"You Need To Give Us A Hundred Dollars" 🇳🇬 (#86)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 ต.ค. 2021
- During our visit to the Makoko floating slum in Lagos, we were offered to stop by the local bar and get a drink. Things didn't quite go as expected..
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Thanks for the great videos 👏
That was a sketchy ending ! :0
Dude u too much i swear to god🤔
new to Your channel, Polish-U`r Puta Madre Mderfukin Great Man!Unreal.Been here and there,but this:fuk me-its just great.watch fo old stuff-like old sites,ruins,etc-there will be people around there.all d best Man.
@sabbatical the money you paid was for the area boys.ie. the thugs who I told you about in your last videos. Thank God you were safe and your driver actually did well, he stood for you.
I could tell immediately, the man who was not laughing or smiling, was the one gonna have an issue.. Man, Tommy, you got balls hangin in your socks going to such outreaches that tourists never go!!! Major props my friend for showing us the real world out there!!!
Not smiling is a normal thing in Nigerian He has a lot of things on his mind that is why!!
@@frederickmusa4485 i respect that..and im sure he does..
@@frederickmusa4485 oh,, also,, its just, if i were to visit, being a foreigner,,,,, its just things like that,, that should make one more aware of their surroundings.. just saying…
Oh I totally agree with you. While the others were laughing, albeit a bit false and touting after money...he was clearly looking you both up and down to gauge reactions and sure enough...when you wanted to leave you needed to pay. You handled it well...! Next time i'd recommend not stopping off at a brothel for a beer...that was apparent as you walked in!
Lol I'm a Nigerian living in Lagos all my life, I've never been there at all
When he introduced her to them as “his wife” I knew it was way of protecting her from these strangers. Very sweet of him
It was also his way of getting set up with a prostitute and having all of his money and personal items stolen...
It was a joke.
They were in a brothel he was protecting himself from being badgered to sleep with a prostitute
@@ayodejiolowokere1076 was it? Lol
Lol you mean its a way of protecting himself from these people from fooling him 🤣
As a Nigerian I'll advice you to be very careful with the kind of places you go to. And if you must go, take a local tour guide who understands the language, a lot of negotiations were being done amongst themselves right in your presence before they asked you to pay $100 and you couldn't understand them.
Also for your own safety and that of jossy, kindly confirm the security situation of a particular location before venturing there, many Nigerians wouldn't go to that place you went myself inclusive.
Just stay safe and enjoy your tourism.
Idk what they were saying but def putting a mark on himself. Looked like some might’ve been a lil jealous n not too happy he was there
good for him,he asks for it? he whom with crazy mix up crazy will become!
What kind of negotiations?
SCHEMIN AND SCAMMIN?
Exactly
First he gets angry with the government and then blackmail you. hypocrisy
Exactly. Smh
Josey looks very uncomfortable. She is a very strong girl to accompany you on your adventures, make sure to take good care of her :)
@@rickjason215 Exactly. I would of been scared too 😭
Yeah, most girls will be a bit uncomfortable in a low end brothel lol...Time to go!
Surprisingly, she wants to go to these places even more than me. She's pretty tough
@@SabbaticalTommy Perhaps you should have bought her a drink.
@@SabbaticalTommy A rare find indeed! :)
This is pretty crazy man, some movie level tension going on here. Outwardly, everyone is friendly, joking, smiling, but underneath, everyone is playing a chess game and sizing each other up. From the initial fighter joke of the owner, to the Texas gun joke, to the dodging bullets, to the teach me kung fu. Everyone is trying to present as much strength as possible. This is the type of tension and demeanor you only see in movies lol. Great video man!
Hey, well put man. When they asked for $100 at the end, my heart started racing. I can't imagine how I would have kept my cool if I were there in real life, but seeing the way Tommy handled it was cool. I've been in a few dodgy situations, but this had my adrenaline going. If I had stood up at the moment when Tommy did as he walked to the window, my knees would have been shaking and I would have totally gave my cool away and been ready to run or fight. He handled it so cool. I will definitely take note, but also avoid Nigerian brothels too!
