Life is a hustle no matter where you are. I have met Africans who prefer the UK, while I've met Europeans who never want to leave Kenya. I believe it's a mindset issue.
@@AllinOne-co7gw That’s a bit of a misconception. In French, the phrase joie de vivre goes far beyond simply ‘joy of living.’ It speaks to a philosophy of finding fulfillment in everyday life, engaging deeply in what one does, and savoring experiences rather than just seeking temporary pleasure. This approach is evident in many Francophone cultures, where there’s a palpable focus on living fully and meaningfully, rather than just satisfying momentary desires. In contrast, I’ve noticed that many Anglophone communities seem to emphasize immediate gratification more heavily, which can create a different outlook on life. Similarly, in many Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures, there is a strong focus on family as a central purpose, which influences their worldview as well. The language we speak often shapes how we perceive and interact with the world-it’s a kind of philosophy that our minds naturally adapt to. Life may seem harder when we view it through a lens influenced by a culture that historically hasn’t prioritized joy as much, as we see with certain aspects of British history, where hierarchy and discipline sometimes took precedence. Understanding these differences can be enlightening.
I faced reality for 8 years in the UK. My emotion was totally down and depressed as a young guy of 19 year old back then. I managed to finish my studies and went back home. Im halpy now and doing well. Never to travel there anymore. Its depressing. You are not living life there, you are surviving life there. Money is not everything, peace of mind matters.
@@British_Cocoa That's one thing I'll have to disagree with. The UK is an aging population. That means it has more older people than younger people. And the only reason for this is because people are actually living longer due to the advancement in medical science here and the easy access to it. Also, most Nigerians crying that the UK is bad is because they didn't make the right decisions, hung around the wrong people, and were not proactive. We literally just had a Nigerian Immigrant make history as the first black person to be Head of the Conservative Party. The UK literally gave you all the basic tools to fulfil your destiny and you still couldn't make it here, talkless of Nigeria where the Government and System are destiny destroyers.
@@squarcircle2254I just pray that I make it to the UK God knows that I will cherish it for life how can I be earning 15 pounds per month as a university graduate
I’m so glad you made this video; it highlights some often neglected but important information. As a South African who lived in the UK for about 12 years, I can say that South Africa, despite its problems, is just so much better. Plus, if we all leave instead of building our country, we will never reach our potential. If you leave, think about coming home and bringing the useful things you’ve learned with you.
Honestly the grass is greener where we water it. I've been here for 20 years. Come if you like. But trust me, it's not all that here for you to sell your property and land ownership back home. Find another way to raise the money because you might find yourself WISHING you hadn't sold off all your things back home to work in a warehouse job, that barely covers rent. The grass is greener where we water it.
@@happydavvy GOODLUCK ....i was once like you but after several hard knocks, heavens borrowed me wisdom. i ll love and pray for Nigeria from outside until human beings start ruling Nigeria.
@@ejikehenry1702 Our roads are different Me staying in Nigeria I still earn in dollars 💵 So u see why I want to stay and grow my business My line of work I can work from anywhere
I lived in Lagos, Nigeria for many years, but now retired I have moved home to Scotland. I loved Nigeria but the heat and humidity is too much. I am loving the fresh cool air of the Scottish highlands. I think where you were born and bred has a big influence on where you feel most comfortable. Saying all that, I love it when I meet Nigerians here in Scotland, they will always be welcome.
"Millions of Africans travel to Europe for jobs & to have a better life. A united Africa would utilize its resources & create jobs that will keep Africans back home. It is either we live or die in Africa. Africa is our mother, how can we leave our mother?" Muammar Gaddafi Much love from Kenya🇰🇪
I wonder why people are so angry about this, I mean when other continents had prosperity and good resources, Europe came and colonized everything. So when all those resources disappeared, people from other continents immigrated to Europe in the hope of a better life. A better life that was long lost thanks to colonialism that took everything away. This is what is usually called karma.
I've lived in Australia for 5 year and am now back home in Africa. The way the Ivorian guy describes life in the UK is exactly they way it is in Australia.
Yes Australia is very expensive for housing and that affects everyone . Much of the crime in Melbourne is caused by the Sudanese. We tried to help them by allowing them to settle but the culture does not work here. No one snatches your phone.
Funny I thought that about America I was like the crime sounds like NYC and Philly. Everyone I know does rent more than own. Credit Cards is like Gold in America and your credit score is your livelihood Americans are deep in education debt, credit card debt, and mortgages for home. We are the richest nation yet everyone borrows to survive. We are miserable and our government is absolute trash. They don’t invest in us we have the most expensive schools, no universal healthcare, work 40-60 hours a week, and our life is about surviving and coping in this misery. Sometimes I feel death is better than life here honestly.
I’m white British married to a Gambian for over 40 years. Uk was enough for my husband after 40 something years of working hard. We decided to moved back to his mother land the best decision we made together. We are lucky because we can travel out of Africa with our British passports. So we have the best of both worlds.
Been in the UK 3 years now doing a PhD and one thing that’s certain with me is that I’m going back home to Zambia after - the UK is nice in terms of opportunities but u’ll never do enough out of those opportunities besides “living the good life”.. Being here has opened my eyes on how many opportunities we have back home that we haven’t taken advantage of yet.
@@homodeus8713I don’t think this is entirely true - abroad Zambians take their work seriously. Locally, I’d also argue that it’s the processes and lack of opportunity that demotivates people- which I think exposure has a lot to do with.
I’m from the UK and I don’t understand how anyone who isn’t earning good money can afford to live in London. I live in Birmingham and when I visit London, I always regret it and so does my purse!
@@robertoportfolio1378Official statistics from the US have shown that Nigerians are not in the top 15 of people doing scamming while two countries in Africa that love to attack Nigeria on the Internet about scams actually made number 5&6.
After living in Europe and returning to Africa this year Nigeria. It felt like I went to heaven 😊 The weather, the easy access to things in nigeria is awesome jut have stable income in nigeria you’re good to go. Not much money
Am an immigrant in the uk and last year, I was working full time, budgeting groceries, unable to afford date nights, and missing time with my kids. Now I learned how to make money online. Now am a SAHM, homeschooling, and making profits every week.
Wow that's awesome investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.
Me too. I was born in the UK but my parents went back to Uganda when I was 2. Even though I lived in a very rich neighborhood and went to the best schools in Uganda at that time. I was very unhappy there. Life was too superficial and extremely stressful and pretentious. People just loved showing off when it's not even due to hard work but embezzlement and corruption. The roads were a nightmare, hospitals ill-equiped. There was a constant worry every time I went to sleep in case it thief or robbers broke through, power cuts, running water etc. Kampala is extremely noisy and dusty most people suffer from PTSD but pretend they don't because of the stigma around mental health. I have been living in the UK (of course out of London as London is no different from Kampala minus the weather). Southampton is such a peaceful place it feels like heaven. I walk almost everyday, I have never heard a gun shot, have only known one murder on my street in the last 12 years. No one burgles out flat. What more do I need. I enjoy my job and visit my family in Uganda once every 2 years. I am sorry but I don't miss Uganda. People just pretend to complain about the UK and yet where they come from is far worse. To each their own. If Africa is good for you, then go ahead if Europe is good for you go ahead. They are after all just countries. If you regret coming to the UK go back. By the way I love the weather especially winter it's very good for the lungs and it also makes my hair grow longer and thicker but the best thing about winter is it makes my skin clear so what's not to love.
@pamelajudithrwanyarare8429 exactly. They do that a lot here in Nigeria too, the country is horrible, yet people travel and start advising people not to come, why not come back then, they won't. I'm leaving this shit hole called Nigeria first chance I get. Everyone opinion is valid. Everyone has their own life to live
One of the best "tell them the truth" video i have seen so fast. The ivory coast born British brother just said what we have been saying for so many years. Its tough in Europe. Tax, tax, tax, debt, debt, debt.
Then who is holding you to return back to Africa if you think you are paying too much tax? I can support you with return flight ticket if you can return home this month
@@Sportliveonlinesome people think life is better when you can walk past people dying in the street This man was literally complaining about progressive tax, arguing tax should be for poor people Easier to feel successful when inequality is more visible London is expensive, it’s a capital city. Probably similar problems in Tokyo, Lisbon, Paris …
Here in my home country Zambia we have a lot of natural resources! There's vast land! In some areas a 10 hectares of land is going at US $75/hectare! Soil is naturally very fertile! And there is ready market of farm products from our neighbouring countries! So, why would I want to go overseas
Exactly, Land is extremely expensive in Britain as we are a small island. Two acres of land will set you back ,150,000 to 180,000 pounds farm land in England. Then if you wish to live on your land you have to pay for planning permission, pay for fees to ask to build your house on your own land. If you want electricity, running water you must pay the companies to connect you.
@@ChuksReal Land still dye Naija, the only problem is insecurity, you can have a land for farming, and you could be kidnaped or killed by Fulani Herdsman on your farming land
This video was spot on! The Ivorian guy spoke nothing but the truth. The UK isn’t all it’s hyped up to be-after 18 years here, I can say the grass is truly greener where you water it. Steven, could you make a similar video about Dubai and South Africa? I’d love to hear more! But WELL DONE for making this video! 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽
UK depends how you came in, what visa you have and what profession you do. If you have education or can study you will succeed. But if you just turning up expecting that you will prosper by just being in UK you f*cked
😂it’s quite sad when you stand in europe and view Africa! Do you guys have any idea what it is to travel to a first world country? It’s a great experience on its own. It teaches so much and broaden your understanding. It’s like you are a born again or starting life all over again! You are going to start slowly if you’re determined to climb up and live life to the fullest. In first world countries your dreams are closer to you. lots of motivation out here. Don’t just stay at your comfort zone. You will die in ignorance, take risk and learn more about yourself and life because there’s more to life out here.
Grown Men dont necessarily need that. My mate returned to Nigeria to carry on his farming ge invested in over 5 years. He didnt alert his family. Hes doing his own thing@@ebonynaomi1085
I worked with a guy from Cameroon who said in his county he was making £1500 a week but in the UK he barley made £300 a week. I told him he said go back, he said he couldn't because of pride.
I can believe that, I met someone that before homeless here in the UK but he didn't want to go home because of the stigma attached. People look down on you if you come from the UK and go back home
Omfg...be quiet. Say the truth. The readon nigeria is shyt hole is not just based on bad leaders abd corruption. Look beyond and understand the initiatitors of why you need to elope e.g. the economic genocide and subjugation of the motherland bybthe IMF, World bank and the west fueling the bad governments stolen loot to circulate in the western hemisphere
@achatwithgoitse It might be better.Life could be challenging in the UK but is far better than most countries including other developed countries..Migrants especially from Africa,must have a plan before coming to the UK,understand how the system works and associate with the right people who knows what they are doing.
The route of coming matters a lot,if you come on a work visa as a nurse or doctor it’s kind of a soft landing but you will still have little struggles which is normal with all relocation even with in your country.Also,living in low cost cities is far better than living in London.
I’ve lived in the UK for over 30 years and would really like to put together a guide/online learning to help Africans to understand and navigate the UK system, culture, values etc. I’m wondering if this something people would be interested in?
