Nigeria’s Chaotic Rise as the Tech Heart of Africa | Hello World with Ashlee Vance
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- Nigeria’s tech industry is ready to boom, thanks to an ambitious young workforce. We meet the “Zuck of Nigeria,” along with other top founders who see the country’s problems as opportunities for innovation.
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Last episode of the season. Sigh. But we end with a bang. Hope y'all enjoy!!!!
Perfect Ashlee, just perfect
Should go to Afghanistan next season.
You did a great job.
well done
Thank you for covering my nation. Having schooled in Canada in the STEM field and relocated back home in 2015, This episode was done justice and covers my country in the true light. Thank you 🙏
I am Somali and I believe what ever success the Nigerians achieve is a success for the rest of africa. This country is the Face of the continent.
Take music and entertainment as a analogy ❤️🇳🇬
Why opt for the term "chaotic rise"? There are more suitable alternatives available. I can discern a certain bias in the choice of this title.
@@jmxsoundsentertainment is not what will develop a country and thats one of the reasons we are still behind. Nothing cool in being influential in the entertainment industry and still beg the west for donations. We need a new generation of thinkers like the gent from the video who will invest in education, science, tech amongst others.
@@manuelsaidoso7812entertainment is exactly what develops a country. America has yet Hollywood for decades. Korea is using k pop & k dramas. When dictators get into power the first people they lock up are professors, writers, poets, musicians etc. Entertainment is very useful as a means of propaganda
@@manuelsaidoso7812 Did you know how much entertainment brings Nigeria? We're not even talking about production here or natural minerals 😏
I‘m Nigerian and I don’t think anything on a screen has ever captured my country this well. Bravo! I’m myself a professional in Germany but I also have plans to return home and get in the startup scene
Black American and I absolutely loved this documentary because it's nothing but the truth. I have 5 freelancers 2 from Lagos and 3 in Enugu. I'm expanding and I've never heard about Ibadan but now I think I know where my next freelancers are going to be from.
Please come back home and start your tech startup. High tech is the future, and Lagos, Nigeria, is at the heart of it. It is booming. Flutterwave is a big company in Nigeria.
Another Tech professional in Germany 🙌🏾 with plans for Home.
@@yobabydaddyismineDo you mind telling what your freelancers do? I'm a freelance developer who comes from a city within the same state Ibadan is in hence my curiosity
@@ayomidediekola2505 they process orders for my call center. I pay 98,000 niara per week which comes out to 382,000 niara per month.
The amount of young talent in Nigeria is mind blowing
It's quite massive.
It's staggeringly enormous.
Nigeria is basically a sleeping giant just awakening from its sleep.
Once it awakens completely, it'll take over the world.
@@tomi9897 I totally agree. And that's what the western nations are afraid of and trying to prevent from happening
Africa is replete in with brilliant talents suffocated by bad political leadership.
Not just Nigeria but all over the continent
Am soo proud is Nigeria 🇳🇬 . It brings tears to my eyes. As a Ghanaian I so believe that Nigerian successes will eventually lift all of us up. Up Up Naija. Dont worry Ghanaians will also be that little annoying brother. We looove you soo much!!
We love our Ghanian brothers and sisters one love 🇳🇬×🇬🇭❤
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‘If Nigerians have anything in large quantities, it’s Passion’
True!
exactly
Brainwashing is so powerful; it isn't baffling. Honoring your enemy as a deity--is beyond insane.
I loved the grandma 😅🥰❤️❤️❤️❤️
I'm a Congolese ( Africa) living and working in the US. I'm planning to return to Africa and start a business venture to help solve some of the critical problems people faces overthere. Watching this video was inspiring, i love the mindset of these Nigerian professionals. LET MAKE AFRICA GREAT AGAIN ❤❤❤
wish you the best ahead brother
Bless you! ❤❤❤
I want to go back home to escape the downside attached to being in other people ‘s country 😊.
I live in London and have loads of Nigerian colleagues who have no intention to move back to Nigerian due crime and violence rates being high. Same with south African people who just said they go home only for holidays.
@@tuka24a. That’s not a genuine reasons of staying back because their is no Country without its differences
As an African American, I am extremely impressed!!! Kudos to my African brothers.
Our Success is yours too.
When would you invest in Africa
Bless you brother
@@buravan1512 not exactly but kinda.