It felt like the ending of training day when Jake was left to die talking to the Latinos. One guy at the table was serious & studying them while the other 2 tried to relax him to lower his guard so they could feel him out. Wasn’t surprised to see them extort him at the end. You don’t always have to speak the language to read a room.
@@craigr4763 pretty simple stay calm never bring in insane amount of money at most $5-10 depending on currency
@@craigr4763 I went here in July. Quite a tense place. In a situation like this, you must play it cool, while standing your ground as he did. If he fought, he's outnumbered. He also cannot run. This village is a maze to a visitor, a boat is the best bet, which he needs from locals
I’m a Nigerian, I know these places, and these are places that I wouldn’t even dare to visit, you really took a big risk, the head of the tout sitting and walking with you was the main reason your camera wasn’t even stollen, you getting kidnapped, big big risks taken man, I held my breath all through the video, and the boatman, you owe him a lot tho, he really was on your side or things would have gotten real worse, you were never gonna leave that place with a single of your belongings, they’ll strip you, stay safe man🙏🙏 big ups from 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬
This might be a misconception but if you throw money around aren’t you usually okay?
@@johnfrench6564 just a bigger target, tells people you have money
Are u sure u a nigerian?? All you said isnt true tho. This is Lagos
Ignore that guy. What he said isnt true
You're not lying, you have to be super careful in these places especially as your white. You'll just disappear and nothing will happen. SHINE YOUR EYE WELL WELL.
When we said take Miss Josey out and treat her we didn’t mean share a beer at the floating brothel 🤣
I actually think they are dating in real life.
😂
😂🤣😂🤣
Maybe they are dating..
Nite time 😗
🤣
Dear Sabbatical, you don't know me, but it feels to me like I've known you for a while already. You see, I'm going thru opioid withdrawal and oftentimes life feels like you would rather be dead than alive. But so many times as I've been as your quest on your African adventures it has completely taken my mind off smack and I have felt instantly better everytime
So I just wanted to say thank you for everything and I hope you enjoy the rest of your journey. God bless
Wish you well
You’re a brave woman for sharing this. I wish you well
@@haruspex1-50 thank you and lots of love❤️
@@haruspex1-50 thank you for your support, it will be needed💋
@@haruspex1-50 I was a weak woman when I got introduced to smack. Now I pray everyday the strength to kick the habit
Even these kind words from TH-cam community to keep me fighting has a huge effect for f
Good Love You All♥️
Courage everyday to kick the habit
Well done, Sabbatical. This is also Educative for Nigerians as well. I had only seen those places in the News, and you made it more real to me. Great. I love your spirit. I love your bargaining power in a Country where for saying Hello to you, people like to be paid. Rips off all over. Some of your indigenous close friends of different caliber could even be the big rip offs. Thank you for your Love for Africa. Thank you for taking all the risks! The risks worth the while!
It was so chilling when one of the girls said "don't compete with us" to Josie
When he said "Money is the issue." the sweat would have been streaming down my face like Victoria Falls.
He's scared too
I would've fking bottled the lot of them there's your fking 50,000 be grateful he bought you all beers
@@karazor-el9596 Sure you would have Mark...
@@Henry-ns4jo I'm sure too
@@karazor-el9596 you'd have been guppy bait, son.
“Why I’m I the only one drinking a Nigerian beer” ? Well Tommy, since you were buying they ordered the imported beer which is more expensive, that’s why😀😀😀
lol never realized that until now
No beer is imported in Nigeria. Guinness is made in Ikeja, Lagos.
Some brands are just more expensive everywhere in the world.
@@SabbaticalTommy I wouldn't put it that way. Nigeria is actually one of the hubs of Guinness in the world. It is a little known fact. Nigeria used to be one of only three countries in the world that produced Guinness! Guinness has been produced in Nigeria for so long (decades), that it is considered a local drink. Nigeria is actually the 2nd largest market for Guinness, bigger than the Irish market. I kid you not. The love affair with Guinness is so real, that even when Nigerians go to the US, UK, Australia or anywhere else, they still drink Guinness. It will probably become the largest Guinness market in the world soon.
