As if you are the one to sign the papers😂
@@Tata-bd9nx 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@jyde50 Infact we dont want to be associated or connected to nigeria or nigerians.matter of fact would be better we close our embassies so you don't travel here
In my opinion comparing both cities based on infrastructural development,% level of education, technology etc rather thank food would have made more sense ,good work though . If you ask me , Nairobi is several years ahead of most if not all cities in Africa and bearing in mind that Kenya doesn't have natural resources like Oil and Gold ,I commend the it's leadership for ensuring Kenya is up in the face of Africa
Noted thanks for the feedback
if you think nairobi is ahead of lagos then you are very drunk, lagos alone is richer than the entire country of kenya
@@jyde50 What do you mean by richer? Please don't let your emotions cloud your judgement.
Lagos isn't richer but the fact is that it generates more revenue because of higher population and physical size. But it is less developed and poor social amenities like access to power because of overpopulation.
@@theworldtraveller8481 lagos is richer than the entire country of kenya.
Lagos residents are forced to plan for more than half of their lifetime without electricity yet you then argue the city remains a better place to reside in compared to Nairobi. Interesting.
This is a very different topic. That is why I said one to one mapping. Nigerians already outlived their government. Electricity is understandable that our government has failed us but Lagos is stinkingly rich place with more job opportunities than Nairobi. Individuals are doing well and could afford generator right. Unicoms like Paystack, flutterwave, Andela, Interswich, GTB, Zénith bank, UBA, Access are all here, all these banks are in Kenya. It is freaking 20 million people and Kenya is just 50 million as a whole.
lagos is richer than the entire country of kenya
GDP of African Countries 2021
(billions US$)
1 Nigeria 514.05 (Black Economy)
2 Egypt 394.28 (Arab Economy)
3 South Africa 329.53 (White Economy)
4 Algeria 151.46 (Arab Economy)
5 Morocco 124 (Arab Economy)
6 Kenya 106.04 (Black Economy)
7 Ethiopia 93.97
8 Ghana 74.26
9. Ivory Coast 70.99
10 Angola 66.49
11 Tanzania 65.92
@@gamrpresident
Here is a full ranking of the top 10 cities in Africa, based on the 2021 Africa Wealth Report. Lagos is not that much larger sizewise (59%; 43% excluding the water).
1. Johannesburg
Total Wealth (US $bn): 226
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 790
Billionaires: 2
Area: 1 645 km²
2. Cape Town
Total Wealth (US $bn): 123
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 390
Billionaires: 1
Area: 400,3 km²
3. Cairo
Total Wealth (US $bn): 118
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 400
Billionaires: 4
Area: 3 085 km²
4. Lagos
Total Wealth (US $bn): 88
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 260
Billionaires: 2
Area: 1 171 km²
Excluding water: 999.6 km²
Urban: 907 km²
5. Durban & Umhlanga
Total Wealth (US $bn): 55
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 210
Area: 2 292 km²
6. Nairobi
Total Wealth (US $bn): 47
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 250
Area: 696 km²
7. Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch
Total Wealth (US $bn): 47
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 160
Billionaires: 2
Area: 64,61 km²
8. Pretoria
Total Wealth (US $bn): 42
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 100
Area: 687,5 km²
9. Casablanca
Total Wealth (US $bn): 39
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 110
Billionaires: 2
Area: 384 km²
10. Accra
Total Wealth (US $bn): 34
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 100
Area: 225,7 km²
@@kr3539 you are right. Its the smallest state by size in Nigeria but many people don’t know that. This your google data is debatable, because nobody knows Lagos remittance because of Tinubu but don’t worry. I know places in Kenya more than Nigeria so I know what I said. South Africa, the cities you mentioned are largely owned by whites which aren’t even South Africans and huge inequality but still If we mapped individual infrastructure to Nairobi, my brother Lagos even outshine the whole of Ghana as a country sef.
I don't care if Nairobi is better than Lagos or vice versa, I'm happy to see how far Africa has come. Imagine if it was United Nations of Africa, UNA, daaamn! So sad won't be alive to see that
You're right. We need to develop as a unit; taking tips and lessons from one another.
I like your attitude.
You don't care because you live in Nairobi😂
I have been to both cities and I can tell you Nairobi is supercool.