I love the fact that regardless of the challenges we face in Nigeria, this documentary put the country in a positive light. The motive of this publicity is pure, not tainted ❤.
Thanks all for the likes. And happy, amazing, and lovely New Year to all of you reading this. Blessings follow u in 2024.
I had the opportunity to work with E on the very first TEDxUW in 2011 while he was attending the University of Waterloo. He was a kind, energetic individual - wonderful to work with. I'm so pleased he's gone on to wonderful things in his home town!
thanks for sharing
This is one of the best documentaries I've come across this year. Despite all the negativity from media like BBC's African eyes, there is a sense of hope for a better tomorrow for the Africans living in Africa.
As you rightly said," Lagos is the heartbeat of Nigeria as Nigeria is the heartbeat of Africa".
As the Founder of Farmz2U rightly said, "Every problem you see out there is an opportunity".
She was so spot on
Especially BBC
It’s not like the negativity isn’t warranted. Every side of Nigeria must be shown but yes, there is still a better tomorrow
Negativity is when you are embarrassed by the reality, whatever the BBC reported is uncomfortable reality
yeah
as an indian i can understand and relate to the 'rise of Nigera'. digital transformation can bring talented people back home & bring much needed capital inflow. great video, makes me hopeful of the future.
Nigeria largely has negative coverage. This particular documentary went straight into my soul as genuine, authentic and satisfyingly positive.
This is one of a kind documentary. Thank you very much for such a job
Wow the work of these Nigerian entrepreneurs are very impressive. Very proud of them.
As a Startup founder here in Lagos Nigeria myself, I can boldly tell the world that if you come here with your money for investment you'll not going to regret it.
As a Somali American, Nigerians have always inspired me. Great piece on the Tech boom in Nigeria!
This was a positive shine on the motherland - Africa. I do follow most of the entrepreneurs captured in this documentary. Love from my nativeland, Sierra Leone. Nigeria is our big brother in West Africa. They have contributed immensely to the growth and development of Sierra Leone, from serving as peacekeepers with the United Nation to have an entire street in our capital city for doing business.
It's exciting to see the potential of Nigeria for its people. There are so many obstacles people face in developing countries, but I hope the persistence of these young and energetic entrepreneurs, politicians, engineers, teachers, musicians, and workers of all sorts breaks through, until, as one of the business people said, the fly wheel starts spinning.
As a Nigerian, living in Lagos, Nigeria, watching this, I hope so too.
I think within the next few decades, all of Africa will greatly develop and become a major global hub, especially with China coming in
@@icodestuff6241
If so it would take a complete paradigm shift. For example developed European nations don’t see their frontline workers and lesser fellow citizens as peasants! Europeans nations also show an INTENTIONAL concern for the health, safety, and welfare of their entire European/white population.
Now, those are topics most African nations and their citizenry completely avoid or don’t want/try to even address! That is why these nations continue / will continue to operate at the bottom shelf of all other nations.
As an African American I see the same is truth for aspiring African nations as had been for us in the US. We accept and repeat the worse mistakes of the West vs learning and following the best examples which have proven to work.
Thanks for this coverage. My heart beats for Nigeria. As a Nigerian born German I really want to return back to Nigeria for local investment contributions to the locals, but fears! Keep holding back. Thanks through you these guys give me hope. It's 3yrs last time visiting Nigeria and am planning early 2024 to return and check things out. ❤🇳🇬👍
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We need people like you come support us startup founders and make the economy strong for the betterment of our country
Nice one @kachi70. Don't allow your fear overshadow the great things you can achieve by going out there to contribute your part. Please be encouraged brother!
@@adekunleerinle962 am hopeful of a better Nigeria my brother
@kachi70 you can explore many areas to invest in. Nigeria is blessed with many opportunities. i have an agricultural processing business idea, if you're interested we can partner together.
I watched this whole thing with no breaks. I agree the ambition of Nigerians is infectious!
This is one of the reasons i dont see 'Japaing' as a bad thing. I see it as a training ground and our people are ALL OVER THE WORLD. Learning diff systems, scouting the competition, learning theirr languages and tricks and this will all come home to roost .
Have been working on projects in Nigeria since 2005, the opportunities are in abundance but it is heartbreaking how difficult the corrupt leaders make things for everyone. I hope the people will stand up against these criminals and take charge over their own destiny. When that happens you will see one of the most explosive developments in history.
