SHOCKING RITUALS with the MWILA TRIBE of ANGOLA

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
  • The Mwila are an African tribe living in the country of Angola. They're most commonly known for their unique hairstyles and jewelry using cow dung, sea shells, and beads.
    In this adventure we arrive the day before a big ritual in the village, and are quite shocked by what happens next.
    Uncensored version on Patreon: / mwila-tribe-88666438
    Big love to Obed at kumbukumbutours(at)gmail.com for putting this trip together. If you want to come to Angola, DRC, Rwanda, Uganda, etc. Send him a message!
    / kumbukumbtours
    And to Ben on the Camera / bmcreative.video
    All my locations on ONE BIG MAP
    www.fearlessandfar.com/getthemap
    6 Incredible Lessons I learned from Shaman, Witches, and Wisemen that helped me conquer my fears. www.fearlessandfar.com/fear
    My Top 5 Advanced Travel Tips:
    www.fearlessandfar.com/5-Adva...
    Links to my TV show, Podcast, and More
    linktr.ee/fearlessandfar
    #fearlessandfar #angola #travel #tribe
    0:00-0:43 Intro
    0:43-2:36 Angola Map & History
    2:36-3:50 Arrival at Village
    3:50-5:43 Hairstyles & Hellos
    5:43-8:22 Choking Chickens
    8:22-9:46 Adventure PSA
    9:46-10:37 Bed for the Night
    10:37-12:11 Dance Party
    12:11-13:55 Dinner Time
    13:55-15:33 Weird Wake Up
    15:33-20:39 Shocking Celebration
    20:39-21:17 Outro
    Music
    My playlist of songs I use in videos: share.mscbd.fm/fearlessandfarp...
    Musicbed is the BEST place for music. (For real though!)
    Use my coupon code FEARLESSANDFAR at checkout to get your first month free when you purchase an annual Personal subscription.
    Instagram: / fearlessandfar
    Tweetz: / fearlessandfar
    Facebook Fanpage: / fearlessandfar
    Chase Your Fears 🐉

ความคิดเห็น • 1.6K

  • @fearlessandfar
    @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    This video was mostly filmed on the INSTA360 X3. Check out this awesome little camera and support the channel ⬇
    www.insta360.com/sal/x3?insrc=fearlessandfar

    • @kimberlycrisp2340
      @kimberlycrisp2340 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      At wonderful, beautiful I wish I could be on your shoulder. See all the things you see you're very lucky God bless you and keep you. I don't watch TV news either, best way to stay informed😅

    • @robhoug3724
      @robhoug3724 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would leave my fears behind

    • @blackpony7063
      @blackpony7063 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      😂 you're rocking that onsie😍

    • @anarchorepublican5954
      @anarchorepublican5954 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      📚🧐..It's my understanding the Shaman. amongst the M'wila of Angola ...don't charge for circumcision...they only take tips...

    • @lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198
      @lovelylipbonesouwwwwwwwolv2198 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wonderful and informative video

  • @SarathKumar-bp2go
    @SarathKumar-bp2go 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +517

    This feels like the most authentic and unbiased travel vlog channel where the unexplored gets a limelight ❤ Glad I found this channel, gives me different perspective about life

    • @incredible5587
      @incredible5587 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      This channel is a Gem!!!

    • @anthonygloria1354
      @anthonygloria1354 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You speak for me on every point made here.
      Binge watching, unexplored and authentic!

    • @BholeBaba503
      @BholeBaba503 หลายเดือนก่อน

      अच्छा बेटे।

  • @Lyrule_OW
    @Lyrule_OW 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +253

    My heart sank when I saw the tools, I knew immedietly what it was. Hearing the boys cry made it sink even further, nothing hurts more than a child crying in pain. 🙁

    • @user-bb9ee2kk3b
      @user-bb9ee2kk3b 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      What was going on? What was happening to the little boy

    • @blank1778
      @blank1778 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-bb9ee2kk3bthey cut his forskin off

    • @exowie
      @exowie 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +51

      ​@@user-bb9ee2kk3bCircumcision I assume

    • @meelijames9951
      @meelijames9951 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +37

      It’s our rite of passage in Most of our African Communities, personally I went through the same in Maasai Community and you ain’t supposed to show any fear

    • @Lyrule_OW
      @Lyrule_OW 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@user-bb9ee2kk3b Circumcision. It's part of many cultures as a coming of age passage for boys. For girls it's having their periods, for boys it's circumcision. It's where they are percieved as adults and can now be married, or taking on more grown up responsibilities.
      Granted, not all cultures do it this way. Many have their own ways of adult passage. I once seen a documentary where the boys had to where mits of stinging ants, this was a tribe in Brazil. The stings were so potent the pain lasts for over 24 hours.
      😱

  • @Kanukosan
    @Kanukosan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +254

    I was born in Mwila territory back in the colonial time, saw them every day while growing up. The Mwila are a very good, kind hearted, peaceful people.

