Yes, really emotional. Almost stopped watching. Pastor F'ẹmi Lazarus said we have so much bitterness against our country. This is because of our leaders.
I knew a Nigerian guy. He was married with 2 kids. He worked 3 jobs. In a bakery 5am till 1pm. A taxi driver 2pm till 11pm. Then Saturday and Sunday in a factory 8 am till 8pm. I asked him why ? He said because I have to support and provide for my parents back home as they are elderly. My jaw dropped and i thought....in this country we expect our parents to support us through inheritance...... Next time you question or judge remember values go stronger than a different face.
I left Nigeria decades ago....You pay a very high price when you leave your country, family and a familiar environment to seek a better, secure life Abroad. For everyone who left, may yours and my quests NEVER be in vain..Amen
I was the last to migrate in my family. I had high hopes for Nigeria. When my Dad passed without getting compensation from the Army, it was then I realised that if the country failed my father, it will fail me and it will fail my children. I am not bigger than my father. I migrated in my 40s and haven't looked back. It's not a bed of roses but better than the roads I have crossed
I left Nigeria as a teenager. Very young and for 7 years..last month i returned and couldn't be happier..being able to hug my family is the greatest feeling in the world. Japa puts family apart that even if you are married with kids the first family you came out from is still in the country you call a hell hole. So pray for Nigeria cause whatever negativity you spew on that country it will affect your families residing there. So lets be positive in our words.
Ignorant people has no capacity to think beyond their nose. Being actively negative about your country & heritage cannot change your identity. All these white supremacy Black collaborators are total disgrace to our well-cultured race. Rubbish video. AMO, UK
My grandmother came from Nigeria to the UK close to 70 years ago now, there, she was a school headmistress and came from a very high-ranking family in Benin. When she arrived in the UK, she had to make a living selling clothes out of the boot of her car to feed her five children. Eventually, she scraped enough money together to open a shop. She's still going strong at 92 and has six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Was your grandmother living in nigeria as british colony. Did she tell how things and also how was she able to get high position since in the colonial times only British (white British) were the only one eligible for high position?
@@upendo.3570 by working for colonial oppression machine of course. This is the reward. Betray your people and you will be able to become homeless in London. Sounds gooooood.
@@upendo.3570 Until Nigeria change their constitution to a Nigerian made constitution, Nigerians will always be a slave to the western world. Honestly, how is it that Nigeria called itself an independent country when they are living every day on a constitution drafted by white men? The number of people with PhD, Masters and BA or BBA degrees in Nigeria is more than the population of Tanzania, Kenya and Gambia combined...yet they are living by a constitution drafted by British Men.
Zimbo also here , been in the diaspora since 2003 , not an easy road but things go better over time with focus , resiliance ,a never settling mindset and hard work !🇺🇸🇿🇼🇿🇦
To the individual who is reading this please quit overthinking everything every day and night . Stop obsessing over your failures. Stop doubting yourself and seeing the greatness in everyone else but you. You are better than that. You deserve more. Start showing up differently to yourself. Believe in yourself. God wont ever hand you something you cant handle. You are a star in this world . may God bless whoever sees this
Can you make content on the various pathways they took to Japa to UK like education, job opportunities, special talent visa etc. This will go a long way to educate and inform the viewers. Thanks for your work.
Very sobering journalistic piece bro! We got so much to do for Africa and its children! But our leadership keeps dropping the ball for one simple reason. GREED!
And the people just watched them do it, Africans need to stand up for Africa just like the French Revolution. Nothing will ever change in continent if we don't fight for change. But unfortunately, too many of our people are uneducated, so they don't even understand their rights
Tayo, I am glad you changed your thumbnail to be somewhat better. I was pained initially. No matter the current situation in Nigeria, we must remain optimistic, think positively, and look for the good and better side of the coin. I am not an avid traveller like you, but I have read many texts and watched many scenes of how Europeans and Asians live. Great minds who turn things around in their countries are not pessimists. Everything starts from our heart and thinking.
Your production quality has skyrocketed this year Tayo. Well done to you. As a Zimbabwean, this is the same story we've endured for the last 25 years. Both Zimbabwe and Nigeria should be wealthy countries. Nigeria in particular, should be one ot the wealthiest countries in the world. What's needed is a generational change in leadership.
Nigerians abroad made matters worse for themselves (I'm here too) instead of extending social support and care to one another by building our community here, what you often find is people having I-better-pass-my-neighbour mentality. It becomes a lot more easier if we create a support system to cover for the lapses of our new environment.
Lots of Nigeria regional community organizations, join one and make a difference. I doubt the entrenched, socialite groupies will allow you, everyone has a Nigeria political agenda.
Get to make friends with other cultures. Some of them are the nicest people you will ever meet. Be careful of what you share until you know them well. Take this from someone who has lived here more than 40 years. We Nigerian are our own worst enemies. The Nigerian friends I have are like myself. Newly arrived Nigerian wants to try and use us to know the system. That opportunity is my happening, my friend. I wish you all the very best.❤❤❤
@@patsyowoh9023 There are bad people in every culture, I don't believe Nigerians are worse. I agree with you about the need to connect with other nationalities too. However, in all we do we must understand conflict abounds in every relationship but there's a place for our own people that others cannot fill.
unfortunely what i am noticing in the diaspora among nigerians is tribial organizations such as igbo unite group yoruba unite group instead of us coming as one nigerian group. Ther eno such thing as unity in that country it better we divide
Tayo, @ 17:50, I cried. This beautiful woman's story brought me to tears. We are a resilient, loving, beautiful, intelligent people. Thank you for this documentary.
Agree, but be aware of the threat this poses to the world order. With a prosperous Africa, you take away the limelight from everybody else. Even China's been dealt with by the West just for developing itself. I agree Africa must develop, but let's also prepare for the retaliation.
I was taken by the various emotions expressed. Tayo! You collated this therapy together again , it is healing seeing the resolve of a people - The Nigerian.
@@roter13 Just don't pass your boundary and try to indoctrinate our children with your lifestyle. We coundnt careless, just stay in your lane. What do you even mean ''homophobic''? You mean those who don't validate your distorted sexual lifestyle?
As a British person I am so incredibly grateful to the Nigerians who come to my country. They make our nation so much better, and our healthcare system simply could not survive without the incredible Nigerian nurses, doctors, porters, and other medical staff who work for the NHS. I only wish we could be more welcoming to Nigerians coming to the UK, as the racism and unfair treatment talked about in this documentary is simply unacceptable 🇳🇬🇬🇧
Stop trying to fool people, you're no Brit, you're a Nigerian pretending to be a Brit,...No real Brit would ever say what you're saying,..we want them all gone as you all cause too many problems on a daily basis
It’s so sad how undeveloped Africa is. It’s the richest continent! These governments are lavishing in luxury whilst their country people are living in misery.
Stay in your country and fight for your life and for the future of your children Cause if you don't, no one else will... Leaving your country is not the solution.. You have a great country and Greats MINDs Fight for It
This is true but life is short and there’s only so much time to create the kind of life you want for yourself and your family. The average Nigerian who relocates to another country has already spent decades making sacrifices for the country in one way or the other, grown disillusioned and decided to channel their efforts into outcomes/results they have more control over.
