Nigeria continues to expand my mind, relentlessly. Thank you to every one of you for watching my videos this year. It has been an absolute whirlwind, in a beautiful way. I will be back next week with the next episode from Nigeria. Happy New Year, hope you are spending time with the ones you love and thanks for all of your support! Nick
Foreign powers extract Nigeria’s oil while hardly giving Nigeria royalties. They’ve kept the country weak in order to exploit it and use the officials as proxy rulers (using bribes and coercion). Notice whenever Nigeria is poised to expand its role as a regional superpower, there’s always random “instability” that causes unrest in the country. *The foreign powers covertly cause the instability to keep Nigeria weak/ divided/ dependent. They supply both sides in many conflicts to divide regions.* *The former colonial powers set the colonies free and rule behind the scenes using proxies. They keep these countries weak and compliant to extract natural resources (oil, coltan, natural gas, rare earth metals, minerals).
The best part about Indigo Traveller is that he treats everyone with respect and equality. I've always noticed the he promotes street vendors,local market and homegrown shopkeeper. And he is very humble and polite towards to local people.
Who is he not to treat everyone with respect? Is he better than anyone? Why shouldn't he because he travels around with a camera. Such a misguided and ignorant condescending comment.
Every single Nigerian migrant I've met here in America has been EXTREMELY motivated. I worked at spirit aerosystems working on airplanes with a Nigerian man who always said he wanted to fly planes. He worked 65-70hours a week working every single day and a few years later he somehow got his pilots license while still working loads of hours. He was an amazing man, so nice always cheering up everyone.
My best friend from 7th grade until my early 20s was from Nigeria. He ended up with a PhD in finance... I remember him working at 14 to help support his family. Nothing but respect for him and his family. Incredible motivation.
I respect the fact he lets the people of the places he visits actually talk and tell their story. Thanks Indigo for bring us great content, I hope your never stop!
They are practicing Islamic law and boko haram in the northern Nigeria, the north has been in power since Nigerian civil war yet they remain the poorest
Pumping out units, I mean *kids, is NOT the solution/remedy/cure for problems/issues such as: boredom, poverty, selfishness, low IQ, **megalomania, shallowness, emptiness, hero complex, virtue signalling syndrome. Please find a more useful/constructive hobby. ;) **obsession with the exercise of power *’kids’, aka future: pharmaceutical/medical industrial complex’ life long clients/victims, prison/military industrial complex clients/victims, fascists, satanists, totalitarian single digit iq nobodies, communists, marxists, bolsheviks, leninists, SJWs, BLMs, socialists, mercenaries, welfare/benefit queens/kings, cartel members, starving people, broke(n)/bankrupt people from all points of views, hitmen/hitwomen, murderers, witches/warlocks who curse others, murderers wearing uniforms-badges/white coats-stethoscopes/suits-ties, abused people, abusers/users, drunkards, drug addicts, drug dealers, alcoholics, homeless, gang/mafia members, suicide victims, bullies, bullied people, torturers, tortured people, mentally and physically handicapped people, orphans, victims of organ harvesting and human trafficking, single mother victims, dead soldiers, racist group gang members, prostitutes, residents of hell, debt slaves, suckers to participate in the rat race that enables the world wide criminal syndicate(royalty, bankers etc.) to stay rich and become richer. p[[l[
I love this video, firstly as a Nigerian, there is societal norm of discriminating people in the north because of the political stronghold and religious beliefs, hence fostering more disunity and tribalism, but truth be told, we are all suffering the same pain of bad leadership, and we really do need to set aside our religious and tribal differences, to fight the common enemy.
My wife is from nigeria, iv been there a lot of times and i love it. Nigerians are friendly and funny, and the culture is amazing. My wife and i have our own apartment and il be heading again in 3 weeks time out of ireland. God bless Africa
@@eedobee Exactly his point , this is for the people who are oblivious to what's happening in the world Now that you've seen you might take action and help or might sleep doing nothing
The kid's compliment at 9:12 showed Indigo Traveller respect, politeness and greatfulness for his presence. I find this so wonderful and it truly is a wholesome moment - especially considering how young he appeared to be.
We need more independent journalist and bloggers like you to show the true life of the ordinary people in other countries. Mainstream media hides it so the public cares about celebrities instead of the reasons causing poverty and inequality worldwide. Look how much people appreciate that they get a chance to speak out.
Ya it's definitely great to have more light shed on different parts of the world, this planet is getting smaller, culture's are converging, it's great to see everyone in the world and where they're at and how they exist
The media and other systems in place made it seem like America was the best and only good place that existed in the world while I was growing up. And as I slowly got older I realized that that wasn't the case and that there's some amazing places and people all over the world
Best channel on TH-cam. I'm studying anthropology and what you do makes me so happy! I could sit here and watch your videos all day long. It is educating and just amazing to see how you interact with everyone. Best of luck in all your future travels I can't wait for more!
@@kole1ful nope! It's agriculture Based on a research that was conducted 1. Oil & gas 2. Agriculture 3. Entertainment industry (Movies & Music) 4. Technology / Manufacturing 5. Tourism By the way: 1.3million economic migrants & high income earning expatriates from foreign countries live in Nigeria... Which means, every time a Nigerian sends $1k from the US to Nigeria, an American in Nigeria sends $10,000 from Nigeria to the US. Simple logic: most Nigerians abroad earn between $400 -$4,000 monthly, but the average western expatriate in Nigeria earn between $10,000 - $100,000 monthly.
Loving the Nigeria series. As a nigerian living in the UK all my life, its easy to forget the reality of the situation back home. Thank God to be fortunate enough to be in the UK, can’t wait to go back and support in building a better Nigeria.
You should try and display the growing tech startup ecosystem and real estate sector in the country, huge potential and many hard working individuals involved.
I pray Nigeria can break generational curses and they can see the light again. Their people are so full of light. Delightful and full of enthusiasm and entrepreneurs.
im from kano but ive never been to these parts of the city , now watching this makes me feel like a visitor to my place , thanks for showing me the in and out parts of where i have never been to
As a Nigerian born and raised in the south west of Nigeria. I can say Nick's videos are an eye opener for me, didn't know all these parts existed in this country. Thanks for what you do Nick and please try to showcase the good parts too for proper balance of perspectives.
@@PapagenoMF I watched many of his videos and he deliberately show the impoverish dirty areas of African countries he visits never the other side. But why would he show the better affluent side he want to show Africa in a negative light it's quite clear.
These people are great. You don't often hear about Nigeria being a particularly good place, so seeing these people being very welcoming is awesome to see.
Nigeria is an amazing (and often very sad) place. Worked there for a year and a half as a security consultant for Total on a land-based oil well. The level of government corruption and corporate greed left me flabbergasted. In spite of the fact that we were attacked by militants (and they did kill three of our Nigerian security personnel who were sleeping on their post), I cannot really be angry with the militants! Their "lifeblood" (so to speak) was being sucked out from under their feet, enriching foreigners and a fat, corrupt political class, while the common man was still wallowing in misery! More than insult enough to instil a righteous murderous rage!
The diversity in Nigeria is truly amazing. Even as a Nigerian I'm quite surprised at how bad the living condition of the places you've visited is. Nonetheless I'll like you to also showcase the good side of Nigeria in equal measure. I live in Bayelsa, so if you intend to visit the South, I'll be delighted to be your guide🇳🇬
@@NoahBodze yes, every place has a good and bad side. The best side of Nigeria is Banana Island but he needs access to get in. And Uyo is nice in Nigeria as well as Enugu and Abiriba with beautiful mansions.
Lol. I think we do well enough in publicizing our good side already. Nollywood does that, easy. Let's highlight the struggles for once without trying to look nice. This is the reality of the MAJORITY of Nigerians so... let's show it. The rich people who live in better areas can showcase it themselves. These people, can't.
I live in Kano and he should as well go to the finer areas as well. He put a full stop at the worst areas and sent it out to the world. People that don't know Kano will believe the whole state is what he has shown you. Pls ignore this stupid video, Kano is not as bad as it is shown here.
@@soulrelaxation5977 I’m Nigerian and even I will not condemn this video because it is what it is! It is bad! However, I do believe there are better parts of Kano such as there are very bad areas of the west and I would love him to show the better parts of Nigeria too so shallow minded people do not believe this is how the whole of Nigeria really is.
I lived in Nigeria when I was 16, back in 1984/85. My dad was an engineer in the glass industry. This film is interesting but tame. We were in Ughelli, near Warri, a main center in the delta region. The things I saw I could write a book that folks wold likely consider fiction.
