Lagos Nigeria Vs. Nairobi Kenya: Which Place is Better For African Americans? |Ep. 148 

In Africa Kenyans are true pan africanists, they give credit where its due no matter where you come from. They call a spoon a spoon not a spade it doesn't matter whether you are Kenyan or not.

This Nigerian dude should look for a way to do afrobeats so that he can be big in Nigeria and Africa. As a Nigerian myself, I have never heard his name before until I saw him on this show. Nigerians don’t listen to dancehall no more. Afrobeats is our thing. We listened to dancehall in the 90s but since the 2000s we groove mainly to our afrobeats. Nice podcast.

I’d say Lagos. I’ve been to both, but the hustle in Lagos is contagious. There’s a lot of money out there, it’s vibes,… you really can’t go wrong. Nairobi is vibes as well, Kenyans know how to party lol

I love this podcast so much!!! Mr. Jackson's personality really shines on the episodes. Shout out to Mr. Ketchup, definitely checking out his music.

Things that kenya has over Nigeria (1) infrastructure (2) electricity (3) internet and it's penetration

The Nigerian guy said 1 very important fact about Kenya. The politics in Kenya is more mature than most African countries, Kenya enjoyed stability in the 70s and 80s so when the transition to democracy come in the 90s it was centered on giving people better services and it has gradually developed to a point where the people dont take any BS from government. Politicians are kept on their toes at all times and many even end up in jail. Kenya is far from perfect but at least our voices are heard.

Kenganda it's not only Kenya and Uganda, a song that's popular in tanzania mandatory will go popular in Kenya, Uganda, burundi and Rwanda!!

I have Kenyan origin so the best place for me is Kenya

FACTS: Music Flows through EA like water. If your music hits in Uganda, it would definitely hit in the other EA countries. We are one. GOATED episode 🔥🔥

The electric situation in Nigeria is deliberate kept down, Europeans did a study years back and they found out that if they increase the electricity by 1 hour per day, it would transform the country.

This is my absolute favorite podcast!!! Glad I found this channel. Love me some Oshay!!!!

As a Nigerian, I love my country in a "protective sense" so much that I'd strongly advise against visiting. Reason is simple: Till we get our acts right, I'd choose turning people away over having to endure one more negative review and allied complaints that is almost guaranteed to follow from such visits. In retrospect, the "stress-filled" terrain has turned out to be a blessing in disguise.

First time hearing about ketchup , he’s really chilled would like to see more of him 🇿🇦💐

Ketchup is lit.Oshay building those connects.

Great show you guys 🤜🏾🤛🏾🔥🔥

I love the attitude here, we can all embrace ach others talent and resouces without fighting for my people.

Loved this interview! Ketchups comment about Kenyan musicians catering their craft to primarily Kenyans is 100% true, we need to think bigger!

Oshay you are the BEST! You can go anywhere❤❤❤❤❤ Impossible is nothing! Just like Ali. The Greatest.

6:52 No can’t forget good governance. Good governance is very important, almost as important as good business practices.

Great podcast. Oshay Jackson becoming famous really fast out here.

Mr. Oshay Duke, I am so proud of you brother. Keep in your mind that we love you from South Sudan 🇸🇸

Great session

Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈 to Oshay & Joanita on there new edition 😉

Nice interview, this Nigerian Musician is a smart guy

I know Ketchup From His Song she a Flirt that was a banger Back Here in Kenya

As a well travelled African i would say that Kenya has many advantages over Nigeria, not just constant electricity

I have to say this, Ketchup is one intelligent guy.

Oshay; would love to feature someday & also recommend a few guests you might be interested to feature. Especially a Pan-African brother from Chi-town who was teaching hiphop in Kenyan Universities.

great convo

🔥🔥🔥Broadcast!!!

Ketchup is a VIBE! He needs his own segment 😂KE

About music we kenyans dance and listen to music from everywhere,so long as it's good.if the vibe is there we are in

How is your infrastructure better without electricity?? Make it make sense!!

Am loving the fact that power in kenya has become like a basic need

I think Kenya also has better weather.

This guy is a genius.

00:00 - Introduction and Importance of Relationships in Africa 01:36 - Entertainment Market in Nigeria vs. Nairobi 03:33 - The Electricity Issue in Nigeria 05:38 - Infrastructure Comparison 07:08 - The Popularity of Dance Hall in East Africa 08:56 - The Interconnected Music Scene in East Africa 15:02 - Afro Dancehall Popularity and its Future 20:11 - Importance of Organic Relationships in Music Industry 27:40 - Facing Discrimination as a Nigerian Artist 30:55 - Discussing American societal changes, vibrant social life 33:21 - Differences in business culture, diaspora vs locals 35:36 - Challenges of prolonged business processes in Africa 38:05 - Addressing diaspora's challenges in African business 40:49 - Importance of relationships and connections in Africa 43:23 - Apologizing for language, reflecting on previous episodes

Am kenyan and i love Kenyan music to the beat.

so so good

one love❤ to you all 🇳🇬

Am going to say this since am a kenyan we really are trying to figure out our sound still and rather than force things let things fall into place organically...