@Kali-Ikigai that's the problem, you're not thinking of your future generations. All of these other countries you're running to, the forefathers experienced hardship too, but they fought to improve their countries. Nigerians don't - they run. I often hear, Nigerians are the best, they are strong, they are competitive, but for some reason, they seem incapable of improving their own country. 🤷♀️
Be understanding of issues, no matter how strong willed you are, there is only so much you can do with bad leadership. For example, no matter how motivated you are to start a business, without capital...you don't get into the first gear @ZuliailuZ183
Tayo, Nigeria is not cursed. Things are tough, but we shall overcome. There are over 200m of us at home. I spent nine months in London. I felt like a fish out of water. Staying outside Nigeria is not an option for me. We dey here. We need to work hard to make Nigeria better, no doubt. If all of us leave, where do we go to, and who will build Nigeria?
Smh I can’t even find a job without connection in Nigeria, even with all the solid CV and proof that I’m good at what I do, this country is a joke there’s no hope.
You can feel a lot of buried emotions, pains in their voices it got me broken I teared up I will definitely fight for my country God bless Nigeria and all her child amen 😢 may God continue to guide all Africans in the world
I wonder how you intend to fight for your country. I mean you don't have guns or control the armed forces but they do. You don't control the courts but they do. They can easily toss you into prison and waste your life there. So, saying you want to fight for Nigeria is wishful thinking. You can't.
@Samuelson471 then should we just back down and see ourselves being used as leaves in our own country 🙁 because we have no gun no court no force but do not forget one thing we have God that's all that matters
@@barontutor77 Don't also forget the country is 63 or 64 years old now. We've been here suffering for so long. We tried our best in the last election but you witnessed how everything went. It's been from one bad governance to another. Present bad governance is only 2 years. More 6 years to go. Most likely, they'll hand over to another bad one. We've been praying? Haven't we? If you ask me, I'll say, concentrate on your own life and family. You can't fight for Nigeria.
The word Japa has been trivialized. Looking at the deep rooted meaning of Japa, it isn't run, but rather the word flee, which connotes a sense of running away from an impending disaster or danger. It's basically running from a system that threatens your existence to a more secure or friendly place.
And there are over 200 million people still existing in the same place you speak of. Their existence hasn’t been erased in the past 20 years. Not sure what people gain from painting Nigeria black and making it look like it’s the worst place to live in.
@@tonystark701it’s a very disturbing ,place to live,considering the amount of natural and human resources owned, and the lack of the people’s ability to come together against the political class to demand better for our lives like sensible human beings; it is very depressing,to see,feel and exist in Nigeria,knowledge is a burden.
@ Many other places in the world are disturbing to live in. Yet they don’t complain as much as Nigerians do. I’ll continue to say it, Nigeria isn’t the worse place to live in. The idea of change starts with you as individuals, not the government, because people in government were elected from among the people, not from outter space. If the dough is corrupt, the bread will be corrupt. Many others countries have bad leadership and sufferings in the midst of abundance of natural resources, but you don’t see them complain in the level of Nigerians. Nigeria is a beautiful place to live in. Are there challenges and things that could be better? Heck yeah! However, in the midst of the faults, there is still an insane amount of beauty in the country of Nigeria. You’d start to see more good in Nigeria if we complained less.
I'm of two minds as there is nothing I would love more at present than to go back home. I might not be the best person to comment on this issue as I've lived in England for most of my life. I understand the need for a better life, this should be basic for everyone in the world. However, this makes me feel there are sinister things unseen, it feels like the second exodus to slavery disguised as better life overseas. The western world is now receiving our best brains "voluntarily". I've just sighed deeply, I pray things get better. I will make my way back home. I am sorry if I have offended anyone, I just had to speak out loud. Much blessing to you all.
Well, it’s your opinion and it remains yours forever. However, some people may beg to differ. When Nigeria happens to you, you will risk it all in search of a better future for you and your family. In Nigeria, basic things the government is supposed to provide for the governed seems like a luxury. Imagine in this 21st century people are commissioning boreholes, streetlights and there is an elaborate ceremony for that? Politicians are feeding fat on tax payers money and yet they have no regard for the citizenry.
I understand you but when are you planning to go back? I bet you have thought about it for years but there would be many benefits lost. Living in Nigeria is also not for the faint hearted. You only need to scroll through RUclips and people who emigrated from Britain to Nigeria ended up coming back. The same reason you’re not able to just go over there are the reasons for the mass exodus. I’m British born and lived in Nigeria for a few years. It’s home but the realities of living there is huge.
The British workers can’t get jobs because jobs are being given to foreign workers at a cheaper salary than British workers would be able to live off yet you have this priviledged attitude towards the country who took African in. What is wrong with you that you think Africans are the victims in it? It’s the British people who are victims. Grow up!
Thank you, it's great to get some insight about what motivates people to Japa, I'm an immigrant myself and worked with many Nigerians in the UK, great people and I admire their values.
I'm a South African who has been considering relocating. However I want to return to my country to improve it. I hope Nigerians feel the same way about their country.
@@josephmwamlima2377 It's sad that you seem to laugh at others dreams. It's sad that you think it's funny to laugh at something so serious. Anyways, I wish you all the best. I hope your dreams come true.
I love Nigerian people! Some of the nicest most hospitable people I met as an indo-trinidadian growing up were Nigerian people in the Uk. Nigerians today face many hardship coming to the UK but they are amongst some of the hardest working. Love from a Trinidadian 🇹🇹❤🇳🇬
@@b.3940 If you found it difficult to understand ALL the Nigerians in this documentary, then something is definitely wrong with your ears and with your comprehension. Why generalize that that?
Nice from tayo..but ppl back home still need to learn about europe.i wish tayo can do doc on asylum camp in europe so that ppl in africa will know what it feel like to be undocumented immigrant in Western world!
Very good video, well balanced. Personally I think Nigerians who struggle usually tend to be those who approach British life with a closed mind, thinking they can continue living their lives the Nigerian way instead of integrating into the society and system. There are lots of successful Nigerians who’ve managed to bridge this gap
Why this man never reach 1m sub. If this pop up over there, and you're yet to subscribe. Please do that ASAP Tayo Aina be doing so well with his documentary. Big ups to you bro
This episode has been the most emotional video that i've watched so far on your channel Tayo.❤ It's a well done documentary and i wish our generation can integrate the government and change things. Much love to Nigerians and to my Africans people from Benin Republic 🇧🇯
Thank you for a very informative documentary. How low we've fallen, to seek to run to our former colonial masters for a better life, and to submit ourselves to cultural cleansing, in foreign lands by former colonial masters who had once pursued the same agenda even in our own lands, in exchange for a better life. I cannot fault those who have left, but Africa has to do better.
Hello Tayo watching you from America I really enjoyed your video there in the UK. the different Nigerians that you spoken with and their stories were very moving. thank you for sharing.
Is it a coincidence that I just finished watching a similar piece from Steve Ndukwu? I can relate to these very touching stories, and my heart just sank for the day. Nigeria should have been the best country in the world, only if we stuck to the plan, God's plan. All those resources and the intellectual capacity of an average Nigerian is part of the grand design for a country with huge potentials. 😢😢
I've told myself years back that I will make it in Nigeria. Today I'm happy i am 95% closer to my dreams. However we should be very careful when selecting leaders
Nigeria is one of the most beautiful country that I have ever visited. I do pray that the citizens see the value in their country and work together to make Nigeria greater!
Tayo....Ahh. seems you and Stephen are sharing the same timetable oo Steven will post on Sat, Tayo post Sunday You guys are like Messi and Ronaldo in this travel content. Well done bro
Tayo Aina, Welcomed to the United Kingdom 🇬🇧. The individuals and their whole story narrative were so much emotional to watch and listening to. May God Almighty continues to helps us all still.
The culture& mentality yall cultivated there is t0xic for a better c0untry.Yall need divide the c0untry everybody goes there own wayy.Is not a coincidence most people in western Hemisphere is from 9ja.Animosity prolly started during that time
Fam this might've been one of the best documentaries I've seen in a while. I almost cried several times while watching. Thank you for making this. Nigeria we gotta do better.