@@xavierowens8032 I travelled to Lagos with my mother for school exams via correspondence at an expat school that had been approved by the New Zealand Education Board, when the '85 coup took place. While sitting with exam papers in front of me I could hear the gunshots. Members of parlianent were shot in the street, their bodies strung up. We travelled 12 hours over the worst roads I've ever been on back to Warri afterwards. There were army checkpoints every few km.We were stopped at all of them, guns held at out heads. One very drunk checkpoint commander pressed his gun at my cheek while demanding whiskey. A bribe (referred to as 'dash') offered by our driver saw us get through that. On a regular basis 'bush men' would wander onto jungle roads and like deer in the headlights, would be struck and killed by traffic. Attending to the body would be considered taking resposibility so there he lay. You'd pass by a few days later, the body still at the side of the road, now bloated and stinking. Some time after you'd pass by again and the head had been removed for local Juju religious purposes. The heads would be shrunk and could be bought at the local bush markets as charms. I was once shown a photo of a naked white woman and was jokingly asked, ' Do you notice anything unusual about this?' ...she was lying on the ground with no head. In Warri, on the main street intersection in the middle of town, there would be stacks of burning tyres. Inside the stacks would be an armed robber who had been caught. This was their punishment. Surrounded with tyres, doused in petrol and set alight to burn to death. We lived in a compound walled off fronm the jungle where we expats lived. It was surrounded by 15 foot walls, broken glass cemented into the top to deter armed robbers. The compound was patrolled by armed guards. On a couple of occasions there were fire fights between the guards and robbers trying to get in. One time, when walking the general managers dog, a guard stopped me and accused me of stealing from the managers house. He pointed a shotgun at my chest. If not for my companions alerting my father I don't know what the outcome might have been. There were gallows just down the road from the compound. On a Friday is when the executions took place. The bodies would be left hanging for the day as a warning to robbers. Once, when myself and some other expat teens were being driven to another compound for scuba lessons, we came across an accident. It was a head on collision bettween a truck an a van full of kids. The truck driver had survived and had been removed fron the truck. His legs remaind in the truck. The bodies from the van were being laid out in the road. One kid, no more than about 8 lay with his brains next to him. Our driver was offered bribes to take some of the bodies to hospital. He refused and got us through. I was 16.
Actually I retract using the word 'tame'. I guess what I was trying to articulate is that seeing this does not surprise me based on my own personal experience of the place. That was foolish and I apologise for encouraging that perception. What I posed in response to Xavier Owens in this thread are just some examples of those experiences. I hope this clarifies. Now, having said that, Nigeria was a beautiful and fascinating place. It provided me with freindships, unique experiences, some were horrifying and others were exquisite in its beauty. It gave me an education in life that I would never have had the privilege of obtaining any other way.
I just love how this has drawn the attention of people from all over the world to see the real Nigeria and also how fellow Nigerians are all over this comment section, correcting the misconceptions
@@davidgna3474 The slums in these parts I mentioned are terrible. At least I have been to these parts of the country. I schooled in the east, did my youth service in the west. I am talking out of experience
How do you feel whenever you pass by homeless people in New Zealand? I hope you haven't become immune to their sufferings? Everyone needs a bit of love & compassion.
@@RoyaIboy I feel sorry for them and will give them money, but it's different. Homeless here have hope and support. They are generally receiving government welfare. If you're born into the slums of Nigeria the sad reality is there is little hope.
@@GwigglesNZ Oh yes the hope line. your homeless population is exploding and instead of telling your boy to go back to his country and film them you are more concerned about another country thousands of kilometers away. Forget about Nigeria remember the people in your country.
@@GwigglesNZ I don't know about you but i reckon it's way better to live in a slum than be homeless in the cold harsh winter. Therefore, the ones in Nigeria have more hope with a roof over their heads than their western counterparts.
Shocking but in the same time unbelievable how you appreciate and being able understanding with people from other countries and religions, and please be always like this because it’s so rare to find someone in a world without any judgment and truly being honest and open to the various community and being so generous and helpful, supporting everyone who genuinely needs it!❤️🙏
Hello mate, these videos on Nigeria have been amazing, you have captured it perfectly, the struggles, the mass population, the slums, people trying to make a living just to eat. Brilliant content, keep it up.
My girlfriend’s mother is from Nigeria and I’ve been watching your videos with her to better understand where she comes from. It has been eye-opening and I am very grateful for your work! Thank you from Montréal, Canada!
I work in a role tackling malnutrition in various African and Asian countries, including Nigeria. COVID had made it impossible for me to visit and spend time in the country, to really gain that essential understanding of the local people and context. These videos are inexpessibly helpful to put me on the ground and give me a much richer picture. Huge thanks.
Greed and politics screwing everyone's lives around the world. So sad to see the same problems in many distinct countries. I love these Nigerian series, I've always been so curious about this country. Great piece of work Nick!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Not to mention all the natural resources that have been stolen from Africa over the decades. All that money made by rich western nations and non of that was ever reinvested back in African infrastructure, education or healthcare. It’s all been take take take, which is why Africa is so poor.
Thanks for including exchange rates on your videos! It gives us more context about what life is like in those places. Im so addicted to these kind of vids!
This content is grounding. Really gives perspective to the struggles people live through everyday but also the perseverance of the human spirit. I imagine being a child growing up in a place like this, how much faster do you have have to grow up?
I'd been through 3 religious wars before i was 10, life comes at you quick around these parts (i grew up in kaduna right next to kano in the north, i moved to lagos in the south at 10)
How about not having children until you can guarantee them a proper start in life. Most humans are selfish and they breed with no repercussions. If you have not healed yourself don't have kids.
@@1life744 keep your depopulation advice to yourself, if you're going to diagnose problems you're welcome to first live at last 5 years of your life here
@@chiefdenis It's not about depopulation. How much more suffering do we need. Trauma is trauma. Why subject a child to this pain. How unfair. This is a global problem. I'm not minimizing the pain I just watched. Bringing a child into this is selfish and cruel.
i’ve been living in Nigeria for more than 6 years, i love my Nigerian friends, food and culture. but also sad to see so many people still living in such poor condition. Nigeria is rich, Nigerian people deserve to have better life if only goverment knows wht to do with the source.
Thanks Nick and Mohammed. This is a truly eye-opening episode. It gives me so much gratitude, considering these people are friendly, and have so little; although they do have each other. ✌️
This vid was a lot to take in. It made me grateful for where I live and for what I have 🙏 🤲 blessings to all the people in Nigeria and i pray your economy will bounce back very soon 🙏 🙌 ❤️ ✨️
I am Nigerian. Lived here my whole life. Like many Nigerians in the Southwest to Southeast, all these pictures are strange to us. Thanks for reaching highly troubled places for our viewing.
These are great videos ! Thank you for what you do. I watch from Mexico and I wish nothing but the best for my African brothers . Peace and love to all .
This episode takes me back to my childhood. I am from the South West, but was born and raised in the northern parts of Nigeria. Cities where I went to school and grew up include Kano, Zaria, Monguno, and Minna. I resonate well with those sewages, the smell Nick was describing, and the whole scenery and atmosphere. Growing up in the northern part of the country was such a unique experience.
My man, many parts of the South West too such as the old city of Ibadan was a culture shock to me coming from Warri. So many parts of Nigeria needs some fine tuning. The Ibadan I visited was too poor and ancient for my liking compared to anything I ever saw. So it's not just the North, we are all in this shit together. The real problem is that the local Government chairmen who should discover places like this and clean them up are not usually held accountable.
The work you're doing is very impactful and will continue to be long after you're gone. You've achieved what a lot of people dream of, which is leaving their mark forever. It's amazing to see how much extreme diversity there is out there. Thank you very much for doing this!
Wow this is so intense. Thank you so much for doing this series, I have never been to Nigeria and with my old age and health, I doubt I ever will but I am glad to learn more. These folks are so resilient and it is so sad to see regular hardworking people be so close to starving. I have no idea what would help make their situation better, but I really would like to see them be able to flourish. Thank you Nick for risking your own safety to open peoples eyes to this nation and its people, it is really appreciated.
Amen. Sadly things do not appear to have improved for the common people since I was there many years ago. I'm sure the population is much greater now. But then as now, the problem is likely government corruption. To some extent it is three countries in one...the north is dominated by the Muslim Hausa people. The southwest by the poly-theist Yoruba people. And the southeast by the largely Christian Ibo people. My understanding is that national politics is dominated by the Yoruba people. I'm sure it's a challenge to forge a coherent nation with such diverse cultural and religious beliefs. When I left there I had many more questions than when I first arrived...many of those questions remain unanswered.
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks and consumed them regularly since. My favorites thus far have to be the ones on Honduras and Nigeria. I think you’re doing wonderful work that serves the greater interests of humanity. I love your humility and thoroughness when approaching people in their homelands. I commend you on your open-mindedness and courage, you know how to make people comfortable and how to ask the right questions. Your content is truly epic and deserves to be lauded as inspiring, serving the interests of all mankind. I know it may sound a bit much, but you’re helping people see how complex, nuanced and beautiful life is on earth-that there are millions of ways of being human. I hope that someday I too can have such an impact as you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing us with such rich entertainment through your adventures. I hope you get to read this comment since there are so many, but if not, cheers to those of you who get what I’m saying and who support this mission. Thank you again Indigo Traveler, don't stop what you're doing! -Max originally from France but commenting from Arizona USA
Nick, thanks for making a difference by making realistic, transparant and beautiful videos. I myself live in Burundi, as a European. Have seen quite some of Africa. It’s not at all what people think or say. So much beauty in nature, culture and people that is always being suppressed by mainstream media negativity. Keep up the great work by showing what’s REALLY in these beautiful but down-graded countries. God bless!
