You'll NEVER Guess What I Found In Ethiopia! (
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Happy New Year መልካም አዲስ ዓመት! Ethiopia isn't quite on the same calendar as everyone else, and they do things their own way. They've got their own coffee -- hell, they invented it. They've got their own, ahem, stimulants 🍃. They've even got their own questionable local liquor made out of honey.
Perhaps as a result, you can find some pretty unique people from around the world there. They even have a community of Rastafarians living there who came to be closer to Hailie Selassie, the former Emperor, who they thought was God. And it was there that I found someone REALLY unexpected.
Join us on this strange but somehow hilarious trip from Addis Ababa to Shashamene and Wondo Genet, from the capital to the lands of the Oromos.
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greetings from North Korea
a very happy new year to you and your subbs
Thomas, thanks for all your efforts; please let us know what brand of t-shirts you wear when traveling in the humid tropics (Ethiopia exempted 😊)
Hi Tommy I discovered ur channel not that long ago and I've got to say thank you,,you have shown me places I could only dream of seeing,,you're videos are awesome and I just wanted to say thanks and wish you a very happy new year when it comes,,,stay safe Tommy 🎉thanks again from a very cold and wet Scotland 😂😂
One remark, Tommy. Derg (communists) came to power only in 1974 and stayed till 1991. Happy New Year!
@SabbaticalTommy
Let me provide you a brief context regarding the tribulations faced by the Rastafarians and the broader conflicts within Ethiopia.
Rastafarians endure persecution for their affection and respect for Ethiopian heritage and the national flag. This flag is despised by Oromo rebels who support independence. These rebels, advocating for an autonomous Oromia region, are hostile towards a united Ethiopia and reject Ethiopian unity, instead favoring an independent Oromia. Conflicts frequently erupt over the Ethiopian flag (colored green, yellow, and red, sans blue), with its possession seen as support for Ethiopian unity.
Regarding the incident involving the destruction of a Rastafarian-owned hotel, it was an act primarily aimed at the Amhara people, known for their robust pro-Ethiopian stance, including their reverence for Ethiopia's history, flag, monarchy, and unity - values also shared by Rastafarians. As a result, Rastafarians suffer persecution due to their ideological similarity with the Amharas, whom Oromo rebels view as obstacles to establishing an Oromia free from Ethiopian influence.
Unfortunately, the current government, shaped by ethnic federalism, is increasingly influenced by Oromo ethnic groups that align with separatist ideologies. This development has led to actions consistent with Oromo rebel ideologies, including the persecution of both Amharas and Rastafarians. In reaction, a group called "Fano" has risen in the Amhara region, adopting the same flag and ideals as the Rastafarians. They strive to dismantle ethnic federalism and advocate for a unified Ethiopia under a non-ethnic federal system. Positioned against the Oromo rebels and the government, which now favors Oromo rebel ideologies, Fano's stance leads to persecution of any group sharing similar beliefs or symbolism, especially in Oromia, including Shashemene. The Rastafarians' deep connection to Ethiopian history and culture is a primary reason for their persecution. The Oromo Liberation Army (OLA), with its ethnic-centric, pro-independence stance, has significantly influenced both the Oromia regional and the federal governments, now under the sway of Oromo groups supportive of the rebels.
That Japanese man is a clear testimony of man stays where he finds peace 🕊️✌️
Salam from Miami. Africa is also my favorite continent. I have lived in Adis Ethiopia, Djibouti and Kenya. Ethiopia is my favorite African country. So much so I married a beautiful Ethiopian Queen.
Great people, culture, food, music and memories.
They seem to have a lot of tribal and ethnic conflicts.
Salami from miami
Why didn't you marry someone from your own kind in your own native country? Someone who you share the most in terms of identity, culture, social class? All you Western males (most of whom are maladaptive) who chose to leave your home countries to marry women from other nations with who you share nothing in common shows something is wrong with you not the nations you've left.
you are obsessed. it is unhealthy.
My comment was deleted for being to blunt so let me retype. People who post these types of comments have a sinister agenda and are trying to push a certain narrative. You couldn't find a wife in your own country (the US) so you travel to foreign countries to date and fool with women you share nothing with not race, not culture, not social class.
Honestly i don't know why this channel doesn't have at least 1 million subscribers he's one of the best
We get there
I just stumbled on this video and subscribed , I watched this video like watching new movie right to the end on his way back to Adis ababa. His will hit one million soon , I am so inspired ,
quality chanel always get less views and likes
Very true. He is the best
Because it's a rigged game and always has been.
The Japanese gentleman needs a channel his experience in Ethiopia would be very educational coming from a different culture and immersing himself in the Ethiopian culture!☝🏽🥸
Ethiopians are not junkie rastas you propagandist
That is not our culture. That is Rastafarian. We push them out of cities. That's why they stay in those villages. Anyways, stop being obsessed. There is nothing you should learn. You have nothing to do with us.
That is probably the only Japanese Rastafarian living in Ethiopia on the planet.
If he were the only Japanese Rastafarian living in Ethiopa, isn't the further qualifier "on the planet" superfluous?
@@Steevee14 How do you know there's not an alien planet out there with their own Japan, Ethiopia, and Rastafarians? The universe is a big place.
Derrrrrffff
@@brettzolstick989 nailed it... Lmao
hahahah hes soo cool lol
That Japanese man living in Ethiopia is WILD. What a contrast in cultures, but he seems to have adapted. This is just CRAZY to me.
He sure didn't waste any time cranking out kids.
