I'm from the south east and visited Kano and never wanted to leave. I even completed my university education in BUK. I can tell you that if you go to more advanced areas in Kano, you will immediately rent a house and reside there permanently.
to be honest kano is one of the best state in Nigeria, economic hub, developed and diverse, most nigerians especially from the south are very ignorant of the north largely because of what they are being fed by the media which in most cases a mere exaggeration and stereotype. most of them when they visit or stay in kano they completely change their misconception about the state. I am currently living in the UK but undoubtedly i am coming back to my lovely hometown Kano someday. Thanks to Kwankwaso for transforming kano and his successor Ganduje. kano tumbin giwa yaro ko dame kazo an fika😄😀😍🥰
Oga i am glad you saw it for yourself. This is what i was trying to explain to one of your followers on another video. Igbos and non hausas are always welcome in the North and its the politicians and groups with selfish interests that are dividing Nigeria and its citizens.
I really surprised when people in the media call kano unsafe, kano is the most peaceful and secure place in Nigeria, you can't understand that until you live there.
I'm very happy to see contents like this coming from my home town. I'll definitely have time to make video of this ancient city myself. David, if you're still in Kano, let's do something together before you leave.
Hmmmm. I Never believe that Kano is that beautiful. I do hear about the Overhead bridges as one of the finest in Nigeria aside from that I don't know much.. And yes I know about Kano pillars remember the biggest and richest team in the NPFL they have their stadium situated at the kofar Mata area in Kano. Shout-out to Kano Nigeria 🇳🇬
Good morning Mr. El-Hamsa. Please in your future video, try to present the city as a multicultural cosmopolitan and show the culture of your people. You can’t believe that many Nigerians do not know much about our people. Good luck on your future project. It’s a city that has been home to millions of my people for years.
Dave, you've moved from Bonny Island my hometown, on the fringe of the Atlantic Ocean to Kano, north of Nigeria. You've taken me to the Blue River in Akwete to deep forest of Cross Rivers State... Guy, "You take me where I've never been/You make my heart go ting-a-ling-a-ling..." You're really making good videos/documentaries. God bless you, and more power to your elbow.
Thank you Boss. It was a pleasure visiting your hometown, I have always wanted to visit, glad I finally did. Yes we are documenting Kano, now, we still have couple of other video from other part of the country coming as well Thanks for watching and commenting. Kindly share the videos as much as you can. Warm regards
@@DavidNkwa Am Muslim trying to get married to someone in Northern Nigeria, that my dream and passion, Am prepare I work my whole Life for this, Most especially am financially stable..
Badawa, Brigade, No-man's-land(extension of Sabon gari), Dakata, Yan Kaba etc host non indigenes too. I get reason why Sabon gari pops up because it's a replica of settlements of Southern Nigeria and non indigenes will definitely feel more safer and lively
Yes! I like it. Well done, brother. May God continue to bless, and see you through in Jesus name. May He continue to bless you, and keep you safe as you journey, and rest on Jesus name.
Nice video and nice city. Sadly those foreigners from Sudan, Ethiopia, Lebanon, Syria etc, irrespective of their religion, are 150% safe and secure there during times of crisis (from generation to generation) compared to fellow countrymen from southern Nigeria who are collateral damage at the slightest excuse.
Although religion plays a major role but ethnicity comes into play either even in such crises it’s very hard for people of kano to attack a white American or British man just because he’s a Christian, you’ll equally find it hard for someone in the south or east to attack someone just because he’s Muslim from lebanon during such ethno-religious crises in other words Nigerian from Kano will also worry more about his life than expatriate in the east or south!! This tells you that there’s something bigger than that….and I call it intolerance and animosity that an average Nigerian has towards his brother from another region or tribe!! The more we accept our diversity and love ourselves the better!!
@@mrt2946 No need for name calling. Just show me where a foreign Christian was attacked (Butchered/burnt and property destroyed) during religious crisis in the North. Forget about kidnapping which is strictly busine$$.
Leadership is not the only problem. There are aspects of Nigerian culture like constant begging, demands for money in exchange for nothing. The greed in the country by the ordinary person is off putting
Very nice video David, Kano really looks cool now. Reminds me of the time I spent there. I was born in NoMan's Lands and moved to Sanbo jari, then Kawaji before the 1990 riot. Men, I left there with with parents, its really a lovely place. More videos like this. Keep it up
One interesting thing about kano is that....its a home for all...its very diverse, af for the beggers, its as a result of government programs, schools were built for them and begging on the street became prohibited. Thank you for this video....been there when I was younger, its a beautiful place.