This video was very intense. Most of us take for granted that we have indoor toilets and showers. Seeing how other people live is so interesting and that is one reason why I love your vlogs. You don't just show us the good and glamorous side of places you visit. You show us all aspects of how people live. I do get so worried that you will get mugged or kidnapped. Please be careful. Love and hugs from Norway!
I spent a total of 4 weeks in Nigeria on two separate occasions many years ago for work. I did not make it up north to Kano, but stayed in the south in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri and villages out in the country (Affiesere, Oguta, Bomu). It's definitely a very hard life there for the locals compared to life in the West. But as you have found, I met many very kind people who I will never forget.
The people are great, and I wish them and you the best. Stay safe in your travels. Thanks for sharing what other places are like. Your videos are far more informative than anything on TV.
While I was working as a consultant in Nigeria many years ago, I visited Maiduguri. Wonderful city and very hospitable people like Kano. Not sure if you are planning to visit the capital of Borno State or the state in general. Consistently, you've done a magnificent job in portraying Nigerians - on the ground, visiting and conversing with day-2-day people. Happy New Year and safe travels, Nick.
Amazing pictures! If you keep in mind that there are millions and millions of people living in this condition in Africa it’s really nice to have insight into these RARE images that you took. There are videos of all kinds of places on earth but black Africa has been forgotten and left on its own. I hope one day Nigeria will rise up. Thank you Nicholas for this amazing rare pictures, sharing your experience is priceless and pointing out the difficulties all these millions of people have in common.
I am studying economics right now, and to see this and hear what Nigerian people are going through is mind opening. Thank you for sharing, gave me something to bring awareness to.
You can see Nigerians innately are good most of them even with the poverty and unemployment still choose to remain good and decent human beings if only the Government plays their part the citizens are very nice
Very nice work as usual, Nick! It never ceases to amaze me how resilient, adaptable, and friendly folks can be under the most adverse conditions. I don’t believe I would measure up if faced with similar circumstances.
As a Nigerian, I love your videos and I am so glad that there are people like you out there who lets people from other parts of the world in and outside Africa know that Nigeria isn't as "UNSAFE" as they make it seem.... Thank you, honestly. Plus, you were in Nigeria, and you didn't visit Port Harcourt, Calabar, Abuja.... So, I believe you are still missing out on a lot. Thanks tho
I’m glad you went to the North, I also want to thank Mohammed for making these videos possible. People in the south don’t see the struggle of the ordinary people of the north. Bad governance affects us all, be in the south or the north. Injustice knows no boundaries.
Who is to blame for the misfortune of the northern Nigeria? When majority of them have strong beliefs of jihadists and nepotism of their political and religious leaders, until they change their way and come to term that Nigeria belong to everyone not only hausa and fulani
@@funmilayoaina2658 yes. Majority of the yoruba's also voted for him. Through lagos landlords thiefnunbu. We better shine our eyes next election to vote a right candidate. That's why Obasanjo was warning our royal highness Oni of ife, not to endorse any politician who visited his palace he should just pray for them he should not sell yoruba's to another slave trade of 8 years
Brother, I lived in Nigeria. In Kano, Lagos and Abuja. You did a wonderful job of showing the country. I feel like I’m coming home when I visit Nigeria. One love x
That’s all good, but these people obviously want us to see their lives and I could care less about the nicer parts, when they let their people live like this. It would be a lot easier for him to go film the nice parts and I appreciate someone having the guts to show us this.
Awesome video..Nigeria reminds me of my country Uganda there is a lot of similarities but great to see the differences...i hope the people keep up the hard work the hard times and inflation will pass.much love
This particular video was mind-blowing. In all your travels you have shared here, I’ve never seen anything like you have shown in Kano. It was really interesting to hear everything people had to say. Thank you for opening this door to this city and this area. 🙏✨
I have traveled some, but not compared to you. I have noticed one thing that I see is the same in your videos; this level of suffering breeds some of the most incredible, compassionate, and resilient people you can find. I can comfortably say that the best feeling in the world is sitting next to someone from across the world and setting aside everything you know in a means to really understand who they are. It's humbling and critically important every time I travel. What a fantastic insight on a country that is often overlooked. In the end, we must remember - everyone matters no matter where they live, right?
You would have to come to Jos, My city in Nigeria. Nigeria is truly diverse, My state is in the middle part of the country, with almost 60 languages with a different lifestyle from South, but sharing some things in common with the far north
Man, I raise my cap to you. This adventure you took on to Kano, I won't dare risk even for usd100,000. I am so scared of the far north, I have never imagined myself going to any of those places, and i am nigerian who currently resides in abuja. Man, you have my respect!!!!!
Nick - interaction tip for North Africa muslim regions - you should immediately follow up a handshake with a hand-to-heart gesture - a short one for casual meetings or a quick deal, but long press of 1-2 seconds - depending on the sincerity - of the palm to heart for old friends or for someone who has previously been very generous or helpful or after a good or complex business deal. Example in this vid 19:38 - tanneries chairman taps heart after handshake (and you - quite noticeably - don't haha) (If someone offers their wrist with hand tilted down in respone, they have sticky or dirty fingers, but are offering a clean wrist/forearm for you to gently grasp to shake instead - this is more common between friends or peers than with tourists though)
I love your style of presenting the documentary/vlog! I esp like the way you show an image of the map with respect of what city you are exploring. Thank you & safe travels ☘️
Nigerian Here! What you are experiencing is culture shock. People are friendly in general the government is the problem. No funds to make supporting infrastructure
I removed journalism from my life years ago and feel much better overall. I like your channel for many reasons. One of which is that I get to see the world as it actually is without any goal to sell a story, dramatize, and fixate on a single problem. It was nice seeing Nigeria through a clear lens rather than one set on manipulation and selling big problems. The world we hear about on the news isn't how the world actually is. This channel shows us how the world actually is. I believe that the corrupted hands of journalists has infected most of the western population. I believe that people should remove themselves from its reach. To be free from the false narrative and worldview being forced into their head. Modern journalism can't be criminal but it should be socially unacceptable.
@@Drannn54 it sounds cliche, but you just stop. A big part of it is being aware of what information you consume. A good start is deleting social media you don’t “need”
@@Drannn54 Different for everyone, I suppose. But for me, this: 1: Don't listen to what is being said. Watch what is being done. You're smart. You don't need the media to interpret the world for you. 2: Ignore any source that has lied to you in the past. Including governments...If you find someone you like to listen to, listen to them only until they lie to you, then move along and find someone else. 3: Believe nothing at face value. If you can't prove that what you're being told is a lie then you can believe it until a better explanation comes along. Too many do the exact opposite and trust without investigating, thinking or questioning. 4: Have multiple sources, outside the corporate media but also inside it. I still scan NYT, CNN etc. They have just been moved into my liar pile long ago. But it can still be useful to know what they want you to think. Then you can place your shield there to make sure you're as resistant to the propaganda as possible. 5: Reverse compass readings. Liars are good for one thing: to find out quickly what is definitely not the truth and can therefore be quickly skipped. You can start with CNN, then turn 180 degrees away and start walking if you want to find the truth. Not exact and you still have to do the other things, but it saves time. How do I know "covid" was and is a fraud? Because CNN told me it was real:) Sounds silly maybe, but this is how I figured out what is happening on this planet. And it's dark and scary, which is why we're being told silly stories instead of the truth.
@@Drannn54 go outside without a phone... not hard... most people are now nothing more than screen machines... constantly overloaded with useless information.... with broken serotonin releases which require them to constantly check said phones.... mostly motivated by a desire to be involved in "what's happening" and to further the fake self image that they have created for themselves.... all so afraid of disconnection... connected through screens... disconnected from life and reality....
@@politicallycorrectredskin796 counter culture runs Parallel to the culture it's countering... therefore is useless. u can listen to cnn and believe the opposite but you are still listening to cnn.... the mind will take every piece of information it gets... you must stand as a guardian at the gates to your mind and limit it's exposure to dumb things... only then can a person become a danger to those dumb things
This is amazing, thank you for spending time, treating people with dignity, and creating great content. Wondering if you can explore the experience of Nigerian women? And I'm also curious about poaching - so many animal skins and bones, destroys native animal populations, but also the locals have no other way to make money. This is so important to understand in the fight to preserve endangered animals. People need to be lifted up first.
@@jyde50 Mate give it a rest. I see you commenting on all his videos. I must have missed all the parts where he claimed western countries have no poverty and that this is how every single Nigerian lives. He is showing an extreme reality for many people living there and allowing people to tell their stories. Stop trying to be triggered by his content when there is absolutely no reason to be. If you want videos on skid row etc there are plenty of those. Hes not going to travel to specific destinations just to suit yourself.
@@zeido1132 what is the western kid doing in nigeria , you aren't not asking that question!!!. by the way i did not read your whole comment too long and dumb for me.
@@jyde50 Hes making content (obviously). The same thing he did in all the other countries on his channel. If my last comment was too long and had too many good points for you to comprehend, your even less intelligent than I initially gave you credit for.