South African here wishing the Nigerian people nothing but the best, many of you guys are smart and hard working people and I believe that us South Africans have a lot to learn from you. God bless the Nigerian people!
Current Issues in the UK: 1.Black women have a high risk of dying childbirth in UK - due to high levels of racism and being ignored in health care. This is well documented please do you research before leaving. 2.Cost of living in the UK- is very high. Tax levels are through the roof which means most people are paying more on rent and are left with little money for food, basics and bills. 3.Racism is increasing in the UK- almost as bad as the 80s 4.Isolation- UK is very isolating most people are not friendly 5. The Weather- very rare to get good weather here - This means black people are at risk of LOW Vitamin D levels- (which is known to cause depression, rickets and bone issues.) 6.Crime rates are through the roof in London 7.Transportation is very expensive in the UK- be mindful of this 8.The NHS /the health care is on the brink of collapse. It’s hard for most people to even get an appointment. It is at risk of become privatised like America. Ultimately, this means it’s just a matter of time before people will be paying thousands for basic health care. 9.If you loose a job in the UK- you are at risk of homelessness. Being homeless in the UK is terrible as it’s cold and, people sometimes die during the winter. 10. Mental health rates are very high for Black men in the UK- See statistics here: www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-health/detentions-under-the-mental-health-act/latest/ 11. Even Native white Europeans are leaving the UK! Think and do your research before leaving. Jesus is Lord .. SEEK GUIDANCE FROM THE LORD BEFORE LEAVING
You write as if the mortality rates for women during childbirth is good in Nigeria. In fact having a baby in Nigeria is very risky & worse if you are having a caesarean
Which country? Nigeria is a British name we have not yet come to terms that we can't work together because of our differences if we have our different nation I'm sure you will see the difference
If I was Nigerian I would think of moving to the Caribbean or another African country rather the UK, I’ve heard that Nigerians are very successful in South Africa, owning many businesses and making that cash money!
@@daviddixx6737I'm 100% sure you have never lived in SA, most Nigerians who talk about xenophobic attacks have never set foot in SA, there are many Nigerians living well in South Africa , most do not want to leave...
Very Emotional and moving. Brilliant Work Tayo!!! The Root Cause is something I have spent a lot of time thinking about. What we generally miss from these conversations is that real change begins with individual responsibility. While Nigeria’s challenges are complex and layered, meaningful solutions require each citizen to embrace accountability in their actions. Today's "ordinary" citizen is the potential leader of tomorrow, and by nurturing integrity and responsibility, we set the foundation for a more just and prosperous nation. In summary, collective progress starts with the choices of each person. Happy to explore this thought process
Amazing amazing content. God bless. Love how you covered all the pros and cons of traveling to the U.K to help those planning to do so be much more prepared. Lovely content once again.
you wish them well in other people's countries> why not advice them to remain in their own country and fight for its betterment if you really love them that much?
@thabangtladi8057 they could be in their own country or anywhere in the world, I just wish them well. I also hope that their country could become better. Ngibafisela inhlanhla
@@thabangtladi8057 FYI , have u ever been to Nigeria..no , know how politics work? No .we do fight for our rights but our voices aren't heard . The president and gov don't give an F. So since UK borders are open , obviously they would travel to seek greener pastures , Hello? And this goes for other African countries as well. Who would want to live in poverty. And there are also South Africans living abroad. Every country has its own challenges
This is one of the most emotional video i have watched, it really pulls on your heart strings and makes you wonder how has our beloved country Nigeria been governed so bad that the citizens are running away. The hustle and struggle is really real and our leaders have got to do better than failing each and everyone one us. Tayo Aina thank you very much for this content, its really emotional to watch but the truth must be told.
Tayo, I’m a massive fan of your work and sincerely like your contents… You see this particular documentary right here is different. I’m super impressed. Thank you so very much for telling this honest story
Tayo we are so proud of you for bringing light to such stories. As a Ghanaian living in the UK, I can relate to some of the struggles shared and I hope our leaders back home look at these issues and address them in the near future. Well done sir!
Wow! The content just keeps getting better and better! You are sooooo talented and the messages you share in your videos are so intriguing. Kudos to you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
This broke me as an immigrant nurse I constantly have to prove myself that I am competent, it is a lot and this documentary made me reflect and I couldn’t believe I was weeping. Silent/ subtle discrimination is real. I was used to speaking quietly at work but it was interpreted as timid I have to change my whole personality and now I am vocal, I hardly smile so it don’t interpret has weakness but that is not who I am but hey it is UK you have to be tough.
Really insightful and touching video. What you’d find as well if you interview a lot of the older generation, is that the experience of travelling to the U.K. really does differ across different generations depending on the years when someone came to the U.K. From talking to my dad who is 60+ years, it seems that documentation was easier to apply for in the past, it was not as strict as now, especially if you were coming from an ex-colony. In the past there seems to have been more job opportunities in different industries especially for migrants, such as skilled labour, e.g metal work, though the racism was much much worse back then. My dad is originally from Lagos and he came to the U.K. in 1980. I’m mixed, greetings to you from a Nigerian - Italian, British Londoner. I’ve also just started a RUclips channel and hope to cover some of these topics in the future! If your migrating to the U.K. and you have a solid plan, and great skills (such as coding, or other specific skills) then it’s a great place to be, when you have a plan and skills to offer. But the real hope and message Is that Nigeria will create more opportunities for its people, so that people have a good future in Nigeria and are not forced to JAPA, for Nigeria to be a place of safety, growth and opportunities!
I beg to differ. Things were harder for immigrants in the past. Today you find a lot of Nigerians in highly skilled professions. In those days, there was a lot of discrimination and had to settle for low paid jobs. My family came to the UK in the 60s.
@ That is why In my comment above I wrote racism was “much much worse back then” if you read that. Nigerians that are in highly skilled professions in the U.K. today, are normally British Nigerians and were either born here or migrated here when young. Yes of course there are also many successful Nigerians in the U.K. But if you’re migrating from Nigeria with little to nothing today due to the hardships of life, you cannot overlook at the immense challenges that these migrants will go through which is what the video highlights. There is still systemic challenges such as pay inequality, limited career progression, and tougher immigration policies which weren’t as stringent in the past. Moreover, the process of obtaining documentation and navigating the immigration system has become increasingly complex and costly. This is factually correct, especially since we even left the EU now. It is harder now to apply for documentation to come to the U.K. Every generation of immigrants faces unique challenges, shaped by shifting economic and social landscapes, and it’s crucial to recognise these evolving difficulties rather than assume one era was universally harder than another. Additionally, the global economy and demand for certain skills has shifted, making some industries more accessible and some less. My original comment stated the experience was different in past generations not necessarily better or worse off, the latter is then personal opinion and experience.
One thing that's always true is.. no place like home. The only issue, home is getting too corrupt and bad for we occupants. But we Nigerians are resilient, nothing dey pull us down guy.. just suffer the racism, humiliation, struggle, loneliness.. if it means securing your generations future
Honestly our government has no idea how people are suffering these days. I much feel sorry for the disabled and homeless people who don't get the help they deserve, Investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.
Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.
Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you think I should be buying?
If there truly was a God millions of Nigerians would not be standing outside Western embassies in Lagos starting 4 am. Lived as an expat the Racism I suffered as the wife of a CEO was beyond unforgiveable. Stop always playing the victim as all migrants are better treated in White Western countries than their own people treat them. Stop breeding like robots 1000 babies a day in Lagos alone who are registered + same number unregistered
What I see as Naija problem is self-centered/greed and lack of patriotism. Everyone is me me and me, which I can say the reason for scamming the country not just by politicians but everyone in that country and scamming your fellow citizens. Nigeria is not cursed! I will rather say the citizens cursed themselves.