Awesome video. Thank you for this. Most Nigerian RU-vidrs just cover the known problems without showing the good parts as you have done. Thanks 1. Begging in Kano is not allowed and we have enforcement agencies that do arrest beggars on sight. It is also frowned upon by religious scholars in the state. 2. Entrepreneurship and apprenticeship are core parts of Kano culture that most people don't talk about. 4. Sabon gari (new town), was created by Kano indigenes to accommodate the nonnatives "Nigerians" who came in during the British rule with different customs and religions but still wanted to live in Kano. Although in recent times, more natives have also begun to build homes there as well. 5. Other than petty thievery and occasional hooliganism, Kano is easily the safest city in the North. Most people speak decent English and are generally welcoming.
@@teeteeme5752 when we say bad leadership we must not limit it Northerners only. We have bad leaders in every parts of Nigeria; corrupt leadership. When the Northerners are in power the appoint people from various ethnic groups to positions in government. And don't they still. A former female Petroleum Minister from Igbo tribe from Nigerians, her collections of jewellery are worth 40 million America dollars. The point l am making is, you know not what a person can do until they get to that position where there's money and power.
@@oluakinwale4859 there was no igbo woman as minister of petroleum. Dezeani is not igbo. The hausas have been in power for years and have shown us their corrupt influences. It follows. This leadership problem is not hidden with the Hausa and fulani wanting to dominate every sector just like the igbos. Power hungry people.
Awesome 👍, can you do something on the Eastern states since many people believe other Nigerians are not welcoming in that part of the country... thank you Nigeria as a whole is generally safe than the media want us to believe
Eastern states are very welcoming and have lots of videos on eastern Nigeria. Here is an interesting playlist ru-vid.com/group/PLtejr0Ot508rWaxzjV44K85te3uFZNtFF
Northerners are very welcoming people, even more when you come to do business. What we don't want is people who think they are better or superior to us
@@KazysClassics absolutely no culture tolerate anyone who believe they're superior to others and whoever is having that type of mindset they're just ignorant and clueless...we are all equal in the sight of our Creator, same blood flows in our veins... One love 9ja together we are greater
Northern nigeria is beautiful and has so many futuristic reserves in Africa…….but they let religion play major roles in their basic life……….nice content by the way
@@femiakande652 l should not be made to read a person's mind, they need to be clear when communicating. But don't we have religious fanatism in the South? You need to check the definition of "religious fanatism" and you will agree with me that it exists in the South but not as much as in the North.
Hearing the Sudanese that have lived long in kano, he's educated. Tomorrow he will contest and becomes Nigeria president. Another Bashiru from Sudan una go begin cry.
What are you saying bro ?! His family have lived in Nigeria for generation. So, he is automatically a Nigerian. That's how it is worldwide these days. Only in Nigeria people don't embrace what's going on around the world.
Dats why Nigeria must disintegrate to prevent foreigners take over d affairs of our country we already have many of them in our legislative houses already like d old man dats Koiki was challenging in London they must all be booted out and break Nigeria up for every indigenous Nigerians to develop their own entities
Thank You. Brothers = Igbo? Really like your shirt, well tailored, good fabric and the colour [teal ?]. Looks sharp. As a foreigner as you pointed out yes I've heard the North and North West in particular is very unsafe and to avoid it. Always enjoy the banter in your videos gives an indication of the 'People' not just the geography. Cheers Ian
Well I reported what I saw. As someone who works in maitama Abuja and I stayed in Kano GRA for 3 weeks. So I saw more beggers in maitama than the Kano GRA. I mean the young girls and boys beggers not the handicapped
Well, I think the reason could be that most people that have lived in Kano for decades have come to the bitter reality that it is far better to engage into mini businesses that can fetch them earnings, no matter how meager than to engage into fruitless begging, hoping for nothing and day dreaming. History has proved that Kano has been a center of commerce for a long time in Nigeria. Although many business men are satisfied with their profit strength and may not push beyond their limits. Since also, begging is being frowned at in Islam except if it is the only way to survive hunger under strict circumstances. In Abuja on the other hand, there are a lot of people that will always sympathize with people eliciting sympathy and pity, especially with the high rate of insurgency ravaging the country. Lastly, I really commend you for such wonderful research. Keep it up please. Kind regards.