@@byst8729 unfortunately, that experience will be eased by maybe 5% by such guide... Experience is the only teacher in this system. The problem is the expression of the differential norm we grew up in vs the one we currently live in in Europe. An average Nigerian doesn't even want to relate with you in foreign land so even if you're a walking guide with inscription labelled on you, mist won't come close enough to learn from your experience... But it will be a great thing to do anyway
The last family is the summary of what the uk is: It is not about money but the quality of life to raise your family. Cut you coat according to your cloth. The exposure for the mind is massive and to prevent SAD which may occur during the cold months, excercise join a faith society. Life is good in the UK
Ya here you just have to be well educated and you will be fine. Look the crime and stuff is not good, but you can live here comfortably and still have money to travel to these countries. My opinion
That's not the 'London Bridge'. It's 'Tower Bridge' and it was not built by the Romans. Construction started in 1886 and it was completed in 1894. The London Bridge is the one you could see facing west, close to the 'Shard'. Also, Nottinghill Carnival takes place through the last weekend (Bank Holiday)of August, not 5th and 6th. It is not in East London but in Kensington, West London. Nice one, great effort, bro.
Half of his statements where so factually incorrect is was annoying me. he said something about 'citizens based taxation' which was wrong! The UK doesn't tax *Non Residents* on income made abroad. When people speak on matters they are ignorant on it is annoying.
The level of inaccuracies coming out of his mouth was seriously spinning my head...the UK does not tax non residents on foreign income whether or not you have a British passport and the tax on £2,000 is roughly £270 not £600
You're so right I left the Caribbean two years back to London I saw struggling ppl worse than home by me I went back home especially if you don't have a work visa they'll take advantage of you
All those saying they’re aren’t coming back home wait until you get to a certain age and you will understand that you will always be a stranger and lonely in someone else’s land. I have lived in the uk for more than 40 yrs. Married to a French man so I have the UK and French passports. I have lived both in the UK and France but it got to a stage in my life I just knew it is time to go back home. I now shuttle between Nigeria and Europe.
What is an African British? If you were born in Africa then you are African. Just name your country of birth. I have lived in UK for 55 years since age seven and I have never referred to myself as African/British , to use such a term will indicate that I have become Colonised. Be proud of your origins.
@@ramzeekikomeko2697better in what sense? Ugandans love whites & Asians so much , you e allowed into now take over. They even have restaurant ants they restrict Ugandans from
Life is so good for me the UK. I was homeless on Africa,but didn't even realise it. I feel safe, free treatment and education,food and water readily available. Convenient transport, I travel at night. Just greatful to be in king's land. God bless England!!
Out of all the travel channels focused on the diaspora, this is the smartest one. Getting first hand takes of people from different walks of life is really dope. Plus everyone here is well spoken and clear minded. Fantastic work Steven. Respect from SA.
Am a Ghanaian living in Ghana currently. Even though I haven't travelled abroad but I still enjoy living in Ghana inspite of all the bad governance we're having at the moment, Ghana still have that vibe in terms of social life, great food etc.
That's where they came from don't worry all will fall in place. And it's the blue print for Africa for their survival. We work for them, the taxes piled on us can't make us survive to pay their loans, and you will reject them they will cause a situation you fall back to them. We go their for education tourism, our education is rated fake which is what they set for us, africans never tour Africa but the west. Our minerals, human resource is modern day slavery we pay and transport ourselves. It's always a mindset
I loved this ! The family at the end have done so well to teach their children to be their own bosses! This will give them so much freedom. Great studious parents with a clear obvious plan👏 I hope I can one day raise entrepreneurial children too !
I loved back from United States to Nigeria after living there for 17 year. I have more freedom in my own country naija that to be in America. Home is home and you either stick around to help make it better or keep running around. A time will come when countries will strip citizenship from you naija and no country will be willing to accept you. Start building back home now!!!
The Ivorian guy is genuine and grounded in reality, Temi Danso came off as a typical Nigerian Pompous for no reason and shallow, how can u live in an area with no knowledge of how much things like rent Cost, Peace the Tomboy is mysterious, she appears to be level headed, Joseph is a true Hustler, that is the way to be, Sylvia and husband are on the right track with teaching their kids real life skills Bravo to them, thanks Steven for the content as always, I hope Africans get a chance to watch this because its very informative.
The are those that understand the system and those that don't. You see it every time. Girls says I own my home, no ma'am you don't the bank owns your home. Woman says healthcare is free, no ma'am youve already been deducted. It's an illusion of free
Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.
Am an African living in Australia. The best advice i can give is come and save and go back home. Theres no place like home. Africa is in my veins and heart.
This is the best and honest review of the life in the UK. Big up for showing the reality of Africans living in this country. People should really make proper research before coming to a country like a UK. Not all that glitters is gold.
I live in UK Aberdeen city in 2Bed room flat paying £600 there are many cities in the Uk, London is metropolitan city and is very expensive living in London you need to do extra work to meet up your expenses, because of life style in London people like to live in London.
@@jomojoe6414 you’re right I pay £600 because I lived there for 5 years but my friends who came two years ago pay £800. Uk still remain one of the best country to settle down in Europe is easy to integrate than other countries in Europe.
@@PiroskyTVbut it seems that many are lonely and work the worst jobs. Only if you spend many years training, will you be very comfortable. Even then the economy is poor and expenses higher than you earn. There are many who freeze to death on the pavement. As they are homeless.
I have digest alots of comments here, I am not changing my plan, I want to setup my business either in the UK or the US , I have invested so much in the business and I strongly believe, it will thrive more in the US or the UK than Nigeria here. My dream is to raise my children in the US or the UK and I am not stopping no matter how hard they said... I strongly believe I will succeed, Fellas. Don't let anything stop you, your dream is valid and achievable💪🏾💪🏾
From one internet stranger to another, please choose the USA. I am a Brit and our government is not interested in entrepreneurship. I wish you the very best with your journey.
They were misled into thinking money grows on trees in England and in other European cities. People in England struggle themselves as resources are limited and the run down infrastructure is outdated and insufficient to cater for so many people coming into the country. 😢
The grass is greener where you water it. Just make sure you're not watering on a Sahara desert. Be smart, be open minded, be positive and have the right tools. I enjoyed this video a lot, and I can't wait to see more Africans who are also making it BIG in the UK ❤❤
I’m Nigerian, living in the UK. I must say that there are pros&cons for both. With the UK, my only problem is racism (which isn’t as blatant as in the US), access to healthy Nigerian food & Nigerian culture, & extreme weather during the winters. Apart from these, nothing else is better in Nigeria. Education isn’t better in Nigeria. It isn’t. Nigerian universities don't give graduates international access. What I mean is, graduating from a UK university means you’d be accepted to work in most parts of the world. Also, studying in Nigeria is hell. From the absence of electricity to study, to the world-class facilities needed to study, to school corruption, poor classroom environments even at many university levels, to sudden strikes and school closures. What they teach wealthy Nigerian children in wealthy schools is what they teach the average British child in state schools (which are basically what we call public schools in Nigeria). So if you want your children to have great educational opportunities, Nigeria is not the place. Electricity. I have been in this country for more than 20 years and not once did they take light. Electricity is at the root of modern civilization, so a country that struggles with this, cannot be better. And even when you fail to pay your bills, by law, energy suppliers can’t do anything to you until after a month. After a month, they’ll contact you to discuss how you can arrange a payment plan to pay as little as you can, so they don’t have to disconnect you. And even if they disconnect you (in extreme cases), they must install a pay as you go metre first and must pay you £30, to help you afford to top-up. They must do this by law. Also, if you have children under 5, elderly, disabled, have long-term health issues, or are going through extreme financial difficulties, the main energy companies will NEVER EVER disconnect you no matter what. None of these will ever happen in Nigeria. You better go back to the village. Healthcare. Say what you want about the NHS and UK healthcare. It's still better than any Healthcare system in Nigeria. My uncle's had several health issues, from cancer to diabetes, to heart disease. If he was in Nigeria he would have been dead by now because he would have gone broke from paying for extremely expensive medical care but in the UK he has had all of that for FREE. Transportation. There're so many ways of transportation in the UK. They’re mostly clean (definitely cleaner than almost any Nigerian public transport) with (cold or hot) air condition to match the weather. You don’t need to use money to travel, you use a bank card, your phone, or a ticket and you’re good to go. You don’t have conductors screaming. You just press a button for the driver to stop and s/he must stop. 95% of the roads are smooth compared to 95% of Nigeria’s bad roads (this is one of the highest causes of death in Nigeria). Driving licenses are only given after passing a rigorous test so most UK drivers are very good and there're cameras almost everywhere to make sure people drive safely. If you break certain driving rules, your license would be revoked. The overall transport system is far superior. But in Nigeria, up til now, there’re so so so many people who don’t even like using seat belts. Drivers are lawless and just drive on instinct instead of a national driving guide. Shopping. You can have access to anything in the UK as long as you know where to go. Here you can return what you’re not happy with in most cases. You have access to all kinds of items here from cheap to world class items, the latest gadgets, games, shoes etc. The list goes on and on. In Nigeria, the face to face access to world class items directly from the store itself is very very limited. Laws. The laws are far better here. Yes, there's corruption in the UK but it’s hidden so much because they can’t bend the law like Nigerian politicians. A politician caught doing something shameful usually resigns. A politician who didn’t deliver on their promise or fails drastically usually steps down or resigns. Even if the Prime Minister misbehaves, he can be forced to resign. Your Boss can’t just sack you anyhow. Your landlord can’t just evict you. Your husband can’t just send you packing. Your Boss can’t just talk to you anyhow like Nigerian bosses who verbally (& sometimes physically) abuse their employees. Marriage laws, human rights laws, employment laws, property laws, are respected & implemented here way better than in Nigeria. There're UK laws that're crazy but the lawlessness in Nigeria is insanity. Social services. As a British or EU citizen (or even if you’re not a citizen but incredibly vulnerable), once you’ve lost your job in the UK, the government would pay you salary called Universal Credit. It’s basic but they’d still pay you salary until you get on your feet. Same with housing (if you have a bank account). This doesn’t happen in Nigeria. You’d be homeless and on the street or dead. So it’s not better in naija at all. Opportunities. In the UK, you have a far better access to the international landscape than in Nigeria. As a writer, if JK Rowling was black and in Nigeria, Harry Potter would have never been as successful as it was. As a musician, you get to go on shows like the Xfactor UK, BGT, The Voice, Play at the Royal Albert, Play at many London clubs/pubs etc that automatically elevates you. As an actor, you get the potential to star along side famous British and Hollywood actors or star on shows that are watched internationally than if you were a Nollywood actor in Nigeria. As a footballer, you have wayyyyy more potential to land into any of the big clubs (or even small clubs), living here. In Nigeria, you have to be incredibly lucky for that to happen. Multiculturalism. You’d be like a world citizen living in the UK, especially London because you’re exposed to all kinds of cultures. If you want Nigeria, there many Nigerian-heavy areas like Peckham, Deptford or Woolwich. If you want Indian or Bangladeshi or Pakistani you have Whitechapel, Ilford etc. I could go on and on. Your eyes open more & you think less inside a box. Multi-nationality. If you’re able to stay here for a good period of time, you become a British citizen. This opens so many doors for you & your children forever. No more visa problems and it also means that you can go to almost any European country without needing a visa (but don’t overstay). Other countries let you travel to them but will give a visa when you arrive. That's how flexible it is to be a British traveller. And it allows you to swap between being Nigerian or British when it benefits you. This advantage passes on to all your children under 18 as well as those unborn. In cases of war or trouble, you and your family can run to Nigeria or back from Nigeria depending on where the trouble is. So living in the UK is far better than living in Nigeria for these practical reasons. Nigeria is for the rich but even the rich don’t have it as easy or as good. That’s why they have homes here or come here for healthcare or holiday or buy things from here and send their children here for education and various experiences. Even they know that Nigeria’s not the best, when it comes to these points I’ve raised. My advice is that, when you come here, know exactly what you came to this country to do. Don't get carried away. And with your children, keep your eyes on them closely. Continue to instill God & Nigerian manners into them (because that’s lacking over here in many, if not most cases). Mind the business that pays you & you’ll be fine. Don’t remain in one position for too long. Every few years, look to upgrade your job. Get certificates that'll get you to where you’re going (this country has seevral programs that really help with pointing you in the right direction). If possible, don't aim for London because London is expensive, live outside. And please, DON'T do anything that’s illegal. DON'T OVERSTAY YOUR VISA! Once you cross that line, you can’t go back. It's better to leave before it expires and apply again from Nigeria. But many Nigerians fall into this trap because they listen to what lawless Nigerians are telling them. When you've achieved some stability for your own life, then you can now start to impact the lives back home. But don't make that decision until you've fully stabilised yourself & your family here. And if you want to move the family back home, don't do it until your children have either entered or finished from a UK university. They could be treated as a Foriegn student (required to pay at least £12000+ in just tuition fees) and not a Home student (required to pay about £5000 or far less). To add to what I've written before: Leaving Nigeria for greener pastures doesn't make you a hater or weak. It's actually human nature. Throughout history, humans have always migrated all over the world for greener pastures. Even animals migrate. This was even shown in the Bible where God Himself would tell an individual to get-up and leave a country either permanently or temporarily (either for their own protection or so that they will gather the things needed to fulfil their destinies). We have seen examples of great nations ruled by evil leaders and due to said evil leadership, its people's destinies never flourished until they left said evil rulership. That's the same thing going on here. Many of you will never reach your highest potential in life due to the horrible government. Your village people are not your enemies of progress anymore. It's the government. Now, those in my comments saying "But we should be investing in Nigeria instead of leaving" don't know what they're talking about because Nigerians in diaspora are ALWAYS investing in Nigeria. Ask me how in the comments?