@@Ondolite you don’t call ppl opinions rubbish. If you don’t agree with others opinion you state yours. Maybe when someone/friends/family scammed you then you will understand what I mean. I don’t know about other Africa countries, I am a naija man and I am talking about my country.
C'mon - there are *_223 MILLION people who live in Nigeria,_* so "everyone" isn't leaving...ok?? Let's be real. I have visited 77 Countries of the world, and one thing I noticed is that - much like Chinese - Nigerians have communities in almost every Country. Nigerians have _Always_ had a organic Diaspora.
It is funny how you don't know what a hyperbole is. The title "everyone is leaving Nigeria" is not a literal statement and basically means that alot of Nigerians are leaving their country to immigrate to the UK, not every Nigerian.
The guy who said he can’t get over his dad’s death got me weeping, because that’s my current situation. I moved to the Uk in 2023 lost my dad 😢 in September 2024. Man was spry he wasn’t sick. I really want to go for his funeral, but there is a lot of constraints. Some family members think I might be putting my life in danger, because of the way my dad passed one week after visiting the village. I have a very sick mum, her health is taking a good chunk of my wages………. I am sad and confused. I have lost myself.
This was so emotional to watch! Hate how "Japa" tears families apart. Nigeria MUST be better!
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Yes, really emotional. Almost stopped watching. Pastor F'ẹmi Lazarus said we have so much bitterness against our country. This is because of our leaders.
Nigeria can only be good when the youth stand up and fight for our rights without compromise.
You have said it all. Thanks for watching bro 👊🏽
I have been jearing Nigeria will be better for the past thirty-_five years
I knew a Nigerian guy.
He was married with 2 kids.
He worked 3 jobs.
In a bakery 5am till 1pm.
A taxi driver 2pm till 11pm.
Then Saturday and Sunday in a factory 8 am till 8pm.
I asked him why ?
He said because I have to support and provide for my parents back home as they are elderly.
My jaw dropped and i thought....in this country we expect our parents to support us through inheritance......
Next time you question or judge remember values go stronger than a different face.
Sure you did
They go to JAIL in EUROPE.
I left Nigeria decades ago....You pay a very high price when you leave your country, family and a familiar environment to seek a better, secure life Abroad. For everyone who left, may yours and my quests NEVER be in vain..Amen
Amen
Amen ooooo!!!!
you guys should come here in the us, we would accept you better than the uk, not to mention they can't sustain it
Amen
Amen 🙏
I was the last to migrate in my family. I had high hopes for Nigeria. When my Dad passed without getting compensation from the Army, it was then I realised that if the country failed my father, it will fail me and it will fail my children. I am not bigger than my father. I migrated in my 40s and haven't looked back. It's not a bed of roses but better than the roads I have crossed
May God bless you❤
Still praying that my son a deep lover of Nigeria will agree to move abroad, if for some years. A gifted and practical Engineer.
@@wuraolaomotoye2078 if everyone leaves who's going to make the changes?
@@lilamayoral1031 This political class has no plans for the younger generation!
@@lilamayoral1031 thank God everyone can't leave
I left Nigeria as a teenager. Very young and for 7 years..last month i returned and couldn't be happier..being able to hug my family is the greatest feeling in the world. Japa puts family apart that even if you are married with kids the first family you came out from is still in the country you call a hell hole. So pray for Nigeria cause whatever negativity you spew on that country it will affect your families residing there. So lets be positive in our words.
My dad has been in the us for 6 years away from us, he had his sister at least to an extent, I'm just glad we could be joining him within 2 years
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Ignorant people has no capacity to think beyond their nose. Being actively negative about your country & heritage cannot change your identity. All these white supremacy Black collaborators are total disgrace to our well-cultured race. Rubbish video. AMO, UK
Stay out of our countries. You will never be one of us
All that PRAYERS change nothing.
Who else just finished watching Steven Ndukwu own documentary on africans living in the UK
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My grandmother came from Nigeria to the UK close to 70 years ago now, there, she was a school headmistress and came from a very high-ranking family in Benin. When she arrived in the UK, she had to make a living selling clothes out of the boot of her car to feed her five children. Eventually, she scraped enough money together to open a shop. She's still going strong at 92 and has six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Was your grandmother living in nigeria as british colony. Did she tell how things and also how was she able to get high position since in the colonial times only British (white British) were the only one eligible for high position?
@@upendo.3570 by working for colonial oppression machine of course. This is the reward. Betray your people and you will be able to become homeless in London. Sounds gooooood.
@@upendo.3570 Until Nigeria change their constitution to a Nigerian made constitution, Nigerians will always be a slave to the western world. Honestly, how is it that Nigeria called itself an independent country when they are living every day on a constitution drafted by white men? The number of people with PhD, Masters and BA or BBA degrees in Nigeria is more than the population of Tanzania, Kenya and Gambia combined...yet they are living by a constitution drafted by British Men.
@@upendo.3570 are you really this daft??
💖well done👍
I'm a Zimbabwean, we face the same issue of emigration as Nigeria, even though I'm not Nigerian I could resonate with this issue. So touching.
You are right
Zimbo also here , been in the diaspora since 2003 , not an easy road but things go better over time with focus , resiliance ,a never settling mindset and hard work !🇺🇸🇿🇼🇿🇦
@@VTHookie thought on zanu?
@@upendo.3570there is no thought but just hate , we are the orphans of sadc dejected and rejected by every nation around us its painful but we survive
THE LEADERS ARE INFILTRATED BY THE WESTERN POWERS, ESPECIALLY AMERICA!!! OUR “LEADERS” ARE SNAKES IN SHEEPS CLOTHING.
This was SO well done fam! Watched the whole thing!
Very well produced
To the individual who is reading this please quit overthinking everything every day and night . Stop obsessing over your failures. Stop doubting yourself and seeing the greatness in everyone else but you. You are better than that. You deserve more. Start showing up differently to yourself. Believe in yourself. God wont ever hand you something you cant handle. You are a star in this world . may God bless whoever sees this
Thank you for this reminder
Thanks so much 🙏😊❤
Thanks for this post
Thanks 😊
Thank you 😢😢
Akorede will not die young in Jesus name. He will grow old in God's goodness and wellness.
❤️❤️❤️
Who says Jesus is useless their? Probably you? @@israelezaga5931
@@israelezaga5931 Jesus is not useless. At the end of the day, God is the only guarantor of life
Can you make content on the various pathways they took to Japa to UK like education, job opportunities, special talent visa etc. This will go a long way to educate and inform the viewers. Thanks for your work.
@@israelezaga5931right… this is another problem with Nigerians… so religious that they don’t think straight
Very sobering journalistic piece bro! We got so much to do for Africa and its children! But our leadership keeps dropping the ball for one simple reason. GREED!
And the people just watched them do it, Africans need to stand up for Africa just like the French Revolution. Nothing will ever change in continent if we don't fight for change. But unfortunately, too many of our people are uneducated, so they don't even understand their rights
Then you should NOT choose those to 'lead' you? Are you not free???
I'm South African and things won't change until you guys realise were a continent not a country. Stop saying Africa and name your country straight up.
Tayo, I am glad you changed your thumbnail to be somewhat better. I was pained initially. No matter the current situation in Nigeria, we must remain optimistic, think positively, and look for the good and better side of the coin. I am not an avid traveller like you, but I have read many texts and watched many scenes of how Europeans and Asians live. Great minds who turn things around in their countries are not pessimists. Everything starts from our heart and thinking.