Infrastructure, amenities and people are top notch.
comparing Lagos is nairobi is a joke, lagos is richer than the entire kenya. lagos is far more develo.p a complete joke
This jayde50 broda is a real ninja ...one man against the world...like jackie chan😂..i like your blind patriotism
I absolutely love Lagos and all its glory. But Nairobi is more versatile, cheaper and frankly, has more soul. In terms of 'dressing', Nairobians are many things but not badly dressed. The food is also not as blank as you make it seem.
A Nigerian here. Nairobi is more beautiful and more livable but Lagos has a character and wealth that can't be matched by any city in Africa!
Keep telling urself that....kenya was nowhere years back... I believe the coming future it will be the gateway to Africa
@@kelvinkimani1853 with the help of rearing of animals tourism or where will the money come from?
Johannesburg is Abit far...not to mention Cape town.....
Difference between Lagos and other cities like Nairobi and Johannesburg..... people are not flashy with their wealth.... people are really quiet with their lives....but Nigerians we know them by their show off...we see alot from our TV's but our culture is different...
@@soyabraham5364 I think you should take a trip to Nairobi and find out why so many Nigerians make it home.
@@kelvinkimani1853 Very true
with the potential Nigeria has in terms of Natural resources i hope to see a day where it will be giving loans to other African countries and financing different projects across the continent... for now it really is punching below the belly ..
How did Nairobi win almost all categories but you still give the winner to largos 😂
Bro if Lagos was better we won't be having so many Nigerians in Nairobi they are almost everywhere. Any Kenyan true or false🤷♂️
True
You bet their is no Kenyan in nigeria?
99% of nigerians don't know what kenya is.
@@titusngetich1222 99% of nigerians don't know what kenya is.
😂😂 when they are all over Nairobi living at least 4 in a bedsitter
Nairobi is the only city in the world that has a national park within its boundaries
Lusaka too has, they say.
Volume please 💕
More like the city is growing into a national park. 🤣
Nakuru City has one too
I also love that..i felt better on reaching Kenya an East African country
Why would anyone compare Nairobi with Lagos.Nairobi is the London of Africa
All Nigerians are now venturing in the business of creating comparison videos between Kenyans and all countries in the world even the US🤣🤣🤣. They all know Kenyans don't fail in terms of views. Ndugu zanguni tufunguke macho. It's hard to see Kenyans themselves creating such videos. And when we win them in the war of words in the comment section it becomes a beef while it's them click baiting us into such videos🤣
@@carolekatiko hey dummy, the guy making the video is a kenya. 99% of nigerians dont' know what kenya is and also lagos is richer than the entire kenya but keep living in illusion,.
It’s white owned like London too.😂
@@shangothunder1055 Just because Nairobi is developed..you think it’s because of white folks.Lol.
@@self-mademillionaire4519 or the indians
I wish almost all african cities could level up with Nairobi or Capetown or jorbrg or even better to the extent that Nairobi would be benchmarking with them..i wish for a world dominating AFRICA
Some 2 interesting facts that the video got wrong.
1) Nairobi has more dollar millionaires (6,200) than Lagos (5,400). It is seemingly easier to get rich in Nairobi than in Lagos both in gross and per capita terms.
2) In terms of business competitive edge and dynamism, the economic complexity index (ECI) is the best indicator. It is a hollistic measure of the productive capabilities of large economic systems like cities. Kenya is ranked at 87th while NGR is at 140. Given that both Lagos and Nairobi are the primary cities of their countries, the national ECIs are more influenced by and reflective of either, so you be the judge of that.
No Lagos alone has an economy bigger than the whole of Kenya and a higher per capita at city and national level 2,300 Nigeria and >$5'500 for Lagos. However anything that concerns government responsibilities will always be poorly ranked concerning Nigeria, such is the state of the malaise. If you look at the people of Lagos they are easily among the most competitive and successful anywhere, while Kenya is dependent on foreigners. The main commercial city is Lagos but not the national capital like Nairobi, this is Abuja. As for dollar millionaires I very much doubt this is the correct figure just as I notice they got the figures of billionaires in a comment quoting African wealth, wrong. In Lagos I can easily count 6 from Forbes and other sources. Both countries should be concentrating on the poor and less concerned with the wealthy
The millionaires in Nairobi are 80% indians
5400 for a city with over 20 m people is a small number
@@oluwadamilola6233 those Indians are Kenyans you idiot
I won't even try to argue down the inferiority complex notion that Indians form 80% of the millionaire community in Nairobi, I'll let you do a lil bit of research. Then come back with a source stating so before I give sources proving you wrong.
