"You Must See The Chief Now, Or Else.." 🇳🇬 (#90)

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ต.ค. 2021
  • On one of our last days in Nigeria, I had decided it would be nice to get out on a boat in the Lagos Lagoon and try going somewhere off the beaten path. There's a place called Snake Island that's rarely visited by the residents of Lagos, and you can tell once you arrive. Despite being part of the city, it's like stepping into the countryside, with the island being dotted by little villages. Unfortunately, they also had a chief, who would need a special arrangement before we could go any further..
    #sabbatical #nigeria #africa

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  • @Casey420
    @Casey420 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Josie has to be the best companion he's had in any of his vids. In every vid she's in she adds alot and has so much personality

  • @mufuliramark
    @mufuliramark 2 ปีที่แล้ว +646

    Josy really showed her communication ability here, keeping ‘motorbike guy’ in a humorous mood as he was a bit aggressive then refusing to say if she was Yoruba or it. She’s stands up for herself but knows when to stay relaxed. Well done girl.

    • @paulz6491
      @paulz6491 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      So true, she knows how to set the right tone, very impressive.

    • @JD-sj8to
      @JD-sj8to 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I noticed that too.

    • @NsyShwl
      @NsyShwl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Really? I thought she was sort of asking questions that could have got both of them in trouble and making fun of the way that guy with the stick said "Chief" 🤣🤣 I would have left her at home

    • @amicklich6729
      @amicklich6729 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      I wouldn't even venture somewhere like this without someone like her to deescalate and keep things cool. Often with just a laugh and smile... Smart.

    • @Rottingboards
      @Rottingboards 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      She flashes that warm smile and melts hearts.

  • @that_bloke_kiri
    @that_bloke_kiri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    The moment I saw the dude talking about the chief and the chief saying no cameras, the African in me knew, instinctively, money was to exchange hands.. aaah, my people

    • @randysavage5989
      @randysavage5989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      I love how it was a straight up bribe. But to ask to bribe the chief I'm sure is disrespectful. So he had to say "make a contribution to the village" hahaha politics man

    • @zuggal
      @zuggal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      i've only started watching his videos (i am from austria in europe) and i started noticing a pattern haha i love how this always seems to work and how everyone asks for money as soon as they could've been on a photo or video - hustlers for real
      hope i'll get a change to visit africa and all it's countries one day

    • @randysavage5989
      @randysavage5989 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Anthos what exactly is sad about it?

    • @that_bloke_kiri
      @that_bloke_kiri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @Anthos its so hectically embedded into our everyday culture it sucks

    • @that_bloke_kiri
      @that_bloke_kiri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@randysavage5989 best part is later on in the video, our man is caught enjoying his 10 dollars down the local pub

  • @pagethreemodel
    @pagethreemodel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +516

    Chief:'we don't allow filming here. Under any circumstances whatsoever.'
    Tommy: (offers money)
    Chief: 'well...where would you like to start!?'

    • @that_bloke_kiri
      @that_bloke_kiri 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Its Africa for you mamen

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Crazy

    • @alhajiamin4528
      @alhajiamin4528 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Naija style 😅

    • @kylewilfred9413
      @kylewilfred9413 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😄😄😄🖐🖐🖐

    • @remy1717
      @remy1717 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      He's not even ashamed to do it while being recorded.

  • @marioelburro1492
    @marioelburro1492 2 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    I enjoyed the talk with the restaurant lady. She was true to herself and didn't let the dudes try to get something out of Tommy and Josey

    • @atee3938
      @atee3938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      She tried to protect him from the extortioners.Those Guys needed Money and bcos they are her customers and guest,she protected him.

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      It's nice that they ran into her. She's decent, may God bless her.

    • @ikayosariemen7760
      @ikayosariemen7760 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@atee3938 yes u are right 👉

    • @neofelisnebulosa3871
      @neofelisnebulosa3871 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I know that was awesome, it was also funny when everyone thought tommy was hitting on her too lol

    • @Whitman1819
      @Whitman1819 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Good people everywhere even in that cesspool...loved the kids too...still innocent.

  • @CG-ug6bn
    @CG-ug6bn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    You scaring the school kids might've been my favorite moment ever on your channel lol Funny af

  • @KingZealotTactics
    @KingZealotTactics 2 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Josey has some balls on her eh? that was awesome to hear her say "why should i give you my name if you didn't give us yours" that was more or less what the exchange was. Beautiful haha.

    • @globalismoblackman
      @globalismoblackman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      That's her Ugandan spirit coming out 😂😅

    • @MrFrostedtips
      @MrFrostedtips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      It's called being from Africa and used to dealing with rude scammers all day.

    • @dncviorel
      @dncviorel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      She's very smart.

    • @easystreet1888
      @easystreet1888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I like Josey.