Your production quality has skyrocketed this year Tayo. Well done to you. As a Zimbabwean, this is the same story we've endured for the last 25 years. Both Zimbabwe and Nigeria should be wealthy countries. Nigeria in particular, should be one ot the wealthiest countries in the world. What's needed is a generational change in leadership.
Even with a change in generational leadership there will still be external forces working hard to sabotage the country
Nigerians abroad made matters worse for themselves (I'm here too) instead of extending social support and care to one another by building our community here, what you often find is people having I-better-pass-my-neighbour mentality.
It becomes a lot more easier if we create a support system to cover for the lapses of our new environment.
Lots of Nigeria regional community organizations, join one and make a difference. I doubt the entrenched, socialite groupies will allow you, everyone has a Nigeria political agenda.
Get to make friends with other cultures. Some of them are the nicest people you will ever meet. Be careful of what you share until you know them well. Take this from someone who has lived here more than 40 years. We Nigerian are our own worst enemies. The Nigerian friends I have are like myself. Newly arrived Nigerian wants to try and use us to know the system. That opportunity is my happening, my friend. I wish you all the very best.❤❤❤
@@patsyowoh9023 There are bad people in every culture, I don't believe Nigerians are worse. I agree with you about the need to connect with other nationalities too. However, in all we do we must understand conflict abounds in every relationship but there's a place for our own people that others cannot fill.
unfortunely what i am noticing in the diaspora among nigerians is tribial organizations such as igbo unite group yoruba unite group instead of us coming as one nigerian group. Ther eno such thing as unity in that country it better we divide
Absolutely!!!@@osazuwaogbeide8554
Tayo, @ 17:50, I cried. This beautiful woman's story brought me to tears. We are a resilient, loving, beautiful, intelligent people. Thank you for this documentary.
We need to build Africa...
never happening because there was no civilisation there in the first place
How is it possible to build Africa where by we have bad leaders who don't care for their citizens.
Agree, but be aware of the threat this poses to the world order. With a prosperous Africa, you take away the limelight from everybody else. Even China's been dealt with by the West just for developing itself. I agree Africa must develop, but let's also prepare for the retaliation.
There will be all sorts of infiltration and sabotage, humiliation, bullying, but we will have to be resilient. Brace yourselves.
@@john-tr8jy you are right we need to build and be prepared to fight against those that are against our growth
I was taken by the various emotions expressed. Tayo! You collated this therapy together again , it is healing seeing the resolve of a people - The Nigerian.
To be honest moving to the UK for me has been a blessing… I sincerely too don’t regret my relocating to the UK
The only positive comment I have seen 😂
Just don't bring your homophobic views over here.
@@roter13 😐
@@roter13 Just don't pass your boundary and try to indoctrinate our children with your lifestyle. We coundnt careless, just stay in your lane. What do you even mean ''homophobic''? You mean those who don't validate your distorted sexual lifestyle?
Can you help me to escape this Nigeria please, I’m tired 😢😢
As a British person I am so incredibly grateful to the Nigerians who come to my country. They make our nation so much better, and our healthcare system simply could not survive without the incredible Nigerian nurses, doctors, porters, and other medical staff who work for the NHS. I only wish we could be more welcoming to Nigerians coming to the UK, as the racism and unfair treatment talked about in this documentary is simply unacceptable 🇳🇬🇬🇧
Big up everyone we all muggle together to make wherever we are a better place......
Stop trying to fool people, you're no Brit, you're a Nigerian pretending to be a Brit,...No real Brit would ever say what you're saying,..we want them all gone as you all cause too many problems on a daily basis
@@devogrant2817No you all don't
I am a British person of full Nigerian descent, and thank you for your kind words 👊
If the racism is so bad in the uk, then it's best they stay at home
It’s so sad how undeveloped Africa is. It’s the richest continent! These governments are lavishing in luxury whilst their country people are living in misery.
Honestly very sad and annoying at the same time because can't the leaders see if the country is doing well then we all would be happy
When they see nobody challenges them they do it even more.
That is simply not true. Research the homeless British people in UK. That’s a laugh you think we are all living lavish lifestyles! Dream on lol
@@Ann-bm5qgWhat the hell are you even talking about?
@@Ann-bm5qgThey said leaders of the country and that country being Nigeria.
This made me cry. Great documentary, well done Tayo.
Stay in your country and fight for your life and for the future of your children
Cause if you don't, no one else will...
Leaving your country is not the solution..
You have a great country and Greats MINDs
Fight for It
This is true but life is short and there’s only so much time to create the kind of life you want for yourself and your family. The average Nigerian who relocates to another country has already spent decades making sacrifices for the country in one way or the other, grown disillusioned and decided to channel their efforts into outcomes/results they have more control over.
They won’t majority of them in my country sell drugs, busy with human trafficking and scamming.
@ Which country are you from ?
It's okay if everyone doesn't have common loyalty for a country that was forcefully created without their consent and self interest
@Kali-Ikigai that's the problem, you're not thinking of your future generations. All of these other countries you're running to, the forefathers experienced hardship too, but they fought to improve their countries. Nigerians don't - they run.
I often hear, Nigerians are the best, they are strong, they are competitive, but for some reason, they seem incapable of improving their own country. 🤷♀️
I love Nigerians they are free spirited and very hardworking people,love from Somalia 🇸🇴 ❤ 🇳🇬
Work hard to fix Nigeria then?
Be understanding of issues, no matter how strong willed you are, there is only so much you can do with bad leadership. For example, no matter how motivated you are to start a business, without capital...you don't get into the first gear @ZuliailuZ183
So called hardworking but they failed to get their country working
Some of the most wicked people I've ever met.
@@ZuliailuZ183 system is broken, we get shot at when we speak out, a SA citizen should be the least to speak down on Nigeria
Tayo, Nigeria is not cursed. Things are tough, but we shall overcome. There are over 200m of us at home. I spent nine months in London. I felt like a fish out of water. Staying outside Nigeria is not an option for me. We dey here. We need to work hard to make Nigeria better, no doubt. If all of us leave, where do we go to, and who will build Nigeria?
God bless you bro. Nice write up
The government is one of Nigeria biggest problem
We will build Nigerian from abroad ❤
If all those who built the developed countries ran also during their tough years, would they have the UK to run too?
Smh I can’t even find a job without connection in Nigeria, even with all the solid CV and proof that I’m good at what I do, this country is a joke there’s no hope.
Other than the challenges you covered on this episode, I am attracted by the quality of your work. This is word class material. Watching from SA🇿🇦
Damilola made me cry. Thank you tayo, your storytelling skill is top notch. I appreciate your work.
I pray that one day the story change to " people leaving the UK to Nigeria"
Amen ❤.
so does every Englishman
Tayo! Tayo!! Tayo!!! , what a great documentary 👏🏽. As a new African RUclipsr in the UK , you inspire me A LOT ❤️.
You will get there soon 🤞🏾
You can feel a lot of buried emotions, pains in their voices it got me broken I teared up I will definitely fight for my country God bless Nigeria and all her child amen 😢 may God continue to guide all Africans in the world
I wonder how you intend to fight for your country. I mean you don't have guns or control the armed forces but they do. You don't control the courts but they do. They can easily toss you into prison and waste your life there. So, saying you want to fight for Nigeria is wishful thinking. You can't.
@Samuelson471 then should we just back down and see ourselves being used as leaves in our own country 🙁 because we have no gun no court no force but do not forget one thing we have God that's all that matters
@@Samuelson471 1000% accurate - How can you fight for Nigeria really?