The truth is Lagos has money than Nairobi but if we are to talk about beauty and cool life Nairobi is the winner I'm a Nigerian but Nairobi I beautiful and has l lot of iconic building than any country in West Africa
Exactly what I was saying. Nairobi is structured. Abuja is way structured. Nairobi is designed for tourism. Lagos is unstructured but industrious and sitting on top of money
you have not been to nairobi you are living a fantasy dream, lagos is better
@@gamrpresident lagos is far better
I’ve been to Nairobi 3 times, For buildings Lagos is way ahead, for tourism, parks, traffic Nairobi is way ahead. For jobs, money, industries Lagos is a beast. For clubs, bars, restaurants Nairobi is ahead, for food and value for money Lagos is way ahead. Nairobi doesn’t not have beaches, only Mombasa
@@gamrpresident nairobi cant be compared with lagos, only a deluded person will think its comparable, lagos alone is richer than the entire country of kenya.
Nigeria has oil and population. Kenya have no oil but competitive with a country with 200milliion people versus 50million.
Kenya can never complete Nigeria. Nigeria is the number one economy in Africa. Nigeria's GDP 2021 is US $514.05 Billion while Kenya's GDP 2021 is US $106.04 Billion. Lagos State GDP alone is US $33,679 Billion while Nairobi's GDP is US $14.8 Billion.
@@joyisaac223 Lagos is a state? What's its population? Again Nigeria population is almost 4 times of Kenyan population. Nigeria has oil, Kenya has none.
@@joyisaac223 Kenya can't compete with Nigeria, 1. Kenya is only 50 + million in population. Nigeria is 200+ population. Nigeria has Oil, Kenya don't. Nigeria has more landmass than Kenya. Yet Nairobi was voted the #1 to work and settle by expats.
@@teresiawachira1034 Yeah they voted but have they done it though? When you want to compare countries don't do so based on internet votes,do so based on the fact on ground.
Below is the actual figure of GDP for African countries 2021.
GDP of African Countries 2021
(billions US$)
1 Nigeria 514.05 (Black Economy)
2 Egypt 394.28 (Arab Economy)
3 South Africa 329.53 (White Economy)
4 Algeria 151.46 (Arab Economy)
5 Morocco 124 (Arab Economy)
6 Kenya 106.04 (Black Economy)
7 Ethiopia 93.97
8 Ghana 74.26
9. Ivory Coast 70.99
10 Angola 66.49
11 Tanzania 65.92
Let's be happy as Black Nations rise not these unhealthy comparison we do without proper research.
My advice for you is to keep building your Nation and not wait for some white knight in shining armor to come and make you wealthy. Nigerians don't wait for anyone, don't need anyone's vote to build our nation.Our destinies and future is solidly in our hands.
You confused me. You said Kenya wins as per your metrics but because of character and soul Lagos it is! So which is which? The metrics or your subjective character and soul? Just watching the video alone, Kenya wins by a big margin.
Lagos, the poverty capital of the world, has 30 million characters and 30 million souls, therefore wins. Simple.
The verdict is very subjective.
@@AfroArtistaFilms Use substance in your clips though!!
@@esem135 All the info and data provided is backed up with lots of research its not just guesswork.
@@notmeatall70s lagos richer than the entire country of kenya
Being flashy and dressed when going out to clubs is just a village mentality most west Africans have.
They share that with a guy in Detroit who can't afford anything else but chains and watches and belts and shoes is must for the club
West Africans ,are well travelled ,so keep your village mentality to yourself. Choosing to look dull is a personal choice.
@@opeyemiburaimoh4725 the village mentality I was talking about coming from you,well travelled to smuggle drugs and do wash wash business in other countries, boy sit down
lol we travel on summer vacations to Europe and America. Nigerians know how to make money and enjoy life.
@@paul-fx4nc lol we travel on summer vacations, to Europe and America . Nigerians know how to make money and enjoy life.
Just as per your analysis, Nairobi is way better than Lagos. You cant compare a city experiencing frequent blackouts to Nairobi.
Lol Look at this village Kenya man talking trash..Do you even have a passport to travel to know if it’s true that Lagos is experiencing black out??
@@jimmyjimmy6315 It is known fact, deny anything else. Nigerians scream about it all over the social media streets. People also travel and say it too!
@@jimmyjimmy6315 Nigeria is full of generators.
@@esem135 That’s a lie..We are just catching cruise on social media….