    • @hapexconsulting3789
      @hapexconsulting3789 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which balls? The old guy was just trying to make sure they have the right permission. I'm sure she wld not even say a word if those guys were area boys. I don't think she said anything when the guy at the end asked them to stop. When you see area boys, nobody will even tell you to shut up. In fact they shd thank the guy that took them to the chief, else the guy (at end) wld have obtained them.

  • @petercollin5670
    @petercollin5670 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    The chief charged you exactly what it costs to get another CD of christmas music.

  • @KateInTheCity
    @KateInTheCity 2 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    I love the lady who owned the bar/restaurant on Snake Island. She cracks me up!

    • @babatundesho4735
      @babatundesho4735 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yeah, I agree with you. She's a cool and knowledgeable person .

    • @fgomez209
      @fgomez209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, if she had a TH-cam channel I would follow it also.

    • @pagethreemodel
      @pagethreemodel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      She was so cool, and effortlessly humorous/witty.

    • @ffarmchicken
      @ffarmchicken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      Typical bartender, used to dealing with drunk dudes. She can handle herself.

    • @markyeeee
      @markyeeee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@ffarmchicken Exactly.... like women bartenders in America and she's in rural Nigeria...same skills

  • @gboyega_adeoya
    @gboyega_adeoya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    Tommy is so savage. Nigerian Island Politics 😁😁

    • @goofygrandlouis6296
      @goofygrandlouis6296 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep, a good ol' bribe to the chief.
      Politicians seem to be the same everywhere in the world.

    • @uvarvu1
      @uvarvu1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@goofygrandlouis6296 rhymes with chief

  • @JoeMarcello123
    @JoeMarcello123 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

    Your relationship with Josie is awesome. Great couple.

    • @ori1676
      @ori1676 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They are a couple or just traveling together?

    • @dark2000king
      @dark2000king 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@ori1676 people want them to be couple they never said that.. seems to me FWB 😂

    • @keithjardine2637
      @keithjardine2637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      They’ve definitely been having interracial sex

    • @Sebbir
      @Sebbir 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@keithjardine2637 don’t be weird

    • @keithjardine2637
      @keithjardine2637 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Sebbir 😝

  • @oshioadams8751
    @oshioadams8751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Tommy playing with those school kids had me smiling so hard my face hurt.
    +
    I didn't even know Oshe and Eshe were different. I'm not yoruba, I'm Nigerian tho, and Tommy is schooling me. 🤣

    • @ibiyeomieibi-davids4684
      @ibiyeomieibi-davids4684 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      They both mean thank you. Oshe is for your mates and younger ones. Eshe is for older or respected people

    • @oshioadams8751
      @oshioadams8751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ibiyeomieibi-davids4684 Yeah I know they both mean thanks but I didn't know it was related to age difference. 👍🏾

    • @ethobridget5199
      @ethobridget5199 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@oshioadams8751 u probably not based in Nigeria

    • @oshioadams8751
      @oshioadams8751 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@ethobridget5199 I'm not, I left 9ja in march this year, I lived in Benin 26 years, Ebonyi 1 year (nysc), Lagos 4 years (unilag). I'm from Edo state, I speak Etsako not Yoruba.

    • @Dbling5000
      @Dbling5000 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Baba folks out here in the South have no idea about this tbh! I've been to Lagos twice I didn't even know it has to do with age difference and such... Commenting from Warri...

  • @AIupclose
    @AIupclose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +251

    Very interesting content, you both visited places most TH-camrs wont even think of , also the way you interact with the locals is so cool. I wish you safe vlogging wherever you go next. BIG THUMBS UP!

    • @ryaneye6347
      @ryaneye6347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙇🏽

    • @AIupclose
      @AIupclose 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@rachelmushumbusi4831 Yes, south west Nigeria is mixture of Christians and Muslims, even in families. Husband can be Muslim & wife a Christian and they peacefully coexist. Its no big deal

    • @ryaneye6347
      @ryaneye6347 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Respect to you Kola Dapo, continue enlightening

    • @adetorrent
      @adetorrent 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@rachelmushumbusi4831 that’s normal in Yoruba land. There has been true peaceful coexistence of both religions for centuries.

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@adetorrent Two people both Yorubas I presume, have left out the fact that some people follow traditional beliefs.

  • @madogblue
    @madogblue 2 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    The chief is in the bar spending his $10

    • @Leeside999
      @Leeside999 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      brilliant lol

    • @be_inspired3164
      @be_inspired3164 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha

    • @fredrickmutunga2222
      @fredrickmutunga2222 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      The African way you know😅😅😅🙌🙌

    • @cobwebtheorem7538
      @cobwebtheorem7538 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      😁😁😁🤣🤣🤣

    • @ffarmchicken
      @ffarmchicken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      First thing I thought. Shook down Tommy and Josey then heads right to the bar. Typical.