Wao since 2005, you must have really understand what going on just like the natives, you are in Lagos?
Unfortunately because corruption is so entrenched in the society…. It may take a generation.
corruption is the major problem holding Nigeria back
Let the young generation run the country the old ones are set in their ways and must retire (go) period.
@@dannymillz6457true and a Nigerian, i can assure you that the corruption runs deep and the politicians are not the only corrupt ones the common average man is probably corrupt too, which means even if the politicians were to miraculous stop being corrupt, nothing will change because those who are complaining about corruption are corrupt themselves. People usually excuses those corruption by bringing useless excuses and that's one of the major problems we have!
This is a great documentary, as a Nigerian American, I really wish the best for the country. It got the talents, energy and people, it needs visionary leaders and lots of investment opportunities.
any plans to invest in the nation? or are we looking for white expats to invest in nigeria still?
This was amazing to see, I was born in the Caribbean but I love, love to see Africa on a whole winning and pray for the sake of the people on the entire continent that the future gets better and better, I want to see an evolution of Africa.
OMG! Ashlee came to my city! Thank you so much for telling the Nigerian story from a very balanced perspective. Thanks for showcasing the brilliant entrepreneurial spirit of Nigerians. As a startup founder myself, I experience both the problems and the promises of Nigeria on a daily basis. Ibadan is a fantastic city I call home and I am glad you had a great time in Ibadan, and also in Lagos. Next time you're in town, I owe you a plate of Amala. Epic storytelling.
I am 33 years old & i love seeing so much of Africa really grow into it’s rightful spot in the world. The progress countries like Nigeria, Kenya, or Ghana have made just within my lifetime has been truly amazing to witness (even from afar, I live in Canada). You see so much of the world going in the opposite direction but this is the reality for a lot of countries in Africa, obviously not perfect, you have places (like much the rest of the current world) such as Sudan & South Africa (where my grandpa is from) going backwards.
But the spirit, ingenuity, & smiles of the African peoples are unparalleled though - I witness it constantly with my own eyes.
While so much of the world feels despair I still see (most of) Africa as a place of hope.
Yeah right! I don't trust any of you
Absolutely. There's so much happening, though drowned by the parallel chaos, but in time it will all be apparent and undeniable! Africans of all kind must make Africa Their Business and Make It Work!
Asia is where its at
@@apepantheraplease bro stay over there in asia
What is frustrating about Nigeria and Africa in general is that there's a lot of human potential going to waste. Africa has smart talented and driven people. But they must leave in order to achieve success.
...and the ones that dont leave, have an uphill struggle to achieve success. ...from multiple taxation, to unreliable power, and poor government policies
Thats basically the story of the USA.
@@MrZweene Aside from the unreliable power. This is the basic framework of issues in most countries, i.e. over taxation and maligned government policies.
@@MrZweeneNo way, US has the most millionaires in the world
@@OsamuyiOkpametrue
I’m not from Nigeria but I feel like you captured everything there is to that country and not shying away from the bad as well respectfully. The message was positive and hopeful. Despite the hardships, its amazing to see people striving for something better everyday. I’m also living abroad but I’ll move back to invest in my country when the time is right . Thanks Ashley
Keep your negativity to yourself . We have bad in our country, so does America and yours
@@DiDi-jl5jn??
Buzz off
@@DiDi-jl5jn but his comment was a compliment to the country
This is how the Western World needs to view Africa.. As opposed to thinking that "Africa needs our help" like the continent gets dimissed.. Also, Africa is not a country, but a continent and that seems to not be regarded as well.. We shall overcome
This was encouraging for me as a patriotic citizen of Nigeria 🇳🇬
As a Nigerian engineering student, this inspires me a lot ❤
This documentary really warms my heart. Love from South Africa
Love this Ashlee Vance stuff, dude really knows how to tell a story.
He seems like an Anthony Bourdain imitator , they say that imitation is the greatest form of flattery. It's nice to have a replacement for the great Anthony Bourdain.
Thanks so much! Never thought you would ever cover a place in Africa in the first place! Wow, Ashlee is literally the world's best tech journalist!
i dont know where this series came from but I'm glad youtube recommended these to me,
they're really well made, like an echo of Bourdain, not pessimistic but still realist
Cheers to the production team
I'm only halfway through, and SO inspired by these guys! They're celebrities of vision in my eyes, for sure.