I found your channel a few days ago and I have been watching hours and hours of your incredible content. I was so inspired by your Afghanistan series that I actually signed up for a monthly donation program at UNICEF. I am so glad that I found you and I'm sure that your videos will keep inspiring people to help these poor people in need! Keep up the good work Nick. Much love from Sweden!
Your conversational skills are amazing. Your questions to the locals with the different animal hides were impressive. I would not have been able to think of all of those on the spot while in such an engaging area. Well done
Just discovered your channel a few days ago. Amazing videos and they provide such great perspective and reflection on how privileged a person like myself coming from Northern Europe (Denmark) is. Keep them coming and safe travels.
He does show more affluent areas of Nigeria too! But I honesty believe the neglected/poorer areas need more screen time to raise awareness of what them people are going through on a daily basis. The richer parts don't need the exposure anywhere near as much as the poorer parts but he still shows you both so you can see how far apart the quality of life is for each
@@clovemartin After abducting countless Africans from their home and building their economy off the backs of those individuals and removing labour from those countries
Thanks a lot for this man. I hope this will force Nigerian leaders to do better. Not a lot of Nigerians from the south would attempt to do what you just did.
Every time the intro comes on i get goose bumps. Love your videos Nick! An amazing view into other places around the world that many of us will never be able to see first hand.
I’ve been to many countries including many in east African, but man, I’ve never seen anything like Nigeria! That’s a big adventure dude and you captured it like gold as you always do. I’m only half way done and still going “whooaaaaa”. I’d go!
@@jyde50 In his other series he often shows all parts of the city, not just the bad. Of course, he usually can’t get into wealthy gated communities. Do you think it is bad that he shows this part of the country? Or is the issue, he needs to show more of the other parts also. I don’t think it’s bad people see this, especially westerners. We need our eyes opened quite often.
@@jyde50 if that was filmed in Nigeria why not go to where the struggles are? Two things that gives false view of our country 1. Our Government 2. Nollywood films. Remember we are not watching Nollywood where everyone must wear makeup, this is reality.
You are the best traveler and the best Travel Channel I love your program I watch it all the time now I see the kindness and empathy you show to people it’s a genuine not a bunch of hubris and arrogance.
Can't explain how I feel. Nick you are doing a great job I can't imagine doing what you are doing despite being from Nigeria. We've been programmed to fear the north bcos of the high level of insecurity. Watching this video makes me realize how we all suffer from bad government,the northerners are quite bcos of the love they have for their religion and their brothers in politics. But really they are suffering and the rich ones are just getting richer and not even concern about developing the North. Too many sad emotions in my heart right now
Nigerians maybe expect highly for the Philippines because they're so shocked at many things but I don't believe they expect highly anyway, they're just I don't know. But look at Nigeria.
Once again you've brought an interesting, enjoyable and educational glimpse of life that most of us won't ever see in person. Truly grateful for your work brother. Praying for your continued safe travels.
Nigeria is a country where you have the good, the bad and the ugly all rolled into one. Kano represents that dynamic, but the one thing I took out of this video is that those people are I industrious and making the most out of what they have and not sitting around waiting on the govt for handouts. Kudos to the people of Kano.
Nigeria continues to expand my mind, relentlessly. Thank you to every one of you for watching my videos this year. It has been an absolute whirlwind, in a beautiful way. I will be back next week with the next episode from Nigeria. Happy New Year, hope you are spending time with the ones you love and thanks for all of your support! Nick
@Modia Ways 🖤
Thanks for visiting my city ❤️
Foreign powers extract Nigeria’s oil while hardly giving Nigeria royalties. They’ve kept the country weak in order to exploit it and use the officials as proxy rulers (using bribes and coercion).
Notice whenever Nigeria is poised to expand its role as a regional superpower, there’s always random “instability” that causes unrest in the country. *The foreign powers covertly cause the instability to keep Nigeria weak/ divided/ dependent. They supply both sides in many conflicts to divide regions.*
*The former colonial powers set the colonies free and rule behind the scenes using proxies. They keep these countries weak and compliant to extract natural resources (oil, coltan, natural gas, rare earth metals, minerals).
Please, note that Kano though the most populous city in the north is not the capital of the north. Kaduna is the capital of the north.
Thanks for that eye-opening videos 👍
The best part about Indigo Traveller is that he treats everyone with respect and equality. I've always noticed the he promotes street vendors,local market and homegrown shopkeeper. And he is very humble and polite towards to local people.
Thank you, Ed! Always appreciate reading your comments. Happy new year mate :)
I think that’s normal. But unfortunately a lot of people don’t have respect for other people. But Indigo is one of the best ❤️
Who is he not to treat everyone with respect? Is he better than anyone? Why shouldn't he because he travels around with a camera. Such a misguided and ignorant condescending comment.
There is no such thing as equality in nature.
Some of the questions he asks are rude
Every single Nigerian migrant I've met here in America has been EXTREMELY motivated. I worked at spirit aerosystems working on airplanes with a Nigerian man who always said he wanted to fly planes. He worked 65-70hours a week working every single day and a few years later he somehow got his pilots license while still working loads of hours. He was an amazing man, so nice always cheering up everyone.
Incredible! Incredibly hard working people, that is for sure!
Working 65-70hrs per week is not something we should strive for but comes from desperation. It is inhumane and inefficient.
@@00the00virus00 Tell that to Elon Musk that worked 80-100 hours a week.
My best friend from 7th grade until my early 20s was from Nigeria. He ended up with a PhD in finance... I remember him working at 14 to help support his family. Nothing but respect for him and his family. Incredible motivation.
70hrs a week he didn't drop dead? Wow hats off to him
I respect the fact he lets the people of the places he visits actually talk and tell their story. Thanks Indigo for bring us great content, I hope your never stop!
This series is intense and super interesting. So nice to see "normal pictures" from this place of the world. Love it!
Appreciate that! Thank you!
@@IndigoTraveller I appreciate your channel too, thank you! :)
They are practicing Islamic law and boko haram in the northern Nigeria, the north has been in power since Nigerian civil war yet they remain the poorest
Pumping out units, I mean *kids, is NOT the solution/remedy/cure for problems/issues such as: boredom, poverty, selfishness, low IQ, **megalomania, shallowness, emptiness, hero complex, virtue signalling syndrome. Please find a more useful/constructive hobby. ;)
**obsession with the exercise of power
*’kids’, aka future: pharmaceutical/medical industrial complex’ life long clients/victims, prison/military industrial complex clients/victims, fascists, satanists, totalitarian single digit iq nobodies, communists, marxists, bolsheviks, leninists, SJWs, BLMs, socialists, mercenaries, welfare/benefit queens/kings, cartel members, starving people, broke(n)/bankrupt people from all points of views, hitmen/hitwomen, murderers, witches/warlocks who curse others, murderers wearing uniforms-badges/white coats-stethoscopes/suits-ties, abused people, abusers/users, drunkards, drug addicts, drug dealers, alcoholics, homeless, gang/mafia members, suicide victims, bullies, bullied people, torturers, tortured people, mentally and physically handicapped people, orphans, victims of organ harvesting and human trafficking, single mother victims, dead soldiers, racist group gang members, prostitutes, residents of hell, debt slaves, suckers to participate in the rat race that enables the world wide criminal syndicate(royalty, bankers etc.) to stay rich and become richer.
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I love this video, firstly as a Nigerian, there is societal norm of discriminating people in the north because of the political stronghold and religious beliefs, hence fostering more disunity and tribalism, but truth be told, we are all suffering the same pain of bad leadership, and we really do need to set aside our religious and tribal differences, to fight the common enemy.
Beautiful words, thank you, Yadi. Appreciate your honesty and unifying beliefs. Happy new year!
Is the north ready?
Because I doubt a northerner will vote a non-northern president or vice.
2023 is almost here...
Thank you for this Yadi, we really need to do this
@@IndigoTraveller compliments of the season to you too, Nick, and an awesome new year.
@@GraciousDivva Well, we would just have to take a step, and see where it leads us.
My wife is from nigeria, iv been there a lot of times and i love it. Nigerians are friendly and funny, and the culture is amazing. My wife and i have our own apartment and il be heading again in 3 weeks time out of ireland. God bless Africa
The guy who said he prays for you to be safe coz he's happy to see someone like you in the market made me emotional I don't know why
A great genuine guy he is.
Big ups to Muhammed the tour guide. It's interesting to see the tireless work he puts in place.
Absolutely, he is a hero and has helped me so much!
Yeah, Mohammed has really done a good job.
@@IndigoTraveller how did he lose his hand?
As a Nigerian, I really appreciated seeing someone visiting Nigeria and showing what life can be like there.
killing all the wildlife with no sustainable means to keep the populuation of animals life you mean? yeahh
Looks awful bro
@@eedobee Exactly his point , this is for the people who are oblivious to what's happening in the world
Now that you've seen you might take action and help or might sleep doing nothing
@@moegham3863 no thanks, I will spend my money in my local community so it doesn't turn into that.
@@moegham3863 It’s Africans. Expecting it to ever change is just silly.
The kid's compliment at 9:12 showed Indigo Traveller respect, politeness and greatfulness for his presence. I find this so wonderful and it truly is a wholesome moment - especially considering how young he appeared to be.