    • @crappiemaster10k37
      @crappiemaster10k37 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hmmm how old are you then?

    • @xSavedSoulx
      @xSavedSoulx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      During colonial time?

    • @blanchdubois398
      @blanchdubois398 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Cow poop in the hair

    • @YoInJal
      @YoInJal 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@blanchdubois398grow up

    • @AlexProo1000
      @AlexProo1000 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      ​@@crappiemaster10k37angola got it's independence from Portugal in 1975, so it was not that long ago...

  • @richardodeyunscripted
    @richardodeyunscripted 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +377

    A Nigerian here and an old time subscriber to your channel. I love what you do and find it inspiring. You saying the world is kind brought tears to my eyes because many people don't know how true that statement is.
    It's amazing how you show us Africa when I'm here in a rural area in Nigeria, always in front of a laptop screen when I could do some real exploring. One day I'm going to buy a camera and immitate you. 😀

    • @voxii_13
      @voxii_13 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

      Good luck on your endeavors. I can't wait to see what happiness you bring to the world.

    • @richardodeyunscripted
      @richardodeyunscripted 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      Thanks for the encouragement. Will surely let you know when I start!

    • @loganwhyy
      @loganwhyy 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Now u got 2 subs🎉

    • @richardodeyunscripted
      @richardodeyunscripted 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@loganwhyy Seriously? Now, I'm much encouraged. 😀 You promise not to laugh at my Nigerian accent? 😆😆😆

    • @ValiBorel
      @ValiBorel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      ⁠@@richardodeyunscriptedDon't worry! The people who matter won't laugh because there's just no reason to!☺️ And if there are people who laugh they don't matter because they're not your "target audience". I'm convinced that those things come from a fear of the unknown and also lack of education and experience.
      There's a reason why accents exist and I very much enjoy hearing an accent (or language) that I've never heard of before. Every language and every accent has its place in the world. Just imagine how boring life would be if we all live, look and sound exactly the same. I get exited when I learn about something new and unfamiliar and I appreciate the diversity and authenticity that accents provide for different people and cultures.
      I wish you a wonderful day! Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭👋

  • @1985uber
    @1985uber 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +329

    beautiful that you showed them break dance, bcs capoeira even though it was fully developed in Brasil, has roots in Angola and break dance has roots in capoeira...(as well as kung fu ofc), so basically you brought them back what originated within their tribes, traveled through south and north america, traveled through centuries...you brought the result of their art back home to them :)

    • @thecryptocrow
      @thecryptocrow 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      this is beautiful

    • @daranadine7711
      @daranadine7711 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Wow

    • @viveanaalmeida7854
      @viveanaalmeida7854 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      I'm mixed angolan portuguese and what you've said is true ❤

    • @ann_banan13
      @ann_banan13 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Oh wow that's super dope actually!

    • @e.h.5849
      @e.h.5849 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @1985uber Sorry, but can't agree with your assertion that Kung fu has roots in Africa. That is preposterous and absurd.

  • @spookybaby1313
    @spookybaby1313 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +745

    Been binge watching this past week. Thank you for letting others see what their stupid bodies won’t let them go out an explore themselves due to disability. Thank you! ❤

    • @spookybaby1313
      @spookybaby1313 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      Annnnnnd I’m crying…..wow what a video

    • @sapiophile545
      @sapiophile545 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Ma'am, I'm gonna need you to turn the car off, and step out.

    • @KY_CPA
      @KY_CPA 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      My thoughts exactly 😍

    • @AdrianMartinez-wh4bp
      @AdrianMartinez-wh4bp 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +47

      sounds like me. I've been nearly bedded for the last ten years.. every day, every month, every year I prayed my health would get better. and it just got worse. now these videos are the closest I can get to even going outside, much less somewhere happy.

    • @tom4od
      @tom4od 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      I hope one day you can. I don’t know your circumstances but maybe it’s possible 😊

  • @nicosprague7740
    @nicosprague7740 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +185

    I’ve been watching travel videos like this for a long time and this is probably the first time where the host has acknowledged the struggle not to judge and to respect something they view. Thank you for showing your honesty, I think it shows everyone that discussions and learning are crucial🫶🫶

  • @BretMaverick
    @BretMaverick 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    Best thing I ever did.
    Stopped watching the news.
    Stopped listening to those who have never been or experienced it first hand!
    Miss ya Mike!!!!

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Amen brotha! Miss you too!