@@jimmyjimmy6315 I have been to lagos and stayed there for 3 months yes you do have frequent blackout. Deal with it instead of running your mouth
Nairobi is the best, Lagos lacks stable infrastructure like fast internet, electricity, too much crime and poverty in Lagos as well, the area boys and militias
There is more poverty in Nairobi than Nigeria! The largest slym in africa is un Kenya but is always hidden.
And fear of kidnappers!
Nairobi is light years ahead of Lagos. Its a no brainer there is more investment in tourism and leisure in Nairobi, bigger expat community and most important less poverty
Wow, you guys need to travel, being a local champion in judging matters from Google is very naive. I've spent a lot of time in Kenya, know so many counties. Nairobi and Kiambu are one of the smallest counties, do you know how big Lagos is and the developments? Dangote refinary, banana island, The current train system, BRT buses, Victoria Island, Ikoyi, Lekki, these places are more than some Kenyan counties. Please if you are so sure, get a flight and come visit Lagos just to prove to yourself that you are right.
lagos is richer than the entire country of kenya. yes that is light years
But Lagos is richer than the whole of Kenya
@@gamrpresident I have been to kenya and Nigeria and to be honest Nairobi is ahead of lagos. Lagos is just one gigantic city but Nairobi is a sizeable city and controllable.
@@kinyuabonface5042 keep dreaming. I know pretty much all the developed places in Nairobi from CBD, Killeshwa, Kilimani, Langata etc, Lagos is very big so it's hard to understand it's development, Nairobi doesn't have island or Mainland kind of separation and the developed places are just few including Karen. One thing Nairobi is better than Lagos is tourist attractions and Greener (trees and parks)
You say Nairobi is safer than Lagos at night then you say it's a draw 😂🤣
😂😂😂then is comparing the growth of the cities by dressing
And further comparing it with a night life run on generators😂😂😂
Hahahaha " Lagos has more character and soul than Nairobi" You clearly haven't lived in Nairobi.
Nigeria just has far better culture man get over it.
@@shangothunder1055 nothing to get over. Your definition of culture might be just as ridiculous 😉
@@donaroji Nigeria has high culture while Kenya barely has any unique culture at all.
@@shangothunder1055 what is your definition of culture? Because, first, no authentic community lacks culture. Secondly if you've been to Kenya and didn't experience our culture then you probably missed a huge point of your trip.Ask the thousands of Nigerians living in our major cities and small towns. Next time you do so find me.
@@donaroji You people are hopeless.🤦🏿♂️
Comparisons are always boring, Of course everyone wants their city to be at the top without even exploring the rest of the world. My stand, every city in Africa is livable, it just depends on what you want.
Exactly
We'll am a Nigerian in Lagos, I would choose to live in Nairobi for d same reason I would choose Abuja to Lagos,
Lagos is crazy, too many people, congestion, traffic etc...Nairobi like abuja looks more planned, less population and its tourism sector is top notch. Its my best African city after Jo'burg and Cairo...love
Although Africa's biggest slum is in Kenya, kiberia
you are clearly drunk, lagos is far better
@@jyde50 dat was my opinion, u can say yours with out insulting me.
@@paulkingsley206 insulting you?? lol, nigerians always insulting themselves 24/7. am just helping you out.
@@jyde50 ok
So ur Kenyan ?
Nairobi is already too big for most of us Kenyans. I think the size and population of Lagos would overwhelm many of us. Someone who has visited both cities would give an unbiased winner imo. But overall, nice video.
You can never compare food in the two countries. Its totally different. Nairobi all the way
Already built infrastructure: Nairobi
Security: Nairobi
Cost of Living: Nairobi is cheaper
Economy: Lagos by a distance
Social life: Lagos
I'm a Nigerian
Social life is more to do with tastes and preferences. But by virtue that more international visitors choose Nairobi we can safely conclude that globally it wins
Economy is paradoxical element, you people have a large economy than even south Africa and Kenya,but they are both developed than you
That's why the cost of living is cheaper, security is good and infrastructure are well built
As an economist I will quote a neo classical economists David Hume,he said satisfaction is not achieved from accumulation of specie(money)but from consumption gotten using the specie,,
@@francismwai9159 economy translates to business capacity mate. Lagos is shit we all agree but business wise Lagos runs miles over almost every African city bar a few.