@ It’s not gonna work because it’s not been working since I was a child (40+ years). There’ve been thousands or millions of “Fasting for Nigeria”, “And Nigeria Prayed”, “Convention of Nigerian Churches” etc. All have been done and keep happening every year but the most demonic leaders still get elected. Things get even worse than the previous year. Nigerians pray against poverty almost more than any other prayer but e no dey work. Poverty scatter everywhere and it’s not because God’s not answering but because faith without work is dead. Pray from now til Jesus comes, if you don’t do what you’re meant to do LEGALLY, you will not achieve anything. The same prayer warriors are the ones paying people to give them a quick driving license without the due process. You bribe the police, soldiers, and everyone else, to get ahead. You don’t obey common laws or the small ones. You pray to God for wealth but go back to your poor financial habits or don’t seek to improve yourselves. The list goes on. The only people getting wealthier and wealthier are the pastors that know that we’re a gullible population that will sell our properties or give our salaries to a church because some so-called prophet said so instead of knowing what God actually says about it through the Bible. Why? Because most Nigerians practice religion in the wrong way. We always say we “leave it in God’s hands” or “God dey” or “God will do it” instead of realizing that God will not step in and do what is humanly possible. It’s humanly possible to turn your country around for the better. It’s humanly possible to say no to bribery and corruption. It’s humanly possible to improve your education prospects. It’s humanly possible to seek to improve yourselves, especially with the internet. But no, we just pray til we’re thin and not do anything. Other countries who don’t even care about God have been doing it for decades. God will not come down and change any of that. For example, Arab countries like Dubai are also crazy about God like Nigerians are but they didn’t wait for God to come and deliver them. They recognized that faith without works is dead. They started to insource (using their own natural resources) to outsource (collaborating with great international organizations) to elevate their country to what it is today. The day Nigerians realize that God has already given you all the wealth and it’s up to you to get up and go is the day the country would begin to change. France did this in the 1700s when they saw that the King was living in wealth and opulence and the citizens were living in absolute poverty, they did a country-wide protest and stormed his palace and captured everywhere. Other countries have done this. God didn’t help them.
Any South African here 😅 the girl is doing pretty well in the UK then question comes " which country can you choose in Africa" hee South Africa wow that says something 🎉🎉
This video is very educative, my auntie has been living in the uk for 15 years now and she recently got her passport. She’s eager to bring me to the uk and at the same time she also tells me that the uk is not very easy like how it’s in Ghana 🇬🇭 and I always thought she’s just trying to change my mind from forcing her to help me get to the uk but then watching this video has made me understand her very well. Especially listening to the man from Ivory Coast 🇨🇮
Your aunt is not lying, LISTEN TO HER! So many of us abroad have been trying to tell u back home for years that its not worth it yet you think we’re against you, im sorry but its such a stupid mentality. If anything have your aunt give u money to invest in a business in Ghana
Don’t mind whatever you heard from that Ivorian. He is not stepping an inch. Check him out in 20 years time he is still in the UK. If you have opportunity to come to UK, don’t think it twice. You won’t believe what is possible in the UK especially for a young person like you
All wonderful people you interviewed. The family at the end of the video has an amazing mindset. They clearly work as a team AND they are influencing their children in a very, very positive way.
@@olufunkeidowu9931"It's free at the point of use." Though that isn't true if you need your eye tested, teeth done or a prescription in England as a working adult.
The are those that understand the system and those that don't. You see it every time. Girls says I own my home, no ma'am you don't the bank owns your home. Woman says healthcare is free, no ma'am youve already been deducted. It's an illusion of free
Like MsPeaboby1231 states it is free to use most NHS services including GP appointments at the point of need but the tax is collected from workers wages.
Steve was spot on with the Ivorian sharing his take first. It was the most wholistic explanation of what life is really like there compared to the understanding Nigerians have living there. But I don’t hold it against most Nigerians simply because Ivory Coast has better living conditions than Nigeria presently so for most Nigerians they don’t care about the cons of UK it’s just “anywhere else but not naija”.
I have been here for over 20yrs and to be truthful life is how yo make it. I live in the north of England. Got a mortgage for my now fully paid home which I can sell for more than 10 times the amount I paid for it. My children went to good schools free up to Alevel. Went to high class universities and have responsible jobs of their own. We travel the world and are comfortable for now London is the capital and not England
Purely enjoyed this episode, I arrived in the UK ,Edinburgh Scotland about a year ago as a young South African family,reality sinked in the longer I stayed ,from the school system in P1, health care isn’t first class, as mentioned the money you make goes back in Tax’s life isn’t working out and planning to return next year but I am glad and blessed to have had made a decision and was able to achieve it. Being here has taught me a lot and appreciate my mother land even more 🇿🇦 and about to go watch us win over Scotland .
I found this video fascinating. I am in the US. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I have heard people complain and discuss leaving the country after elections… but emigrating anywhere is not for the weak. You must work hard and be determined. I loved how honest most of your guests were with the pros and cons. I will stay in the States but would love to visit the UK.
Say that again yes they are and for nothing on earth 🌎 they want to leave Africa...only african native don't understand this...but I guess we are getting there by explaining our people's to change the narrative.
@@landryabraham642Not for nothing on earth, but because of B-BBEE. White South Africans do not want to live anywhere else and they do not feel more comfortable outside South Africa. They HAVE to leave to search for employment in countries where their White skin does not disqualify them to apply for jobs.
Amazing video! 🔥I think it's important for people to know that technically the NHS is not free. The vast majority of public NHS funding comes from general taxation and National Insurance contributions. However, as someone with health issues, I'm so grateful for the NHS. Also, that last family is GOALS!
Really loved this video. What you’d find as well if you interview a lot of the older generation, is that the experience of travelling to the U.K. really does differ across different generations depending on the years when someone came to the U.K. From talking to my dad who is 60+ years, it seems that documentation was easier to apply for in the past, it was not as strict especially if you were coming from an ex-colony. In the past there seems to have been more job opportunities in different industries especially for migrants, such as skilled labour, e.g metal work, though the racism was much much worse back then. My dad is originally from Lagos and he came to the U.K. in 1980. I’m mixed, greetings to you from a Nigerian - Italian, British Londoner. I’ve also just started a TH-cam channel and hope to cover some of these topics in the future! If your migrating to the U.K. and you have a solid plan, and great skills (such as coding, or other skills) then it’s a great place to be, when you have a plan. ✨
I'm a young South African woman and my home country doesn't create the type of environment that will push me to my full potential. I have an aunt who worked in Ireland for about 10-15 years as a nurse and that planted the idea of working abroad for me, I knew I had to be smart about it... I don't want to find myself stranded and helpless in a foreign country, EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION!!!! and research of cause, I'm planning to move but I'm not oblivious to the struggles my fellow Africans are going through in other continents. I'm finishing my Bachelor's soon and planning to move after that. I wasn't advised, but through my research, it only made sense that I finish my degree and hopefully get... not a great job but one that will sustain me, help further my education, and perfect my skills. THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD STEVE!!!❤🙏
It’s not true that the NHS is free. That’s what national insurance is for. And the tax also supports the NHS. The difference is, when you have a treatment or go to the UK, you don’t get a bill.
My thought too..And no one has mentioned this in the comment. Perhaps, i thought I for once was the only one who made this observation myself . They looked like twins.
I lived in the U.S for some years and it too is like the Ivorian guy says. Back home now in Uganda but folks, Africa is a very very very beautiful and well balanced continent we just don't know what we have here. Look at Cape town, Morocco, etc they have great facilities. But we have the best of each type of scenery. Look at Cape Verde, Seychelles, Zanzibar for beautiful beaches. East Africa for Great Safaris. Africa has the best food profiles and the most diverse and the best weather as well. It has all the most expensive minerals. It's a blessed continent
Best food profiles?? Think that's very much an individual opinion. If it's tge food you grew up with you will love it. The test comes on how popular it is around the world with NON natives. African food rarely appears as a favourite cuisine for non natives... that said... I'm from the UK so can't really lecture anyone on food 😂
What is Nigerians' hard work that you as a Ugandan have failed to do? You look so down upon yourself. Is it prostituting, 419 scam, trafficking humans and drugs that makes you look up to Nigerians? When darkness approaches, everyone goes home so is you when you reach old age. All you will take is clothes and nothing else. Upon returning to Uganda, you'll have to build a hut of your own only if you have health and energy to do it. Grass is only green if you water it yourself and not the government.
@@eugeniamanana9424what is in South Africa that makes you think you know all, highest unemployment in the world, highest crime in Africa, Joblessness, H👁️V, drugs etc. B/Sans with nothing to their name, even the land or economy. The most deluded beings in Africa living in denial, clowns who think they know it all.
@joye5761 highest crime caused by illegal immigrants who traffic drugs, women and kids. High employment caused by illegal foreigners who sell their services at the cheapest price, who destroy rented properties by squatting 20 persons in 2 bedrooms, who mask themselves as "pastors" in order traffic drugs and congregants, pastors who are also sangomas. People like you who look down upon themselves but look up to drug traffickers and praise them for their "hardwork".
Glory!!! After so much struggles I now own a new house with an influx of $360,500.00 every month God has kept to his words,my family is happy again everything is finally falling into place. God bless America 🇺🇸
Hallelujah!!!! Your channel has been a huge part of my transformation, God is good 🙌🏻🙌🏻.I was owing a loan of $37,800 to the bank. Now I'm no longer in debt after I invested $8,000 and got my payout of $90000 every months.God bless Mildred Evelyn Rooney 🇺🇲
Our God indeed is a covenant keeping God. Has he said a thing and not perform it? I watch how things unfold in my life, from penury to $255,500 every month and I can only praise him and trust him more. Hallelujah🙌🏻❤️🇺🇸
Hello!! how do you make such monthly, I'm a born again Christian and sometimes I feel so down 😭 of myself because of low finance but I still believe God.