  • @taylorjones7174
    @taylorjones7174 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    Waking up in Angola, in your Dino and Lemur jammies, is living the great life! 🦖

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

      I live for the moments I don’t expect 😂

    • @JesusIsKingMyLord
      @JesusIsKingMyLord 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      John 3:16 For God So loved the world that he gave his only Begotten Son that whosoever believes in Him should not Perish but have Everlasting Life. Jesus Christ Died for the sin of the World, If you believe in ur heart God risen Jesus from the dead and confess him with ur mouth to people you shall be saved. Jesus said I Am The only way to heaven there is no other way! Repent of urs sins (Repent means Change ur Mind turning away from sinful things and being truly sorry for it.) trust Jesus and give ur life to him He Loves you cares about you more than anyone ever will! we are saved By Grace Trough Faith!,this is sin: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death but the gift of eternal life in our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 3:23 For all have sined and felt short of the Glory of God. Repent or you will Perish. Love yall thanks for reading God Bless 🙌 🙏 ❤.❤❤

    • @DjTheAbsolute_
      @DjTheAbsolute_ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@fearlessandfar🗿🍷

    • @emilymartin1172
      @emilymartin1172 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yessss he said it helped right lol !

  • @irandakumarasiri6818
    @irandakumarasiri6818 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +102

    Rite of passage makes a lot of sense when the guide translated the whole meaning of it. You’re living the life man. Makes me jealous but at the same time inspires travel, adventure and understanding the fellow human beings and their culture. I myself have been living and working in Africa for the last 8-9 years and it has opened my eyes and mind to wonderful experiences. More power to you brother. Keep doing what you’re doing. Peace!

    • @keylarodriguez3995
      @keylarodriguez3995 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      What happened

    • @adrianaslund8605
      @adrianaslund8605 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@keylarodriguez3995Some sort of circumsision probably.

  • @Wolfstar26
    @Wolfstar26 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +26

    media really does want to instill fear of the world, even fear stepping outside of your house, in order to keep you in line. i love what you do. keep exploring and seeing the real world out there!

    • @websurfer5772
      @websurfer5772 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      As kids we ran around the neighborhoods, schools, parks, hills and creeks until dinner and then even outside on the street at night to shoot off bottle rockets. I don't know one kid that got hurt or had a problem from doing this. The only kids that died in my neighborhood died of leukemia which my research has traced to the shots - this was back in the '70s. It seems like every year one or two kids died at our school and we planted trees for them.

  • @tadwolujewicz3923
    @tadwolujewicz3923 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    I was in this village last month and spent time with those you met. Your video is a reasonable representation of Mwila life. Re the circumcision, I met the boy and his father during my time there, and he was luckier than most, as basic clinically clean instruments and reasonable sterility was maintained. This is not the case in some African countries I have been too and where female circumcising still takes place for the majority of girls, but that may not be a subject your followers or this channel would want to see.

    • @katuod7002
      @katuod7002 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think they're belong to the Lost Tribe of Israel. No other people God commanded to circumcise their children but Abraham the grandfather of Israel and all of his descendants.

    • @truecynic1270
      @truecynic1270 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perhaps your followers and this channel SHOULD SEE HOW GIRLS suffer through FMG. Please don't stick your heads in the sand. Actually the news reported a couple of weeks ago about a girl who bled to death. She was THIRTEEN

  • @paullichte
    @paullichte 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +137

    8:42 - 9:45 valuable message mate.
    I think it is sometimes hard to draw the line between bravery and foolishness but the best way to find that out is to go out and discover it yourself. Media today is just a pool of repetition which subconsciously closes your mind. Not everything of it off, but the majority. Glad to have channels like yours as an alternative! Especially for all of us who don't want to go that deep into the bush

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      You get it. 💯

    • @vipr1142
      @vipr1142 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@fearlessandfar Imagine having to censor breasts when documenting villagers, thats so stupid (not your fault ofc).

    • @joshmaitie5954
      @joshmaitie5954 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Very much so, don't pay attention to the news, look at what dey did when covid happen, they showed u all the deaths of lives... for God sake ppl been dying for thousands of years it's not new

    • @daviclemons6910
      @daviclemons6910 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      ​@@vipr1142It's just as he said, it's your culture that deems it nudity. It's ankles, wrists, or hair in others. You can think it's ridiculous as an individual, but a majority would still find it uncomfortable.

  • @mikecaliban4812
    @mikecaliban4812 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I love my cotinent so freaking much❤I am genuinely glad to have been born and lived in Africa!!

  • @marigoldjanies5756
    @marigoldjanies5756 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Ugh, a tribal desert circumcision has gotta be the most brutal thing I could imagine. That's wild. But, after hearing the translated reasoning, it really does make some sense in many ways.

  • @abundantharmony
    @abundantharmony 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    11:19 That's probably the purest hug I've ever seen.

  • @ginxio1945
    @ginxio1945 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I love how he isnt dispresoectful (like most men of this generation) when the ladies arent wearing a lot. Many many people are stupid and immature and disrespect cultures and womens bodies. Thats what happens when porn gets everyone addicted to it. Women dont become human to many men, and they will have no issue disrespecting women and culture. Like the aussie guy in japan that casually stepped into an all womens train cart casually and didnt care about the scared looks he recoeved from the women around him. So glad hes keeping things respectful 🙏

    • @tookitogo
      @tookitogo 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think prior generations of men were a lot worse than today’s generation.