Crime Index was in favor of Nairobi
Verdict : Draw 🥴
At least try to hide the Bias bro 😂
😂😂 To be honest both cities aren't safe at all
@@AfroArtistaFilms you have 65 index,how can you draw it with 55?come on man,,at least try to hide it
This guy is just bias straight up. He wasn't trying to hide it
Kenya on top 🥳 African finest it's just blessed city don't compare it with other African cities let it represent Africa worldwide cause it's the capital of Africa in whole👊👊👊
🤣🤣🤣🤣you must be joking, you Kenyans where did you get this confidence all of a sudden 😂😂😂
@@thulanijamjam3160 Kenya is the capital of Africa😂 you heard that. Perioddd!!😂
Were you trying to compare Kenya and Nigeria in this video? It wasn't about Nairobi and Lagos!
nice video. woulld love to visit Kenya
No city in Western Africa can be compared to Nairobi
No comparison..every African city is great in its own way and the way u find it..
Nairobi courts peace. I've walked around Nairobi and guess what, somebody offered me coffee! In Lagos, you'd be choked by ekechukwu of axe gang from Nigerian 'venice' supposed to be spelled 'veboring' btw.
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ᴷᵏᵏᵏᵏᵏ.....😂
Violence 😂😂😂
Bruh how do kenyans dress badly?? especially in the city broo 😳..nigerians wear like our grandparents
True
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Oh please, spicy food does not mean better! West Africans need to realize this! Dressing is also relative and dependent on the wearer and sense of fashion! Those two things, food and fashion are relative things. FYI - Nairobi actually has more dollar millionaires than Lagos! There are 6250 USD millionaires in Nairobi while Lagos has 5260! Lagos is wealthier in general because it 2 USD Billionaires while Nairobi has none and Nigeria is more resource rich than Kenya, just like Joburg has the gold contributing to its wealth..
Most of the rich in Nairobi are Arabs, Euros, and Indians
@@AfriPrincess411 most of them r Kenya's mostly of kikuyu and somali decent Arabs in Nairobi r very few most indians in Kenya r Kenya's citizens by birth and that's why it was Gazetted as a tribe in Kenya
@@AfriPrincess411 Typical backward West African mentality. You all cannot accept defeat and always run to non-existent theory! The whites, Indians and Arabs are a minority in Kenya!! 90 percent of those USD Millionaires are black Kenyans!! Use facts and not propaganda. Infact, you should have left at Indians and whites because at least they own something. Arabs? You are still very ignorant about Kenya.
@@esem135 According to Forbes, the whole of Kenya has just under 3000 USD millionaires.
@@AfriPrincess411 you have no idea what you're talking about. Kenyan Indians are not as rich as you think. it's also very hard to spot an Arab in Nairobi
It's clear Nairobi wins on the balance here. You ended on a subjective note and made your personal preference trump the otherwise good analysis, that was an unfortunate ending to an otherwise good video.
Noted. Thanks for the feedback.
20 Nigerians living in a 3 bedroom in Nairobi. LOL. Life must be better here.
HHAHA hear in Nasra they are living 10 people in a 3bedroom house
Haha very common. Even in Kisumu
@@coffeeradio6270 lagos alone is richer than the entire country of kenya.
without any need to be told,I guess and I'm very right that you are from Nigeria, visit Nairobi bro,I'm a Kenyan and whenever I go to the city I always see it unique yet I'm from within its metropolitan area,but the structures and the modern skylines will tell from a far on the highway that for sure you are approaching the city
That is not a nigerian accent
@@JohnBullFubuthat guy is purely Nigerian
I'll complement what someone already said in the comments. Nairobi was ranked 1st as expats city of choice in Africa and 12th in the world. That was 20121. In 2023, Expats Essentials Index by InterNations still ranks Nairobi as No. 1 overtaking South Africa which had a temporary stay at the top in 2022. There is no way Lagos would beat Nairobi.
Lagos is many times better and much more developed than Nairobi , not even close.
The only thing that shocked me in Lagos is the lack of electricity Kenyans are so spoilt we have electricity 24/7 and the internet speed is very fast which I did not experience in Lagos.I loved Lagos because it had a true feeling of Africa.And the food was true African food.
Many people cannot understand, electricity issue is a topic that is a mystery to us Nigerians because only Otedola or Dangote can supply electricity for Nigerians. I have worked with a company handling 20% of Nigeria power generation, so I have first hand experience if you need some insight, please ping me. We just need to remove some principalities.
Take me to Lagos mummy
@@teddylumidimusic beautiful authentic Lagos🤩
Sine when did you magically have 24/7 hours electricity?
It isn't fantasy dude. Even in a Kenyan village it can clock 30 days without an hour power failure. This seems unbelievable to a Nigerian.