@@zacareeya he seemed like a genuine character how is doing now?
True that was super sweet.
yeah that warmed my heart. He looked like he was gonna cry! So grateful someone came to appreciate his home
We need more independent journalist and bloggers like you to show the true life of the ordinary people in other countries. Mainstream media hides it so the public cares about celebrities instead of the reasons causing poverty and inequality worldwide. Look how much people appreciate that they get a chance to speak out.
Check out Kurt Caz
Also check out Sabbatical on TH-cam. He went to many places in Africa.
I’m Nigerian and wHen I go they want to be interviewed it’s just the excitement of seeing a foreigner nothing to do with speaking out.
Ya it's definitely great to have more light shed on different parts of the world, this planet is getting smaller, culture's are converging, it's great to see everyone in the world and where they're at and how they exist
The media and other systems in place made it seem like America was the best and only good place that existed in the world while I was growing up. And as I slowly got older I realized that that wasn't the case and that there's some amazing places and people all over the world
Best channel on TH-cam. I'm studying anthropology and what you do makes me so happy! I could sit here and watch your videos all day long. It is educating and just amazing to see how you interact with everyone. Best of luck in all your future travels I can't wait for more!
This brought me to tears, its is a reminder why many of Nigeria in the diaspora need to be part of the development of Nigeria.
I need to get a dna test. It would be great if the states provided them free of charge seeing as it’s their fault
@@JerryHunt92 What's their fault?
@@bobdroll6381 “annnnd heeere weee …. Go”
-Heath ledger
-Joker
The second highest source of income in Nigeria after oil, is returns from the diaspora.
@@kole1ful nope! It's agriculture
Based on a research that was conducted
1. Oil & gas
2. Agriculture
3. Entertainment industry (Movies & Music)
4. Technology / Manufacturing
5. Tourism
By the way: 1.3million economic migrants & high income earning expatriates from foreign countries live in Nigeria... Which means, every time a Nigerian sends $1k from the US to Nigeria, an American in Nigeria sends $10,000 from Nigeria to the US.
Simple logic: most Nigerians abroad earn between $400 -$4,000 monthly, but the average western expatriate in Nigeria earn between $10,000 - $100,000 monthly.
Loving the Nigeria series. As a nigerian living in the UK all my life, its easy to forget the reality of the situation back home. Thank God to be fortunate enough to be in the UK, can’t wait to go back and support in building a better Nigeria.
You should try and display the growing tech startup ecosystem and real estate sector in the country, huge potential and many hard working individuals involved.
@@Dxmi_ogn He wont, he likes only local markets and slums
You don’t want to grow the U.K.? The country that took you in?
Morris hahah loool i’ve lived in the UK all my life.
@@morris9337 You watched this video and thought U.K is the one that need her help more?
I pray Nigeria can break generational curses and they can see the light again. Their people are so full of light. Delightful and full of enthusiasm and entrepreneurs.
what generational curses if i may ask?
What generational curses? Their problems seem to mainly be economic and political
Superstitious nonsense
@@ugooko7569 Its mostly horseshit
@@ugooko7569 sinful lifestyles breed a lot of poverty and disease. That's what she means.
im from kano but ive never been to these parts of the city , now watching this makes me feel like a visitor to my place , thanks for showing me the in and out parts of where i have never been to
Lies, who wouldn't know their own country or city?
@@khutsomphasha1602 Nigeria is such a diverse country, if you're a Nigerian, you would understand better...
As a Nigerian born and raised in the south west of Nigeria. I can say Nick's videos are an eye opener for me, didn't know all these parts existed in this country. Thanks for what you do Nick and please try to showcase the good parts too for proper balance of perspectives.
Yes of course because we want see good part because their are definitely.
you know he wont do that, thats not the story his audience wants, they want to see desperate Africans starving
@@andrewgarcia9205 You obviously haven't watched many of his videos.
@@PapagenoMF I watched many of his videos and he deliberately show the impoverish dirty areas of African countries he visits never the other side. But why would he show the better affluent side he want to show Africa in a negative light it's quite clear.
@@ashleyhall6021 Hmmm 😒🤔
These people are great. You don't often hear about Nigeria being a particularly good place, so seeing these people being very welcoming is awesome to see.
Then go and live with them.
They want $$
Nigeria is an amazing (and often very sad) place. Worked there for a year and a half as a security consultant for Total on a land-based oil well. The level of government corruption and corporate greed left me flabbergasted. In spite of the fact that we were attacked by militants (and they did kill three of our Nigerian security personnel who were sleeping on their post), I cannot really be angry with the militants! Their "lifeblood" (so to speak) was being sucked out from under their feet, enriching foreigners and a fat, corrupt political class, while the common man was still wallowing in misery! More than insult enough to instil a righteous murderous rage!
Thank youvman
Thanks for the insight into that incredibly corrupt place 👍
What's amazing about Nigeria?
@@deadnlovingit The adjectives that trigger them?
@@deadnlovingit what amazing about india?
The diversity in Nigeria is truly amazing. Even as a Nigerian I'm quite surprised at how bad the living condition of the places you've visited is. Nonetheless I'll like you to also showcase the good side of Nigeria in equal measure. I live in Bayelsa, so if you intend to visit the South, I'll be delighted to be your guide🇳🇬
“Good side.” Ha.
@@NoahBodze yes, every place has a good and bad side. The best side of Nigeria is Banana Island but he needs access to get in. And Uyo is nice in Nigeria as well as Enugu and Abiriba with beautiful mansions.
Lol. I think we do well enough in publicizing our good side already. Nollywood does that, easy. Let's highlight the struggles for once without trying to look nice. This is the reality of the MAJORITY of Nigerians so... let's show it. The rich people who live in better areas can showcase it themselves. These people, can't.
I live in Kano and he should as well go to the finer areas as well. He put a full stop at the worst areas and sent it out to the world. People that don't know Kano will believe the whole state is what he has shown you.
Pls ignore this stupid video, Kano is not as bad as it is shown here.
@@soulrelaxation5977 I’m Nigerian and even I will not condemn this video because it is what it is! It is bad! However, I do believe there are better parts of Kano such as there are very bad areas of the west and I would love him to show the better parts of Nigeria too so shallow minded people do not believe this is how the whole of Nigeria really is.
I lived in Nigeria when I was 16, back in 1984/85. My dad was an engineer in the glass industry. This film is interesting but tame. We were in Ughelli, near Warri, a main center in the delta region. The things I saw I could write a book that folks wold likely consider fiction.
Oh wow 😂😂
Please do. I'll buy it.
What did you see
@@xavierowens8032 I travelled to Lagos with my mother for school exams via correspondence at an expat school that had been approved by the New Zealand Education Board, when the '85 coup took place. While sitting with exam papers in front of me I could hear the gunshots. Members of parlianent were shot in the street, their bodies strung up.
We travelled 12 hours over the worst roads I've ever been on back to Warri afterwards.
There were army checkpoints every few km.We were stopped at all of them, guns held at out heads. One very drunk checkpoint commander pressed his gun at my cheek while demanding whiskey. A bribe (referred to as 'dash') offered by our driver saw us get through that.
On a regular basis 'bush men' would wander onto jungle roads and like deer in the headlights, would be struck and killed by traffic. Attending to the body would be considered taking resposibility so there he lay. You'd pass by a few days later, the body still at the side of the road, now bloated and stinking. Some time after you'd pass by again and the head had been removed for local Juju religious purposes. The heads would be shrunk and could be bought at the local bush markets as charms.
I was once shown a photo of a naked white woman and was jokingly asked, ' Do you notice anything unusual about this?' ...she was lying on the ground with no head.
In Warri, on the main street intersection in the middle of town, there would be stacks of burning tyres. Inside the stacks would be an armed robber who had been caught. This was their punishment. Surrounded with tyres, doused in petrol and set alight to burn to death.
We lived in a compound walled off fronm the jungle where we expats lived. It was surrounded by 15 foot walls, broken glass cemented into the top to deter armed robbers. The compound was patrolled by armed guards. On a couple of occasions there were fire fights between the guards and robbers trying to get in.
One time, when walking the general managers dog, a guard stopped me and accused me of stealing from the managers house. He pointed a shotgun at my chest. If not for my companions alerting my father I don't know what the outcome might have been.
There were gallows just down the road from the compound. On a Friday is when the executions took place. The bodies would be left hanging for the day as a warning to robbers.
Once, when myself and some other expat teens were being driven to another compound for scuba lessons, we came across an accident. It was a head on collision bettween a truck an a van full of kids. The truck driver had survived and had been removed fron the truck. His legs remaind in the truck. The bodies from the van were being laid out in the road. One kid, no more than about 8 lay with his brains next to him. Our driver was offered bribes to take some of the bodies to hospital. He refused and got us through.
I was 16.
Actually I retract using the word 'tame'. I guess what I was trying to articulate is that seeing this does not surprise me based on my own personal experience of the place. That was foolish and I apologise for encouraging that perception. What I posed in response to Xavier Owens in this thread are just some examples of those experiences. I hope this clarifies.
Now, having said that, Nigeria was a beautiful and fascinating place. It provided me with freindships, unique experiences, some were horrifying and others were exquisite in its beauty. It gave me an education in life that I would never have had the privilege of obtaining any other way.