After I raised up to 674k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my 10yrs old son's brain surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom.
I know the living conditions are hard in Nigeria, just like everywhere in Africa but running is not going to our problems back home. And it is so sad when I see African men leave and never come go back.
Yes. Fortune doesn't lie with the helping hand from the white man. Black people must try harder to be successful at our home, after all that is how white people became so successful and built everything we use today.
I now understand why my relative who has lived in the UK for over 20 years has made little progress back home. I don't know if he has achieved anything significant in the UK. The Ivorian gentleman in this video explained it very well.
It depends on your definition of progress. In the UK the goal is to have a roof over one's head (paid off or under mortgage). A good job which covers all the bills and allows for some savings. That my friend is living well. Money demand from Africa is not part of the definition of progress.
Tx Steven for your gr8 videos.U always have original/educative content, not cut-and-paste like many African TH-camrs. Common complaint amongst the African migrants is the cold in UK. LOL. They shld come spend a month in Canada😝
Anyone making less than £45,000 in London lives in poverty. Don’t think for a minute that a £25,000 salary is enough. Unless you’re happy living in a crime festering , dirty, depressing, and no life environment. Please only come if you’re qualified.
@knowz2367 u misinterpreted my comment Africa is a continent which will all know...all am saying is that if each African countries have a government Africa will be better than Europe.
@@ShegzyVincentI agree. But I don’t understand why all of these achievers can’t actually change the government in their own country with all of their tenacity? Why relocate and give up if it’s worth fighting for?
Speaking as a British Nigerian (I.e someone who actually grew up in the UK) and has all be it found myself in Nigeria, the UK can be a very isolating place. Racism is very subtle (the worst kind IMO) and there's a zombie like culture. People aren't authentic, keep to themselves and many Africans I know have struggled to make the adjustment. I will never tell people what to do but really review carefully what you want to do before going.
Love this video. My advice is that unless you have a very high paying job, do not move to London. Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds are much cheaper and also have opportunities.
such a professional video!! this is so great, and people from all over the world should see this before coming to London with no plans, just the wanting of money! I love that this video keeps it 100% real! money does not grow on trees, it applies also for London. I've lived there for 6 years, definitely some of my years were the toughest ones...
Great documentary, hope it is going to be a series. The subjects dropped great gems, as an African thats lived in US/Canada for 13 years and decided to return home-these guys summed up my frustrations. I felt like a hamster running in a wheel, sweating but not going forward.🤣🤣🤣 Now, shuttling Abuja/Lome/Abidjan/Freetown let me just say, 'to God be the glory'
@@StevenNdukwu nice interview and documentary....you are doing well...but I must say that your range of interviewees was really small,made up of Africans and within a certain range of economic bracket. The UK is a system of games which are played by rules which have mainly been mastered by the Indian and Chinese communities. They have learnt how to make money in this system and they are living the best lives. Wish you had included a couple of them in your documentary. Many Nigerians have learnt from them and it has helped me break out of the rat race setup... hope to share with you if you are still in town. Cheers
Steven, this documentary is truly outstanding. I hope you get the chance to visit Canada, specifically Calgary, and engage with Nigerians who have recently Japaed from Uk to Canada . From what I’ve observed, many highly intelligent and driven Nigerians who once lived in the UK are now thriving in Canada and the United States. The UK is a challenging place, and I’m not sure if your interviews captured the experiences of those who feel they’re at a crossroads.
Anyway Im moving back to Nigeria soon. My plan since I was 15 years old was to go back to setup businesses and charities in Nigeria and Africa - so we can create jobs and opportunities for our young people.. After working all over the world for these mulyinationals. I think its almost time to start that phase of life. Fear is only for the weak - pray for us...
As African ppl even if we move to European countries for financial growth we should invest and build back into Africa but not abandon our continent if you don’t want to live in the country you were born in , Africa has 54 countries or black Caribbean islands pick one and do your homework. Speaking from an American African (African American) perspective we can’t cut ties with our roots or we will lose ourselves and for the generations after us will forget where they come from and that is detrimental to our ppl.🌌🧬☀️💚
Life is a hustle no matter where you are. I have met Africans who prefer the UK, while I've met Europeans who never want to leave Kenya. I believe it's a mindset issue.
For sure
@@AllinOne-co7gw That’s a bit of a misconception. In French, the phrase joie de vivre goes far beyond simply ‘joy of living.’ It speaks to a philosophy of finding fulfillment in everyday life, engaging deeply in what one does, and savoring experiences rather than just seeking temporary pleasure. This approach is evident in many Francophone cultures, where there’s a palpable focus on living fully and meaningfully, rather than just satisfying momentary desires.
In contrast, I’ve noticed that many Anglophone communities seem to emphasize immediate gratification more heavily, which can create a different outlook on life. Similarly, in many Spanish- and Italian-speaking cultures, there is a strong focus on family as a central purpose, which influences their worldview as well.
The language we speak often shapes how we perceive and interact with the world-it’s a kind of philosophy that our minds naturally adapt to. Life may seem harder when we view it through a lens influenced by a culture that historically hasn’t prioritized joy as much, as we see with certain aspects of British history, where hierarchy and discipline sometimes took precedence.
Understanding these differences can be enlightening.
True
its a money issue , nobody would want to live in england with that shit weather if they would have money
Agreed @@btrading4996
I faced reality for 8 years in the UK. My emotion was totally down and depressed as a young guy of 19 year old back then. I managed to finish my studies and went back home. Im halpy now and doing well. Never to travel there anymore. Its depressing. You are not living life there, you are surviving life there. Money is not everything, peace of mind matters.
They gon hate you for that 😂
People be like money is everything, c'mon! Can you handle depression for years? Nah! I don't want to go there.
@@akintolu50He’s telling the truth. Work and no real free time or quality of life. Most don’t live to age 80 here in the UK.
@@British_Cocoa That's one thing I'll have to disagree with. The UK is an aging population. That means it has more older people than younger people. And the only reason for this is because people are actually living longer due to the advancement in medical science here and the easy access to it.
Also, most Nigerians crying that the UK is bad is because they didn't make the right decisions, hung around the wrong people, and were not proactive. We literally just had a Nigerian Immigrant make history as the first black person to be Head of the Conservative Party. The UK literally gave you all the basic tools to fulfil your destiny and you still couldn't make it here, talkless of Nigeria where the Government and System are destiny destroyers.
You are absolutely right..I tell my friends this all of the time. Money is not everything including your life..
@@squarcircle2254I just pray that I make it to the UK God knows that I will cherish it for life how can I be earning 15 pounds per month as a university graduate
I’m so glad you made this video; it highlights some often neglected but important information. As a South African who lived in the UK for about 12 years, I can say that South Africa, despite its problems, is just so much better. Plus, if we all leave instead of building our country, we will never reach our potential. If you leave, think about coming home and bringing the useful things you’ve learned with you.
100%. Read any book by Stephan Mitford Goodson particular his one on The History of Central Banking. One person at a time lets free the world
So well said right there 💯
Honestly the grass is greener where we water it. I've been here for 20 years. Come if you like. But trust me, it's not all that here for you to sell your property and land ownership back home. Find another way to raise the money because you might find yourself WISHING you hadn't sold off all your things back home to work in a warehouse job, that barely covers rent. The grass is greener where we water it.
23 years here and you are very right..
That is a very succinct way to put it.
If you go back to your home country you will still complain
We abroad have been saying this FOR YEARS and our brethren’s back home don’t listen
Mmmh ugly truth
Am that one person who has never for once thought of relocating
I will build and grow my business here in Nigeria ❤🎉
@@happydavvy GOODLUCK ....i was once like you but after several hard knocks, heavens borrowed me wisdom. i ll love and pray for Nigeria from outside until human beings start ruling Nigeria.
@@ejikehenry1702
Our roads are different
Me staying in Nigeria I still earn in dollars 💵
So u see why I want to stay and grow my business
My line of work I can work from anywhere
Who asked you?
Yr3@@happydavvy
EXCELLENT 👌
BUT YOU CAN CONNECT
YOUR BUSINESS TO NIGERIANS
THAT LIVING IN UK
SPONSOR FEW OF THEM
STILL MEANS NIGERIA SUCCESS
I lived in Lagos, Nigeria for many years, but now retired I have moved home to Scotland. I loved Nigeria but the heat and humidity is too much. I am loving the fresh cool air of the Scottish highlands.
I think where you were born and bred has a big influence on where you feel most comfortable. Saying all that, I love it when I meet Nigerians here in Scotland, they will always be welcome.
I get you , totally. The heat is a major issue for someone born in a cooler climate. Same for me, too.
"Millions of Africans travel to Europe for jobs & to have a better life. A united Africa would utilize its resources & create jobs that will keep Africans back home. It is either we live or die in Africa. Africa is our mother, how can we leave our mother?" Muammar Gaddafi
Much love from Kenya🇰🇪
As true as those words might be, I wouldn’t be quoting someone who kept severed heads in a fridge.
If your mother is not taking care of you, you better leave.
I wonder why people are so angry about this, I mean when other continents had prosperity and good resources, Europe came and colonized everything. So when all those resources disappeared, people from other continents immigrated to Europe in the hope of a better life. A better life that was long lost thanks to colonialism that took everything away. This is what is usually called karma.
they were not developed when europeans came and there are still resources. we dont have a lot here in europe and still developed fine 😢@@sinnervn
AND WHEN WE GET MARRIED WE KEAVE THEM ,WE GO VISIT @@clayheartstudios
I've lived in Australia for 5 year and am now back home in Africa. The way the Ivorian guy describes life in the UK is exactly they way it is in Australia.
Why is Australia so bad?
Yes Australia is very expensive for housing and that affects everyone . Much of the crime in Melbourne is caused by the Sudanese. We tried to help them by allowing them to settle but the culture does not work here. No one snatches your phone.
@@margaretcampbell2681I will
United States is the same too
Funny I thought that about America I was like the crime sounds like NYC and Philly. Everyone I know does rent more than own. Credit Cards is like Gold in America and your credit score is your livelihood Americans are deep in education debt, credit card debt, and mortgages for home. We are the richest nation yet everyone borrows to survive. We are miserable and our government is absolute trash. They don’t invest in us we have the most expensive schools, no universal healthcare, work 40-60 hours a week, and our life is about surviving and coping in this misery. Sometimes I feel death is better than life here honestly.
Ivorian brother is very honest...love from Kenya
I’m white British married to a Gambian for over 40 years. Uk was enough for my husband after 40 something years of working hard. We decided to moved back to his mother land the best decision we made together. We are lucky because we can travel out of Africa with our British passports. So we have the best of both worlds.
Wise plan. Enjoy retirement.
@@DeborahSesay-x4m good luck to you both 🌹
We ruin our health abroad and after 30 years, you already did the damage to your body.
Best decision ever. UK is now like a 3rd world country
With you being white you will Queen treatment in Gambia
Been in the UK 3 years now doing a PhD and one thing that’s certain with me is that I’m going back home to Zambia after - the UK is nice in terms of opportunities but u’ll never do enough out of those opportunities besides “living the good life”.. Being here has opened my eyes on how many opportunities we have back home that we haven’t taken advantage of yet.