One thing people often get misconstrued is the economy of Lagos (the city), and the wider State. According to the 2021 Africa wealth report Lagos' economy is only 87% larger than Nairobi's despite having a 3x larger urban population. Nairobi is not as small as most Nigerians assume either, Lagos is in fact only 59% its size (43% if you discount the water) so the cities are quite comparable from a tourist's p.o.v.
Here is a full ranking of the top 10 cities in Africa, based on the 2021 Africa Wealth Report
1. Johannesburg
Total Wealth (US $bn): 226
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 790
Billionaires: 2
Area: 1 645 km²
2. Cape Town
Total Wealth (US $bn): 123
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 390
Billionaires: 1
Area: 400,3 km²
3. Cairo
Total Wealth (US $bn): 118
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 400
Billionaires: 4
Area: 3 085 km²
4. Lagos
Total Wealth (US $bn): 88
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 260
Billionaires: 2
Area: 1 171 km²
Excluding water: 999.6 km²
Urban: 907 km²
5. Durban & Umhlanga
Total Wealth (US $bn): 55
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 210
Area: 2 292 km²
6. Nairobi
Total Wealth (US $bn): 47
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 250
Area: 696 km²
7. Paarl, Franschhoek & Stellenbosch
Total Wealth (US $bn): 47
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 160
Billionaires: 2
Area: 64,61 km²
8. Pretoria
Total Wealth (US $bn): 42
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 100
Area: 687,5 km²
9. Casablanca
Total Wealth (US $bn): 39
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 110
Billionaires: 2
Area: 384 km²
10. Accra
Total Wealth (US $bn): 34
Multi-millionaires ($10m+): 100
Area: 225,7 km²
I believe Tanzania , ethiopian should be ahead of ghana
@@kelvinkimani1853
Don't underestimate Ghana.
this wealth issue is nothing if those who live there dont benefit.How is Lagos wealthier than Nairobu and the cities electricity supply is wanting,health care is poor,infrastructure poor,enviromental sanitation poor...this is ridiculuous comparison
I’m half Ghanaian and I’m definitely taking Nairobi since Nigeria is like our rival.
Who is your rival!!! Imagine all this small countries comparing themselves to Nigeria, which day this insult start na🤔
@@femiakande652 our citizens are living better lives then y’all’s
@@femiakande652 Kenya is not a small country you idiot. It's a middle-sized country.
No doubt Nairobi is more organized than Lagos but I'd rather live in Lagos where it is far easier to become rich. It would interest you to know that there are countless orange sellers in Lagos who are millionaires! Nairobi does not hold much in terms of wealth creation.
Naira millionaires I would presume. Lagos without a doubt has potential than Nairobi becauseof the large population. But potential doesn't translate to anything without planning and infrastructure that's why countries with far less natural wealth and less population have done far much better.
@@normanthenormand7554 Haha still stuck at Naira millionaires..lol😂
That's not becoming rich,,it's what we call money illusion bro,,like you get paid 100 dollars but you spend 95 just to maintain a lifestyle, while another person get paid 50 dollar but only need 20 of them to keep up with you,,don't you guys learn finance in Nigeria?
@@francismwai9159 The rich assertion is research, not fables.
@@krisdavidas9890 I'm an economist,I wish you understand what I mean by money illusion first,,, research or no research,if prices are high, it's all not important
Nairobi for me; I prefer nature, peace and a little less of that city life.
I wish my neighbors tanzanians could have understand this English you compare Nairobi and dar El
i will visit lagos one of coming year thams up
I would live in both beautiful cities
It's a matter of opinions. Chale.. karibu Kenya. 🇰🇪🇰🇪. We grow by working smart
Hello bro, I have to congratulate you for this good work but then, things like 'food' and 'clothing' cannot be used to gauge cities, instead, you should have used other parameters like 'technology' and 'water supply'. Food and clothing's are very subjective parameters, they depend on where one was born and brought up. To me, for instance, I don't like spicy food, again, when going out for a night club, one is going to loose themselves in the frenzy dances and other enjoyments, so I would rather dress casually, the Kenyan style, not official. To dance well, one should be in casual dresses.
Noted. Thanks for the feedback.
@@carolekatiko Sa unasema nini ? I'm Kenyan dude.
@@AfroArtistaFilms 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣na mbona umewatetea hvo hadi nikadhani wewe ni wao😂😂😂delete hizo comments zangu basi...aaah...nimechoma. ni ju sijaiona mkenya akifanya hii comparison. pole. just delete all the nonsense I've written🤣🤦♀️
@@AfroArtistaFilms lakini hapo pa Kenyans dress badly umechoma inadepend ni wapi. People dress nicely on night outs out here.
