I'm from India, and I have a special fondness for Nigeria. I stumbled upon your vlogs a few hours ago and have been binge-watching your videos since then. I deeply respect and admire your work, Will. Your humble and non-judgmental approach to everything is truly commendable. Thank you for not only showcasing but also sharing the rich history of each place.
Great videos. Learning about Alum at 1:00 I did some Google and it seems to have a lot of benefits in food and healthcare. It makes sense since food is God's medicine. SubhanAllah.
The segment at 2:30 is very interesting. "You will have no stress. We are the stress". Its like basically who ever has the monopoly/legitimacy on violence becomes the defacto government. So violence is almost the indeterminate period where no one is quite sure who has the legitimate period to use force and then one party dominates all other parties or different parties agree to form an alliance.
Britain is known for all their devilish atrocities around the world. Their worst than what Russia is doing to Ukraine now. They destroyed the world basically because of their greed.
@@Waxbill Well, it's always the case of different prices in different areas, and different establishments. But no matter the place in Lagos, this is very very reasonable, ESPECIALLY for an oyinbo client. He's a great guy, and I wish there was a way your video could get him more patronage.
I’m from Nigeria (born and raised), you’ve shown me more of Nigeria than i have seen all my life living in Nigeria 😂 Absolutely love your channel. Keep it up.
I'm sure you've gotten to try more Nigerian food than I have at this point 😅 Ibadan is a very unique city in the sense that it's instantly recognizable through the brown roofs but then these roofs are old and worn, it'll be interesting to see how the city modernizes in a way that doesn't take away this part of Ibadan... Awesome video as always
Thank you Fiyin, as always! You’re right, it would be a shame to lose their brown roofed identity but they’re due another Cocoa House. Lots more to come, hope you keep enjoying them 🙏 🇳🇬
Great videos. One thing I've noticed about Nigerian culture is that it's very common to just have people hanging out anywhere you go. Like the large amount of people in front of the Emir's palace. I used to find it weird but living in the West, I miss it. It shows that a place is lively.
Mate "brand UK" is still a major selling point there. I have seen other vloggers (Nigerians) visit to Kano and they weren't received the way you were. I never saw the fleet of cars before, none were turbaned. Kano and Hausa and Fulani culture is something very unique. They could do well with tourism if they could clean up their environment and improve security. The environment when u disturbed is surprisingly green. I was expecting dust and very few trees and lots of camels. The other thing that struck me was the rate of modernisation under the British. The conquest was in 1903, the airport in 1927, the Queen Mother's visit in 1957 this is all in a relatively short timespan. I discovered the British were only in Sudan for 60 years but their influence is less due to the direction Sudan moved in upon gaining independence from the British in 1956. Another great video (yet again). Nagode.
Thanks again for watching! And commenting, being able to communicate with viewers is one of the great joys of RU-vid. I guess the British Colonial legacy has remained stronger in Northern Nigeria. Saying that, I had a few people on the streets saying “Ni hao” to me. A changing of the guard. It’s a very nice climate up there, tropical savanna. Cool evenings and much drier. And if you watched Kano Part 1 we went out into the Kano bush to see the diverse agricultural farming. You’re right. Quite rapid. I guess by then they were getting quite good at it. You’re right, there’s truly huge tourism potential and many things have been well preserved. Sudan, would love to go there! Appreciate again, lots more to come. Hope you enjoy going forward 🙏🇳🇬
@@Waxbill No doubt I will enjoy. Your take on things is very different. Brits of yesteryear, WERE very reserved and kept the locals at a distance for a number of reasons ie fear of disease, danger or over-familiarisation with the locals that may result in a loss of respect etc. You have thrown "all caution to the wind" and seem perfectly at home there. I would never try Dambe boxing (Hausa boxing). I saw the episode where the guy graded hibiscus leaves this was delegated to rural women. Made me think that socialism could do wonders for such an environment... There are a whole load of Nigerians who settled in Sudan around the Gizera plains around Khartoum - some were pilgrims who never made it back, others were refugees from the time the British conquered Northern Nigeria some Hausa & Fulani nobility fled by horse to Sudan - where they stayed.
Hi William 👋 We met on Saturday, I dropped you off around Lekki, I own the blue Kia. I didn't know you featured in Breath of Life, I really should see that movie 😂 You're really living my dream the way you're exploring Nigeria, if you want to know more about Ogunde you should check out his museum in Ososa Ogun state
My guy! Thanks so much again and was good gisting with you. I didn’t know, thanks so much for sharing. Wil let you know when I plan to head to Benin City, Edo State 🙏 🇳🇬
@@WaxbillMy brother, all is good, thank God. Canada is starting to get cold but that's a given 😄 Did I miss ur Lagos Nightlife video or did u not post it yet?