Hey Jones, I'm Zambian too. I'm ambitious but I've never really hard the desire to live abroad. I'd only want to go on vacation
Zambian work ethic is terrible and trying to build a workforce is a nightmare.
@@georgemubanga1878Hi George, you are right, abroad is much more enjoyable when it’s just a vacation thing that u do.
@@homodeus8713I don’t think this is entirely true - abroad Zambians take their work seriously. Locally, I’d also argue that it’s the processes and lack of opportunity that demotivates people- which I think exposure has a lot to do with.
@@homodeus8713where are you from?
I’m from the UK and I don’t understand how anyone who isn’t earning good money can afford to live in London. I live in Birmingham and when I visit London, I always regret it and so does my purse!
imagine living in london and complaining is just lacking sense
When I go to UK, are you going to show me around?
The Ivorian brother had the best perspective of the pros & cons.
He was seriously ill informed it was annoying me
@@jasonwhite8537how he was 98% right in his explanations
How so? @@jasonwhite8537
@@jordanhtiffirg1990 About what exactly? All his tax info was wrong
@jasonwhite8537 yes he was off with some of the numbers but the overall jist of the message was spot on.
Nigerians are very smart and business minded. They become successful anywhere in my eyes. Speaking from a Caribbean.
True even in scamming
@ 🤣🤣
Bcz od drugs
@@robertoportfolio1378Official statistics from the US have shown that Nigerians are not in the top 15 of people doing scamming while two countries in Africa that love to attack Nigeria on the Internet about scams actually made number 5&6.
If true, then please explain the current condition of Nigeria.
Let’s go back home African brothers 😢. Feeling this in my soul
No,
Africa sucks.
I'm tired of staying in Nigeria.
From insecurity to an incompetent government.
Nothing works the way it should.
Kenyan 🇰🇪 here. One year of grad school was enough for me. The UK and Europe made me love my country like I'd never imagined.
One has to travel to appreciate Africa. I'm also Kenyan studied in UK.
@freedomm Iam glad to come a across Africans who love their countries, Lo e from South Africa
That's the spirit guys. Our countries my not be perfect, however real change is up to us and our overall sense of community cc @blackrose8643
All of us.....🎉 Africa is the future
You left so soon
After living in Europe and returning to Africa this year Nigeria. It felt like I went to heaven 😊 The weather, the easy access to things in nigeria is awesome jut have stable income in nigeria you’re good to go. Not much money
Am an immigrant in the uk and last year, I was working full time, budgeting groceries, unable to afford date nights, and missing time with my kids. Now I learned how to make money online. Now am a SAHM, homeschooling, and making profits every week.
Wow that's awesome investing in alternate income streams should be the top priority for everyone right now. especially given the global economic crisis we are currently experiencing. stocks, gold, silver, and virtual currencies are still attractive investments at the moment.
Am looking for something to venture into on a short term basis, I really need to create an alternate source of income, what do you think I should do?
Cryptocurrency/stock investment, but you will need a professional guide on that.
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I am doing much better since I moved to the UK. life is what you make it
Thank you for this comment
Me too. I was born in the UK but my parents went back to Uganda when I was 2. Even though I lived in a very rich neighborhood and went to the best schools in Uganda at that time. I was very unhappy there. Life was too superficial and extremely stressful and pretentious. People just loved showing off when it's not even due to hard work but embezzlement and corruption. The roads were a nightmare, hospitals ill-equiped. There was a constant worry every time I went to sleep in case it thief or robbers broke through, power cuts, running water etc. Kampala is extremely noisy and dusty most people suffer from PTSD but pretend they don't because of the stigma around mental health. I have been living in the UK (of course out of London as London is no different from Kampala minus the weather). Southampton is such a peaceful place it feels like heaven. I walk almost everyday, I have never heard a gun shot, have only known one murder on my street in the last 12 years. No one burgles out flat. What more do I need. I enjoy my job and visit my family in Uganda once every 2 years. I am sorry but I don't miss Uganda. People just pretend to complain about the UK and yet where they come from is far worse. To each their own. If Africa is good for you, then go ahead if Europe is good for you go ahead. They are after all just countries. If you regret coming to the UK go back. By the way I love the weather especially winter it's very good for the lungs and it also makes my hair grow longer and thicker but the best thing about winter is it makes my skin clear so what's not to love.
@pamelajudithrwanyarare8429 exactly. They do that a lot here in Nigeria too, the country is horrible, yet people travel and start advising people not to come, why not come back then, they won't. I'm leaving this shit hole called Nigeria first chance I get. Everyone opinion is valid. Everyone has their own life to live
I'm leaving this shit hole in UK, the moment I get a flight fare
Life is really what you make it
One of the best "tell them the truth" video i have seen so fast. The ivory coast born British brother just said what we have been saying for so many years. Its tough in Europe. Tax, tax, tax, debt, debt, debt.
there is no benefits in uganda or kenya
Then who is holding you to return back to Africa if you think you are paying too much tax?
I can support you with return flight ticket if you can return home this month
@@Sportliveonlinesome people think life is better when you can walk past people dying in the street
This man was literally complaining about progressive tax, arguing tax should be for poor people
Easier to feel successful when inequality is more visible
London is expensive, it’s a capital city. Probably similar problems in Tokyo, Lisbon, Paris …
Yes and America the same taxes and stress
Same here in the USA too
Here in my home country Zambia we have a lot of natural resources! There's vast land! In some areas a 10 hectares of land is going at US $75/hectare! Soil is naturally very fertile! And there is ready market of farm products from our neighbouring countries! So, why would I want to go overseas
How do I move to Zambia bro 😊
Exactly, Land is extremely expensive in Britain as we are a small island. Two acres of land will set you back ,150,000 to 180,000 pounds farm land in England.
Then if you wish to live on your land you have to pay for planning permission, pay for fees to ask to build your house on your own land.
If you want electricity, running water you must pay the companies to connect you.
@ucweb3Land don finish for Nigeria?😂 .
@@ChuksReal Land still dye Naija, the only problem is insecurity, you can have a land for farming, and you could be kidnaped or killed by Fulani Herdsman on your farming land
@@ayorinde5782 well, thats true but people are still farming massively. No matter where you are, life still happens.
This video was spot on! The Ivorian guy spoke nothing but the truth. The UK isn’t all it’s hyped up to be-after 18 years here, I can say the grass is truly greener where you water it. Steven, could you make a similar video about Dubai and South Africa? I’d love to hear more! But WELL DONE for making this video! 👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Then why don't you leave?
When are you leaving if the UK is not what it's cracked out to be? Smh
Poorly educated ws always asking people to leave
I actually believed the Ivorian until he took Steven to Tower Bridge and called it London Bridge 🤣
UK depends how you came in, what visa you have and what profession you do. If you have education or can study you will succeed. But if you just turning up expecting that you will prosper by just being in UK you f*cked
I like that Ivory Coast guy. He is so real
😂it’s quite sad when you stand in europe and view Africa! Do you guys have any idea what it is to travel to a first world country? It’s a great experience on its own. It teaches so much and broaden your understanding. It’s like you are a born again or starting life all over again! You are going to start slowly if you’re determined to climb up and live life to the fullest. In first world countries your dreams are closer to you. lots of motivation out here. Don’t just stay at your comfort zone. You will die in ignorance, take risk and learn more about yourself and life because there’s more to life out here.
He's totally incorrect
Put that towards your next plane ticket to Toronto, come check us out.
Big Dawg Steve spreading awareness and healing the diaspora one video at a time 💪🏾!
as an egyptian who is born and raised in ireland, i always feel like a stranger. thankfully im going back to live in egypt next year🙏
That feeling might not change if you move. Prepare yourself first
Do you have alot of family and a support system in egypt??
Grown Men dont necessarily need that. My mate returned to Nigeria to carry on his farming ge invested in over 5 years. He didnt alert his family. Hes doing his own thing@@ebonynaomi1085
Thats how black people feel in egypt.
I'm sure you'll be missed by the Irish 😂
I worked with a guy from Cameroon who said in his county he was making £1500 a week but in the UK he barley made £300 a week. I told him he said go back, he said he couldn't because of pride.
I smell BS !
Lies! No one is going to give up £1200 over pride.
I can believe that, I met someone that before homeless here in the UK but he didn't want to go home because of the stigma attached. People look down on you if you come from the UK and go back home
I came to UK in 1999 when I was 16. I qualified as a Mathematics Teacher in 2007 and I can't complain!
Omfg...be quiet. Say the truth. The readon nigeria is shyt hole is not just based on bad leaders abd corruption. Look beyond and understand the initiatitors of why you need to elope e.g. the economic genocide and subjugation of the motherland bybthe IMF, World bank and the west fueling the bad governments stolen loot to circulate in the western hemisphere
You go when dem still dey sorry for us small 😂
I think going when young is better and you get the qualifications of the country
@achatwithgoitse It might be better.Life could be challenging in the UK but is far better than most countries including other developed countries..Migrants especially from Africa,must have a plan before coming to the UK,understand how the system works and associate with the right people who knows what they are doing.
The route of coming matters a lot,if you come on a work visa as a nurse or doctor it’s kind of a soft landing but you will still have little struggles which is normal with all relocation even with in your country.Also,living in low cost cities is far better than living in London.
I’ve lived in the UK for over 30 years and would really like to put together a guide/online learning to help Africans to understand and navigate the UK system, culture, values etc. I’m wondering if this something people would be interested in?
I honestly think so!!!
@@byst8729 unfortunately, that experience will be eased by maybe 5% by such guide... Experience is the only teacher in this system. The problem is the expression of the differential norm we grew up in vs the one we currently live in in Europe. An average Nigerian doesn't even want to relate with you in foreign land so even if you're a walking guide with inscription labelled on you, mist won't come close enough to learn from your experience... But it will be a great thing to do anyway
That would be a great help for Nigerians interested in relocating to the UK, I wish you well
@@byst8729 teach em how to integrate for starters
Yeah that could be helpful
Having a solid understanding of the UK is essential! It's crucial to know exactly what you're stepping into.
The last family is the summary of what the uk is:
It is not about money but the quality of life to raise your family. Cut you coat according to your cloth. The exposure for the mind is massive and to prevent SAD which may occur during the cold months, excercise join a faith society.
Life is good in the UK
Soon it will be just like your country.
You don't travel we dont need your opinion here
Screw it I'd rather stay in South Africa....im black, young, qualified CA! My earning and living potential is sorted.
South Africa is miles ahead . I regret leaving . There's so many opportunities back home compared to this cold stoney island . Home is best .
Ya here you just have to be well educated and you will be fine. Look the crime and stuff is not good, but you can live here comfortably and still have money to travel to these countries. My opinion
I went to South Africa a few weeks ago had such a great time and learnt a lot of history. Would definitely break the bank to go again in the future!
@@taffygore6285 As a Cameroonian, my everyday regret is the money I spent to be here. I just wanna make that money back and go back home
As a CA ,u are better off in SA. I'm also studying towards becoming a CA(SA) and have no plans of leaving SA. We just need to vote for right people.
That's not the 'London Bridge'. It's 'Tower Bridge' and it was not built by the Romans. Construction started in 1886 and it was completed in 1894. The London Bridge is the one you could see facing west, close to the 'Shard'. Also, Nottinghill Carnival takes place through the last weekend (Bank Holiday)of August, not 5th and 6th. It is not in East London but in Kensington, West London.
Nice one, great effort, bro.