@@carolekatiko Mi ni kutafta subs wa Naija so inabidi niwachoche kiasi but msijali Kanairo iko mbele. Biashara tu msicatch tafadhali. 😂
Both cities are light!
@@carolekatiko you have the biggest slum in africa. kibera slum yet you are this proud?? WOW and the person who made the video is kenyan, 99% of nigerians don't know what kenya is
nigerian living in kenya and i can tell you have never gone out of nigeria.nairobi is light years ahead of lagos
NAIROBI IT IS!
"Kenyans dress very badly" 😂😂🤣🤣 - The AUDACITY 😂😂😂
Where is the lie 😂😂
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@@Favouredflower There's nothing like objective comparison in the video.
@@jenniferngatia3397 he just blurts out that we dress badly. Wondering what the standards are?🤣🤣 imagine downgrading a city because in your opinion guys are dressed badly. 😯
@@Favouredflower its pure nonsense.
We dress badly? Lol. 9ja men wear a robe with a hat, fakest gucci shoes with too much cologne to the club like uniform. Cant get worse than that.
Lagos should be compared to MOMBASA or MALINDI but not NAIROBI the green city in the sun 🌞 the best city to live in Africa,
Mombasa exactly but Mombasa is very undeveloped even with the Port and everything, Lagos will definitely beat Mombasa. Nairobi - Abuja comparison is more appropriate
lagos alone is richer then the entire country of kenya.
@@gamrpresident nairobi is no where near lagos not even close. lagos is far better
wow, who set dressing standards and the nerve to say that Nairobians dress badly!! Dress code is just but personal preference and not country or city preference ..
don't mind him, he has gone nuts comparing the dress code of Nairobi with the afro cinema movies from Nigeria.
You wear only jackets in Nairobi
@@soyabraham5364yes Nairobi is very cold
@@soyabraham5364yes Nairobi is very cold
literally everything in nairobi is full of life. You hop into a bus(matatus) and there is music playing and people dancing like its a club. Do you use those yellow buses in lagos? those are made for primary school kids my guy. we cant urgue with primary school kids. LAUGHS. You hope into the economy class cabins of a train and there is a party for the sufferers. In Nairobi suffering means enjoying life. they are synonyms
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I like the background jazz..credits?
When I heard the accent, "West African" I knew comparison will favour lagos 😂😂,. But we Kenyans are used to it coz we know the value of naitobi
😂😂I bet it's someone who hasn't been to Nairobi even...
ati Lagos night life is better, have you been to Nairobi or you've just heard from somewhere about it ??
@@baddiebooo yeah sure,.. he is just saying anything to get more views
Okay wait i think the only reason why nairobi might be better is the social amenities...but take that out of the equation and lagos is great. Albeit, African countries have got a long way to go so for me i don't think any city is really ahead.
Social amenities are what makes a place great to live.
@@normanthenormand7554 yes but Nairobi doesn't have great amenities...does it? Note i said "great". We both know Africa lags behind when ir comes to social amenities, even U.S.A have some problems with this also.
Look Nairobi and Lagos have pros and cons so realistically the matter of which place is better is dependent on each individual preference.
So that we remain with food and clothes? Those things are subjective and are purely based on individual tastes and preferences. West Africans think their food is the best but not everybody thinks so!!
@@davidadebanjo1277 lagos is richer than the entire country of kenya comparing them is a joke
@@jyde50 richer yes but that's because of its population is more than Kenya as awhile too think
Never ever compare Nairobi to Lagos.. Nairobi will be the most developed city in the next 5-7 years if South Africa won't up there game..so chill bro,ghana is your mate on this one
Have you heard of Eko Atlantic City, A mega city in Lagos. Make your research on the project and I promise you that you will retract your statement afterwards.
Hope you hard of konza city the of technology in kenya is on going
So you’re ignoring Cairo and Alexandria in Egypt?
@@okeabiodun1559 we are talking about already build cities so first retract your statement
@@andrewjaiilul7996 the biggest joke is comparing nairobi to lagos. lagos alone is richer than the whole country of kenya.
