SABBATICAL LOVES AFRICAN FOOD FROM ANY AFRICAN COUNTRY EVEN THOUGH HE'S WHITE HE BLENDED RIGHT IN WITH US HIS BLOOD IS LIKE AN AFRICAN NOW! WE ARE HAPPY FOR HIM.
They don't understand. They think all Nigerians do that shit. To me, it wasn't an Igbo thing. It was a Yoruba culture and that invaded the whole country
I am Nigerian and I have used a spoon to eat such food before, and I actually think hands are genuinely better. The food tends to stick to the spoon and you are essentially licking metal every time, whereas all the foods such as eba, fufu, tuwo, semo, pounded yam, Amala etc. will keep their shape and can be neatly dipped into the sauce with hands and without that metal licking action. It is less messy than you would think with hands, perhaps needs more experienced. Personally I think it is best to keep the 'solid' as my cousin calls it, separate from the sauce/stew initially, that way the 'solid' does not become soggy and lose its ability to be compact. Insofar as it remains compact, it is not messy. It is different from eating Indian rice with hands. In fact, with practice the 'solid' becomes its own utensil.
I always eat my swallow with a fork......have been doing so for decades. I can't stand eating with my hands or with a spoon.... I don't care how often people make fun of me, and they do. It's a fork for me.
The first soup she added is called “gbegiri” made from beans and usually much less spicy. The second one with the meats “obe ata” is the real spicy one. Your guide could have told her not to add the second one but put it in a separate plate with the meats, then you could add it yourself to control how spicy you want the taste to be.
The taxi driver ate his food so quickly. He looked as if he would have dived into sabbatical and Josey's food if they allowed him, as they were really struggling to eat theirs. It was just a piece of cake for him.
Ibadan is located in the South West not South East of Nigeria, and they are the Yoruba's, one of the three major tribes in Nigeria other than Hausa and Igbo. The Yoruba's love preparing their meals with so much oil and pepper, so I agree with you that the meal was too spicy.
Josey seemed so excited to eat the African food and then the pepper hit her!. Lol. When I complain about too hot meal, my grandfather would say in Yoruba " emi ti ko je ata, emi yepere ni" Meaning a soul that does not eat pepper is a flimsy soul...
Wow! That is a real roadside local buka. I think the more local you go, the more spicy the food. And eateries don't get more local than that place. Tommy, kudos to you! Josey too, but Josey is African, so eateries like that is not alien to her. But one thing you have to know about Nigeria, meats and other food are very well cooked and overcooked!.
The cheaper the food the higher the chilli content. I remember the first time I had it, I didn't like it. The only thing I could taste is pepper/chilli. I couldn't taste anything else. I could recognise rice and chicken in my mouth due to the texture, even cocoa cola tasted different such was the effect of excessive use of chilli. Needless to say I couldn't finish the meal or the coke. I was sweating and my lips were burning and my mouth was on fire.
@@oceejekwam6829 Very true. The crazy part of this is that some Americans can deal with really spicy, hot pepper laden food... .some cannot. Some can eat food a lot more spicy than I can tolerate, these are usually Americans from the bigger cities. They can deal with real spicy food. They are used to the many different ethnic restaurants in their cities. Look at Tommy......he was really not sweating like Josey was. The food was spicy for him, but dude was not really breaking a sweat......😍 That's a chill New Yorker for you!!!
@@gardensteps Indeed he is. East Africans are more flexible, they put chilli on the side, so you can add it to your meal if you want. I prefer that method.
I'm so torn on whether I should tell u guys to check out ebonyi state (where the Nigerian half of my family is from). on one hand you'd see a hidden gem because it has good roads and a giant mall. buuuut on the other hand I'm worried it'll lead to more people moving there? lol. it has a pretty low population compared to other states, less violence, and it's pretty quiet. also Josey you did well pronouncing the menu item names for someone who isn't Nigerian
Your videos are authentic. Thanks for showing the variegated aspects of Nigeria. The complete story, and not a one- sided view. Keep the good work up @missjosey
Josey!! I'm diggin the energy! And the fact Tommy can some how stay quiet in these videos amazes me haha . Also subtitles would up the value of your videos by alot!!