@@TopeA8 These white people are seriously IGNORANT with CAPITAL LETTERS. Guinness a foreign drink in Nigeria???? 😆
@@Da_Champion Well, no need to be rude. Guinness is Irish it's just also produced locally in Nigeria by that same company.
I 'discovered' you on TH-cam just a few days ago and have found myself 'glued' to my TV to watch your fantastic videos! Keep it up. All my best, Rune (Norway)
I just discovered this channel and it rocks. There are other streamers that do roughly the same type of stuff, but Tommy is the realest. Funny, laidback, down-to-earth dude.
Agree
True. I said that today to my friend
There is no need to put yourself in that kind of danger just to make a "content". We appreciate your work because of your absolute originality, not because the risks you take. Be more careful next time.
Totally agree Hugo. I love his videos but actually dislike/hate the videos when he ends up getting hustled. I hope Sab knows we just like it for the traveling.
Don't think it's for content he just brings us along
I love when he tell them no f*** off my favorite part
He's protected. He's white boy they won't hurt him due to backlash. But Josie will get hurt.
@@RoyaIboy why? are you telling me that a black woman in her continent, Africa.. is in more danger than a white man in that continent?
Damn, that got a bit intense! So glad you and Josey live to tell another tale.
These places this guy is going to, I cant even dare go there as a Nigerian myself. Thumbs up, man
Going to these places takes some balls.
or ignorance
He Has balls and you don’t
ANOTHER ONE! from Tommy.
Great captivating and insightful content. You are one of the best on youtube. No need to advice you on what to do nor what to steer clear of. You and the Ugandan, Josey are adults and widely travelled. So you know what to do and what videos to post for us.
You are doing a great job and we love the videos.
Keep it up!
Josey's body language says, "I'm not having fun here."
She could probably tell something was up. And she was right just look at how it ended
Normal level in nigeria, bribery needed to survive here.
What girl would have fun at a whore house with a bunch of inebriated men?
She just had her guard up. Smart.
@@CaliWilderness you've never been to a strip club with a girl?
Keep our eastafrican girl safe... Love from Kenya 🇰🇪
What will they do her
Was she a kenyan?
@@onyangomichael7644 she’s Ugandan
Man you have balls of steel. I used to travel to some "questionable" places but never without paying off some local guides first with connections. This is just insane could have turned sour anytime very quickly.
Worst they can do is kill you.
Usually it's not worth the hassle and people would rather shake you down with no resistance.
@@JordanLOL I disagree. There are far worse things they can do to you before they kill you...
I swear, everytime I think "ok tommy shits a lil sketch and your girls obvi a lil uncomfy, it's time to go" Josey goes and flips the script. She was def uncomfortable there at first but once they sat down and she spoke, it was over. She is an amazing woman
This guy is brave for going there even Nigerians are afraid of this area.
Bro nobody is afraid of that area no one is with guns there don't say what you don't know pls
@@tobbsbrown50 Knives hurt more.
There are Ghettos all around the world 🌎 meh. Tommy was in da Hood. He should try going to other well developed areas in Nigeria
🤣I'm Nigerian but i swear I won't go to this area even if you pay me for it
Only if you display fear and don't have small money to "settle the boys"...Apart from that, the area is pretty much peaceful and you wouldn't have any problems except if you go there and act like a b*tch, because you see, physical strength is valued there because life is tough. Showing visible signs of fear would be seen as cowardice and no one would respect you if you act like that.
Your calm demeanor kept the situation from escalating. Had you been visibly angry at the lead guy's $100 extortion attempt, things would have quickly gotten crazy, tempers flaring. You have skill. My focus is always on Josey, trying to read her assessment of the situation as she's in tune culturally. Walking into a the dark hallway, you've already given them your trust, but will they earn it? For them, you are opportunity knocking, but, also, part of a scenario that could destroy their current business plan if mishandled. I don't know how deeply they think this all out when greed surfaces so readily. Your confidence saved you.