I will rank Nigeria in terms of real estate those niggas know how to build and design mansions ,the estates are so cool been to lagos and my own gate design was from one Nigerian house I saw in Abuja asokoro area
It may give us momentary pleasure or pain when we compare our nations and cities as Africans. But why are we comparing Lagos and Nairobi? The world standards are Singapore, Dubai, Stockholm, San Francisco etc. I can't wait until we Africans aren't having a BATTLE AT THE BOTTOM, but exceed to the exceptional.
Bruh! Please don't call Dubai in the same sentence with Stockholm and San Francisco haha. Dubai is just a pretentious desert city with mega structures and that is it. Nothing else-- No historic structures, slave labor, bunch of skyscrapers with no cohesion, no walkability, lack of locals, etc etc etc. The place has no soul. I will live in Nairobi or Lagos any day before I live in Dubai
@@decounltd5485 Haha. You are right about Dubai. I'm just saying that we should aim higher.
Nairobi it is 🇰🇪💙
How do you manage your night life in the darkness?
Lagos is so congested
definately you are biased in your judgement..it is so clear Nairobi takes it
Its clear you didn't watch the full video 😂
I believe the only Problem in Lagos is over population. Once more cities rise there in Nigeria to match standards. It will be the best
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When will that happen? Nigeria seems to be on a downward trajectory. It has been that way for a while.
@@stephenodhiambo7556 A greater Nigeria will happen to your face
@@soyabraham5364 That will be great. We all want Sub-Saharan countries to succeed.
Which country in Africa does business in a cashless transaction it's only in Nairobi we buy food, we pay transport, we pay all our bills with our phones using mpesa we don't use cash Nairobi technology is way above all other African countries.
I hope ur making this video from Lagos
Nairobi is better than Lagos to be honest
are you drunk?
Nairobi should only be compared to New York and Washington DC.. period! I really Find it funny when he gives Nigeria props for things that can't be measured like dress code and food preference but when it comes to statistics and facts, Kenya carries the day lol
kibera slum is the biggest in africa,
@@jyde50 the only Nigerian that has many power banks. Why is it only you talking for all naijas🤣🤣that shows there's a big problem in wherever you hail from😂. You've really tried though😂.
@@jyde50 even the US has slums. Nothing wrong with having slums
Nairobi is my favourite
Nairobi
Nairobi 😍
You should see the sheer number of Nigerians living in Nairobi right now!! Sometimes dominating in some estates.they have obviously seen something in Nairobi that Lagos does not have-a stamp of approval of sorts.plus I have had Nigerians as neighbours. They are the loudest, uncouth, dirtiest, inconsiderate neighbours ever!! And what is it with generators? C'mon..Kenya has a steady supply of electricity. You can do away with the damn noisy things! You say that Nigerians are best dressed, cmon!I have first hand experience with them.I have found them severally in town wearing crocs etc. Nigerians may dress well in their country, but trust me, your brothers and sisters are giving you a bad name out here in Nairobi. Ask any Nairobian and they will co concur with my sentiments.
Infact, many are illegal. So they live in droves in one house-even 20 of them in a 2 bedroom house because they cannot rent easily and are just surviving too. God knows how they make their money. They lie they are coming for studies at Graffins, USIU etc but never go to school. This why immigration are giving them a rough time entering Kenya. Landlords do not want to rent houses to them because of lack of documentation and the bad reputation they are showing..noise/parties even where they should not hold them, drugs etc. It is a shame when some Nigerians behave as if there are no Nigerians in Kenya.
@@esem135 eh,you nailed it..painted the right picture. It's shameful. One suggestion though, Nigerians should learn to assimilate to the life and ways of the local hosting communities.they antagonise people unnecessarily and bring a bad name to their country. I have a very low opinion of them.
Any country you don't see a Nigerian pick race they are everywhere in the world.
@@japhetho.m7439 Lagos is richer than the entire country of kenya
@@opeyemiburaimoh4725 99% of nigerians dont know what kenya is.
on food you deliberately did a deservice to nairobi, it seems you had already made up your mind on which food is better before even visiting the two cities
Nairobi is an advanced tech city compared to Nigeria the only city which runs on cashless economy..it's only in Nairobi where you'll get free wifi while using public service vehicle .
Too many thieves and robbers in Lagos. I was robbed 3 times in Lagos in one week.
The Nairobbery word is a local term and is only applies to crime rates in Kenya - Nairobi versus other Kenyan cities. It is by no means a word to gauge crime across the continent. Lagos has worse crime!
@@esem135 He said Lagos!
Go and sit down, there is thief all over the world u need to shine ur eyes even in America I was also robbed stop painting us bad. In ur country tell me if they don't robbed?