@@barontutor77 Don't also forget the country is 63 or 64 years old now. We've been here suffering for so long. We tried our best in the last election but you witnessed how everything went. It's been from one bad governance to another. Present bad governance is only 2 years. More 6 years to go. Most likely, they'll hand over to another bad one. We've been praying? Haven't we? If you ask me, I'll say, concentrate on your own life and family. You can't fight for Nigeria.
The word Japa has been trivialized. Looking at the deep rooted meaning of Japa, it isn't run, but rather the word flee, which connotes a sense of running away from an impending disaster or danger. It's basically running from a system that threatens your existence to a more secure or friendly place.
And there are over 200 million people still existing in the same place you speak of. Their existence hasn’t been erased in the past 20 years.
Not sure what people gain from painting Nigeria black and making it look like it’s the worst place to live in.
@@tonystark701it’s a very disturbing ,place to live,considering the amount of natural and human resources owned, and the lack of the people’s ability to come together against the political class to demand better for our lives like sensible human beings;
it is very depressing,to see,feel and exist in Nigeria,knowledge is a burden.
@@tonystark701You don't know shit cuh 💀🙏, give your mama back her phone.
@ Many other places in the world are disturbing to live in. Yet they don’t complain as much as Nigerians do. I’ll continue to say it, Nigeria isn’t the worse place to live in.
The idea of change starts with you as individuals, not the government, because people in government were elected from among the people, not from outter space. If the dough is corrupt, the bread will be corrupt.
Many others countries have bad leadership and sufferings in the midst of abundance of natural resources, but you don’t see them complain in the level of Nigerians.
Nigeria is a beautiful place to live in. Are there challenges and things that could be better? Heck yeah! However, in the midst of the faults, there is still an insane amount of beauty in the country of Nigeria. You’d start to see more good in Nigeria if we complained less.
@@tonystark701 You are definitely like 12 for saying all this shit, do you even live in nigeria ?
I'm of two minds as there is nothing I would love more at present than to go back home. I might not be the best person to comment on this issue as I've lived in England for most of my life. I understand the need for a better life, this should be basic for everyone in the world. However, this makes me feel there are sinister things unseen, it feels like the second exodus to slavery disguised as better life overseas. The western world is now receiving our best brains "voluntarily". I've just sighed deeply, I pray things get better. I will make my way back home. I am sorry if I have offended anyone, I just had to speak out loud. Much blessing to you all.
Well, it’s your opinion and it remains yours forever. However, some people may beg to differ. When Nigeria happens to you, you will risk it all in search of a better future for you and your family. In Nigeria, basic things the government is supposed to provide for the governed seems like a luxury. Imagine in this 21st century people are commissioning boreholes, streetlights and there is an elaborate ceremony for that? Politicians are feeding fat on tax payers money and yet they have no regard for the citizenry.
Pls don’t come back to Nigeria fuel @1500😢😢
Yoo have NO obligation tp Nigeria.
Take this pressure off yourself.
I understand you but when are you planning to go back? I bet you have thought about it for years but there would be many benefits lost. Living in Nigeria is also not for the faint hearted. You only need to scroll through RUclips and people who emigrated from Britain to Nigeria ended up coming back. The same reason you’re not able to just go over there are the reasons for the mass exodus. I’m British born and lived in Nigeria for a few years. It’s home but the realities of living there is huge.
The British workers can’t get jobs because jobs are being given to foreign workers at a cheaper salary than British workers would be able to live off yet you have this priviledged attitude towards the country who took African in. What is wrong with you that you think Africans are the victims in it? It’s the British people who are victims. Grow up!
I Am watching from Uganda.Thank you for this documentary.Sending love to everyone that went out there to make their lives better.We love you
Thank you, it's great to get some insight about what motivates people to Japa, I'm an immigrant myself and worked with many Nigerians in the UK, great people and I admire their values.
I'm a South African who has been considering relocating. However I want to return to my country to improve it. I hope Nigerians feel the same way about their country.
Improve south Africa 😂😂😂😂 good luck with that
@@josephmwamlima2377 It's sad that you seem to laugh at others dreams. It's sad that you think it's funny to laugh at something so serious.
Anyways, I wish you all the best. I hope your dreams come true.
I shared the same sentiments, but we will work to change our own country.
@@katlehokomeke Improve what in SA? 50% of problems are gove just by removing naaijerians
@@katlehokomeke As a Nigerian
I get your point and I totally agree with you
I love Nigerian people! Some of the nicest most hospitable people I met as an indo-trinidadian growing up were Nigerian people in the Uk. Nigerians today face many hardship coming to the UK but they are amongst some of the hardest working. Love from a Trinidadian 🇹🇹❤🇳🇬
Im a Nigerian and I've lived in Trinidad in 2012, nice people, beautiful country., but mosquitoes 🦟 too much 😂😢😮😅
Thank you for the kind words, bro. Greetings.
I am from the Caribbean island of Barbados and while I like Nigerians, I find it very hard to understand their accents.
@@b.3940
If you found it difficult to understand ALL the Nigerians in this documentary, then something is definitely wrong with your ears and with your comprehension.
Why generalize that that?
This means alot ❤thanks alot
Nice from tayo..but ppl back home still need to learn about europe.i wish tayo can do doc on asylum camp in europe so that ppl in africa will know what it feel like to be undocumented immigrant in Western world!
Very good video, well balanced. Personally I think Nigerians who struggle usually tend to be those who approach British life with a closed mind, thinking they can continue living their lives the Nigerian way instead of integrating into the society and system.
There are lots of successful Nigerians who’ve managed to bridge this gap
Thank you, Tayo, for this video. Very emotional right now watching it.
Why this man never reach 1m sub.
If this pop up over there, and you're yet to subscribe.
Please do that ASAP
Tayo Aina be doing so well with his documentary. Big ups to you bro
1 million japa 🎉
This episode has been the most emotional video that i've watched so far on your channel Tayo.❤
It's a well done documentary and i wish our generation can integrate the government and change things.
Much love to Nigerians and to my Africans people from Benin Republic 🇧🇯
I love you people! Greetings from England. I'm originally from Dominican Republic. You're authentic people!
Thank u man
Honestly we Nigerians are hardworking but lack good government
This was beautiful! Please submit this for a Webby and other awards. Phenomenal producing.
Most beautiful video I have seen.
Real human beings with dreams.
May God bless and guide them
I cried with the woman who has such a beautiful baby boy, ive felt the exact same
Thank you for a very informative documentary. How low we've fallen, to seek to run to our former colonial masters for a better life, and to submit ourselves to cultural cleansing, in foreign lands by former colonial masters who had once pursued the same agenda even in our own lands, in exchange for a better life. I cannot fault those who have left, but Africa has to do better.
Hello Tayo watching you from America I really enjoyed your video there in the UK. the different Nigerians that you spoken with and their stories were very moving. thank you for sharing.
Thanks for watching! It was an eye-opening experience.
Akorede will not die young Insha Allah...He will be the joy of the family 🙏
YOUR STORYTELLING IS ELITE! HATS OFF TO YOU FOR THECONSISTENCY AND QUALITY OVER THE YEARS
Is it a coincidence that I just finished watching a similar piece from Steve Ndukwu? I can relate to these very touching stories, and my heart just sank for the day. Nigeria should have been the best country in the world, only if we stuck to the plan, God's plan. All those resources and the intellectual capacity of an average Nigerian is part of the grand design for a country with huge potentials. 😢😢
I've told myself years back that I will make it in Nigeria. Today I'm happy i am 95% closer to my dreams. However we should be very careful when selecting leaders
Leadership and lazy followers hip is the problem of Africa.