  • @noide1837
    @noide1837 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    The adventure PSA section is why I watch these videos. So many years of chronically being online, reading horror stories on Reddit and news articles on Facebook I became scared to go anywhere or do anything by myself. I became depressed and isolated. Then I started watching videos like this and it planted the thought in my head that maybe the world isn't such a dangerous and scary place. Fearless & Far and other similar TH-camrs are going to these places that, if you read about them online, sound like a death sentence. But everything you see in their videos is just good times with good people. I started going out a bit more, but I still felt nervous around other people. The big step that really changed everything for me was getting off of social media. I may have no idea what is going on in the world around me, but I feel happy. For the first time since I was a little kid I'm out living life, chasing new adventures, and having fun.
    Get off of social media. Stop reading the news. Live your life.

    • @familyof1052
      @familyof1052 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Completely agree on the social media. I watch TH-cam instead of tv but haven’t been on Facebook, instagram ect for 4 years and it is so freeing. I didn’t experience fear or have any drama in it but it was just such a huge time waster and it does affect everyone in many negative ways. I swore it didn’t for me until I took a month off and I never looked back. My mom did the same and a few friends. It was crazy how much different things are when you don’t use it.

    • @bro6568
      @bro6568 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I’m going through this same thing rn.. too much TH-cam and the world seems like an awful place especially reading the hyper-politicized comments nowadays.. you’d think everyone was down right hateful to one another. This is why I think complete honesty through anonymity has made the world somewhat worse than it used to be but most people aren’t like that irl.

    • @familyof1052
      @familyof1052 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@bro6568 you are absolutely right! I watch you tube only but have been trying to stay away from reading the comments on a lot of videos. I’m sure it will end up getting as bad as other social media at some point. People can no longer have a conversation and agree to disagree without getting ridiculous, rude,mean.

    • @JohnHansknecht
      @JohnHansknecht 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      When white south Africans make videos about fearing for their lives from current events going on in south Africa, I believe them.

    • @gwentomologist
      @gwentomologist 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bro6568you are SPOT on! Exactly!

  • @mhizummy2091
    @mhizummy2091 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I am Nigeria but l swear l want to have money and travel all over African villages ❤to learn cultures one day it’s will happen

  • @davidsaniba7245
    @davidsaniba7245 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    You talking about media and stuff and about the simplify of your travels and the results of pure joy almost had me in tears. You really understood it what real happiness means and where it comes from👍.

  • @calebbrammer8827
    @calebbrammer8827 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    @fearlessandfar by far the most adventurous channel out here!! Keep up the great work buddy!

  • @Benergy_Fit
    @Benergy_Fit 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Happy to see your back with episodes like these !!!🔥🔥🔥

  • @Lovergirllovespurple
    @Lovergirllovespurple 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I'm sitting here recovering from surgery and came across a clip of yours on Reddit. Brought me here and ive been watching for the last couple hours. Beautiful videos and I'm loving learning about all these beautiful cultures and the differences that bring us together. Thank you for sharing

  • @shadowarmy2351
    @shadowarmy2351 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    The way they live is actually so beautiful and natural. the celebrations every day, the hard work, the joy, the singing and dancing, Cannot wait what the next adventure will bring! :)

    • @GustafUNL
      @GustafUNL 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Minus the circumcision.

    • @shadowarmy2351
      @shadowarmy2351 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GustafUNL yeah that i dont get.

  • @cjgerman1487
    @cjgerman1487 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I’ve watched every video this man has so when he uploads my heart literally tingles I love this dude

  • @cyizaElucidates
    @cyizaElucidates 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Honestly Mike I have been checking if there is a new video from you, and now here it comes I am really grateful for your content, keep up
    the good work!

  • @inkedmomblu1510
    @inkedmomblu1510 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I have always wanted to experience these types of travel but was in a motorcycle accident and have had too many surgeries to remember. Thank you for letting me experience this vicariously through your adventures!

    • @user-yb8gq3qf7f
      @user-yb8gq3qf7f 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I also do this at my village but I do not live a my village I live a Gaborone Botswana 🇧🇼

    • @findingbeautyinthepain8965
      @findingbeautyinthepain8965 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@user-yb8gq3qf7f May I ask, what made you leave your village?

  • @timandrews1613
    @timandrews1613 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    If you dip the chicken in boiling water for a minute,the feathers come off much easier

    • @deborahchapman222
      @deborahchapman222 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Yep… I think maybe why they don’t do it, they don’t have much water.

    • @cypresssteve1
      @cypresssteve1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Kfc...much much easier

  • @RachelD077
    @RachelD077 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    thank you for sharing these videos and respecting these people and their culture! i’m sure that was difficult to witness but that’s definitely a one and lifetime experience for sure!