  • @snippen1
    @snippen1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Josie is good at dealing with people.

  • @10gallons
    @10gallons 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love the way Tommy suggested a "donation" to the community. I'm sure the chief duly reported it to the finance committee of the island -- real sure!

    • @mushroomsavvy
      @mushroomsavvy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah donation is a very polite way of putting it. He is smart.

    • @TizerisT.
      @TizerisT. 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      "entrance fee"

    • @WThomas
      @WThomas ปีที่แล้ว

      “Pay to play”

  • @abiolaa11
    @abiolaa11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +200

    Kudos to both of you, I was born and raised in Lagos, I have never heard of The Snakes Island until now. Thank you for sharing this part of the island with us🙏🏽

    • @globalismoblackman
      @globalismoblackman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Lol🤣 I lived in Naija almost 15 years and never heard of snake island either. Oyinbo tourist educated me about Snake island am blushing embarrassed hahaha.

    • @Dr.lukwagoAsuman
      @Dr.lukwagoAsuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Really????

    • @SL-pg4dh
      @SL-pg4dh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Same. Although I left when I was young but still.

    • @abiolaa11
      @abiolaa11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@SL-pg4dh same here, I left Nigerian over thirty years ago so it is beautiful to see our beloved country from both Miss Josey and Sabbatical’s perspectives.

    • @Omenastudios
      @Omenastudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      There are over ten Islands in Lagos; most Lagosians know them unless you don't go out much

  • @Julius_P
    @Julius_P 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Josey knows how to keep herself save, like damn 👏👏

    • @hapexconsulting3789
      @hapexconsulting3789 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Nothing unsafe here. Everyone was friendly and ready to help. If anything she was making fun of the man's pronouciation of chief. Another could have taken offense there but yet the man smiled with her. She was lucky she met nice pple.

    • @andrija2296
      @andrija2296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hapexconsulting3789 no my boy , she knew whats up. She is a G.

    • @Whitman1819
      @Whitman1819 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@hapexconsulting3789 Na, they wanted money. What they are doing is offensive...poor or not. Probably just lucky Tommy is a nice guy... Josey is a cool woman man...just calling it like it is...bunch of broke ass fools extorting money from people they think have some...Pay off the "Sheef" with half the price it costs to buy a box of condoms in the U.S..Better than having to explain to the cops why you had to crack some fat lazy asshole upside the head with a tire iron.

    • @innominatum9906
      @innominatum9906 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@andrija2296 You're 100% right. She didnt give him the respect that he wanted so bad and she knew how to play it out. She seems like an awesome travel partner and she's also really beautiful - I love her smile =)

  • @buskingkarma2503
    @buskingkarma2503 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Your African partner is something else! She puts a positive vibes on every situation!😎give her a medal!!lol ✌

  • @kactusotus56
    @kactusotus56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    Nigeria is such a huge country. You haven't even begun exploring Nigeria, the diversity is too much that you're going to have a totally different experience per region.

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There are regional differences, agreed. However, crowds are crowds, hustlers are hustlers and litter is everywhere except a few locations and motor parks are the same. These are all common to the vast majority of locations.

    • @sylviasworld9397
      @sylviasworld9397 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True

    • @youme1414
      @youme1414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tuforu4 You're troublemaker!

    • @youme1414
      @youme1414 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tuforu4 What is the meaning of that? Oil money that is being stolen by robber baron and corrupt leaders. You never made good argument anyway. For some reason, I don't trust you.

    • @godwinejiofor8064
      @godwinejiofor8064 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tuforu4 contrate on tlyour country ans leave us alone

  • @mrman3938
    @mrman3938 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Tommy and Josie are the perfect pair. How you fearlessly go anywhere and handle any situation is worthy of emulation. I've lived all my life here in.lahos and even I have never been to snake island. Glad to see the place through the eyes of a camera.
    There's this relics and arts market you'd love where you can get souvenirs; carvings, paintings, clothes, beads and so on. It's at Jakande first gate just after Lekki phase 1.
    Tourists always frequent the place.

  • @LaceyAnn
    @LaceyAnn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +157

    I've been watching a while now and this is really the best stuff to watch on TH-cam I think. You're both really great and admirable, thank you for sharing all of this

    • @AldrinCGomez
      @AldrinCGomez 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Binging eveythin here

    • @RazPerignon
      @RazPerignon 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There’s actually a couple good travel vloggers on TH-cam regularly putting out content

    • @incognito4354
      @incognito4354 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      If you love these videos as much as I do then also check out Harold Balder and Bald and bankrupt. Those are two of the greatest travel videos channels you can find on TH-cam.

    • @southwind3
      @southwind3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@incognito4354 Also Kurt Caz from South Africa!

    • @LaceyAnn
      @LaceyAnn 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks so much for the suggestions!