What he sang, Jamaicans understand your pigeon English, we will sing it and we will love it.

This business of these City is better than that City is not important to me every place has its advantages and disadvantages just enjoy where you are.

Much respect to kenganda this Nigerian man is very intelligent

To get an accurate picture in as far comparison is concerned, always get a neutral person whose been to both cities, like a Zambian whose been to both cities. If you ask a Nigerian to compare NewYork to Lagos they will choose Lagos. Even if you compare Lagos to garden of Eden they will choose Lagos. You won't get an accurate picture of what you'll be looking for .

Is it weird i know of his music but I had not seen his face before?

Both are equally good 👍🏿 for our people as long as we are in the right ✅️ state of mind and righteous... Nevertheless, one man's trash 🗑, is another man's treasure.... Kenya 🇰🇪 and Nigeria 🇳🇬 must unite economically that's should be our ultimate goal as a Black ⚫️ African Peoples....

His accent mmmmhhhh come with peace ooohhh 🇰🇪 all the way …

Oshay’s posture and facial expression during the interview were priceless!

Our local artistes also struggle the same way in putting in the money. I guess everyone doesn't respect what comes from their own country. We embrace foreign content more.

He answered the question 5 minutes in.

Kenyans have a different perspective on entertainment. The only countries that has dominated Kenyan music scene are USA, Jamaica and DRC it has been that way for the last 5 decades. Other genres come and go they hardly last 5 years.

My Kenyan 🇰🇪 people, entertainment sucks - FACTS! Forget comparing yourselves to Africa 🌍 giant - Nigeria 🇳🇬. Uganda 🇺🇬 and Tanzania 🇹🇿 produce better music. Even Rwanda 🇷🇼 is catching up. When I listen 🎶 to most Kenya artists even under same music label eg black market records, the Kenyan ones don't bring it. Can't wait to go to Nigeria ...some day. Thanks Oshay and your host.

In history class back I the day we learnt that the West Africans are descendants of Sudanese who migrated west.

I would say Kenya it's more stable and peaceful and thts a fact Nigeria is beautiful but good to visit not to live I would advise.thts my opinion 🎉

Why does he wear gloves? (is the A/C so cold in there?)

kenyans artists are laid back thts it..they dont break in to international level coz they don't even attempt.. Nigerians are really making it big internationally coz of their singing, melodies all that..and kenyans artist dont jump in to waves or what's current or what's trending like amapiano or afrobeats .they just conservative with one or two styles that dont get appreciated internationally..thts the problem with kenyans and finally everyone in kenya wanna be a rapper, no body coming or existing wanna do real singing like the way Nigerians do it..am not comparing but those are just facts.. everyone just wanna rap but where are the singers though?, good melodies and stuff..thats my view

Oshay you need to tell us why you’re no longer a fan of dr umar. Was really thinking you were about to bring him on the show.

Most ancestors that was pick into slavery as Nigeria population cause their hard working and same as other west African country they have their ancestors foot step those African work very well than the other coast of Africa

A lot depends on who you are and where you originate. For example, the East and Horn African diaspora, including Ethiopians, Rwandans, Somalis, and Kenyans themselves, is already part of modern day Kenya's tribal ethnic history so when we visit or repatriate to our ancestral part of Africa we already have our communities who are established and in many cases extremely successful.. In similar ways, we behave passively and reservedly which is a stark contract to African AMericans and Nigerians. Visiting Nairobi as an African American or Nigerian can be an enjoyable experience, but whether you will truly be accepted in a region of Nilotic and Cushitic Africa is another matter, especially longterm and behind closes doors.. There is also a growing dislike of Nigerians in espeecially Nairobi and Kigali, I saw it latest yesterday in Kilimani where allegedly 5 Nigerian guys had attacked a Kenyan woman sunday morning in one of the flats they ran from the bill and created chaos.

You cant manage lagos its HECTIC and very HOT! The lekki island is overrated!!

Nigeria can be frustrating because they have abandoned ethics but there are private places where they make things work depending on your pocket. Europeans, Indians and Chinese live there. It's surely not Eldorado and I do agree that East African countries are somewhat better organised. There is a new sheriff in town at the helms of affairs in Nigeria. He is better educated and experienced. We pray he does well for Nigeria.

I love my country Kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

I have to say Rap/Hip-Hop has always been big heavy g grown up in Nairobi. I remember when ‘PAC died and people crying that Saturday a.m in class. I think the fact that most hip hop acts shun Africa has a lot to do with this. Look @ how many big acts even go to Africa and if they do it’s usually Jo’burg. Barry White came to Nairobi years ago and had to add shows coz of the demand. I grew up loving pac, BiG & Snoop. I think most hiphop folk should realize that they leave a lot of $$ on the table running to Europe and never to Africa.