  • @zinebzina3112
    @zinebzina3112 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I just liked the way you show us THE WORLD with no judging and with so much joy ❤ thank you

  • @ninatrzonkowska1394
    @ninatrzonkowska1394 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad you came back, can't wait for the next episodes! ❤

  • @yourii__simou9907
    @yourii__simou9907 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Keep going brother you are on the right path the best TH-camr in the world💪💪

  • @JediMediator
    @JediMediator 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    These experiences do look beautiful. But I'm not sure the world is as kind as you say it is. Places like this regularly suffer from drought, famine, infant mortality, and other horrors. The modern world has a lot of bad parts, but if the right compromise is struck between tradition and modernity, technology and medicine would make people like these a lot healthier and happier.

    • @naturequeene132
      @naturequeene132 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I also wonder how kind people would be without cameras rolling. People just have to be smart and try to make wise choices when traveling, especially if alone.

    • @richardodeyunscripted
      @richardodeyunscripted 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Really? Do you mean we're unkind when no camera is rolling?

    • @naturequeene132
      @naturequeene132 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@richardodeyunscripted no not at all! I’m not trying to imply that IS the case, and I don’t even mean any group of people in particular. I just wonder if it has any impact at all when one travels, and people know they are being recorded. There may be no difference whatsoever, or maybe with some people there is. Everyone is different. It’s a possibility.

    • @DRGRZ
      @DRGRZ 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@naturequeene132 I think there is a selection bias in these videoes. He goes to places with tour guides, and they will probably not take him to places were the people are unfriendly. Also, I think they let the tribes know he's coming, and the tribes recieve payment (chickens in this case). Things may go differently I you'll just arrive there unannounced.

    • @naturequeene132
      @naturequeene132 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@DRGRZ yes that’s a good point! And a better description of what I was intending to say… doesn’t have to be cameras involved but the arrangement might make a difference. Thank you for your input!

  • @ingridkotelo7785
    @ingridkotelo7785 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks for being so brave showing us the world and their culture. From South Africa

  • @gh4zza
    @gh4zza 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    What a beautiful video! The courage it takes to go the places you go and seeing you always bring out the good side of the people you interact with.. Fkn love it man! You are very skilled at adapting to whatever situation you're in. Cheers bro🤟🏽

  • @calbright2528
    @calbright2528 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I enjoy watching your videos, seeing different tribes and rituals and such. Its amazing how little of the world we know! Love your work man ❤

  • @tembelatoba7325
    @tembelatoba7325 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Also here in South Africa, specifically in the Eastern Cape (Xhosas) right of passage is exercised when a boy is around the age of 17... That's when it is believed that you can become a Man and at that age usually you're finishing school and are either starting with your work life or you'll go and further your studies... But it's interesting to see those young boys in that route at that age

  • @Booandcajiasmr
    @Booandcajiasmr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    KEEP THESE UP BRO! THESE VIDS ARE NEEDED , frfr.

  • @r3gistratoe310
    @r3gistratoe310 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Loved the brief historical explanation in the beginning

  • @fearlessandfar
    @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +134

    What are your thoughts on having a little SNIP SNIP at age 14?
    Should these rites of passage still exist? ✂

    • @nevergiveup5939
      @nevergiveup5939 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Why are we here in this life, why do we die, what will happen to us after death?

    • @friendlybacon3434
      @friendlybacon3434 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Are you asking him

    • @Mediocre_JT
      @Mediocre_JT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

      I'd need anesthesia, pain meds, and alcohol for the next few weeks. It's unfortunate from an outside perspective that they wait so long. I guess it ties in with their beliefs.

    • @Failedprodegy42
      @Failedprodegy42 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

      Only they have the right to judge themselves and their traditions.

    • @smitkhare2474
      @smitkhare2474 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Bor please upload videos regularly or atleast 1 per month

  • @deborahchapman222
    @deborahchapman222 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +65

    Mike, you were so horrified by this rite of passage that you didn’t mention what it was. It left us viewers guessing it was a circumcision. I hope it wasn’t more than that. Yes, it is horrific especially at that age. Please clarify for your viewers. Usually, you are excellent on describing your experience. I was surprised by this one.😊

    • @joe4me
      @joe4me 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Circumcision

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +71

      I can’t just post videos uncensored, showing breasts, chicken choking and snip snipping without receiving the full wrath of the automated TH-cam Content flagging system. I wish I could show you everything, but that’s not the world we live in. I don’t even want to say certain words in videos. You’d be surprised what gets flagged, demonetized, and age restricted. I post uncensored versions on my Patreon where I don’t get punished. I didn’t want to even say the word!