Your friend from Ivory Coast is 💯% correct 👌🏼
The ivorian guy is a man of integrity his so honest.💪
I felt the same way
Yes true
That's our way.
Half of his statements where so factually incorrect is was annoying me. he said something about 'citizens based taxation' which was wrong! The UK doesn't tax *Non Residents* on income made abroad. When people speak on matters they are ignorant on it is annoying.
The level of inaccuracies coming out of his mouth was seriously spinning my head...the UK does not tax non residents on foreign income whether or not you have a British passport and the tax on £2,000 is roughly £270 not £600
the system is designed to keep you struggling till your dying day...damn
US is the same.
@@Heygetcurious for real?
You're so right I left the Caribbean two years back to London I saw struggling ppl worse than home by me I went back home especially if you don't have a work visa they'll take advantage of you
Unlike Nigeria that can kill you at anytime or make your days on earth short
Yup. I sat down and studied the western world and I cried. It's designed with so much wickedness
All those saying they’re aren’t coming back home wait until you get to a certain age and you will understand that you will always be a stranger and lonely in someone else’s land. I have lived in the uk for more than 40 yrs. Married to a French man so I have the UK and French passports. I have lived both in the UK and France but it got to a stage in my life I just knew it is time to go back home. I now shuttle between Nigeria and Europe.
I’m feeling the same to go back home 😮20ys in Europe
Thanks for being honest ma
facts!!!
My parents went back home and never regretted it
35 now, and I'm heading home to mansion. Life here is for a young age. 😢
Currently live in the west midlands, uk. This video is very valid, the bills choke
are you investing at home 😅
Life is tough everywhere, I’m an African British living here for 23 yrs and I love it.
Loooool u will know , wait untill u are 50 or 60 , then u will know
No such thing as African British. You’re African
@@tonybernard9487exactly 100%
What is an African British? If you were born in Africa then you are African. Just name your country of birth. I have lived in UK for 55 years since age seven and I have never referred to myself as African/British , to use such a term will indicate that I have become Colonised. Be proud of your origins.
I am a Chinese working in Nigeria. This video objectively illustrates the difficulties of working abroad.
我希望你在尼日利亚过得愉快
It's better in Uganda especially in Ugandan towns and cities like Kampala,Jinja,Entebbe,Masaka etc.
What difficulties are you experiencing working in Nigeria?
@@语王-j8q loool the Chinese are taking over west Africa
@@ramzeekikomeko2697better in what sense? Ugandans love whites & Asians so much , you e allowed into now take over. They even have restaurant ants they restrict Ugandans from
Life is so good for me the UK. I was homeless on Africa,but didn't even realise it. I feel safe, free treatment and education,food and water readily available. Convenient transport, I travel at night. Just greatful to be in king's land. God bless England!!
Free treatment?? I guess you don’t pay NI
Which country did you come from?
@shirugaks7464 of course but most of our ppl end up with serious ailments cos of GMO foods ramparts there
Maybe you should research your water. 🤔🤔
Maybe if the King and His had left your land in peace, you would be happy living organic with less evil..
Out of all the travel channels focused on the diaspora, this is the smartest one. Getting first hand takes of people from different walks of life is really dope. Plus everyone here is well spoken and clear minded. Fantastic work Steven. Respect from SA.
Am a Ghanaian living in Ghana currently. Even though I haven't travelled abroad but I still enjoy living in Ghana inspite of all the bad governance we're having at the moment, Ghana still have that vibe in terms of social life, great food etc.
Lool but they have the worst customer service
But they're very rude
@@kwameopoku3576I agree 💯. I experienced it first hand in a market in Accra.
That's where they came from don't worry all will fall in place.
And it's the blue print for Africa for their survival. We work for them, the taxes piled on us can't make us survive to pay their loans, and you will reject them they will cause a situation you fall back to them. We go their for education tourism, our education is rated fake which is what they set for us, africans never tour Africa but the west.
Our minerals, human resource is modern day slavery we pay and transport ourselves.
It's always a mindset
The uk is getting worse, I promise manners isn’t going to help you if you’re the one in the uk working in the shops getting attacked by customers
I loved this ! The family at the end have done so well to teach their children to be their own bosses! This will give them so much freedom. Great studious parents with a clear obvious plan👏 I hope I can one day raise entrepreneurial children too !
and also invest in africa 😅
I loved back from United States to Nigeria after living there for 17 year. I have more freedom in my own country naija that to be in America. Home is home and you either stick around to help make it better or keep running around. A time will come when countries will strip citizenship from you naija and no country will be willing to accept you. Start building back home now!!!
The Ivorian guy is genuine and grounded in reality, Temi Danso came off as a typical Nigerian Pompous for no reason and shallow, how can u live in an area with no knowledge of how much things like rent Cost, Peace the Tomboy is mysterious, she appears to be level headed, Joseph is a true Hustler, that is the way to be, Sylvia and husband are on the right track with teaching their kids real life skills Bravo to them, thanks Steven for the content as always, I hope Africans get a chance to watch this because its very informative.
The are those that understand the system and those that don't. You see it every time. Girls says I own my home, no ma'am you don't the bank owns your home. Woman says healthcare is free, no ma'am youve already been deducted. It's an illusion of free
Honestly our government has no idea how people are suffering these days. I much feel sorry for the disabled people who don’t get the help they deserve
Everyone needs more than their salary to be financial stable. The best thing to do with your money is to invest it rightly, because money left for saving always end up used with no returns.
@mbalimaka6393invest in africa 😊
Thanks man, watching from Pretoria, South Africa.
I love how this video counter's Tayo Aina's video that prompts the idea of leaving Nigeria
Am an African living in Australia. The best advice i can give is come and save and go back home. Theres no place like home. Africa is in my veins and heart.
That's my thinking as well.
I'm planning on coming to Australia is it good and which jobs ensure you are not broke
This is the best and honest review of the life in the UK. Big up for showing the reality of Africans living in this country. People should really make proper research before coming to a country like a UK. Not all that glitters is gold.
I live in UK Aberdeen city in 2Bed room flat paying £600 there are many cities in the Uk, London is metropolitan city and is very expensive living in London you need to do extra work to meet up your expenses, because of life style in London people like to live in London.
@@PiroskyTVnowadays even up north is expensive i pay 900£ rent excluding bills
@@PiroskyTV £600 isn't the actual price in the market. Check online
@@jomojoe6414 you’re right I pay £600 because I lived there for 5 years but my friends who came two years ago pay £800. Uk still remain one of the best country to settle down in Europe is easy to integrate than other countries in Europe.
@@PiroskyTVbut it seems that many are lonely and work the worst jobs.
Only if you spend many years training, will you be very comfortable. Even then the economy is poor and expenses higher than you earn.
There are many who freeze to death on the pavement. As they are homeless.
I have digest alots of comments here, I am not changing my plan, I want to setup my business either in the UK or the US , I have invested so much in the business and I strongly believe, it will thrive more in the US or the UK than Nigeria here.
My dream is to raise my children in the US or the UK and I am not stopping no matter how hard they said...
I strongly believe I will succeed,
Fellas. Don't let anything stop you, your dream is valid and achievable💪🏾💪🏾
Please do your research and have a good amount saved up. As well as a support group.
From one internet stranger to another, please choose the USA. I am a Brit and our government is not interested in entrepreneurship. I wish you the very best with your journey.
@@Morgan-ed7js thanks very much for your input🙏
@@ATTAHAPPAREL S FL where a lot of W I ppl live wd b good fr yr business, NY competition is much
They were misled into thinking money grows on trees in England and in other European cities. People in England struggle themselves as resources are limited and the run down infrastructure is outdated and insufficient to cater for so many people coming into the country. 😢
No, they were believed white countries / white people are inherently superior
The grass is greener where you water it. Just make sure you're not watering on a Sahara desert. Be smart, be open minded, be positive and have the right tools. I enjoyed this video a lot, and I can't wait to see more Africans who are also making it BIG in the UK ❤❤
I’m Nigerian, living in the UK. I must say that there are pros&cons for both. With the UK, my only problem is racism (which isn’t as blatant as in the US), access to healthy Nigerian food & Nigerian culture, & extreme weather during the winters. Apart from these, nothing else is better in Nigeria.
Education isn’t better in Nigeria. It isn’t. Nigerian universities don't give graduates international access. What I mean is, graduating from a UK university means you’d be accepted to work in most parts of the world. Also, studying in Nigeria is hell. From the absence of electricity to study, to the world-class facilities needed to study, to school corruption, poor classroom environments even at many university levels, to sudden strikes and school closures. What they teach wealthy Nigerian children in wealthy schools is what they teach the average British child in state schools (which are basically what we call public schools in Nigeria). So if you want your children to have great educational opportunities, Nigeria is not the place.
Electricity. I have been in this country for more than 20 years and not once did they take light. Electricity is at the root of modern civilization, so a country that struggles with this, cannot be better. And even when you fail to pay your bills, by law, energy suppliers can’t do anything to you until after a month. After a month, they’ll contact you to discuss how you can arrange a payment plan to pay as little as you can, so they don’t have to disconnect you. And even if they disconnect you (in extreme cases), they must install a pay as you go metre first and must pay you £30, to help you afford to top-up. They must do this by law. Also, if you have children under 5, elderly, disabled, have long-term health issues, or are going through extreme financial difficulties, the main energy companies will NEVER EVER disconnect you no matter what. None of these will ever happen in Nigeria. You better go back to the village.
Healthcare. Say what you want about the NHS and UK healthcare. It's still better than any Healthcare system in Nigeria. My uncle's had several health issues, from cancer to diabetes, to heart disease. If he was in Nigeria he would have been dead by now because he would have gone broke from paying for extremely expensive medical care but in the UK he has had all of that for FREE.
Transportation. There're so many ways of transportation in the UK. They’re mostly clean (definitely cleaner than almost any Nigerian public transport) with (cold or hot) air condition to match the weather. You don’t need to use money to travel, you use a bank card, your phone, or a ticket and you’re good to go. You don’t have conductors screaming. You just press a button for the driver to stop and s/he must stop. 95% of the roads are smooth compared to 95% of Nigeria’s bad roads (this is one of the highest causes of death in Nigeria). Driving licenses are only given after passing a rigorous test so most UK drivers are very good and there're cameras almost everywhere to make sure people drive safely. If you break certain driving rules, your license would be revoked. The overall transport system is far superior. But in Nigeria, up til now, there’re so so so many people who don’t even like using seat belts. Drivers are lawless and just drive on instinct instead of a national driving guide.
Shopping. You can have access to anything in the UK as long as you know where to go. Here you can return what you’re not happy with in most cases. You have access to all kinds of items here from cheap to world class items, the latest gadgets, games, shoes etc. The list goes on and on. In Nigeria, the face to face access to world class items directly from the store itself is very very limited.
Laws. The laws are far better here. Yes, there's corruption in the UK but it’s hidden so much because they can’t bend the law like Nigerian politicians. A politician caught doing something shameful usually resigns. A politician who didn’t deliver on their promise or fails drastically usually steps down or resigns. Even if the Prime Minister misbehaves, he can be forced to resign. Your Boss can’t just sack you anyhow. Your landlord can’t just evict you. Your husband can’t just send you packing. Your Boss can’t just talk to you anyhow like Nigerian bosses who verbally (& sometimes physically) abuse their employees. Marriage laws, human rights laws, employment laws, property laws, are respected & implemented here way better than in Nigeria. There're UK laws that're crazy but the lawlessness in Nigeria is insanity.