Yeah a lot of guys may have tested their luck out of insult but you don't know who has a knife or weapon. Don't know how many may join in etc
You both are "ride or die" balls of steel. Great channel, keep on trekking and having fun... Stay alert, stay alive!👍🏾
I'm Nigerian and reside in Lagos. Props to you and the lady man. Many Nigerians won't even dare to go to these places.
Well that explains why the Boat Driver was so anxious to drink that beer (and get out) and why he asked the Kung Fu question (to make you sound like you could defend yourself).
You nailed it. Tommy didn't quite read the cue. Good one all the same.
Great observation. I think you're right. I completely missed it.
@Honest Manchester United Fan @Honest Manchester United Fan Fair point. Not sure that's the case here. Tommy introduced himself as an American and a New Yorker though. Boat Driver chap was looking out for Tommy; I feel.
He subtly checked the head tout chap when he propositioned Tommy with a girl (10:42). 'E stop e now, iyawo wa nibi' (Don't do that, his wife is here).
@@goodtidings4781 Yes, I`d say you are correct. Another thing, that laugh the girl has is all very sweet....but it could be misconstrued as laughing at someone, rather than at a situation...in the worse case scenario. This was not a worse case scenario of course, they would`ve liked more money if Tommy could afford, but he couldn`t, he`s bumming his way around the world on a shoestring. Don`t blame them for trying though.
Totally makes sense. Mentioned Kung Fu to make them aware incase they was to get funny.
Amazing stuff. As a Nigerian, I can't think of going to these places
I'm telling you even in my dream.lagos has alot of touts.
That’s because people stay out of the Hoods
Because we the locals know how dangerous it is. The tourists are lucky
Honestly, jump and pass.
🤣🤣🤣💥💥💥
thank you for this insight incredibly authentic
So friendly..
I Love it 👌🏼🤝✊️
Your vlogs stands out brother. Your style is so unique coz you engage with the local and that amazing
Honestly, second time you are drinking with locals in questionable place with a woman with you. Really need to avoid these kind of places where alcohol is involved for the safety of your female companion!
I agree with that. I worry about so many men, especially ones who are drinking, around a pretty young woman in a very shady establishment.
@@josepha3116 better than being totally naive .....hes soo lucky ..people dont give a damn when nothing to lose
Man I love your videos, I'm from Nigeria but I couldn't ever imagine exploring these places, well done man
I don’t think I could have conducted myself so passively. I could feel the tension just watching this. You do a fine job play the tourist roll. They’re feeding off it. Your passiveness has kept you alive. God be with you on your journeys. 🙏🏽
Yeah I’m not as good a smooth talker so I would probably get chopped up. I can’t fake conversations and act like everything is ok when it’s not.
You guys watch too many movies.
These videos are amazing, Much respect to you 🤝🏽👍🏽
Nice local bar. Good atmosphere, bit pricey though. I'll give it four out of five.
Thanks Tripadvisor, I`ll give it a try one day.
Yeah..i'll pass.If i have to pay 100$ as a tip to leave🤦😂
@@Tata-bd9nx They just try to push him price and see if he will fall for it. nothing serious. Tell them what you can give and they won't hold you. It's just a bribe they want from you for staying around you in case some touts come in.
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😂
That last part was dangerous.
Maaaaaan. That could have escalated quick.
Well done for playing it cool and getting the hell out of dodge!
Don’t think I’d have handled the situation as good as that,
Love the way he keeps the little awkward encounters in the video, much more real.
Fair play too u going around Africa where a lot wouldn’t u have opened my mind to there beautiful country and different cultures, they are all so different from each place and that girl ur with is so pretty and genuine. God is good 😊
Tommy's grown a bit of balls when it comes to handling extortionists. That's how it should be. Nothing much they can do really because even they are paranoid about who you really are
He goes missing, and the Nigerian government would have a real good reason to come around cracking skulls.