The people of Nigeria have the most beautiful and genuine smiles that I've ever seen ❤❤❤❤❤
I wish the president and government of Nigeria can watch this and update their operating system
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As a Nigerian, it is so refreshing to see Nigeria being portrayed so positively on screen. Definitely makes a world of difference when you remember how the world sees us, mostly as scammers or impoverished.
Beautiful documentary❤
I know the piece is about investments and progress in Nigeria. BUT it is so heartwarming to see that grandmothers everywhere are the same :D When i saw all of the food prepared it immediately reminded me of my own grandmother in Slovenia, I am living abroad and whenever i arrive home, she makes soo much food that 10 people couldnt eat it haha then complains if i dont eat everything :)
😂😂😂😂 thanks
Slovenians are the best....I have them as friends in Dubai 🇸🇮
Thanks for sharing this video about positive things going on in Nigeria. It makes my heart swell with pride and joy 🎉
the future is now, the future is Africa but most importantly the futures begins in Nigeria
Incredible storytelling. Nigeria will be great.
This documentary is very impressive. The future is in Nigeria and Africa at large.
When people compare Lagos to New York, they are usually referring to the cities' vibrant energy, fast pace, and cultural diversity. Both cities are known for their bustling streets, dynamic nightlife, and a mix of people from all over the world.
For example, one person might say "Lagos is like New York in its energy. It's a city that never sleeps. There's always something going on, and you can feel the electricity in the air."
Another person might say "Lagos is like New York in its diversity. You can find people from all walks of life in both cities, and it's this mix of cultures that makes them so special and exciting."
While Lagos and New York are both major global cities, they also have their own unique identities and cultures. However, the overall impression of these two cities is one of energy, excitement, and diversity.
Wow, I enjoyed every bit of this❤. I’ve been inspired by it. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭
As a Nigerian, i really enjoyed watching this…
Incredible story telling Ashlee. Nigeria is our home!
This is truly captivating. I appreciate Ashlee's deep engagement with the story. My nation is brimming with untapped potential, and it's the passion and enthusiasm of individuals, much like those portrayed in this narrative, that will unlock it.
Thank you Ashlee.
Nice documentary, we truly hope to see our dear country stand on it's feet again as there is an abundance of talented people to work with. Bless
Nigeria has always been an exciting place. Exceptional video as always Ashlee.
I lived in Onitsa, Nigeria for two years 2010-12. It was a blast although I went as a missionary so I could pretty much go anywhere I wanted without worrying about kidnapping or thuggery. I would live there in a heartbeat but only until they get stable electricity. I was so impressed by their work ethic and creativity and getting things done without much formal education.
Hi Vance thank you once again for showing us information and technology around the globe.
Thank you, Ashlee, for your great perspective on our chaos. "Un-planned, un-zoned..." as you put it.
Does it not astonish you that people who could see their problems/opportunities so starkly in their daily lives, choose to ignore it all? And, rather, thrive, laugh, dance, and indeed wallow, in it?? Never rallying - as with any other emergency, and as a community - to deliver calmness and 'infrastructure' they had so easily seen with EVERY other society?? HOW do we rise as a society? Not few prescient individuals fighting humongous battles with ignorance. The heart bleeds. But thank you for enlightening us on our state of incapacity.
Thank you Ashlee for visiting my country and bringing out the best in us. The best is yet to come.
Spectacular!!!
Thanks for telling our story so beautifully.
Brilliant video. Nigeria is absolutely bursting with talent and will overcome it's many challenges.
That Flutterwave story isn’t entirely fully explained. He did a great interview years ago which explained the origins of him going back to Nigeria, his business ventures in Canada weren’t doing well etc, but either way, great insight into tech startups.
Thank you
This interview was inspiring. I miss my home country and pray for the best for us. Thanks for this interview
-Atlanta Ga
Im an African in southern africa. Started a tech startup on my fathers birthday 25 october this year. Enokart is the name.
Godspeed brother 🙏
Wonderful expose. I’m proud of my Nigerian heritage and there’s hope when I see these brilliant young fellas putting in the work.
I'm rooting for you, Nigeria! I can not wait to see all the great things to come.
Great to see such a positive view of Africa. Well done Ashley.
Nigerian grandmothers are something to behold...the best way to describe them is not to describe them.