Social services. As a British or EU citizen (or even if you’re not a citizen but incredibly vulnerable), once you’ve lost your job in the UK, the government would pay you salary called Universal Credit. It’s basic but they’d still pay you salary until you get on your feet. Same with housing (if you have a bank account). This doesn’t happen in Nigeria. You’d be homeless and on the street or dead. So it’s not better in naija at all.
Opportunities. In the UK, you have a far better access to the international landscape than in Nigeria. As a writer, if JK Rowling was black and in Nigeria, Harry Potter would have never been as successful as it was. As a musician, you get to go on shows like the Xfactor UK, BGT, The Voice, Play at the Royal Albert, Play at many London clubs/pubs etc that automatically elevates you. As an actor, you get the potential to star along side famous British and Hollywood actors or star on shows that are watched internationally than if you were a Nollywood actor in Nigeria. As a footballer, you have wayyyyy more potential to land into any of the big clubs (or even small clubs), living here. In Nigeria, you have to be incredibly lucky for that to happen.
Multiculturalism. You’d be like a world citizen living in the UK, especially London because you’re exposed to all kinds of cultures. If you want Nigeria, there many Nigerian-heavy areas like Peckham, Deptford or Woolwich. If you want Indian or Bangladeshi or Pakistani you have Whitechapel, Ilford etc. I could go on and on. Your eyes open more & you think less inside a box.
Multi-nationality. If you’re able to stay here for a good period of time, you become a British citizen. This opens so many doors for you & your children forever. No more visa problems and it also means that you can go to almost any European country without needing a visa (but don’t overstay). Other countries let you travel to them but will give a visa when you arrive. That's how flexible it is to be a British traveller. And it allows you to swap between being Nigerian or British when it benefits you. This advantage passes on to all your children under 18 as well as those unborn. In cases of war or trouble, you and your family can run to Nigeria or back from Nigeria depending on where the trouble is.
So living in the UK is far better than living in Nigeria for these practical reasons. Nigeria is for the rich but even the rich don’t have it as easy or as good. That’s why they have homes here or come here for healthcare or holiday or buy things from here and send their children here for education and various experiences. Even they know that Nigeria’s not the best, when it comes to these points I’ve raised.
My advice is that, when you come here, know exactly what you came to this country to do. Don't get carried away. And with your children, keep your eyes on them closely. Continue to instill God & Nigerian manners into them (because that’s lacking over here in many, if not most cases). Mind the business that pays you & you’ll be fine. Don’t remain in one position for too long. Every few years, look to upgrade your job. Get certificates that'll get you to where you’re going (this country has seevral programs that really help with pointing you in the right direction). If possible, don't aim for London because London is expensive, live outside. And please, DON'T do anything that’s illegal. DON'T OVERSTAY YOUR VISA! Once you cross that line, you can’t go back. It's better to leave before it expires and apply again from Nigeria. But many Nigerians fall into this trap because they listen to what lawless Nigerians are telling them.
When you've achieved some stability for your own life, then you can now start to impact the lives back home. But don't make that decision until you've fully stabilised yourself & your family here. And if you want to move the family back home, don't do it until your children have either entered or finished from a UK university. They could be treated as a Foriegn student (required to pay at least £12000+ in just tuition fees) and not a Home student (required to pay about £5000 or far less).
To add to what I've written before: Leaving Nigeria for greener pastures doesn't make you a hater or weak. It's actually human nature. Throughout history, humans have always migrated all over the world for greener pastures. Even animals migrate. This was even shown in the Bible where God Himself would tell an individual to get-up and leave a country either permanently or temporarily (either for their own protection or so that they will gather the things needed to fulfil their destinies). We have seen examples of great nations ruled by evil leaders and due to said evil leadership, its people's destinies never flourished until they left said evil rulership. That's the same thing going on here. Many of you will never reach your highest potential in life due to the horrible government. Your village people are not your enemies of progress anymore. It's the government.
Now, those in my comments saying "But we should be investing in Nigeria instead of leaving" don't know what they're talking about because Nigerians in diaspora are ALWAYS investing in Nigeria.
Ask me how in the comments?
So so on point! Thanks for this update, God bless you.
You came here to not make the world a better place? Got it.
@@african365 confused. What do you mean?
Christians need to pray down the corruption in Nigeria and asked God to raise up wise brave leadership.
@ It’s not gonna work because it’s not been working since I was a child (40+ years). There’ve been thousands or millions of “Fasting for Nigeria”, “And Nigeria Prayed”, “Convention of Nigerian Churches” etc. All have been done and keep happening every year but the most demonic leaders still get elected. Things get even worse than the previous year. Nigerians pray against poverty almost more than any other prayer but e no dey work. Poverty scatter everywhere and it’s not because God’s not answering but because faith without work is dead. Pray from now til Jesus comes, if you don’t do what you’re meant to do LEGALLY, you will not achieve anything. The same prayer warriors are the ones paying people to give them a quick driving license without the due process. You bribe the police, soldiers, and everyone else, to get ahead. You don’t obey common laws or the small ones. You pray to God for wealth but go back to your poor financial habits or don’t seek to improve yourselves. The list goes on.
The only people getting wealthier and wealthier are the pastors that know that we’re a gullible population that will sell our properties or give our salaries to a church because some so-called prophet said so instead of knowing what God actually says about it through the Bible. Why? Because most Nigerians practice religion in the wrong way.
We always say we “leave it in God’s hands” or “God dey” or “God will do it” instead of realizing that God will not step in and do what is humanly possible. It’s humanly possible to turn your country around for the better. It’s humanly possible to say no to bribery and corruption. It’s humanly possible to improve your education prospects. It’s humanly possible to seek to improve yourselves, especially with the internet. But no, we just pray til we’re thin and not do anything. Other countries who don’t even care about God have been doing it for decades.
God will not come down and change any of that. For example, Arab countries like Dubai are also crazy about God like Nigerians are but they didn’t wait for God to come and deliver them. They recognized that faith without works is dead. They started to insource (using their own natural resources) to outsource (collaborating with great international organizations) to elevate their country to what it is today.
The day Nigerians realize that God has already given you all the wealth and it’s up to you to get up and go is the day the country would begin to change. France did this in the 1700s when they saw that the King was living in wealth and opulence and the citizens were living in absolute poverty, they did a country-wide protest and stormed his palace and captured everywhere. Other countries have done this. God didn’t help them.
Any South African here 😅 the girl is doing pretty well in the UK then question comes " which country can you choose in Africa" hee South Africa wow that says something 🎉🎉
Great video, thanks!!
Thank you
This video is very educative, my auntie has been living in the uk for 15 years now and she recently got her passport. She’s eager to bring me to the uk and at the same time she also tells me that the uk is not very easy like how it’s in Ghana 🇬🇭 and I always thought she’s just trying to change my mind from forcing her to help me get to the uk but then watching this video has made me understand her very well. Especially listening to the man from Ivory Coast 🇨🇮
Your aunt is not lying, LISTEN TO HER! So many of us abroad have been trying to tell u back home for years that its not worth it yet you think we’re against you, im sorry but its such a stupid mentality. If anything have your aunt give u money to invest in a business in Ghana
Your aunt is not lying but then again it depends on your skill set and the opportunities available to you.
Sometimes listen oooo. It’s not that she’s trying to “stop your blessing”. Those who are already there are telling you the truth.
Think of a business in Africa
Don’t mind whatever you heard from that Ivorian. He is not stepping an inch. Check him out in 20 years time he is still in the UK. If you have opportunity to come to UK, don’t think it twice. You won’t believe what is possible in the UK especially for a young person like you
All wonderful people you interviewed. The family at the end of the video has an amazing mindset. They clearly work as a team AND they are influencing their children in a very, very positive way.
Healthcare isn't free. You pay a national insurance tax, this is what pays for the healthcare.
Thank-you for correcting this o
I just tire o.
Health is free in the uk as how?
Such gross misinformation by the madam radiographer
@@olufunkeidowu9931"It's free at the point of use."
Though that isn't true if you need your eye tested, teeth done or a prescription in England as a working adult.
The are those that understand the system and those that don't. You see it every time. Girls says I own my home, no ma'am you don't the bank owns your home. Woman says healthcare is free, no ma'am youve already been deducted. It's an illusion of free
Like MsPeaboby1231 states it is free to use most NHS services including GP appointments at the point of need but the tax is collected from workers wages.
Steve was spot on with the Ivorian sharing his take first. It was the most wholistic explanation of what life is really like there compared to the understanding Nigerians have living there. But I don’t hold it against most Nigerians simply because Ivory Coast has better living conditions than Nigeria presently so for most Nigerians they don’t care about the cons of UK it’s just “anywhere else but not naija”.
I'm black British Caribbean but I have to say this was FANTASTIC. The production quality is fab
I have been here for over 20yrs and to be truthful life is how yo make it. I live in the north of England. Got a mortgage for my now fully paid home which I can sell for more than 10 times the amount I paid for it. My children went to good schools free up to Alevel. Went to high class universities and have responsible jobs of their own. We travel the world and are comfortable for now London is the capital and not England
i am also rich in africa. 😅
that's wassup mate 🗣️🔥🔥🔥
20 years ago the UK was good. Now that wouldn't be possible.
Virtually impossible @@DEadSpaCE211
Did you not see Southport? we don’t want you
Purely enjoyed this episode, I arrived in the UK ,Edinburgh Scotland about a year ago as a young South African family,reality sinked in the longer I stayed ,from the school system in P1, health care isn’t first class, as mentioned the money you make goes back in Tax’s life isn’t working out and planning to return next year but I am glad and blessed to have had made a decision and was able to achieve it. Being here has taught me a lot and appreciate my mother land even more 🇿🇦 and about to go watch us win over Scotland .
I found this video fascinating. I am in the US. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 I have heard people complain and discuss leaving the country after elections… but emigrating anywhere is not for the weak. You must work hard and be determined. I loved how honest most of your guests were with the pros and cons. I will stay in the States but would love to visit the UK.
South Africa has over 4million Europeans who are more comfortable here than they would be in UK, Germany, Holland, France. AFRICA is Great
Say that again yes they are and for nothing on earth 🌎 they want to leave Africa...only african native don't understand this...but I guess we are getting there by explaining our people's to change the narrative.
@@landryabraham642Not for nothing on earth, but because of B-BBEE. White South Africans do not want to live anywhere else and they do not feel more comfortable outside South Africa. They HAVE to leave to search for employment in countries where their White skin does not disqualify them to apply for jobs.
Currency. I earn in euros and being in Africa my €3000 goes a long way. It goes a very short way in Ireland.
Steven better hire that Ivory Coast dude. Brother speaks so effortlessly and so well. Plus he has a very captivating effect
I appreciate you Steve, you definitely ask very sensible and needed questions that really answer the questions of the viewers🙏🏾 God bless you
Kudos guy I learnt a lot from this video, the ivory Coast guy is a sincere and open hearted guy.... Keep it up.
Amazing video! 🔥I think it's important for people to know that technically the NHS is not free. The vast majority of public NHS funding comes from general taxation and National Insurance contributions. However, as someone with health issues, I'm so grateful for the NHS. Also, that last family is GOALS!
Really loved this video. What you’d find as well if you interview a lot of the older generation, is that the experience of travelling to the U.K. really does differ across different generations depending on the years when someone came to the U.K.