  • @kayodesadiku4389
    @kayodesadiku4389 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Tommy is a fearless man. You thread were angels fear to walk.

  • @JohnnyBrave_
    @JohnnyBrave_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    It fascinates me how Tommy learns new languages, being Kenyan and having watched your Kenya videos I found your Swahili knowledge too good. Now you speak Yoruba and French, so amazing

    • @kathiemahoney4261
      @kathiemahoney4261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy, right? I wonder how he does it, because he can converse.

    • @Peter-ob6ue
      @Peter-ob6ue ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kathiemahoney4261 Hopefully he will get eaten by cannibals .
      Calls Dennis an American name, I mean yeah right! The US has only been in existence for 5 minutes along with Canada and Australia. It's a British name obviously, I mean duh!
      And getting drunk with a pimp who extorts you for a major amount of money so that you can leave his village alive and tells you to sleep with a prostitute in front of your wife is manifestly stupid, especially since he was grinning instead of seeing the gravity of the situation .
      Even other serious vloggers such as Bald and Bankrupt are never soo foolish! Keeps talking about America overseas whilst in a host country is asking for trouble. And when a villager tells you to turn off your camera in Nigeria you do what your told or they will turn you into KFC and feed you to the crocs.

    • @chiefpanda7040
      @chiefpanda7040 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kathiemahoney4261 practice also i think he spends all his time traveling so think about it if you had that extra 40 hours a week to study language you would be able to learn key phrases he also learns large spread languages which are related like french and spanish for example and he also has a deep passion

    • @kathiemahoney4261
      @kathiemahoney4261 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chiefpanda7040 Thank you!

    • @adriennem7927
      @adriennem7927 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      When he talks in Asia. The people he deals with, they are so surprised his language is so good.. they luv it. ❤️

  • @deffkidd9088
    @deffkidd9088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    you're making me learn alot about Lagos
    i'm a Ghanaian and i have been to Lagos a couple of times, i always wanted to see other parts of Lagos
    Thanks to you and Josie i'm enjoying every bit of this trip right in the comfort of my home
    Nigeria is a beautiful country to be honest
    Viva Nigeria
    Viva Africa

    • @geesimon1372
      @geesimon1372 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      One love bro. I'm a proper naijja man

    • @deffkidd9088
      @deffkidd9088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@geesimon1372 one love

    • @deffkidd9088
      @deffkidd9088 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @DemiKhay Naija one love

    • @amandaeguale1641
      @amandaeguale1641 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One love ❤️

    • @Omenastudios
      @Omenastudios 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Wow. For once Ghanaians and Nigerians are not beefing. Hope this love continues. 😁😊

  • @ToDoPOView
    @ToDoPOView 2 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Paying off the community leaders-a tale as old as time!

    • @victorhopper6774
      @victorhopper6774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      bribing his way through africa

    • @adeniyiolunuga9381
      @adeniyiolunuga9381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Exactly my thoughts!

    • @neveskampanha872
      @neveskampanha872 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If leaders are like that then 🔥

    • @TheAndakava
      @TheAndakava 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@victorhopper6774 and who was asking for the bribe???

    • @victorhopper6774
      @victorhopper6774 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@TheAndakava billy, then billy and the chief drank it.

  • @staceyshaw2732
    @staceyshaw2732 2 ปีที่แล้ว +53

    Josey is a huge asset to your travels tommy, you should treat her like the queen she is 👸

    • @digitaldogs233
      @digitaldogs233 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Very beautiful Queen 👸

    • @bbay1977
      @bbay1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hell I have already told him he needed to marry her.

    • @nomorebs6025
      @nomorebs6025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How do you know he didn't?

    • @bbay1977
      @bbay1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nomorebs6025 Could go either way, but I think if he did he would have posted something about it. Even if it was like a 60 second video that just contained photos.

    • @nomorebs6025
      @nomorebs6025 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bbay1977 are you saying he treated her like a queen or he didn't treat her like a queen ?👸🤷‍♀️

  • @tw-ym8zr
    @tw-ym8zr 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I admired the restaurant owner. ...she handled things well

  • @KonanGuan
    @KonanGuan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Love these Nigerian episodes!

  • @nanabrimpong3485
    @nanabrimpong3485 2 ปีที่แล้ว +196

    Usually in any traditional place or town when you arrive as a stranger you must report to the local palace to meet the chief or the elders to let them know what you are there to do. This is a common traditional practice in almost all of Africa. It's just that these days people are lacking the traditional etiquette so people tend not to know a lot and to inform others from abroad. Meeting the chief or the elders always gives you a smooth passage or priority on whatever you are there for.

    • @marcoopolo888
      @marcoopolo888 2 ปีที่แล้ว +48

      @@christianjiancc It is better to keep your mouth closed and let people think you are a fool than to open it and remove all doubt.