You Guys are not only rugged but da bomb! I must confess... Me a Nigerian cannot even eat in a place like that. The last time I tried a place close to that though much better, I put the food in my mouth but could not encourage myself enough to swallow. Hats off to you guys.
Jollof rice is soooooo good. I'm from the US and lived in Lagos and Abuja for almost 4 years and I must say, Jollof rice is so wonderful!!! It's the best rice in the world.
The southwest (Yoruba speaking) part of Nigeria is known for spicy food. SouthEast ( Igbo speaking) part of Nigeria don't do spicy food, most of the popular soups in Nigeria are from the southeast e.g Egusi, Vegetables, Oha etc. Southwest cities are more vibrant, while in the southeast their cities are more serene. If you plan on visiting the southeastern part, use flight (via air), most major highway roads in southwest and south-south (states between southwest and southeast) aren't safe at the moment, increased rate of kidnappings and insecurities under President Buhari. Love your videos, new to the channel, I'll subscribe now.
@@annwilson511 comprehend please.. "Egwusi" is the Igbo name. Besides not all food he mentioned belongs to yourbas. Igbos have their traditional food too... Which he clearly mentioned...
I wish they would clean up the place better, it looks dirty. But being an African from the village I'd still eat there because I've eaten at dirtier places and I'm still alive 😄.
My problem exactly, I applaud Sabatical , he’s eaten in places that I wouldn’t even be confortable just to sit in, And I was born in Africa, I guess it takes a special mindset and heart to be able to do what he does. Most people would feel offended if you refuse their food, he never offends , bless his heart, Josy I applaud you as well.
@@isadore9793 look at how the woman sieving the cassava meal is seated. Her thigh is covered with it. 3:44 . Not just that, the environment does not look clean at all. I would eat there, but I'd prefer not to see where they were preparing the food from. I'm an African and I'm not here to condemn them, but they say cleanliness is next to godliness.
@@uncleKas If you're hungry, you will eat. That's my type of place of eating. You will be happy in a western restaurant where they cook in the background and spit in your food. Nonsense!
@@antnam4406 Its a free world where you eat is none of my business, and you shouldn’t be bothered by where I eat, you might be having issues what made you think that I can just in any “ European “ restaurant? Nonsense.
Most of Nigeria's food isn't spicy, it just depends on where you are... The yoruba's love spicy food alot and you've been to the yoruba city's mainly that's why.... You should try some igbo food though
I expected the indigene who were eating there to educate them that when you cut it, immerse it in the soup and swallow! It is to be swallowed and not chew; that’s when you enjoy it.
Good content. I see those numbers bumping up! Crank window…old school. Tommy is going to need some pepto and you need some milk to cut down on the spice.
No they don't. Matoke is very bland. They have a spice coast though where the food is spicy and delicious due to the Arab and Indian influence. Mombasa, Dar, Zanzibar and Lamu. Nigeria has far more food variety than East and Southern Africa combined.
Thank you so much for being the 1st video I found on Nigeria where it wasn't a narcissistic girl, only showing herself in the camera instead of what the people actually want to see!!!!
My beautiful sister. Tell your guy to take you to beautiful and iconic places in Lagos. Not all these archaic and dilapidated buildings and "BUKA". We have so much nice places for sight seeing and enjoyment. Lekki conservation, National theatre to mention but a few. It won't cost him much because it's like he is afraid to spend money. You need to enjoy the sights and sounds of Nigeria my sister. I'm not in Nigeria right now, I would have taken you out to nice places. Big ups though, I like your videos
I like how Josey talks innocently to young men in her videos and the guys don't know what to make of her. They are confused whether she's interested in them or just being nice lol. In most African countries, even Asian and mid Eastern, girls are usually reserved and don't initiate conversation with boys. Josey obviously doesn't adhere to such narrow cultural pigeon holes. I love it. Lol.