Those of us who choose to live in a country where people like us are minority, face these issues on nearly a daily basis.
@@mjklein im not sure what country you live in but as a minority I have never faced such issues, my dad did sadly when he was growing up though.
@@hfjtrytry9216 Taiwan.
@@benjismith593 Makoko is not hostile to foreigners but they will always want a bribe because all of them are poor but anything goes wrong there the government will use it as an opportunity to clear the area and turn it into a modern island.
Man that was dramatic shit. You managed that beautifully Sabbatical. ‘I’m gonna go look out the window’ Nice move
Im sure hes been in this situation more than once, but ye i was nervous
Chess move .... he played it well!
I was like "dude, I see the card you pulling there"
@@raheemadebayorr3618 Makoko, a place where you "pay" to leave!
@@shotimemillionaire Hotel California? Oh hang on , you can check out any time, but you can never leave.....
Crazy video...you a real one for this. Subbed.
The smile on his face in the beginning of the vlog and the sad face at leaving.
You don't have to do dangerous things to keep your subscribers here. We'll be here even if the content is not dangerous. Stay away from this kind of stuff tomy and stay safe
What makes 👆🏿 you think it's dangerous. Just because they are black. I'm Nigerian and people of Nigeria are extremely hospitable. Asking are you hungry or have you eaten. You need to integrate yourself before you expose your own ignorance and inability to integrate.
@@jenniferoviawe finish watching the video first
@@JVJF7 ohhhhhhh I will I never finished it I'm worried now!!!!
Speak for yourself lol haha
@@jenniferoviawe You have some issues with colours girl who mention about black or nigerian heare :/? all countries have nice and honest peoples but all have and the exact opposite and most of dangerous people are in poor andevelop countries
She’s from Texas ,She Knows how to use a gun ….lol
i'm a nigerian and lagosian too but watching this is so hilarious for real, good video you didn't go to
the exquisite and nice places now you see how the less privileged try to make income for themselves
once again nice video please @sabbatical stay safe out there LAGOS is a crazy place and risky too. SHINE YOUR EYES
It would be called an income if that PoS would actually earn the money, stealing or extorting is not same as earning.
Just subscribed, and hugeous respect from the UK.
I have travelled a lot of random places in Europe, however, going as far off the beaten track as you do is inspiring, as is your knowledge of language. I'm hoping to go to Jordan next, but as I said, úcta!.
Wow, that was an interesting vlog Tommy.
Josey is a precious woman. Needs to be protected at all costs.
sounds like you have some feelings for her
@@phineus8397 Cry about it.
Is she the same girl I have seen on other travel channels a time or 2 helping out others? She looks and sounds familiar the name also
@@chrisortiz8072 Yeah seen her before also. She's probably in for a cut lol. She didn't look stressed at all
@@phineus8397 🤣🤣
You two have balls of steels. massive respect. Thanks for showing us the world. Take care
Thanks for uploading this so that we can get the hint when someone says “teach me kung fu”.
"I will donate to the `F******' LMAO 😂😂🤣
1:38 Tommy probably learnt the hard way to introduce josey as “my wife”. That’s good, cuz otherwise guys will keep hitting on her right in front of him in a very annoying way. Tommy is a very fast and patient learner.
I was blown when he called Chicken Republic the KFC of Nigeria. He picks things really fast.
Um isn't very fast and patient used together an oxymoron? Lol I don't understand how you can be fast and patient at the same time. The literal definitions are the exact opposite. But hey I might just be a grammar nazi it just sounded weird when I read it to myself.
@@codedxxx but Nigeria does have KFC
@@Brenda90210 True. Only in some major cities. Chicken Republic is almost everywhere in the country. KFC may have one or two outlets at most, Chicken Republic will have up to twenty.
@@austinpowers8550 If you’re patient to learn something you’ll pick it very fast.