    • @deborahchapman222
      @deborahchapman222 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      @@fearlessandfar Ok, I understand. Thanks

    • @fofofofo6182
      @fofofofo6182 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      At what age is circumcision more horrific? In Angola most man are circumcised. There are boys that are circumcised right on the first month after being born. The difference is that in most cases, circumcision is performed at the hospital with anestesia and proper care to avoid infections

    • @vampsarecool
      @vampsarecool 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      You could have described what happened A bit better imo. This is an educational Chanel and medical procedures by educational channel usually get a pass. However I understand not wanting to show the circumcision but you could at least said the word circumcision to clarify for the viewer

  • @kailamdinmantriakta7697
    @kailamdinmantriakta7697 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The only TH-cam channel so exciting and real is this ' Fearless and Far' thank you for your videos....

  • @the1schu
    @the1schu 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    missed the videos brother. love to see you and your crew out there showing us the world one experience at a time

  • @CaseyWiggin
    @CaseyWiggin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I knew immediatly what they were celebrating. My heart goes out to them

  • @Skyviking
    @Skyviking 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +17

    Very interesting! You are correct about people knowing how their meat is butchered and prepared. It would be respected and understood that life is sacred if they did.That lesson isn’t learned by eating a chicken nugget.
    The rite of passage is pretty harsh . But much respect for their culture. They understand that life is hard and the month away to heal is preparation for survival in the future.

    • @rm8116
      @rm8116 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Right these people are thankful the animal died for them but people here just chow down bacon and chicken nuggets without thinking once about the animal that suffered for them

  • @franciecrist991
    @franciecrist991 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What's up Mike and Ben! Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you!

  • @Neonblitz-ml1tm
    @Neonblitz-ml1tm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I just discovered your channel and I love the content

  • @ctzproductions6935
    @ctzproductions6935 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    love your channel for many reasons. And experiencing the culture is what makes it all worth it. its a big deal to go and learn about the different cultures and the practices they do. keep up the amazing work. hope to start traveling around the world again here soon.

  • @rahelfraniczek8951
    @rahelfraniczek8951 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Amazing video!!
    Can’t stop watching all your adventures.

  • @PSYWO360
    @PSYWO360 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank for all you’ve done you bring joy and excitement to our hearts by posting your journeys every where you go❤❤❤

  • @victoriataylor6943
    @victoriataylor6943 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Love to see and experience other cultures through your channel. How other human beings live is just incredible to watch. I have so much respect for them even though i may not always agree. Your right i am no one to judge. It makes me count my blessings how easy my life is.

  • @TheTroupeMasterGrimm
    @TheTroupeMasterGrimm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +55

    God. It’s so incredibly interesting to see and learn about these cultures, and I agree with what you said about men needing rights of passage to learn hardship, so I’m honestly so conflicted about the topic of genital mutilation. It just seems like the worst way to do it, but what do I know I live in California! It’s these kinds of videos that open my eyes to new perspectives, and I thank you for that.

  • @njorowillie2653
    @njorowillie2653 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great watching other Bantus. Am a Kenyan bantu (kikuyu) and the right of passage is one great event in a man's life (for us). You should see the luhya way of doing it. Chilling but makes them proud 😊

  • @racheller8753
    @racheller8753 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I understand people are making more money with shorter content.. but I would have liked to see more details about the rituals, a longer video!
    Thank you for all you do !! 💫

  • @rosaatoo
    @rosaatoo 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    My grandfathers tribe ❤️ I never experienced the privilege of meeting my grandfather to learn about my people. Thank you for sharing your experience and expanding mine.

  • @carmoarmando159
    @carmoarmando159 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    So glad you visiting my homeland, there are no registered documentaries about Angola at least realistic ones. 🇦🇴 I’m from Cabinda, wish you get to learn more about my province too. Keep it up Bro

    • @viveanaalmeida7854
      @viveanaalmeida7854 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Omg My mums Angolan but my grandma was born in cabinda I love finding other people from the same culture amazing ❤

  • @angolanprince
    @angolanprince 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I am literally crying watching all your videos of Angola, i miss my country somuch. Much love and God bless you, my friend

  • @ProbinsyanangMorena30
    @ProbinsyanangMorena30 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    The long wait is over 😂 watching now

  • @ParkersDailyMystery
    @ParkersDailyMystery 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Your videos never disappoint 💯 can’t wait till my family can take out trip to Africa 💪🏽

  • @Mr.NefariousNinja
    @Mr.NefariousNinja 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So happy to see a new video from you bro. You’re an inspiration to travel and see the world through other lenses

  • @Bardmusic66
    @Bardmusic66 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been following similar channels for years, can’t believe I just discovered Mike’s channel a week ago. Great production and better stories than anyone else in the same lane.

  • @paigebarker22
    @paigebarker22 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I disagree with hurting children, altering them for anything but purely medical reasons. But I’m only able to have that opinion because I’m able to ask questions, know the risks, hear stories and other peoples opinions from around the world, stories of people who experienced it first hand and to hear their views on it. I’m lucky to be able to have that opinion.
    These tribes, and these families don’t have that luxury, there’s probably a fear that if they don’t force their child to go through with it, then they will not be able to become an adult, to have responsibilities, a family.
    So I get it. I don’t like it, or agree with it, but I understand why it happens.