I just love how this has drawn the attention of people from all over the world to see the real Nigeria and also how fellow Nigerians are all over this comment section, correcting the misconceptions
@@nobs997 you're insinuating we have kept a good public image?
@@nobs997 how have we tried?
He went to the dirty part of Nigeria. As someone from the south, sorry to say, the west and the north are two dirty parts of the country.
@@danielbob4310 just wow!
Must you show your bias? There are slums in every nook and cranny of the nation,
@@davidgna3474 The slums in these parts I mentioned are terrible. At least I have been to these parts of the country. I schooled in the east, did my youth service in the west. I am talking out of experience
Watching this at Christmas time gives me an extra sense of gratitude. The things many of us take for granted. Fantastic series Nick.
How do you feel whenever you pass by homeless people in New Zealand? I hope you haven't become immune to their sufferings? Everyone needs a bit of love & compassion.
@@RoyaIboy very true....
@@RoyaIboy I feel sorry for them and will give them money, but it's different. Homeless here have hope and support. They are generally receiving government welfare. If you're born into the slums of Nigeria the sad reality is there is little hope.
@@GwigglesNZ Oh yes the hope line. your homeless population is exploding and instead of telling your boy to go back to his country and film them you are more concerned about another country thousands of kilometers away. Forget about Nigeria remember the people in your country.
@@GwigglesNZ I don't know about you but i reckon it's way better to live in a slum than be homeless in the cold harsh winter. Therefore, the ones in Nigeria have more hope with a roof over their heads than their western counterparts.
Shocking but in the same time unbelievable how you appreciate and being able understanding with people from other countries and religions, and please be always like this because it’s so rare to find someone in a world without any judgment and truly being honest and open to the various community and being so generous and helpful, supporting everyone who genuinely needs it!❤️🙏
Nigerian series is sooo amazing. You ve made a great job Nick. Good to have you here on YT! 😀
Thank you guys, much love!
Hello mate, these videos on Nigeria have been amazing, you have captured it perfectly, the struggles, the mass population, the slums, people trying to make a living just to eat. Brilliant content, keep it up.
My girlfriend’s mother is from Nigeria and I’ve been watching your videos with her to better understand where she comes from. It has been eye-opening and I am very grateful for your work! Thank you from Montréal, Canada!
I work in a role tackling malnutrition in various African and Asian countries, including Nigeria. COVID had made it impossible for me to visit and spend time in the country, to really gain that essential understanding of the local people and context. These videos are inexpessibly helpful to put me on the ground and give me a much richer picture. Huge thanks.
That is beautiful Oliver, thank you!
May I know which countries have you worked in?
What understanding lol there all scammers and chancers lol the land off the crypto, romantic, and funny lotto winnings email scammers 😂😂
@@CalvinCooke18 You good bro?
@@CalvinCooke18 your knowledge is very primitive and substandard get an education in 2022
Greed and politics screwing everyone's lives around the world. So sad to see the same problems in many distinct countries. I love these Nigerian series, I've always been so curious about this country. Great piece of work Nick!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
if you are curious about a country, the worse thing you can do is learn about a country from a western dude who films poverty porn for a living.
Not to mention all the natural resources that have been stolen from Africa over the decades. All that money made by rich western nations and non of that was ever reinvested back in African infrastructure, education or healthcare. It’s all been take take take, which is why Africa is so poor.
And Islam.
@@shoutatthesky only the north of nigeria is majority muslim the south is majority christian
@@matty6848 Wonder why they didn't exploit their own natural resources themselves?
Thanks for including exchange rates on your videos! It gives us more context about what life is like in those places. Im so addicted to these kind of vids!
This content is grounding. Really gives perspective to the struggles people live through everyday but also the perseverance of the human spirit. I imagine being a child growing up in a place like this, how much faster do you have have to grow up?
You're pretty much a man at 8 it starts much younger for girls particularly in rural Africa.
I'd been through 3 religious wars before i was 10, life comes at you quick around these parts (i grew up in kaduna right next to kano in the north, i moved to lagos in the south at 10)
How about not having children until you can guarantee them a proper start in life. Most humans are selfish and they breed with no repercussions. If you have not healed yourself don't have kids.
@@1life744 keep your depopulation advice to yourself, if you're going to diagnose problems you're welcome to first live at last 5 years of your life here
@@chiefdenis It's not about depopulation. How much more suffering do we need. Trauma is trauma. Why subject a child to this pain. How unfair. This is a global problem. I'm not minimizing the pain I just watched. Bringing a child into this is selfish and cruel.
The way you said “Nagode” gave me goosebumps I’m still proud of Nigeria 🙌🏾
i’ve been living in Nigeria for more than 6 years, i love my Nigerian friends, food and culture. but also sad to see so many people still living in such poor condition. Nigeria is rich, Nigerian people deserve to have better life if only goverment knows wht to do with the source.
Thanks Nick and Mohammed.
This is a truly eye-opening episode.
It gives me so much gratitude, considering these people are friendly, and have so little; although they do have each other. ✌️
It is very encouraging to see average Nigerians knowing so much about the politics of whats going in with the government and economy!
We know
This vid was a lot to take in. It made me grateful for where I live and for what I have 🙏 🤲 blessings to all the people in Nigeria and i pray your economy will bounce back very soon 🙏 🙌 ❤️ ✨️
Dream on,they`re a lost cause.
I am Nigerian. Lived here my whole life. Like many Nigerians in the Southwest to Southeast, all these pictures are strange to us. Thanks for reaching highly troubled places for our viewing.
These are great videos ! Thank you for what you do. I watch from Mexico and I wish nothing but the best for my African brothers . Peace and love to all .
Shout out to Mohammed. Such a honest and smart guy. Thanks Nick for this series.
This episode takes me back to my childhood. I am from the South West, but was born and raised in the northern parts of Nigeria. Cities where I went to school and grew up include Kano, Zaria, Monguno, and Minna. I resonate well with those sewages, the smell Nick was describing, and the whole scenery and atmosphere. Growing up in the northern part of the country was such a unique experience.
My man, many parts of the South West too such as the old city of Ibadan was a culture shock to me coming from Warri. So many parts of Nigeria needs some fine tuning. The Ibadan I visited was too poor and ancient for my liking compared to anything I ever saw. So it's not just the North, we are all in this shit together. The real problem is that the local Government chairmen who should discover places like this and clean them up are not usually held accountable.
@@okiemute7744 there was a video already made about Lagos and Ibadan. This one is about the north, especially Kano. Chill man.
That's because you couldn't afford the luxury of living at that time🤣🤣
The work you're doing is very impactful and will continue to be long after you're gone. You've achieved what a lot of people dream of, which is leaving their mark forever. It's amazing to see how much extreme diversity there is out there. Thank you very much for doing this!
As a Ghanaian 🇬🇭 who’s never been to Nigeria 🇳🇬 I still knew it was bad but this blows it out of the water. Mind blown 🤯. Shook.
Exactly
His just been to Ghana pretty shocking too
I think you should watch his video on Accra and you would also be shocked at what you would see in Ghana 😂😂😂
Wow this is so intense. Thank you so much for doing this series, I have never been to Nigeria and with my old age and health, I doubt I ever will but I am glad to learn more. These folks are so resilient and it is so sad to see regular hardworking people be so close to starving. I have no idea what would help make their situation better, but I really would like to see them be able to flourish.
Thank you Nick for risking your own safety to open peoples eyes to this nation and its people, it is really appreciated.
Amen. Sadly things do not appear to have improved for the common people since I was there many years ago. I'm sure the population is much greater now. But then as now, the problem is likely government corruption. To some extent it is three countries in one...the north is dominated by the Muslim Hausa people. The southwest by the poly-theist Yoruba people. And the southeast by the largely Christian Ibo people. My understanding is that national politics is dominated by the Yoruba people. I'm sure it's a challenge to forge a coherent nation with such diverse cultural and religious beliefs. When I left there I had many more questions than when I first arrived...many of those questions remain unanswered.
I’ve been watching your videos for a few weeks and consumed them regularly since. My favorites thus far have to be the ones on Honduras and Nigeria. I think you’re doing wonderful work that serves the greater interests of humanity. I love your humility and thoroughness when approaching people in their homelands. I commend you on your open-mindedness and courage, you know how to make people comfortable and how to ask the right questions. Your content is truly epic and deserves to be lauded as inspiring, serving the interests of all mankind.
I know it may sound a bit much, but you’re helping people see how complex, nuanced and beautiful life is on earth-that there are millions of ways of being human. I hope that someday I too can have such an impact as you and thank you from the bottom of my heart for providing us with such rich entertainment through your adventures. I hope you get to read this comment since there are so many, but if not, cheers to those of you who get what I’m saying and who support this mission. Thank you again Indigo Traveler, don't stop what you're doing!
-Max originally from France but commenting from Arizona USA
I equate this video to spending 24 hours in New York and never setting foot outside the Bronx. A very well curated, one sided view. 👏
Nick, thanks for making a difference by making realistic, transparant and beautiful videos. I myself live in Burundi, as a European. Have seen quite some of Africa. It’s not at all what people think or say. So much beauty in nature, culture and people that is always being suppressed by mainstream media negativity. Keep up the great work by showing what’s REALLY in these beautiful but down-graded countries. God bless!