    • @ridersrepublic_4017
      @ridersrepublic_4017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      @@christianjiancc wow. White hatred. Imagine putting all white people in the same box when you haven't even let 1% of the worlds white population. Astonished.

    • @tok1879
      @tok1879 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@christianjiancc what do you call "common sense" that's not so common? Not common sense. You're silly. Who goes around looking for the heads of places before you visit the place? What kind of sense does that make?

    • @ridersrepublic_4017
      @ridersrepublic_4017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@christianjiancc You literally just defeated you're own argument.

    • @jaydawg3031
      @jaydawg3031 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@christianjiancc you're comparing a community that's open to the public, to someone's house? Your making Africans look stupid.
      Entering this community without permission is actually not illegal in Nigerian law, entering a house is actually illegal. These small communities make up their own rules, because the government can't control their people.

  • @kennysasso321
    @kennysasso321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    35:38 The "thank you" from one Kid and the kid in the middle smiling, so heartwarming.

  • @maureenalder8905
    @maureenalder8905 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Brilliant content as always Tommy loved the lady serving you in the bar ❤ stay safe 🙏👍❤ 🇬🇧

  • @tkautzor
    @tkautzor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    You probably visited the more undevelopped southern part of Snake Island, other parts of the island are more developped, especially the West (opposite Tincan Island) with heavy industry like ship-building and repair and even an airport/heliport to serve the oil industry. There are many parts of Lagos State which have much more vegetation, especially east of Lekki and south of Epe. It's just like New York, many uninformed people think of a big city with skyscrappers, but when you go upstate between Albany and the Canadian border you will find much wilderness.

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Deforestation in Nigeria is occurring at rapid rate. Less than 10% of tree cover remains, at one time up to 30% of the landmass was forested.
      Those remaining forested areas of Lagos State will soon vanish as forest conservation isn't taken seriously there.

    • @Jackdemno
      @Jackdemno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Very true , there's even a resort in snake Island

    • @tkautzor
      @tkautzor 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@oceejekwam6829 true, except for the small Lekki Conservation Centre with its rainforest canopy walk.

    • @MrFrostedtips
      @MrFrostedtips 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah bud It's just like New York except you get shaken down for money by a phony tribal leader under threat of violence on the way in...

    • @gardensteps
      @gardensteps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@MrFrostedtips
      You don't think people get shaken down in NY all the time? Pluuhseeee!!! Protection payment racket by phony people posing as neighborhood safety mob has always been a thing in NY? A tribal head in Africa is more authentic than your phony safety racketeers in New York.
      Yes, like someone mentioned somewhere else, history has taught Africans to be very wary of a white man with a camera. Nowadays, even a black man roaming around with a camera will get the same treatment in a small community. He would have had to get permission first before shooting pics of people.

  • @RevivedPromotions
    @RevivedPromotions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Tommy the constant 'okeeey' kills me every video hahaha

    • @nagromgsemaj
      @nagromgsemaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Works as well in W. Africa as it does in E. Africa!

  • @robertkustos2931
    @robertkustos2931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    28:50 " I'm suffering here " proceeds to smoke , and has 2 smartphones .

    • @scipio2009
      @scipio2009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Suffering is about perspective, tbh.
      If you've got wants to be one of those big money spenders in the Nollywood films, but you're instead in rural Lagos, loitering in front of a restaurant for drinks, you'll argue that your condition is some way.
      Compare that to the young man on the farm estate, with fruit on his trees, crops coming out of the ground, and birds being raised, his view of his "suffering" is likely wildly different.

    • @bbay1977
      @bbay1977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I thought the same thing when he said that and I seen the phones. I do understand and know what he is getting at though. I think he was talking more about the living conditions.

  • @adamsmith2232
    @adamsmith2232 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Only started watching ur videos yesterday, I can’t stop watching them now, such a genuine bloke who knows how to interact with all walks of life, 👌👌👌 keep it up

  • @mnorth1964
    @mnorth1964 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Here's to many more videos from Africa. Keep 'em coming, Tommy.

  • @adstix
    @adstix 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    💰Money is always the lubricant for safe passage in Nigeria!
    Every time and everywhere!
    Always!

    • @Jackdemno
      @Jackdemno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Lol bro everywhere on earth

    • @TheZombieGAGA
      @TheZombieGAGA 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      💋Money is always the lubricant for safe passage into a Nigerian woman (dId I misread 👓?)

  • @RubenRodriguez-rw3ho
    @RubenRodriguez-rw3ho 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great adventure, had a blast watching, thanks for the video! That lady in the restaurant was great and this guy's wanting alcohol, handled very well.

  • @udochiesowe1741
    @udochiesowe1741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    thank for this vlog i enjoyed it so much, it was fun.