    • @kchewere8916
      @kchewere8916 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The world you and I come from. Has birthed lesbians, homosexual, transgender etc. with no sense of society which path if we all took there would be no humans left.

    • @truecynic1270
      @truecynic1270 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How much do you know about GIRLS and FMG!!???!!!!???!?!?!?! I hope you DON'T understand why THIS happens to GIRLS and HOW it is done

  • @DannyBlake
    @DannyBlake 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    Always enjoying your videos. Dealing with some stuff in my life and somehow, this video has taught me a lot and it did put some things in perspective. Everybody needs breaks, but cool to see you again!

  • @_BIGZAAA
    @_BIGZAAA 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was so sweet you can really feel the authenticity of the video plz keep this going ‼️

  • @jbhop904
    @jbhop904 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love this new type of format keep it up!

  • @aep7113
    @aep7113 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    The Angolans sold their own. Sure Europeans bought them but they didn’t come in and capture these people their own people did and brought them to be sold.

  • @thato.m.mashilo
    @thato.m.mashilo 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The Pedi people in South Africa practice a similar sort of initiation. The contrast is both male and female undergo initiation school every winter for at least 4-6 weeks. I’d urge you to be enticed by exploring South Africa, you won’t regret it.

  • @chestertonhawks9823
    @chestertonhawks9823 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad your back❤

  • @richermorin
    @richermorin 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    happy to see you back.

  • @ceilconstante640
    @ceilconstante640 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Thank you so much for sharing your extraordinary adventures and experiences!

  • @anuv3652
    @anuv3652 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    We must get this man on The Joe Rogan experience would love to hear his stories for 3,4 hours

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Let's start a petition 🤘🏻

  • @paulbowman1762
    @paulbowman1762 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good to see you back Mike ! 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @salan00
    @salan00 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    bro ive watched you since you were at 100k this is amazing to see you so far, 2.2 mill man thats just crazy!!!! good job man.

  • @sleepynightowl1550
    @sleepynightowl1550 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I loved the explanation he gave at the end. It makes sense in their culture to do it this way.
    It's not a thoughtless snipsnap where they couldn't care less if the kids are hurting. Everyone cares a lot.
    Look at the father holding his son in his lap and keeping his son's eyes shut during the procedure.
    The father's heart was hurting so bad to see his son hurting. But he was there for him the best he knew how to.
    So the son also learns that no matter the misery in life, he can always count on his dad. And that's beautiful.

    • @Bardmusic66
      @Bardmusic66 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yup. You nailed it.

    • @Tokyo2009ful
      @Tokyo2009ful 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Agreed. His fathers face looked pained as well.

    • @tanyabattaglia93
      @tanyabattaglia93 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah even though I want to cry bc I couldn't imagine my boy going through that at an older age you can see how their fathers care. It is hurting them too.

    • @elmartell5724
      @elmartell5724 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Having the bear minimum empathy while letting someone mutilate your kid's body isn't commendable, and y'all aren't good people for endorsing it.
      😤

  • @apemancommeth8087
    @apemancommeth8087 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    They might not be interested in this but it would be cool if you brought a small photograph printer so you could take pictures of them together without their family and gift it to them!

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      That’s a great idea!

  • @burnban3047
    @burnban3047 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    so glad i found this channel, i would have never imagined men waking up in a animal costume onesie in Africa in my life. Especially a situation coming from an act of care and kindness of humanity.

  • @casualnorm
    @casualnorm 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for educating us. Great respect.

  • @C-24-Brandan
    @C-24-Brandan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Fascinating culture & meaning behind the hair style and necklaces! Don't have to agree with all the customs etc but can't judge. Awesome to see & learn about another culture and see how they live their lives.

  • @nai6474
    @nai6474 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Pain & struggle 😮I’m sure you’ve never heard of period pain, loosing vaginity, nine months of pregnancy, giving birth, post partum, breast feeding…

    • @damnedifidonut
      @damnedifidonut 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Oh please

    • @dzydzy101
      @dzydzy101 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "she becomes a woman when she menstruates or has a kid, he becomes a man when he goes through pain" where's the difference??? lmao women go through infinitely more pain than men

  • @rafmontella5739
    @rafmontella5739 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Man, i love how you tell us story, thank you!

  • @Kai-eb1fv
    @Kai-eb1fv 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve missed videos like these :) this one has got to be one of my faves!

  • @Cordova.S.William
    @Cordova.S.William 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    New sub here, greetings from México. Thanks for the notification 👍🇲🇽 03:37😅

    • @fearlessandfar
      @fearlessandfar  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hola! Estoy emocionado de que estés aquí en el canal. Bienvenido.

  • @SiouxieSioux
    @SiouxieSioux 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Living vicariously through your Videos and travels, as I can't due to Fibromyalgia. So thank you for being the fearless one and giving us so much content😊

  • @smegheadGOAT
    @smegheadGOAT 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I visited Angola in the 1980's in a Casspir lovely place it had lots of mines. Our tour guild was called Savimbi he was a cool dude he liked to buy things from us, like mines, ammo...