You better listen to them and embrace their fleeting unique love.... Here today and gone tomorrow and never to return 😢
I AM PROUD OF MY PEOPLE WORLD WIDE....THANK YOU GUYS...LET'S KEEP ROLLING....WE ARE GETTING THERE....
The new generation of Nigerians are gonna change things. We already are slowly
Teesas is doing amazing job transforming the education landscape of Africa.@Ashlee thank you for sharing this story.
It is how simple you were and how you enabled us to get a realistic understanding of Lagos.
Corruption, lack of exposure and fraud is the biggest bane of Nigeria
Thank you for pitching Nigeria and Africa to us again!🥰
As an African Atheist I am smiling too. I like your uplifting journalism......
This is amazing. Would love to visit, can't wait to see what they do.
This is the shortest, but more expository documentary I have had opportunity to see in recent times. You even filmed from my city-Ibadan. Thank you!
Men mount oo, men mount, there are many tech gurus in Nigeria, especially all these teens, they are doing wonders!
One of my best 45 minutes well spent this year!!!
What you are seeing at the market isn't chaos. Everyone knows what they are doing and everyone understands the other.
Amazing video! Thank you for appreciating my country!
Hope you all feel it, We are the pride of Africa and we are going to shine like a diamond....
There are many documentaries with many perspectives on Nigeria. Happy to welcome this one to the flock
And this is how you tell a story! I love every bit of this. One day i will be part of those whose story change the cause of this continent for good.
This is very empowering! We need to stop depending on 🙉 leaders and take our place in history ourselves.
I believe that Africa's got what it takes but...🙊
Thanks @AshleeVanceHelloWorld!
If only the government just left us alone. The government actively kills dreams or even become competition it sucks but I hear you
Ashlee, thanks for this video, you'll have a whole year of beautiful episodes if you can go around the country. Thank you for this.
Thank you for painting a positive prospect of Nigeria and Nigerians ❤
One of the best I have seen. Nigeria is indeed a giant. Hope to have a set up in Lagos in the future. I have some ideas that I believe have niches in Lagos and Abuja.
In 2009, as a candidate for a USAID contract to help to lower the extremely high maternal mortality rate and infant mortality rate in Nigeria, through the contract "Saving Lives At Birth" am glad to see Nigeria climbing out of that shadow of loss and mismanagement of health services. Would have liked to see more of businesses which support the health of the country's women, and youth. One short clip on a woman farming managerial CEO, is not enough for my appetite. Regardless, thank you to Bloomberg Originals for posting.
I set up a non profit several years ago - it provides training in software and IT virtually and we have a large group of young Nigeriana working through the training. The focus, aligns to what one of the young men said - people prefer to stay in their own country if possible. That is exactly the intent of our non profit. A few of the team have jobs now in their local cities in Nigeria. They developed and are developing software systems for hospitals. One current project is automating the blood transfusion system in a hospital in Northern Nigeria. So proud of them. What i like is that the hospitals have given local young people the opportunity to provide such systems - rather than outsourcing the work to an international firm.
It's one sector at a time.
I love the Legend Fela tremendously great impacts acknowledgement.❤
Love hello world....glad they did a piece on Lagos Nigeria.
Wow! Great piece! I was glued to the screen till the end! You captured so much truth… your narration was on point all through…Loved it Ashlee.
I am now a fan of your work
thank you!!
I love to see Nigerians advancing in the tech space and controlling/leading new corporations. I was getting too tired of seeing people from other nations "robbing" Nigeria of its resources.
This is deeply moving and inspiring. Thank you Vance and Bloomberg. I'm a software engineer in Lagos and I hope to make impact some day soon.
Bloomberg, Thank you. You've made me very happy , showing to the world the potentials of Africa. Bless you Bro!
Very impressive and phenomenal stories by these bright African entrepreneurs. I predict that in the coming years, Africa would influence massive key sectors of the global economy. I hope Africa gets more inflow of foreign direct investments for partnerships and collaborations leading to economic freedom scaling.
Learned a lot over Nigeria. What a dynamic country!
This is one of the best documentaries I have seen this year. Thanks very much ❤
Omo. You came to my country. Much appreciated bro.
Balanced perspective,no biasisnes just telling it how it is.niece!!!
This actually gave me some goosebumps 😭💯🙏🔥🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
Amazing documentary. Thank you for the amazing work Bloomberg. Please come to South Africa as well.
Thank you for this, Ashlee!
Such a well done documentary!