  • @theboogeyman9813
    @theboogeyman9813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    “You can’t film here.”
    “But we talked to the Chief.”
    “Come back you can’t run here!”
    “But this is our boat”
    “Okay…”

    • @LG-universe
      @LG-universe 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂

    • @dncviorel
      @dncviorel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      That escalated and deescalated quickly. :)))

    • @theboogeyman9813
      @theboogeyman9813 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right ha

    • @ffarmchicken
      @ffarmchicken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was expecting him to ask for money so they could get to their boat.

    • @theboogeyman9813
      @theboogeyman9813 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nobody breaks the “law” on my watch! 😂

  • @durutticolumn6002
    @durutticolumn6002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I wanna spend the rest of my life with that lady hotel owner!! She's a vibe 😍

  • @lionelreesable
    @lionelreesable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the insightful video, lots of bravery. I have traveled extensively in Africa and was not able to get the full flavor of the local experiences like you. My hat off to you both, best wishes, and continued safe journey. I will visit some of the places you showed in your video the next time I make it to Nigeria and the Niger Delta region.

  • @patpiper6884
    @patpiper6884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I laughed at your interaction with the kids. You made my day.

  • @okunrin3
    @okunrin3 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    My G and miss J. You guys are the bomb.
    They way you handle those guys is legendary.
    Love the content.
    I have never been or heard of snake island, and I’m Nigerian. Good videos , I literally can’t wait to see both of your videos.

  • @MalluStyleMultiMedia
    @MalluStyleMultiMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Another excellent video 👍👍👍🔥🔥

  • @cognitivedissonancecamp6326
    @cognitivedissonancecamp6326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    These videos are so damn fun to watch. I love to travel exactly like this and I have to say, you are brave man.
    This companion of yours add 1000% to these experiences. Great find!

  • @JuanCanuck
    @JuanCanuck 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Josy is awesome. Watching her manage the local muscle in a confident manner is great content. I hope she does tours for when I visit lol

  • @jamierich3880
    @jamierich3880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Love what you are doing brother, be safe and enjoy

  • @olaoluwaojeleye6530
    @olaoluwaojeleye6530 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Much love from Nigeria 🇳🇬

  • @elizabethrobinson908
    @elizabethrobinson908 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I truly enjoy your videos. Keep up the beautiful work.

  • @ksprakasan6080
    @ksprakasan6080 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a master of vlogging art now...
    Highly informative and interesting..

  • @ABIMBOLAwande20
    @ABIMBOLAwande20 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow tommy and josey we will surely miss you guys when you leave nigeria love you guys ❤️😘😘

  • @flowluna
    @flowluna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    I feel deeply ashamed for my country... You can literally see how deeply entrenched corruption is in our culture and society...

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Thanks for being frank.
      It wasn't all bad, the visit to the countryside in Ibadan was good. The people were cool and not trying to hussle him for money.
      The truth is with the current arrangement tourism won't thrive.
      We will see the difference when they visit Ghana.

    • @demetriusware2705
      @demetriusware2705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Honestly I didn’t see it as corruption; if dude is legit the “prince” of the island $10 is pretty cheap for a tour of his island. Especially if the person is documenting it.

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      @@demetriusware2705 When you see that he visited other parts of the world paid nothing and was shown around. You realise there's something wrong with the attitude towards tourists in that country.
      Nigerians seem to forget they are attempting to compete with other nations for tourists. You're not doing the tourist a favour by charging them for something they can get for free elsewhere. However, this behaviour has been "normalised" there.

    • @flowluna
      @flowluna 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@oceejekwam6829 exactly why @demetrius ware said what he said... Even he thinks its normal. Like I said. "So entrenched"

    • @oceejekwam6829
      @oceejekwam6829 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@flowluna Absolutely right.

  • @Percepti0nIsReality
    @Percepti0nIsReality 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Another fantastic video!

  • @alci720
    @alci720 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my favorite videos. quite humorous.

  • @josepheke3021
    @josepheke3021 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    You’re doing a great job

  • @Jackdemno
    @Jackdemno 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    theres this girl i used to date shes nigerian, mixed, lebanese and austrian she lived on snake island😇😇 she attented my school in apapa lagos , good old days ,

  • @bigmoe4712
    @bigmoe4712 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know exactly why but your channel FASCINATES me. Your assistant is also very likeable and beneficial. Please upload more videos as I seem to be drawn to your channel. God Bless!

  • @thickymcghee7681
    @thickymcghee7681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Loved the part where you played with the children.

  • @Lucireal34
    @Lucireal34 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love these exciting adventures

  • @batto5179
    @batto5179 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You guy's need to be safe.... and careful
    Out there it's not a joke
    I know you are but it real...
    Great Volg 👌😊🥰

  • @DelightLovesMovies
    @DelightLovesMovies 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your vids. They are so great. I wish I could travel like you do. Thanks for sharing.

  • @zeke4881
    @zeke4881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im living through you on your travels. Thank youbrother,Thank you.