Crazy video, Beat TH-camr in africa i‘ve seen so far 👍🏼
Tommy my boy you got my respect because I would never went there I hope you made back safe and can't wait for more content
I don't ever wanna see nobody Bullying you ... stay strong 💪 love this channel
Sabbatical it is not an exaggeration to say you're taking this dangerous travels too far. Visit Makoko like other TH-camrs have done for years but don't drink with their "King of Boys" I.e. Chief Gang Leader. You're lucky all he wanted from you is 50k, the evil ones will ask for 90k+
Thats why people watch cause he doesnt do the same like others empty youtuber. You can watch bald and bankrupt for easy boring stroll in urss
Sabbatical and Josey could have been held hostage very easily. Luckily they were let go.
@@ledeux bald and bankrupt has been to some crazy places like he’s gone out of his way to go to some of the sketchiest places in Bolivia
@@ffarmchicken Nope and not for too long. If he goes missing after a set time period the problem elevates to a national incident. Those people do not want the Nigerian government raiding their homes at ungodly hours.
@@ledeux his viewers (including Nigerians like me) suggested he visits Makoko. We will watch any video he makes there because we like him and his work not because he's in a brothel with pimps and serial criminals.
raw footage, one of the resens I follow you on TH-cam. shear excellence
I traveled to this place in July. I'm biracial (Nigerian/Canadian). I was accompanied by my cousin, a Lagosian. This is a community full of loving folks, but they're living in survival mode. We met with a local teacher who guided us throughout the village. Had we gone without a local Makoko resident, I confidently believe things could have turned out bad for us. We had to pay 1000N to a few agitated men to leave us alone. This is a very intimate community. The amount of attention I garnered was wild. You are walking through hundreds of people's homes with every step. A surreal experience.
Josey knew what was up she got up right away lesson learned Tommy you're playing with fire going into these places especially putting Josey in danger as well this one was by far the most tense video i seen yet...i don't want to see another one please.
this shows what knowing the language will do to resolve things that could brew in your presence without you knowing
Truth
Not really, they spoke English.
@@codedxxx yes but perceived credibility is mediocre at best.
Like, it disarms them immediately.
i found your channel this morning and i am 100 per cent hooked
Every video is a game of "who is going to try to be weird and sketchy?" It's entertaining as hell.
Yea... welcome to africa
Every video is give me money, f*ck going to Africa, sure there’s some good people but still not worth it
Thanks Tommy for visiting Nigeria, if you have time, visit the south east and south south parts of Nigeria
I love your vlogs! Im sitting here friday evening enjoying this beautiful vlog 😁
Amazing..isn't it
GREAT video! You handled that really well in the end too. Could have got nasty. Well done! 👍🙂
I said in another one of this guys vidoes but I freaking love this guy. What a great personality. So freaking funny man. I want to chill with this guy toss a couple back and laugh. To funny man. Keep up the great work and great videos. Peace
👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽on a Friday afternoon in California thanks Sabbbb going to hit some bong loads to this
You got lucky there buddy!! The boat guy saved you from getting mugged. That "owner" guy looked serious and ready to take every penny off you.
I thought this was going to get bad after some of his political and gun comments. This is not Latin America man. Move into the politics a little slower. More sarcasm balanced with passive confidence. Then retreat even quicker as soon as it gets heavy. That was way too close for comfort.
@@garrettford7232 Nah mate, when Josie started firing shots from her handgun they didn’t really want to get too heavy over a few dollars.
@@tubewarrior9607 lol.. But he said he will dodge any bullet.. He is ready for action 🤣
My man, Sabbatical, handled that extortion like a boss.
Bro the more I watch your videos dude it gets crazier and crazier. Its a rollercaoster of a ride. Not unlike us in the US. That guy was the PIMP DADDY DADDY!!
damn that was scary
imagine if it was people that dont accept less than 100$
it could've gone really bad
Hes smart he made the best out of that situation
They would still not hurt him nevertheless 😊
White tourist held hostage or killed in an area the government already wants to eliminate... They're playing with fire, and the government has more fire.