  • @cashargis6950
    @cashargis6950 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's cool that they did this while you were there to document it for the future.

  • @EsmaTabak55
    @EsmaTabak55 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When I was a child in Bosnia my grandfather would k&ll a chicken in front of us. We should just happen to be there in the garden playing and that would happen. Nowadays looking at my nephews, I feel like they would be traumatized if they saw that happen, but that is only a natural process and part of us. How do you think chicken or any animal ends up on your plate?! We have become so distant from the nature.

  • @biglayloochietv826
    @biglayloochietv826 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I like that he does what they do 💕. He respects their culture and tries everything they do & give him ❤️‍🔥

  • @meelijames9951
    @meelijames9951 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I take a moment to Thank Obed the guide

  • @alastair1955
    @alastair1955 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very well made video and lovely to see how you relate and enjoy with those people

  • @timterwan
    @timterwan 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    It is always portrayed as if Europeans started slavery, but Africa was already a big slave market. Europeans where just the biggest customers

    • @cocobutter103
      @cocobutter103 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Not true! Do your research.

    • @josephinekilonzo9681
      @josephinekilonzo9681 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Europeans commercialized it

  • @GustafUNL
    @GustafUNL 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Circumcision is a horrible practice anywhere in the world, at any age. Unfortunately I am also one the victims of this. Of course I was an infant so I don't remember the pain, but I've still been mutilated. And it's still wrong.
    I definitely agree that men need struggle. Women too for that matter. But I'm against mutilation of any form. You don't have to have your body parts stolen from you to struggle or suffer.

    • @klarkmartinez1124
      @klarkmartinez1124 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was circumcised when I was 10 on my own decision but probably our tradition have an influence in my decision.

    • @kwacou4279
      @kwacou4279 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Living in the feelie west? Confused about gender or do you believe there's more than 2? Get over it, it's life. Give thanks to the almighty for life. Enjoy the journey.

    • @GustafUNL
      @GustafUNL 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@kwacou4279 Don't assume I'm a fuckin leftie retard just because I live in the west. I don't have any perverse confusions about men and women. I said I hate mutilation of any kind. The retards over here who think men can be women and etcetera love horrific mutilation.
      I can't accept things that I don't like and think are wrong. I'm a perfectionist and an idealist. I'm not gonna give that up, because giving that up would be giving up. Giving up on everything I believe in, everything I care about, everything I want, and everything I love.
      In the first place, circumcision has nothing to do with that stuff you were talking about in your reply. It's been practiced for thousands of years, along with lots of other horrible practices. Being against mutilation has nothing to do with being some pathetic "feelie" person as you put it.
      That last paragraph sorta made it sound like I don't like the past, but that couldn't be further from the truth. I despise the modern era, and think every previous age of human history was better than the present. Why would take a lot more explaining. I just don't want you to get the wrong Idea.

  • @carmoarmando159
    @carmoarmando159 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    In Angola, specifically Cabinda province, there is a region called Belize which stays in the heart of our Maiombe florest. 🇦🇴

  • @AmanaAfrica
    @AmanaAfrica 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm doing AFRICAN VILLAGE LIFE too ❤❤from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @TravelbyDartTV
    @TravelbyDartTV 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Angola is such an interesting place. It's where the tribes are so culturally rich that their rituals make your daily routine seem shockingly mundane. It's like a place where 'morning coffee' is replaced with 'fire-walking,' and 'happy hour' means dancing with masks, not sipping cocktails. Out of many countries I wished my dart would land, Angola is something I always consider.

    • @narypereira4465
      @narypereira4465 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😂😂😂😂That's just in the tribes, in the cities, no one lives the way you described! Unfortunately, they don't show the cities much, they always look for "deep Africa", whatever that may be... If you decide to come to Angola, go through the urban cities, learn a little about our history, struggles, our chaos😂, the our entertainment, etc.

  • @gabbynorris2062
    @gabbynorris2062 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    just wanted to point out that menstruation and childbirth for women are also centered around struggle and pain and suffering! I think it’s a rite of passage for all humans ❤ thanks for what you do!

  • @busisiwemtongana6324
    @busisiwemtongana6324 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh how i have missed this show...Thank you.

  • @prodbyliel4284
    @prodbyliel4284 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    As tropaaa 🇦🇴

  • @celiatx
    @celiatx 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Most important take aways in this episode: 1.) No judgement of others, 2.) News/media is corrupt & controlled, lastly... 3.) Children need to experience hardships if theyre going to survive this life.

  • @oneshotme
    @oneshotme 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice to see you're back out making videos and seeing other parts of this world. If I hadn't messed up my back very bad I'd be out there somewhere myself!!!!!
    I enjoyed your video and I gave it a Thumbs Up