  • @dwamburu1
    @dwamburu1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Tommy can easily live in an African village. i admire his tenacity The spice they use is scotch bonnet which is super spicy, very very hot, known as 'mother-in law' in South Africa.

  • @robertrivera5597
    @robertrivera5597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Josy is great. She is so infectious with her smile and humor.

  • @whiteboy123456whiteb
    @whiteboy123456whiteb 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. Josie makes your content even more enjoyable. Hello from Australia!

  • @dewalt4594
    @dewalt4594 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Billy Gates of the island OMG Josie that was incredible!! So smart of you and so fast .
    I have watch many of both of your guy's videos and that was by far the best .

  • @franco912
    @franco912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you Sabbatical for making these videos so that us foreigners can understand more african customs and culture.

  • @bestieminehd
    @bestieminehd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow Sabbatical i like this channel so much... I knew it when and kept to be a fun when it was about 79k subscribers know at 140 subscribers wow ❤️

  • @jamesBGgarner
    @jamesBGgarner 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For some reason I can't stop watching these videos. I really enjoy seeing everyone in the restaurant that was great and glad to see still the girl walking with you I forget her name but she's awesome *edit* Josie aka Uganda barbie

  • @user-np2bc5mc2q
    @user-np2bc5mc2q 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a lovely episode. Really enjoyed all the banter in that restaurant. That’s Nigerians - playful, sarcastic and down to earth

  • @humanitech
    @humanitech 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I can fully appreciate and understand your sentiments... as I did the same thing and spent most of my life travelling, working and exploring this strangely amusing and wonderful planet...15 years of which, was spent living and working in Tanzania, Zanzibar, The Gambia, Egypt, Nigeria and back to Tanzania again. Before moving to other continents.
    And I agree... travelling is a very interesting, amusing, exciting, healthy and illuminating thing to do... as getting to see, feel and experience different countries, cultures, and situations..and getting a better insight of different attitudes, behaviors, thoughts and aspirations... of both the local people and also strangely the diversity of different expats is always revealing...and of course the additional mix of tourists, travellers and gap year students adventuring around or going country to country - trying to get a taste and sample of all the different subtle(?) flavours of each country on their respective bucket lists. Amusing themselves with the attention received (or in some cases enjoying the lack of),..and .the diversity, humanity and the shock of the new! Which of course is all very enticing, addictive and memorable.
    Especially as being white in some countries means our status is often automatically elevated to VIP or the positive person of interest category ....which was flattering at first, but also highly revealing too! ...or facing the opposite in other countries where I was sometimes perceived and held as person of threat or concern until proven otherwise....again typical revealing too!
    But I have come to realise there are some humans who simply love to live and be in one place, while others like to travel and live in new and unfamiliar places.
    ....and funnily in each country I lived there was always a similar mix and diversity of people either generally happy and content where they were, through to others bored, restless or desperate for change, ...or to get the chance to move to greener pastures...whilst a majority simply accepted life for what it is and we're happy just being alive!
    But some of us simply can't help but have itchy feet 😆

  • @motunrayoadeyole6854
    @motunrayoadeyole6854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I would like to say that 50 percent of the Lagos mainland is not a slum. Not to say that there are no slums in Lagos mainland. There are areas in the mainland that are as beautiful as Victoria island maybe not so much expensive houses like ikoyi but still hold their own. I think it would be better he visits the mainland and not listen to general motions. Areas like gbagada, omole, Ikeja gra, ikeja, surulere these are areas known as Lagos before lekki and vi. Just my opinion but the mainland is divided, the slums and the developed areas.

    • @AfamOrji
      @AfamOrji 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      At least 70% of Lagos mainland are slums. You just mentioned Omole and Ikeja GRA which are just estates. Surulere is mostly made up of ghettos.

    • @motunrayoadeyole6854
      @motunrayoadeyole6854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@AfamOrji define slums. If slums means no good roads and no good structures then Lagos island should be tag a slum.

    • @motunrayoadeyole6854
      @motunrayoadeyole6854 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KomeEmielu if he claims Anthony, maryland, yaba are slums then lekki to a large part is a slum. I don’t disagree that there are slums on the mainland but I would rather not use slum as the term but underdeveloped areas, but I live in magodo, if that is a slum then I need the definition of slum. In the end most foreigners need to go there than form narratives based on people’s narrative.