This video was very intense. Most of us take for granted that we have indoor toilets and showers. Seeing how other people live is so interesting and that is one reason why I love your vlogs. You don't just show us the good and glamorous side of places you visit. You show us all aspects of how people live. I do get so worried that you will get mugged or kidnapped. Please be careful. Love and hugs from Norway!
Don't worry. If it were raining he would walk between the rain drops. Meaning he's protected always. (That is my wish for him)
We all don't have Ten kids , that's why we are ok at the moment
How about that outdoor butcher shop. Omg, that meat 🍖 most be loaded with bacteria and disease
I spent a total of 4 weeks in Nigeria on two separate occasions many years ago for work. I did not make it up north to Kano, but stayed in the south in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Warri and villages out in the country (Affiesere, Oguta, Bomu). It's definitely a very hard life there for the locals compared to life in the West. But as you have found, I met many very kind people who I will never forget.
The people are great, and I wish them and you the best. Stay safe in your travels. Thanks for sharing what other places are like. Your videos are far more informative than anything on TV.
Thank you, Kimberly!
While I was working as a consultant in Nigeria many years ago, I visited Maiduguri. Wonderful city and very hospitable people like Kano. Not sure if you are planning to visit the capital of Borno State or the state in general. Consistently, you've done a magnificent job in portraying Nigerians - on the ground, visiting and conversing with day-2-day people. Happy New Year and safe travels, Nick.
Those city are very risk now to visit… cause the level of terrorist
@@oludiyaemmanuel7374 What religion of terrorists ??
Amazing pictures! If you keep in mind that there are millions and millions of people living in this condition in Africa it’s really nice to have insight into these RARE images that you took. There are videos of all kinds of places on earth but black Africa has been forgotten and left on its own. I hope one day Nigeria will rise up. Thank you Nicholas for this amazing rare pictures, sharing your experience is priceless and pointing out the difficulties all these millions of people have in common.
Incredible video. All the Nigerians you spoke to were really looking out for you
Thanks Dan! Hope Guatemala still treat you well!
Ive watched a shameful amount of youtube in my time, this series is up there with the best.
Haha we all have mate. Thank you very much!
I am studying economics right now, and to see this and hear what Nigerian people are going through is mind opening. Thank you for sharing, gave me something to bring awareness to.
You can see Nigerians innately are good most of them even with the poverty and unemployment still choose to remain good and decent human beings if only the Government plays their part the citizens are very nice
You nailed it... You summarised our problems in on sentence
Most humans by default are not prone to evil megalomania....they are just humane...
Very nice work as usual, Nick! It never ceases to amaze me how resilient, adaptable, and friendly folks can be under the most adverse conditions. I don’t believe I would measure up if faced with similar circumstances.
Very impressive indeed, thank you for watching.
As a Nigerian, I love your videos and I am so glad that there are people like you out there who lets people from other parts of the world in and outside Africa know that Nigeria isn't as "UNSAFE" as they make it seem.... Thank you, honestly.
Plus, you were in Nigeria, and you didn't visit Port Harcourt, Calabar, Abuja.... So, I believe you are still missing out on a lot. Thanks tho
Give him the money to do it.
I’m glad you went to the North, I also want to thank Mohammed for making these videos possible.
People in the south don’t see the struggle of the ordinary people of the north.
Bad governance affects us all, be in the south or the north. Injustice knows no boundaries.
Who is to blame for the misfortune of the northern Nigeria? When majority of them have strong beliefs of jihadists and nepotism of their political and religious leaders, until they change their way and come to term that Nigeria belong to everyone not only hausa and fulani
is south christian and north muslim?
@@suerayss
Southern Nigeria, especially Southeastern Nigeria is predominantly Christian.
Northern Nigeria is predominantly Muslim.
@@jimmysteeve7702 let's not forget, they voted for buhari. So it's their fault
@@funmilayoaina2658 yes. Majority of the yoruba's also voted for him. Through lagos landlords thiefnunbu. We better shine our eyes next election to vote a right candidate. That's why Obasanjo was warning our royal highness Oni of ife, not to endorse any politician who visited his palace he should just pray for them he should not sell yoruba's to another slave trade of 8 years
This really made me appreciate that I live in a house with a working toilet and a city with a working sewage system...
Definitely.
Generation of continuous neglect and no improvement
This was absolutely breathtaking! Im glad I stayed till the end! I had no idea about curiosity stream! Thank you!
Dude, you are seriously just the best to watch! These vids are something else and I thoroughly enjoy them all. Thanks for all you do
Cheers Russ, happy new year!
@@IndigoTraveller Happy new years to you and yours too Nick! Stay safe out there brother
Brother, I lived in Nigeria. In Kano, Lagos and Abuja. You did a wonderful job of showing the country. I feel like I’m coming home when I visit Nigeria. One love x
I love his compassion and respect no matter who they are.
You can tell that the people you hear from feel validated as you let them speak. You give the people an important voice. Very good, nick.
This series is mind boggling to those of us who know little about Nigeria! You're doing great work! Thanks and happy holidays!!
Thank you so much and happy new year!
remeber this is not nigeria but a market shown by a western man who only knows how to film slums.
Although this is 50% of Nigeria basically so you are somewhat right. In my opinion he should show the beautiful parts of the city as well
There's more to Nigeria that this, just so you know.
That’s all good, but these people obviously want us to see their lives and I could care less about the nicer parts, when they let their people live like this. It would be a lot easier for him to go film the nice parts and I appreciate someone having the guts to show us this.
Thanks for your job Nick , don't stop it. You deserve more visibility.
Love that my people welcomed you and assured you of your safety.
Hoping youre enjoying nigeria, i hope you visit local countries too!
Awesome video..Nigeria reminds me of my country Uganda there is a lot of similarities but great to see the differences...i hope the people keep up the hard work the hard times and inflation will pass.much love
Damn this video was extremely eye opening. You have an amazing gift of delivering a story. Great work dude
This particular video was mind-blowing. In all your travels you have shared here, I’ve never seen anything like you have shown in Kano. It was really interesting to hear everything people had to say. Thank you for opening this door to this city and this area. 🙏✨
I have traveled some, but not compared to you. I have noticed one thing that I see is the same in your videos; this level of suffering breeds some of the most incredible, compassionate, and resilient people you can find. I can comfortably say that the best feeling in the world is sitting next to someone from across the world and setting aside everything you know in a means to really understand who they are. It's humbling and critically important every time I travel. What a fantastic insight on a country that is often overlooked. In the end, we must remember - everyone matters no matter where they live, right?
You would have to come to Jos, My city in Nigeria. Nigeria is truly diverse, My state is in the middle part of the country, with almost 60 languages with a different lifestyle from South, but sharing some things in common with the far north
Man, I raise my cap to you. This adventure you took on to Kano, I won't dare risk even for usd100,000. I am so scared of the far north, I have never imagined myself going to any of those places, and i am nigerian who currently resides in abuja. Man, you have my respect!!!!!
Stop lying
The other side of the fear you have is insight and clarity.
@@muhammadabubakar6821 why do you say that? Most people from the north will think twice before going to the creeks of Niger delta too.
@@muhammadabubakar6821 how is it a lie? Many people are scared to be there. The people right this video are different from the ones doing the bad
@@ShugaAdaeze the distance between kano and where she lives Abuja is about 4 to 5hrs
Nick - interaction tip for North Africa muslim regions - you should immediately follow up a handshake with a hand-to-heart gesture - a short one for casual meetings or a quick deal, but long press of 1-2 seconds - depending on the sincerity - of the palm to heart for old friends or for someone who has previously been very generous or helpful or after a good or complex business deal.
Example in this vid 19:38 - tanneries chairman taps heart after handshake (and you - quite noticeably - don't haha)
(If someone offers their wrist with hand tilted down in respone, they have sticky or dirty fingers, but are offering a clean wrist/forearm for you to gently grasp to shake instead - this is more common between friends or peers than with tourists though)
and should we have them remove their garb when they visit the USA???
I'm from northern Nigeria and you got it spot on!
@@parislove616 what?
thank you for your comment. the cultural difference is remarkable.
I love your style of presenting the documentary/vlog! I esp like the way you show an image of the map with respect of what city you are exploring.
Thank you & safe travels ☘️
Nigerian Here! What you are experiencing is culture shock. People are friendly in general the government is the problem. No funds to make supporting infrastructure
I removed journalism from my life years ago and feel much better overall. I like your channel for many reasons. One of which is that I get to see the world as it actually is without any goal to sell a story, dramatize, and fixate on a single problem. It was nice seeing Nigeria through a clear lens rather than one set on manipulation and selling big problems. The world we hear about on the news isn't how the world actually is. This channel shows us how the world actually is. I believe that the corrupted hands of journalists has infected most of the western population. I believe that people should remove themselves from its reach. To be free from the false narrative and worldview being forced into their head. Modern journalism can't be criminal but it should be socially unacceptable.