Make you try find better passport wey you go buy before you wake from your dream
Yes bro
@@olisanwozor6394 I am in my reality bro na you dey dream
The leaders are a reflection of the people
Nigeria is one of the most beautiful country that I have ever visited. I do pray that the citizens see the value in their country and work together to make Nigeria greater!
❤🎉❤🎉 FACTZ!!
Thank u‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️
The greedy Elites are the major problem of Nigeria.. if leadership gets better den Nigeria will definitely improve alot for the better.
Hate to be the bearer of bad news
They only fail to work hard to liberate their country
Thank you Tayoi for this. I became emotionally along the line. Praying forr a better Nigeria in the future.
Tayo....Ahh. seems you and Stephen are sharing the same timetable oo
Steven will post on Sat, Tayo post Sunday
You guys are like Messi and Ronaldo in this travel content. Well done bro
pls link to the Stephen, the travel content creator pls
@@Ola-b6utype Steven Ndukwu
Tayo Aina, Welcomed to the United Kingdom 🇬🇧.
The individuals and their whole story narrative were so much emotional to watch and listening to.
May God Almighty continues to helps us all still.
I pray Nigeria does better in the future…love how this shows the reality of Japa.
Your documentaries are so enlightening✨
The culture& mentality yall cultivated there is t0xic for a better c0untry.Yall need divide the c0untry everybody goes there own wayy.Is not a coincidence most people in western Hemisphere is from 9ja.Animosity prolly started during that time
Fam this might've been one of the best documentaries I've seen in a while. I almost cried several times while watching. Thank you for making this. Nigeria we gotta do better.
South African here wishing the Nigerian people nothing but the best, many of you guys are smart and hard working people and I believe that us South Africans have a lot to learn from you. God bless the Nigerian people!
Current Issues in the UK:
1.Black women have a high risk of dying childbirth in UK - due to high levels of racism and being ignored in health care. This is well documented please do you research before leaving.
2.Cost of living in the UK- is very high. Tax levels are through the roof which means most people are paying more on rent and are left with little money for food, basics and bills.
3.Racism is increasing in the UK- almost as bad as the 80s
4.Isolation- UK is very isolating most people are not friendly
5. The Weather- very rare to get good weather here - This means black people are at risk of LOW Vitamin D levels- (which is known to cause depression, rickets and bone issues.)
6.Crime rates are through the roof in London
7.Transportation is very expensive in the UK- be mindful of this
8.The NHS /the health care is on the brink of collapse. It’s hard for most people to even get an appointment. It is at risk of become privatised like America. Ultimately, this means it’s just a matter of time before people will be paying thousands for basic health care.
9.If you loose a job in the UK- you are at risk of homelessness. Being homeless in the UK is terrible as it’s cold and, people sometimes die during the winter.
10. Mental health rates are very high for Black men in the UK- See statistics here: www.ethnicity-facts-figures.service.gov.uk/health/mental-health/detentions-under-the-mental-health-act/latest/
11. Even Native white Europeans are leaving the UK!
Think and do your research before leaving. Jesus is Lord .. SEEK GUIDANCE FROM THE LORD BEFORE LEAVING
You referring to the settled black,population. You are immigrants. You have the choice not to live here
You write as if the mortality rates for women during childbirth is good in Nigeria. In fact having a baby in Nigeria is very risky & worse if you are having a caesarean
There is no crime in London.
Compare all these you said to Nigeria. I beg leave them alone and stay where you are😊
You will never want to hear the truth.
It's sad that the country makes its own people want to leave 😢
Hopefully, Nigeria will actually start working better.
When will your Nigeria work better? Tell me?
Which country? Nigeria is a British name we have not yet come to terms that we can't work together because of our differences if we have our different nation I'm sure you will see the difference
If I was Nigerian I would think of moving to the Caribbean or another African country rather the UK, I’ve heard that Nigerians are very successful in South Africa, owning many businesses and making that cash money!
And there's also the sad story about xenophobic attacks towards Nigerians living in south Africa
Until you encounter xenophobic attack.
@@daviddixx6737That was years ago.
@@daviddixx6737I'm 100% sure you have never lived in SA, most Nigerians who talk about xenophobic attacks have never set foot in SA, there are many Nigerians living well in South Africa , most do not want to leave...
@@daviddixx6737 stop lying..if you in South Africa 🇿🇦 with proper legal documentation then nobody is even worried about you and nobody bothers you
Very Emotional and moving. Brilliant Work Tayo!!! The Root Cause is something I have spent a lot of time thinking about. What we generally miss from these conversations is that real change begins with individual responsibility. While Nigeria’s challenges are complex and layered, meaningful solutions require each citizen to embrace accountability in their actions. Today's "ordinary" citizen is the potential leader of tomorrow, and by nurturing integrity and responsibility, we set the foundation for a more just and prosperous nation. In summary, collective progress starts with the choices of each person. Happy to explore this thought process
Amazing amazing content. God bless. Love how you covered all the pros and cons of traveling to the U.K to help those planning to do so be much more prepared. Lovely content once again.
Thanks Tayo for this video, it was informative and helpful
Appreciate you watching 🙏🏾
Nigerian brothers and sisters I wish you well. Love from a South African 🇿🇦
you wish them well in other people's countries> why not advice them to remain in their own country and fight for its betterment if you really love them that much?
@thabangtladi8057 they could be in their own country or anywhere in the world, I just wish them well. I also hope that their country could become better. Ngibafisela inhlanhla
@@thabangtladi8057 FYI , have u ever been to Nigeria..no , know how politics work? No .we do fight for our rights but our voices aren't heard . The president and gov don't give an F. So since UK borders are open , obviously they would travel to seek greener pastures , Hello? And this goes for other African countries as well. Who would want to live in poverty.
And there are also South Africans living abroad. Every country has its own challenges
@@thabangtladi8057bro why are you so serious 🙁
@@thabangtladi8057
Did @RN_wqvi say anything bad? No, he didn't. I think it's very good of him to wish his Nigerian brothers and sisters well.
This is one of the most emotional video i have watched, it really pulls on your heart strings and makes you wonder how has our beloved country Nigeria been governed so bad that the citizens are running away. The hustle and struggle is really real and our leaders have got to do better than failing each and everyone one us. Tayo Aina thank you very much for this content, its really emotional to watch but the truth must be told.
So well done Tayo, thank you for telling this story which so desperately needs to be told!
Wow Tayo, your film making is top class! Excellent!😊
Tayo, I’m a massive fan of your work and sincerely like your contents… You see this particular documentary right here is different.
I’m super impressed. Thank you so very much for telling this honest story
Tayo we are so proud of you for bringing light to such stories. As a Ghanaian living in the UK, I can relate to some of the struggles shared and I hope our leaders back home look at these issues and address them in the near future. Well done sir!
Tayo Aina tells very good stories 🎉
Wow! The content just keeps getting better and better! You are sooooo talented and the messages you share in your videos are so intriguing. Kudos to you 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Great job Tayo and team.
Quite emotional, particularly towards the end.
Hmmmm
I'm really short of words. Thank you for sharing this pieces!
Japa!!! 🤔…am short of words, God bless Nigeria and Nigerians everywhere they see themselves in the world
Amen.....
The country Nigeria doesn’t look blessed
@deloshinibosi1417 where are you from tho?
This broke me as an immigrant nurse I constantly have to prove myself that I am competent, it is a lot and this documentary made me reflect and I couldn’t believe I was weeping. Silent/ subtle discrimination is real. I was used to speaking quietly at work but it was interpreted as timid I have to change my whole personality and now I am vocal, I hardly smile so it don’t interpret has weakness but that is not who I am but hey it is UK you have to be tough.