  • @mazichills8701
    @mazichills8701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The island is very spacious and serene... Love love love

  • @barb_eh
    @barb_eh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Safe travels to you both. Awesome content 👏

  • @susmaaa4024
    @susmaaa4024 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow bro you are doing verry good job you are going to win this world

  • @michaelnyameo1161
    @michaelnyameo1161 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    “What’s the military zone doing on snake island” this quote still makes me laugh 😂

  • @Andy-bt1bu
    @Andy-bt1bu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You guys are awesome. Love your videos

  • @brandonboand
    @brandonboand 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I always love when you film with Jose🙏🏼❤️🙏🏼

  • @ayoolasemowo7986
    @ayoolasemowo7986 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Tommy was smart to know what the chief wanted 😂😂

    • @gillmonsta
      @gillmonsta 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'dont get it

    • @sunsetson6963
      @sunsetson6963 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      A donation always does the trick 😂😂😂

    • @Yourebeautyfull
      @Yourebeautyfull 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@gillmonsta Money talks.

  • @mikemike5973
    @mikemike5973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Haha those kids cracked me up

  • @tomlaney2053
    @tomlaney2053 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just started watching these and I am mesmerized by this very cool sometimes tense so fascinated

  • @ericduran8722
    @ericduran8722 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Props for being so brave and sharing your experience! U a bad to the bone gringo! ✊

  • @whitecrossredground8820
    @whitecrossredground8820 2 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I like how our man here always keeps a cute chick around in his travels.

  • @michaeltaylor8835
    @michaeltaylor8835 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your video edits are spot on

  • @johnkarigi4885
    @johnkarigi4885 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi. Have been following your TH-cam channel for sometimes now ..I'm really impressed by the stories you bring ...like the one you were almost attacked by some villagers in Uganda. Keep up the good work.

  • @armsman69
    @armsman69 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love to you both. Love watching these videos x

  • @jzk2020
    @jzk2020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This was like a game... you had a mission to explore, you had to cross the sea somehow to get to the island and discover the hidden treasure, but before you can do that you encounter these characters that you need to engage with.... then one of them stops you from moving forward with your mission. But since it reminded you of another level you've played before, you knew you just needed to see the chief and show some "appreciation" before you could continue on your mission. Side mission complete.... you are now free to continue with your main mission and explore the island.

    • @zeitxgeist
      @zeitxgeist 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The tutorial before the main quest begins

    • @paulballs3174
      @paulballs3174 ปีที่แล้ว

      Life imitates the creative arts of the mind, young Jedi.

  • @austinpowers8550
    @austinpowers8550 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    It's like sector 7 in Midgar. That might be the best analogy I've ever heard😂😂😂

  • @Poparox6592
    @Poparox6592 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Man...! I really dig your channel. Glad I happened across it. Simply fascinating.

  • @mastae2235
    @mastae2235 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😆😆😆😄😄🤣🤣 you took me out when you played with the school kids...that was funny!!😂

  • @StalwartShinobi
    @StalwartShinobi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    the suffering is over 9000 lmao this is why Sabbatical is an absolute legend, hes pretty much a super saiyan!!!

  • @uzomamba
    @uzomamba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Tommys negotiating skills are top notch he's more Nigerian than I am

    • @afro5380
      @afro5380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But not ethical

    • @antnam4406
      @antnam4406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They actually brought the corruption.

    • @uzomamba
      @uzomamba 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      These are poor people just trying to survive, I know it's not an excuse, things are hard everywhere in the world that I know but this is what they do to eat, they don't have any bad intentions, what they took from tommy was just under $10dollars, which they shared equally.

    • @musical_lolu4811
      @musical_lolu4811 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@afro5380 who cares, it's the only language people understand apparently. Until we get it right from the top (i.e. leadership), nothing is going to change.

    • @afro5380
      @afro5380 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@musical_lolu4811 I get you. However, this is not an excuse for not putting into practice some moral responsibility.

  • @pinayinaustralia8596
    @pinayinaustralia8596 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice place interesting video

  • @davidcunningham2074
    @davidcunningham2074 ปีที่แล้ว

    what an amazingly varied city Lagos is and how beautiful the landscape must once have been.

  • @hmk..
    @hmk.. 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    8:00 the guiding angel steps in whenever tommy is in trouble! UG women are the best in Africa. They twerk 4:00, they protect , are good in every department! I hope Tommy realizes he has a keeper! Josey adds so much spice to the sabbatica channel ! Asante sana dada. henry, Dar,TZ.Why is it called snake island? Great video. really enjoyed and learned a lot.best part as always interaction with the school kids!

  • @chrisfoederer5711
    @chrisfoederer5711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Josey trying to bargain over 20 cents for the motorcycle ride is hilarious.

    • @johnlacey3857
      @johnlacey3857 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Don’t think of it as 20 cents. Think of it as 50% discount.

    • @incremental_failure
      @incremental_failure 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was likely a very short ride, so it's not cheap in those parts of the world.

    • @Whitman1819
      @Whitman1819 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I don't think 50 cents would buy a bottle of canned farts in any developed country.

  • @gardensteps
    @gardensteps 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hey Tommy! Another interesting place to visit is Tarkwa Bay.

  • @frankpristov9745
    @frankpristov9745 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always enjoy your Videos Tommy