@@benjismith593 very often, the govt and law enforcement themselves are a part of these human trafficking brothels and rings. you must be disillusioned to think they are the good guys
@@joy1ess The US government gives zero fucks about a slum in a third world country. They’d force the Nigerian government to burn it down or do it themselves.
@@codedxxx unless he is a billionaire's daughter or some consulate nobody's going to do anything. There are some 600000 people missing every year in USA and nothing happens. nothing will happen here too
Hearing Josey say “The director of fucking” just made my day 😂😂😂
And...at the end...when one of the "Working Ladies" tell Josey not to compete with them... LMAO!
@@masterliontamer2452 they were jealous lol
@@Lucireal34 josie got more than them all put together 🤣🤘
She's classy
That got tense super quick! Take care out there Tommy.
Tommy felt the body language at the end and understood he needs to think smart quickly and get out. Was in a similar situation few years ago in my travels
You da man! Walked strong on a shakedown. Way to roll!
You left at the right time...a bit earlier would've been better!!! You could see they were rushing to finish the beer to get to the money part. Stay safe
There was no right time. The right time is to never step in there. He had prolly had a nice guy (with the white T-shirt) who helped diffuse the situation. Those guys would demand same even if he had been there for 1 minute.
@@kulchitskywright preach
@@kulchitskywright The slum is used to having foreigners and whites. They are hungry and will have anyone come there including a Nigerian citizen, give them money before leaving. They are afraid of him but they will just put up a face of disapointment thinking every white man is loaded with cash and should give more. Anthony Joshua has been to Makoko and a lot of foreigners. It's safe but be ready to give what you have and they can't force an amount.
I have just discovered your videos and I subscribed to your channel - you don’t have to go to dangerous places - Your Luck will run out , it’s not worth it - keep traveling but be safe.
What a brave and intimidating video!
I’m a fan man! 💪
The last couple of minutes were pretty tense 😬
Your videos have convinced me to start traveling. I just celebrated 5 years off of heroin so it's time to get out and start enjoying the world
Congratulations... its time to live
@@shar1202 thank you and yes it is!
@@Jeffshighonlife the first place I'm visiting as soon as I can get sober is Asmara also in Africa...something about the continent makes u want to restart life again with the will of God the Almighty and most Merciful
@@writenamehere0000 🤣🤣🤣🤣 that's what I hear
@@tonycondegnimustafa435 I wish you luck on getting sober. It took me over 30 trips to rehab and about 10 stays in prison so I know how hard it is to get off of the shit. My first place I want to visit is Vietnam but Africa is a close second
Your series is the best thing on TH-cam
Tom your are so cool and brave your expeditions are very interesting. I’m so glad you don’t let those craven sods get the better of you. ❤️🌹😊
Jeez, a $100 just because. No wonder Josey looked uncomfortable in the beginning. She knew! And Tommy goes to pay the $6 to the boatman and the owner takes the money. That’s a bad place to be. Another good video Tommy.
Josey knew fo sho!
its the motherfucking slum.. you have to expect sth like that there.
Stop encouraging him, it's not a good video. Going to the most dangerous spots in Nigeria? I don't understand why that should be good. Can you walk around the hoods in Chicago where drug dealers kill for fun and when you survive you would feel like you've had a fun day?
Prepare a ton of cash if you are going to these kinds of environment as you can see he is clearly getting extorted. It's pretty common for tourist since some of them have no idea what are the actual rules inside lets say that bar and they can easily tweak anything inside. I remember one guy wanted to walk along with me when I asked direction and he started collecting a "fee" for guiding when we arrived. I actually discourage going here if you did not arrange everything beforehand.
@@uzomaihebom9512 hmm this is an ignorant take but being a Nigerian I understand where you're coming from. P.s poverty doesn't always have to equate dangerous
I like Josey and how composed she is. She's sweet and plesant, yet confident and strong.
Well said.