@@hk254lyt8 it's all relative. In most parts of the world it's a cultural expectation. In Western countries, it depends on the individual female. Not the same thing.
@@siliconiusantogramaphantis2122 Even here it’s not cultural. There are a lot of african women that are just like Josey that will start conversations. Stop stereotyping
Great vlog Josey !! I am very happy to see you with Tommy !! You two make a great couple !! I would like to see you both together travelling all of Africa.
Fufu (I think) I know from Ivory Coast :-) There is so much to discover in our southern neighbour (I live in Europe). I just hope the life in Africa can get better too for many.
Your videos are great, makes me smile every time and also full of new information. The documentary of African local traditional spices would be a great thing. Internet is full of bad (and badly translated) informations. Stay safe.
I think spicy food exists throughout the Diaspora. U can get sum spicy gumbo etc in the South. You can set your lips on fire with jerk in Jamaica 🇯🇲 where I'm from. I do honestly have 1 question, how does one taste the food if you don't chew but swallow? That's like swallowing pills so u don't taste them. And digestively how does that work? Ok that's 2 questions.
You guys can Visit kano, calabar, enugu, Abeokuta, uyo, portharcout, Abuja, Jos in plateau state... Yankari game reserves in Bauchi but not sure how safe that is at the moment.
I'm going to share an idea with you both that I feel sure you should seriously consider... You travel vlog and eat all over the world.. You're channels are basically travel channels with a twist towards the local the cultural the back roads... Okay you with me so far... You should consider a third channel that you can film and edit from footage from your other twp channels... A FOOD Channel.. the foods that you share with us on your channels can be featured on your third channel... of which you can video the men and women that cook ... the street food... make it grow it.. etc... and you can incorporate their recipes on the channel and on a separate webpage Call It Josey's World Class Street Food ! Or whatever you can come up with... I think you would do well... very well... Each video each recipe... write down for a book.. an online book of recipes.. from around the world... remember where you got this idea :) I'll be stopping in to check with you both... Stay Happy and Safe.. Walk With Peace !
I wish you all the health in the world and you have a nice life, i can see in your eyes you are such a kind soul :) plus you are so natural and pretty, much love from spain beautiful
At first I saw you in "African Kid Sees White Guy, Thinks He's A Ghost (#51)" and after the video i started to watch several videos of you. The more videos I watch, the more I love you. I REALLY hope to meet you one day !!! That's all what I need these Days :) Meeting you, having a lunch and give you a hug would make me happy. God bless you and your friends and family !! Stay healthy
I’m watching this in London and watching you makes me sooooo homesick for Ibadan! Thank you for enjoying my hometown. BTW I love pepper and can’t do without it even in London 🌶🌶🌶🔥🔥
@missjosey Ibadan is located in the South Western Nigeria and not the South East. And for the spicy foods, Nigeria most especially the Yorubas like Spicy foods lol. Have fun!
Hi Josey i love your content. Lagos and ibadan are both in the west of Nigeria. There are cities like Abuja the capital in the north. Or cities like Port harcourt in the south and Aba or Awka in the East. So there are three major languages. igbo is spoken in the east and they have different soups, clothes and culture. In the north they are also ethnically different. In the South likewise. I encourage you to go to the East /south and to Abuja. Then you would have summarized Nigeria. Much love for your courage with tommy. Its really refreshing watching your channels.
Ibadan isn't located in southeast Nigeria but southwest, Ibadan belong to the Yoruba tribe, who are 52% Muslim, 43% Christian, and other traditionalists, while the southeast belongs to the Igbo tribe and are 99.5% Christians, is good you always give the people the right in information