❤❤❤❤❤❤in this channel. l

Dancehall ting

Know your value, great advice. But Kenya has taught me to be real, if you feel special don't show it otherwise Kenyans will give a huge finger. We dont appreciate that kind of vibes, be humble, eat your money quietly! 😂😂😂

let me spare you too much talk bro.. African Americans need to reconnect with their roots in Nigeria because of their Nigerian Origin. Being a Nigerian, I have lived in Kenya. I will tell you this now: There's more opportunity in Nigeria. It's easier to do business in Nigeria. Forget all the paper work, It's much easier. However, If you want to live somewhere calm, passive, Kenya is the place to be. You should also keep in mind: Proper African culture, food, fashion, e.t.c is more native in West Africa, specifically Nigeria.

Man said feathers wings and lions 😂😂😂😂

What's missing in Kenya is a sound. If this Kenyan artists moved to do afrobeat, they would be huge!. A sound carries other artists together.

African American pls trace your root to west Africa country like giant of Africa Nigeria 🇳🇬 and the most part of west African and central country cause the history recognize west Africa same as Nigerian ancestors that where taken into slavery and the foot step is in most west African countries like Nigeria Ghana Mali Senegal Sierra Leone when they come to Europe or America their hard working but the remaining east south north are not that hustlers as the west African but the Nigerian ancestors they did not give up their traditional religion and they spread it every 4 corners of the earth which is amazing same as the one in Nigeria are still doing good outside is more cause people recognize their culture Igbo Yoruba and hausa cause of their dna there’s more to it Nigerian diaspora are much it doesn’t matter the country you born but your ancestors maybe related to Nigeria so you gonna be smart scam intelligent and music and so on

Hey man: Lagos is not all of Nigeria. There are good roads in Uyo, Calabar, Port Harcourt, and Kaduna, not to mention Abuja.

The protests that the Nigerian is against are the ones that removed a dictator and made Kenya where it is now ....those protests are the reason he is in Kenya and not Nigeria ...he should learn about kenyan politics before he talks

Neither, we have a home the United States. Why would we move to Africa? Answer that question please.

It takes a crerain type of perron to strive in lagos most AA aren't built for that life

Mandem said we have elevators😂😂, if they come coz of electricity then you mean whole of West Africa is darkness or what, Kenyan music is top , I have never seen kenyans moving Nigeria but the vice versa is crazy ,I guess is electricity😂

Nairobi 🔝

Lagos is a very hectic commercial city,lots of hustle culture where people have 2 to 3 jobs...mostly work before play...Nairobi is the reverse...I think.

Africans have UBUNTU 🌍

Lagos is not Nigeria, why do people like using Lagos, Abuja is the best city in Nigeria but Lagos is the most popular, Nairobi is the best in Kenya, Lagos is not the best city in Nigeria, lets compare capital to capital. Nairobi vs Abuja, Nairobi can't defeat Abuja in road network

If you haven't tried to do business in Kenya before, visit first before you try. Their regulations are stricter and tighter to surpass. Plus, you need more money that is stated for a business visa including bribes. Where as in Nigeria, just meet a chief in the area or a king, and it's a done deal. They could even get you a Nigerian Passport to make u Nigerian.

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We speak Gullah Geechie

Electricity supply in Nigeria is improving. In the next few years, Nigeria would have completely overcome its electricity problems.

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Meet the right people get to nigeria you are made,but don,t downgrade nigerian.

Why does a brother have on gloves?😂

🤣🤣🤣🤣bala bala mpiloloo

Wtf is guest wearing on his hands? has he done his nose piercing too?😨

East Africa doesn't have the art hustle that Nigeria has. Ketchup is too animating. He needs to chill. Lagos is the African New York; there is no place like her in the whole of Africa.

Nairobi is far much better than Lagos in many aspects, kindly do not compare

Kampala is in Uganda not kenya 😂

Dayum. He's doing like Rick James did to Eddie Murphy with the dirty shoes on your white couch. I know that is a sign of disrespect in Africa. They take off their shoes when the enter your house, so putting your dirty feet on someone's couch is a no-no.

Guy you tlak to much as Nigerian there is something you don't about your country when you left Nigeria it has been long things has changed ok

Kenya is like Lagos State and Port harcour together .OK ? Nigeria should be compared with Kenya ,and Uganda, together . Kenyans 35 million Nigeria 200 million Kenya is small . Tanzania is better and more beautiful than Kenya .

Honestly Afro beats is over rated & it all sounds the same

Whatever.. We are the dark continent! How many AAs can survive in our continent? Oshay you come 10 days and you run🤣🤣🤣 I spent 14 years in Cali AmerIKKK... WOOF

Give Nigeria another 2 years and everything in Africa will be about Nigeria.

Why you have a no class guy that is dirtying your white sofa with his sneaker bottom?

He is boring your guest