From talking to my dad who is 60+ years, it seems that documentation was easier to apply for in the past, it was not as strict especially if you were coming from an ex-colony. In the past there seems to have been more job opportunities in different industries especially for migrants, such as skilled labour, e.g metal work, though the racism was much much worse back then. My dad is originally from Lagos and he came to the U.K. in 1980. I’m mixed, greetings to you from a Nigerian - Italian, British Londoner. I’ve also just started a TH-cam channel and hope to cover some of these topics in the future! If your migrating to the U.K. and you have a solid plan, and great skills (such as coding, or other skills) then it’s a great place to be, when you have a plan. ✨
Honestly best comment here👍🏿
Just Catch A Dinghy From France, They Give U Everything For Free.
I'm a young South African woman and my home country doesn't create the type of environment that will push me to my full potential. I have an aunt who worked in Ireland for about 10-15 years as a nurse and that planted the idea of working abroad for me, I knew I had to be smart about it... I don't want to find myself stranded and helpless in a foreign country, EDUCATION EDUCATION EDUCATION!!!! and research of cause, I'm planning to move but I'm not oblivious to the struggles my fellow Africans are going through in other continents. I'm finishing my Bachelor's soon and planning to move after that. I wasn't advised, but through my research, it only made sense that I finish my degree and hopefully get... not a great job but one that will sustain me, help further my education, and perfect my skills. THANKS FOR THE UPLOAD STEVE!!!❤🙏
you will also marry 😅
@@BO4T3N9 If I find love yeah I'm definitely open to it 🤷♀
It’s not true that the NHS is free. That’s what national insurance is for. And the tax also supports the NHS. The difference is, when you have a treatment or go to the UK, you don’t get a bill.
Thank you o.
She said health is free in the uk? How?😂😂😂.
What a lie
Wow the second guy looks exactly like you.
Nice and enlightening video by the way. Thank you so much. By the way, Peace speaks so well.
I know. They look alike!
My thought too..And no one has mentioned this in the comment. Perhaps, i thought I for once was the only one who made this observation myself . They looked like twins.
I lived in the U.S for some years and it too is like the Ivorian guy says. Back home now in Uganda but folks, Africa is a very very very beautiful and well balanced continent we just don't know what we have here. Look at Cape town, Morocco, etc they have great facilities. But we have the best of each type of scenery. Look at Cape Verde, Seychelles, Zanzibar for beautiful beaches. East Africa for Great Safaris. Africa has the best food profiles and the most diverse and the best weather as well. It has all the most expensive minerals. It's a blessed continent
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Africa is beautiful indeed but the leaders don't make the economy balanced for everyone sadly 😏
Best food profiles?? Think that's very much an individual opinion. If it's tge food you grew up with you will love it. The test comes on how popular it is around the world with NON natives. African food rarely appears as a favourite cuisine for non natives... that said... I'm from the UK so can't really lecture anyone on food 😂
@@patriciakasenge9927Can you (or citizens in general) not stay in your country and change things for the better?
The NHS looks after you "From cradle to death" and you pay nothing for it. That's wrong. Tax payers keep the system running.
And if you get really sick you may not make it to the waiting list to save your life . They like flexing the truth to stunt on people back home.
Atleast you pay for something and you see it, here in Nigeria we get no value for our tax everything goes to Tinubu and his cohorts of demons
Dude, with this content, you deserve all the support. Where can I donate?
My PayPal. Thank you
I really love that house in Newington. I could buy the same propery next to hers
Very cute!
As a Ugandan living in South Africa 🇿🇦 i appreciate your work 🙏 also appreciate Nigerians hardwork and perseverance
What is Nigerians' hard work that you as a Ugandan have failed to do? You look so down upon yourself. Is it prostituting, 419 scam, trafficking humans and drugs that makes you look up to Nigerians? When darkness approaches, everyone goes home so is you when you reach old age. All you will take is clothes and nothing else. Upon returning to Uganda, you'll have to build a hut of your own only if you have health and energy to do it. Grass is only green if you water it yourself and not the government.
@@eugeniamanana9424what is in South Africa that makes you think you know all, highest unemployment in the world, highest crime in Africa, Joblessness, H👁️V, drugs etc. B/Sans with nothing to their name, even the land or economy. The most deluded beings in Africa living in denial, clowns who think they know it all.
@joye5761 highest crime caused by illegal immigrants who traffic drugs, women and kids. High employment caused by illegal foreigners who sell their services at the cheapest price, who destroy rented properties by squatting 20 persons in 2 bedrooms, who mask themselves as "pastors" in order traffic drugs and congregants, pastors who are also sangomas. People like you who look down upon themselves but look up to drug traffickers and praise them for their "hardwork".
how is my home treating you brother?
Glory!!! After so much struggles I now own a new house with an influx of $360,500.00 every month God has kept to his words,my family is happy again everything is finally falling into place. God bless America 🇺🇸
Hallelujah!!!! Your channel has been a huge part of my transformation, God is good 🙌🏻🙌🏻.I was owing a loan of $37,800 to the bank. Now I'm no longer in debt after I invested $8,000 and got my payout of $90000 every months.God bless Mildred Evelyn Rooney 🇺🇲
Our God indeed is a covenant keeping God. Has he said a thing and not perform it? I watch how things unfold in my life, from penury to $255,500 every month and I can only praise him and trust him more. Hallelujah🙌🏻❤️🇺🇸
Hello!! how do you make such monthly, I'm a born again Christian and sometimes I feel so down 😭 of myself because of low finance but I still believe God.
Thanks to my co-worker (Alex) who suggested MILDRED EVELYN ROONEY
She's a licensed broker here in the states 🇺🇸 and finance advisor.
After I raised up to 674k trading with her I bought a new House and a car here in the states 🇺🇸🇺🇸 also paid for my 10yrs old son's brain surgery (Oscar). Glory to God.shalom.
I know the living conditions are hard in Nigeria, just like everywhere in Africa but running is not going to our problems back home. And it is so sad when I see African men leave and never come go back.
Yes. Fortune doesn't lie with the helping hand from the white man. Black people must try harder to be successful at our home, after all that is how white people became so successful and built everything we use today.
I now understand why my relative who has lived in the UK for over 20 years has made little progress back home. I don't know if he has achieved anything significant in the UK. The Ivorian gentleman in this video explained it very well.
It depends on your definition of progress. In the UK the goal is to have a roof over one's head (paid off or under mortgage). A good job which covers all the bills and allows for some savings. That my friend is living well. Money demand from Africa is not part of the definition of progress.
And yet still pester him for money. Just kidding. But people back home have no idea the realities of here or US, same thing.
@johna2842 So people in Africa have no roofs over their head and good jobs? 😂
Was he footballer 😆😆 let him live his life before he decides to ran away from problem Uk
Plus you people not leaving him make progress with your outrageous financial demands
Chai,those little kids...kudos to their parents for creating a wonderful psthways for them.
Love that sales fella, concise and clear state of affairs in uk. Totally enjoyed this episode. 👍🏻
That ivorian brother spew facts! And what he said, is a good advice to anyone thinking of going
Tx Steven for your gr8 videos.U always have original/educative content, not cut-and-paste like many African TH-camrs. Common complaint amongst the African migrants is the cold in UK. LOL. They shld come spend a month in Canada😝
Oh wow! Came across ur channel in my feed. What an amazing informative video!!! You got a new follower! Frm: North Las Vegas, Nevada USA 🇺🇸
Anyone making less than £45,000 in London lives in poverty. Don’t think for a minute that a £25,000 salary is enough. Unless you’re happy living in a crime festering , dirty, depressing, and no life environment. Please only come if you’re qualified.
Actually they don't.
But you needed to have brought your property with a mortgage before 2005 in an area that people didn't like at the time.
Lie
This is so true
Thanks for this content @steven Ndukwu ... Africa is blessed it's just the bad government 😢...proud to be an African.
You're making it seem like Africa is a country. Which African country are you from?
@knowz2367 u misinterpreted my comment Africa is a continent which will all know...all am saying is that if each African countries have a government Africa will be better than Europe.
@@ShegzyVincentI agree. But I don’t understand why all of these achievers can’t actually change the government in their own country with all of their tenacity? Why relocate and give up if it’s worth fighting for?
Thanks for sharing this experience. I learned a lot from it ❤
Speaking as a British Nigerian (I.e someone who actually grew up in the UK) and has all be it found myself in Nigeria, the UK can be a very isolating place. Racism is very subtle (the worst kind IMO) and there's a zombie like culture. People aren't authentic, keep to themselves and many Africans I know have struggled to make the adjustment. I will never tell people what to do but really review carefully what you want to do before going.
You more than welcome to move back to your racism free lovely amazing Nigeria.
people aren't authentic. hidden love or what? 🤔
@@BO4T3N9
Fake culture. Idolization of mainstream media creates fake personalities.
18:17 that song was ringing in my head..... Until bro finally sang it 😅
Also this video is soooo informing. Thanks man 🙏🏾
This is a very educative video 💯✔️
Love this video. My advice is that unless you have a very high paying job, do not move to London. Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds are much cheaper and also have opportunities.
Liverpool City is also OK 👍.
@@oluades.3770Shit show over there
such a professional video!! this is so great, and people from all over the world should see this before coming to London with no plans, just the wanting of money! I love that this video keeps it 100% real! money does not grow on trees, it applies also for London. I've lived there for 6 years, definitely some of my years were the toughest ones...
The Joseph guy in Leeds look exactly like you. Maybe he's your twin and you are not telling us. Nice video clip. My brother
Lol probably his brother or family member
Great documentary, hope it is going to be a series. The subjects dropped great gems, as an African thats lived in US/Canada for 13 years and decided to return home-these guys summed up my frustrations. I felt like a hamster running in a wheel, sweating but not going forward.🤣🤣🤣 Now, shuttling Abuja/Lome/Abidjan/Freetown let me just say, 'to God be the glory'
Glad you enjoyed it! Sure it will be
@@StevenNdukwu nice interview and documentary....you are doing well...but I must say that your range of interviewees was really small,made up of Africans and within a certain range of economic bracket. The UK is a system of games which are played by rules which have mainly been mastered by the Indian and Chinese communities. They have learnt how to make money in this system and they are living the best lives. Wish you had included a couple of them in your documentary. Many Nigerians have learnt from them and it has helped me break out of the rat race setup... hope to share with you if you are still in town. Cheers
Steven, this documentary is truly outstanding. I hope you get the chance to visit Canada, specifically Calgary, and engage with Nigerians who have recently Japaed from Uk to Canada . From what I’ve observed, many highly intelligent and driven Nigerians who once lived in the UK are now thriving in Canada and the United States. The UK is a challenging place, and I’m not sure if your interviews captured the experiences of those who feel they’re at a crossroads.
@kenhugo938 This is what i wanted to write here. Thank you for doing it
@@kenhugo938do you mind sharing some of the Chinese and Indian rules they mastered,planning on moving to the UK next year,thank you
Anyway Im moving back to Nigeria soon. My plan since I was 15 years old was to go back to setup businesses and charities in Nigeria and Africa - so we can create jobs and opportunities for our young people.. After working all over the world for these mulyinationals. I think its almost time to start that phase of life. Fear is only for the weak - pray for us...
Hello Steven. This is a great video topic. I would like for you to do these kind of topics in countries like USA, Canada, Australia, German and Dubai
Great idea..
As African ppl even if we move to European countries for financial growth we should invest and build back into Africa but not abandon our continent if you don’t want to live in the country you were born in , Africa has 54 countries or black Caribbean islands pick one and do your homework. Speaking from an American African (African American) perspective we can’t cut ties with our roots or we will lose ourselves and for the generations after us will forget where they come from and that is detrimental to our ppl.🌌🧬☀️💚
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