Outstanding video.
As an “outsider”, an oyinbo that has lived in many different areas of Lagos and went to even more, I must say that you handled it okay BUT some of the comments you made were a huge red flag 😅 as much as Nigerians are amazing and happy people due to lack of money they literally have no shame and will try absolutely anything to get money from you. I think the reason they let it go was because you were recording and they also don’t know who you actually are (most of white people there are either government connected or rich - but most come to do business for sure). I have lived in Egbeda, Ikorodu (Maya), I’ve been to Oshodi and Mushin many times BUT as a white lady I didn’t have enough courage to enter Makoko without security. You are amazing, stay safe please!
Can you please elaborate? What were Comments that caused red flags?
Tommy you're going to push your luck one time too many and we aren't even going to be able to watch the video. Stop taking Josie into such situations. Do you want to be found floating in the dirty water and Josie to be an unwilling employee of a brothel never to see her family again? Be smarter.
Oh stfu was she handcuffed to him
@@karazor-el9596 Do you honestly believe that he could defend himself against any of those men in a physical altercation? Much less Josie?
I know this. Isn’t this the plot of the movie Taken? Movies are not real life. The men were scared and testing their luck.
@@KC-in9px He used his wits. This is not his first rodeo.
@@codedxxx No he didn't. He was very lucky that he didn't get beaten at the very least. Are you as naive as Tommy to think that a Nigerian slum brothel owner isn't capable of being violent?
Lets this be a lesson learn and never give to them again..... I almost cried at the end.... Thats insane they almost held you hostage...
Sometimes paying is the best way out don't want them hurting the brother
Oh shut up these people are fycking desperate
@@karazor-el9596 So they intimidate and extort? that's ok with you as long as they are desperate? those people not all of them are but some are shit. Why give a poor image to the area like that?
@@karazor-el9596 Desperate to rob and attack lmao
@@karazor-el9596 Foreal
I recently found your channel. It is very eye opener. There was a time that I wanted to go to the continent, not anymore.
You're very brave to go into those places man, they could rob you, leave you somewhere, and the world would never know.
Be safe, you and your girlfriend.
Your channel just gets better :) Love it
Man sabbatical...please stay away from those slums...you can show Nigeria 🇳🇬 without putting yourself and Josey in danger.
@@RoyaIboy 99% of Nigerians don't know that place exists and 99.9% have never been there.
Very true. I only knew of such place through his video since my 37years of existence. Please be careful of such slums
@@RoyaIboy scary predictions
@@RoyaIboy I hope he doesn’t plan on exploring the north this way .
@@greatnes my Nigerian husband is 50 and he won’t think to go there and has never been there .
Fantastic video, Tommy. Been said, and you felt it first hand, so hardly needs voicing, but, this is dangerous stuff man. Look out for yourself, yeah? Happy adventuring, and thank you so much for these wonderful, insightful, and entertaining vlogs! P.S - Josie is a cool one.
You are really smart, this risk is calculated and take on psychology, you have to eat with them to ease the tension and speak 🗣 little of the language to grow the love. You are welcome to Nigeria 🇳🇬
Damn, Bro was in a brothel and ended up in a tricky situation. Nice escape Tommy. I was nervous for Josey I'm not gonna lie
Well thanks a lot for not lying.
Not sure why you would lie just to say that
Not sure why you had to say your not lying
But thanks again for not lying
@dewalt 459
Thanks for contributing nothing.
@@dewalt4594
Thanks for contributing nothing.
@@mishaa7263
Did you come up with that all on your own or did you have to copy someone else because your not smart enough to come up with a comment on your own
@@burningdaylights
That's the same thing I told your mom when she came over the other night . I had to do it all , she just laid there . I feel sorry for your dad
Love Nigeria from Iran 🇮🇷🇳🇬
i was literaly scared - like im there - try to watch this after the joint! amazing videos!
Tommy's a G for real he not foldin under pressure ... you got balls my dude! Let they ass know !!! 💪🤣