How did you stop reading news tell me
@@Drannn54 it sounds cliche, but you just stop. A big part of it is being aware of what information you consume. A good start is deleting social media you don’t “need”
@@Drannn54 Different for everyone, I suppose. But for me, this:
1: Don't listen to what is being said. Watch what is being done. You're smart. You don't need the media to interpret the world for you.
2: Ignore any source that has lied to you in the past. Including governments...If you find someone you like to listen to, listen to them only until they lie to you, then move along and find someone else.
3: Believe nothing at face value. If you can't prove that what you're being told is a lie then you can believe it until a better explanation comes along. Too many do the exact opposite and trust without investigating, thinking or questioning.
4: Have multiple sources, outside the corporate media but also inside it. I still scan NYT, CNN etc. They have just been moved into my liar pile long ago. But it can still be useful to know what they want you to think. Then you can place your shield there to make sure you're as resistant to the propaganda as possible.
5: Reverse compass readings. Liars are good for one thing: to find out quickly what is definitely not the truth and can therefore be quickly skipped. You can start with CNN, then turn 180 degrees away and start walking if you want to find the truth. Not exact and you still have to do the other things, but it saves time.
How do I know "covid" was and is a fraud? Because CNN told me it was real:) Sounds silly maybe, but this is how I figured out what is happening on this planet. And it's dark and scary, which is why we're being told silly stories instead of the truth.
@@Drannn54 go outside without a phone... not hard... most people are now nothing more than screen machines... constantly overloaded with useless information.... with broken serotonin releases which require them to constantly check said phones.... mostly motivated by a desire to be involved in "what's happening" and to further the fake self image that they have created for themselves.... all so afraid of disconnection... connected through screens... disconnected from life and reality....
@@politicallycorrectredskin796 counter culture runs Parallel to the culture it's countering... therefore is useless. u can listen to cnn and believe the opposite but you are still listening to cnn....
the mind will take every piece of information it gets... you must stand as a guardian at the gates to your mind and limit it's exposure to dumb things... only then can a person become a danger to those dumb things
This is amazing, thank you for spending time, treating people with dignity, and creating great content. Wondering if you can explore the experience of Nigerian women? And I'm also curious about poaching - so many animal skins and bones, destroys native animal populations, but also the locals have no other way to make money. This is so important to understand in the fight to preserve endangered animals. People need to be lifted up first.
This Nigeria trip has been a real mind scrambler from the jump. Still reeling over Makoko. Thank You for this travel opportunity
@@LegendLength people in skidrow dont even have fire to boil water.
your boy is filming the worse places in nigeria, his vides is as representative of nigeria as skidrow is as representative of america.
@@jyde50 Mate give it a rest. I see you commenting on all his videos. I must have missed all the parts where he claimed western countries have no poverty and that this is how every single Nigerian lives. He is showing an extreme reality for many people living there and allowing people to tell their stories. Stop trying to be triggered by his content when there is absolutely no reason to be. If you want videos on skid row etc there are plenty of those. Hes not going to travel to specific destinations just to suit yourself.
@@zeido1132 what is the western kid doing in nigeria , you aren't not asking that question!!!. by the way i did not read your whole comment too long and dumb for me.
@@jyde50 Hes making content (obviously). The same thing he did in all the other countries on his channel. If my last comment was too long and had too many good points for you to comprehend, your even less intelligent than I initially gave you credit for.
I found your channel a few days ago and I have been watching hours and hours of your incredible content. I was so inspired by your Afghanistan series that I actually signed up for a monthly donation program at UNICEF. I am so glad that I found you and I'm sure that your videos will keep inspiring people to help these poor people in need! Keep up the good work Nick. Much love from Sweden!
Your conversational skills are amazing. Your questions to the locals with the different animal hides were impressive. I would not have been able to think of all of those on the spot while in such an engaging area. Well done
This is an nice reminder even to us Nigerians, in the midst of the hardship its easy to forget how incredible our country is
You call that incredible? The living conditions are awful.
Just discovered your channel a few days ago. Amazing videos and they provide such great perspective and reflection on how privileged a person like myself coming from Northern Europe (Denmark) is. Keep them coming and safe travels.
Thank you, A K. Welcome to the channel :)
He does show more affluent areas of Nigeria too! But I honesty believe the neglected/poorer areas need more screen time to raise awareness of what them people are going through on a daily basis. The richer parts don't need the exposure anywhere near as much as the poorer parts but he still shows you both so you can see how far apart the quality of life is for each
It's quite heart breaking that Nigeria is a well endowed country blessed with lovely people and cursed with greedy selfish elites and politicians
Sounds like this country, USA, and dozens more around the world.
@@riandraegon556 No, no it doesn't. Everyone in the US can take a shit in a toilet.
@@clovemartin that is a lie san franciso has street poop problem that is homeless people pooping on the street.
@@clovemartin After abducting countless Africans from their home and building their economy off the backs of those individuals and removing labour from those countries
Yeah they are well endowed there
How many more Nigeria videos can we expect? I cannot get enough!
a couple more I hope!
Might be the most intense series he’s done yet!
@@IndigoTraveller im looking out for them!!!
@@IndigoTraveller Can you go to Benin, Nigeria??
@@Tomiola07 Why should he go to Benin?
Very friendly people, given their hardships. Makes me realize just how good we have it ❤️
What is friendly about any of this appeasement of foreign invasions?
@@notinterested8452 just take a look at all those smiles. Happy looking people.
Thanks a lot for this man. I hope this will force Nigerian leaders to do better. Not a lot of Nigerians from the south would attempt to do what you just did.
Hmmm seems Nigerians are friendly to Whites over other Nigerians and other Blacks
@@Glamyougirl17 Am nigerian and not a fan of whites. The more you know them the less you like.
@@Glamyougirl17 not everything is about race. I doubt you would ever go to northern Nigeria either.
@@Zinky16 I would like to visit Kaduna.
They will never do better , money and greed has crippled Africa.
Every time the intro comes on i get goose bumps. Love your videos Nick! An amazing view into other places around the world that many of us will never be able to see first hand.
I’ve been to many countries including many in east African, but man, I’ve never seen anything like Nigeria! That’s a big adventure dude and you captured it like gold as you always do. I’m only half way done and still going “whooaaaaa”. I’d go!
Haha thank you mate, yeah definitely up there in the extreme category.
@@IndigoTraveller are you still there?
This is not nigeria, this man is here to film slums and market. basically the most horrible parts of nigeria and africa
@@jyde50 In his other series he often shows all parts of the city, not just the bad. Of course, he usually can’t get into wealthy gated communities.
Do you think it is bad that he shows this part of the country? Or is the issue, he needs to show more of the other parts also. I don’t think it’s bad people see this, especially westerners. We need our eyes opened quite often.
@@chasetonga he should go to his country newzealnd and show us the homeless epidemic that is currently ravaging the country.
I’m Nigerian and a northerner and I can I guarantee I will puke my guts if I ever go where you’ve gone man. You’re doing an amazing job.
The Northern elite speaks 😉😉
I love these insights into everyday lives around the world, Nigeria is such an interesting place!
I had no idea of the struggles in Nigeria until I saw this series!! OMG!! Thanks for bringing all of this to light Nick!! Great series!!
this is not all nigeria, just what a man from newzealand wants to film for views.
90% of Nigeria is like this poor and dirty.
@@fidelistq fool..u know nothing about Nigeria
@@fidelistq oh come on, would you cut that false crap. 90% of your Nigeria looks like this.
@@jyde50 if that was filmed in Nigeria why not go to where the struggles are? Two things that gives false view of our country
1. Our Government 2. Nollywood films.
Remember we are not watching Nollywood where everyone must wear makeup, this is reality.
You are the best traveler and the best Travel Channel I love your program I watch it all the time now I see the kindness and empathy you show to people it’s a genuine not a bunch of hubris and arrogance.
Can't explain how I feel. Nick you are doing a great job I can't imagine doing what you are doing despite being from Nigeria. We've been programmed to fear the north bcos of the high level of insecurity. Watching this video makes me realize how we all suffer from bad government,the northerners are quite bcos of the love they have for their religion and their brothers in politics. But really they are suffering and the rich ones are just getting richer and not even concern about developing the North. Too many sad emotions in my heart right now
Governments and media like to lie and cause fear and hate. It's the same all over the world.
You are good person is why you grieve. God bless & be with you.
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Nigerians maybe expect highly for the Philippines because they're so shocked at many things but I don't believe they expect highly anyway, they're just I don't know. But look at Nigeria.
Good thinking regarding the made up divisiveness of tribleism
Once again you've brought an interesting, enjoyable and educational glimpse of life that most of us won't ever see in person. Truly grateful for your work brother. Praying for your continued safe travels.
Love your stuff. You have guts. That’s for sure. What kind of camera do you use?
New sub. Im binge watching all your videos, theyre very educating. Thank you and keep safe.
"There's never anyone to vote for; only someone to vote against."~Lemmy
Nigeria is a country where you have the good, the bad and the ugly all rolled into one. Kano represents that dynamic, but the one thing I took out of this video is that those people are I industrious and making the most out of what they have and not sitting around waiting on the govt for handouts. Kudos to the people of Kano.