I watched two programs where Igbos and Yorubas were talking about what they liked about Hausa people. One of the recurring comments was that they work hard. The parts of the city you showed looked had quite a bit of activity occuring.
@@muktarahmadtijjani154 I don’t think it’s true, maybe nicer roads, but generally east had one of the most beautiful buildings collectively both in the cities and villages than any state in the north. Enugu and recently Ebonyi has one of the best road infrastructures I have seen anywhere in Nigeria. I toured other parts of the country and this is my observation
We were never taught to hate southerners. Infact my dad May he find sojourn in paradise Ameen, was accommodating Igbo people since before the Biafra war free of charge. He got one married to a Hausa Lady and they had three children who are all in their 40s and 50s now. One Igbo gentleman actually wanted to marry me when I was 18. My dad didn't object, the only thing he said was that he had to become a muslim in order to do that and the man was willing. Well I was 18 then and he was 40 with a slight potbelly. I refused. Years later, I saw the announcement of his wedding to an Igbo Lady. Trust women!! I felt slightly bad, but there you are!! I. just wish you people will lose your prejudice about the North. You will find some very kind hearted and the most generous people with their time and money amongst the Hausa Fulanis and other Northern tribes
Just an advice, please don’t follow the CNN and foreign narrative when they present stories on Nigeria and other third world countries. They almost always choose pictures of suffering. Your work is excellent, please choose very good pictures that portray our people better.
Guys I do not dispute the difficulties we have on the ground in Nigeria. But if you are talking about the great surprises you saw in Kano and how pleasantly surprised you found your trip maybe a picture that depicts the great culture of our Hausa brothers or beautiful peaceful atmosphere would have been better. It’s just a question of optics. Thanks for responding to my advice. I do not criticize your work at all. It was a great story, I have never been to Kano, so your artistic work provided me with a very welcome information on that great city! Thanks again and may God bless your work!
Please don’t trust the Chinese or Russians either! Look at their people! They are miserable! No matter what Africans always have a light that shines from within! Those devils wants to steal the resources,the people..everything!😢
No place in Nigeria that isn't save,just that sometimes, due to some things that have happened in the past,that stereo type always rings in people mind such as kano riot of 1953 when the southern elites were attacked for demanding for self independence which suppose to take in 1957 and not 1960,infact that crisis was responsible for the dèlyance of Nigerian independence which suppose to happen in 1957 and not 1960.Secondly when former president Good luck Jonathan won election in 2011, some guys in kano been brain wash by some greedy politicians started breaking and burning 🔥 some southerners and Christians shops and houses and started looting innocent people properties, so on and so on.Normally to be Frank KANO like any other place in North and Nigeria in general is fantastic just that many people have been brain wash and is too common in the Northern part of Nigeria 🇳🇬, Abuja is more saver than kano, let them not brain wash you
That's for them to feel at home culturally. People of kano are religiously guided on what they drink, eat and wear. And everyone living in their midst must act the same. So for non indigens to live as if they're in their respective states of origins they need to settle away from the main city. Example, alcohol is prohibited in the city. So there should be no alcohol joints withing the city. That also will inconvenience the non natives. So they need a separate place to enjoy their lives without disturbing the natives. Consumption of meat of some animals is also prohibited in Islam which is the religion of the dwellers of the city. Animals like pig, dog, donkey, rats, bats, etc. And thirdly, dress code. Women are expected to cover their body while walking in the streets of the city. That could be very inconvenient to the non natives. They also need to build their churches, temples and synagogues where they could practice their faith without any hindrance.
Kano government prohibited Almajiri begging on the street.....built a school and evacuated them all....any body seen would be arrested....its not coincidence
That’s the problem we want Biafra, Nigeria is exploiting the South resources and be developing the Northern Nigeria and the South Easthern Nigeria is neglected and abandoned
If you have witnessed the problem in Kano you won’t portray it as been calm . You can only be peaceful in Sabon Gari anywhere else can cause you your life. You might be lucky if you speak the language. I lived there in the 80s and ran a hair dressing salon as well. From my own experience it’s not where I will call safe
If you know that kano is safe, please become a kano man simply as ABC na people like una make de southern Nigeria like the northerners fulanis and hausas so much, but they don't like the southern Nigeria for one penny they believe that southern Nigeria will ever become a slaves to them because of their nonsense emotional feelings of you are good.