Thanks 🙏🏽 graciously for these wonderful highlights.
Big shout out to all our strong Nigerian mothers🙌
Nigerian people are such a blessing man, a people with so much life!
Really 😅😅😅😅😅😅
What blessing?
People are suffering in that country of yours.
Please stop
🤣🤣🤣
@@heavensent197 Yes! Also one of the most culturally influential nation in Africa
@@time4advancement244 People suffer everywhere my friend, doesn't erase the magic we all have
Really insightful and touching video. What you’d find as well if you interview a lot of the older generation, is that the experience of travelling to the U.K. really does differ across different generations depending on the years when someone came to the U.K.
From talking to my dad who is 60+ years, it seems that documentation was easier to apply for in the past, it was not as strict as now, especially if you were coming from an ex-colony. In the past there seems to have been more job opportunities in different industries especially for migrants, such as skilled labour, e.g metal work, though the racism was much much worse back then. My dad is originally from Lagos and he came to the U.K. in 1980. I’m mixed, greetings to you from a Nigerian - Italian, British Londoner. I’ve also just started a RUclips channel and hope to cover some of these topics in the future! If your migrating to the U.K. and you have a solid plan, and great skills (such as coding, or other specific skills) then it’s a great place to be, when you have a plan and skills to offer. But the real hope and message Is that Nigeria will create more opportunities for its people, so that people have a good future in Nigeria and are not forced to JAPA, for Nigeria to be a place of safety, growth and opportunities!
I beg to differ. Things were harder for immigrants in the past. Today you find a lot of Nigerians in highly skilled professions. In those days, there was a lot of discrimination and had to settle for low paid jobs. My family came to the UK in the 60s.
@ That is why In my comment above I wrote racism was “much much worse back then” if you read that. Nigerians that are in highly skilled professions in the U.K. today, are normally British Nigerians and were either born here or migrated here when young. Yes of course there are also many successful Nigerians in the U.K. But if you’re migrating from Nigeria with little to nothing today due to the hardships of life, you cannot overlook at the immense challenges that these migrants will go through which is what the video highlights. There is still systemic challenges such as pay inequality, limited career progression, and tougher immigration policies which weren’t as stringent in the past. Moreover, the process of obtaining documentation and navigating the immigration system has become increasingly complex and costly. This is factually correct, especially since we even left the EU now. It is harder now to apply for documentation to come to the U.K. Every generation of immigrants faces unique challenges, shaped by shifting economic and social landscapes, and it’s crucial to recognise these evolving difficulties rather than assume one era was universally harder than another. Additionally, the global economy and demand for certain skills has shifted, making some industries more accessible and some less. My original comment stated the experience was different in past generations not necessarily better or worse off, the latter is then personal opinion and experience.
Greatly told story....intriguing, interesting,emotional and quite informative...Thank you !!
I really enjoyed watching this video. Very interesting! Thank you.🙏🏾
Tayo is blessed. Let’s get him to 1m before Dec 31st.
They’re moving to the UK, I’m looking to ESCAPE the UK!
Ok and so what
@@joshuadala3508help me ask him
Irony of life
@@joshuadala3508😳😳😳😳😳😳So what else do u hv to say⁉️So what that‼️
I feel you. People think that japa means better life.
One thing that's always true is.. no place like home.
The only issue, home is getting too corrupt and bad for we occupants.
But we Nigerians are resilient, nothing dey pull us down guy.. just suffer the racism, humiliation, struggle, loneliness.. if it means securing your generations future
Brilliant documentary Tayo. Well done to you and the team ❤
Lovely DOCUMENTARY. This is one of your best stories so far. The cast made it more authentic. (Cheers) 🥂
Honestly our government has no idea how people are suffering these days. I much feel sorry for the disabled and homeless people who don't get the help they deserve, Investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.
You are absolutely right 💯
Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.
Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you think I should be buying?
Cryptocurrency/stock investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.
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This is very beautiful bro. 👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾💪🏾
There is no paradise anywhere ❤️
just work hard and hope for the best
Fake news I know a few paradise islands 🏝 around the world 🌎. Lips sealed 😅.
Nigeria is not a "just work hard" kinda place. The system is so flawed. Hard work alone is not enough. It can be a very frustrating environment.
Keep hoping
You lied. I can tell the difference between now and then in my life as a Nigerian leaving broad.
@@globalismoblackmanan Island on which you can be born, bred, educated and be competitive?
Man this is beautiful.Taiyo you are a great storyteller.Thanks
very emotional piece here. Thanks Tayo and team for this...well balanced for the pros and cons associated with Japa
You can make it anywhere. Trust in God and He will lead you to that which is right
If there truly was a God millions of Nigerians would not be standing outside Western embassies in Lagos starting 4 am. Lived as an expat the Racism I suffered as the wife of a CEO was beyond unforgiveable. Stop always playing the victim as all migrants are better treated in White Western countries than their own people treat them. Stop breeding like robots 1000 babies a day in Lagos alone who are registered + same number unregistered
THE UNITED KINGDOM IS THE LAST PLACE I WOULD THINK OF RELOCATING TO. I RATHER REMAIN IN NIGERIA 🇳🇬.
Please stay in Nigeria😅😅😅😅
It’s great to have choices but for some people the way to change their lives is by emigrating. It’s not for everyone obviously.
I swear that UK too brutal make I just dey my France abeg
STAY IN NIGERIA AND MAKE IT WORK.
@@abisamura7524 I have my family members in Maryland US and Europe. I just don't like the u.k
What I see as Naija problem is self-centered/greed and lack of patriotism.
Everyone is me me and me, which I can say the reason for scamming the country not just by politicians but everyone in that country and scamming your fellow citizens. Nigeria is not cursed! I will rather say the citizens cursed themselves.
Very apt 👌🏽
Absolute rubbish 🗑️.
The problem for Africa is the same.
@@FreddyPatekiVery crap 👎
@@Ondolite you don’t call ppl opinions rubbish. If you don’t agree with others opinion you state yours. Maybe when someone/friends/family scammed you then you will understand what I mean. I don’t know about other Africa countries, I am a naija man and I am talking about my country.
@@Ondolite Not true! Every African who has met a Nigerian will tell you how selfish Nigerians appear to them.
I just moved to the UK from. Nigeria. This stories are very touching and inspiring ❤️ . Thank you TAYO
Fascinating documentary. Thank you for sharing these stories, Tayo.
C'mon - there are *_223 MILLION people who live in Nigeria,_* so "everyone" isn't leaving...ok?? Let's be real. I have visited 77 Countries of the world, and one thing I noticed is that - much like Chinese - Nigerians have communities in almost every Country. Nigerians have _Always_ had a organic Diaspora.
Keep quiet please
"i have been to 77 countries" ....please just shut mouth....lies
It is funny how you don't know what a hyperbole is. The title "everyone is leaving Nigeria" is not a literal statement and basically means that alot of Nigerians are leaving their country to immigrate to the UK, not every Nigerian.
@@drjacob2276 Thus "Hyperbole = click bait." Or can we just agree an untruth is an untruth.
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The guy who said he can’t get over his dad’s death got me weeping, because that’s my current situation. I moved to the Uk in 2023 lost my dad 😢 in September 2024. Man was spry he wasn’t sick. I really want to go for his funeral, but there is a lot of constraints. Some family members think I might be putting my life in danger, because of the way my dad passed one week after visiting the village. I have a very sick mum, her health is taking a good chunk of my wages………. I am sad and confused. I have lost myself.
Hardluck.
My God see you through your difficult times 💝
Be strong buddy