Its not a contrast. just like 28:12
Both the Japanese core culture and the Rasta runs in-sync
you drop in a Filipino or India nor Cherokee = runs in-sync.
🇷🇺 это то, что( this was derivative of that ---> )🇪🇹 ይህ ነበር
Russia never white washed 100% of their Christianity
Japanese sun | and a star = its not a contracts
Egyptian sun god and Japanese sun god = is not a contracts
so when the guy said the STAR represent our black people . No LIES TOLD
people are too lazy to ask "blue print questions" like... where did you get those drums from?
where did the concept of stars come from? Earth is not 2024 years old.
Experiences is where shared culture comes from
The Japanese man is typically of an example if you become neck deep into cults and conspiracy theories.
None of this is very odd, people are people and there is a whole community of Japanese rastas in japan
Reverse Yasuke
gotta say i never know Ethiopia was so beautiful
Thank you! Our country with all it's hardships is beautiful regardless.
This was so wholesome to see you speak Japanese with them especially the children
Happy New Year! መልካም አዲስ ዓመት!
(yes, Ethiopian New Year was back in September, but let's forget the details)
The real party doesn't start until my birthday on the 2nd. I learned from my barber that I should celebrate my birthday for 'x' days based on my age. So, I celebrate for over two months
Happy new year, Tommy! Stay safe friend=)
መልካም አዲስ አመት. 2016 Ethiopian year 💚💛❤️🤫
❤🧡💛💚💙💜🤎🖤🤍
❤❤❤
As a Kenyan, I can easily live and enjoy Ethiopia very much.
No you can't. The Bantus of Kenya have nothing in common with Ethiopia and Ethiopians.
You are more than welcome sir.
@@Sidek0Donkoro Slehonk new!!!
@@Brave-Is_Mine1 Donqorow enatin yeweladew new.
@@Sidek0hey what is your problem, if a Japanese can assimilate in to Ethiopian society why not for a Kenyan after all we are are God’s children, just don’t be dinkoro
I liked the attitude of the Ethiopian people quickly!!! They seemed very friendly. Also, the girl in the episodes photo was especially beautiful.
It was also enjoyable to see you and Josey collaborating.
Who woulda ever thought there was a Rasta Japanese man living in Ethiopia
I enjoyed your Ethiopian video, Tommy! You give us an unadulterated picture of the country you are visiting every time and I appreciate that. Every country has its beautiful and its ugly side. That's just the way it is. Thank you for being you and for your fascinating way of telling a story via video!
Let me tell you... this video is misleading and innacurate
My beautiful country Ethiopia!❤️🇪🇹🌍🇪🇹❤️🙏🏼👏🏼👍🏼🥰
You like them fetishesizing our people? Bc thats what theyve been doing in all these videos
Ethiopia was the first country I travelled to outside of Australia when I was 21. changed everything.
Hope you had a good time ..I am Ethiopean in Australia ;)
Ethiopians are beautiful people with beautiful smiles!
Not true we are fighting each other killing so many people
Ethiopians are among the nicest people on earth...genuine smiles.. I was there in 1984-1986 before internet time....great memories..thank you for sharing & Happy New Year ..looking forward to seeing more of your wonderful videos...keep it going!🙏
Yes the tribalists and genociders oromos killed other tribes of Ethiopia and the Rastas. They stole property of the ither ethnics and Rasta's. Africans please watch out and don't follow ethnic federalism, they are a shame and embarrassment for Africa and the whole black race of the world. The TPLF and the OLA introduced ethnic federalism shameful and backward.
They are racist
Are you friends with Bob Geldoff?
Thank you so much. Happy New Year 🎉and God bless you. 🙌
Not all and I do love them.
The Japanese man living in a Rasta settlement in Ethiopia is a trippy fella, to say the least.
I wish some CZcamsrs can afford historians and translators. Some youtubers are like a band that never did rehearsals and gets on the stage.
Wow! Ethiopia the land that God made. Impressive.
Humanity was created there.
So radically different to my travels to Addis Ababa Ethiopia - I’m glad you posted the video. My travels there was just for business meetings in the capital. However, you’ve shown exactly what I saw. Very kind and hospitable people. Happy New Year!
City looks like a slum. Underdeveloped and very poor. No longer want to visit
@@tstones5187 You're talking about every US city north of Philly, right?
@@billwx3864 Talking about Addis ababa, looks terrible. no offence but they are very poor
bruh the vlogger is going to those specific places to experience it. Addis is really developed but have poor and rich side as any country in the world do.@@tstones5187
@@tstones5187 Thank God, you are rich!
Brother one of the all time greatest Ethiopian music producers is Abegasu he’s half Japanese half Ethiopian. Rare but not unheard of.
It’s crazy foreigners love Ethiopia more than Ethiopians love themselves and each other . Africa needs to grow up one day
We do love each other it's just that some people with big agendas get in the day.
Wow such genuinely kind people ❤ I so badly wish to go to Africa, let me see one sunset and I would be ecstatic for a life time. Happy new years 🎉
@Banks101 welcome if u visit...
Doesn't a sunset look pretty much the same no matter what continent you happen to be in?
You never know who you might run into when you visit Ethiopia.
Nice to see the “A” team of travel vloggers back together again.
Be well. Be safe, and happy new year.
Do you think he clapped her cheeks?
I love Josie with you so much. Happy new year y’all ❤
Tommy, I LOVE your videos. You've shown me such a cool new and interesting perspective on the world. You truly provide a very different and loving perspective on us as humans. Like where else would we find a Japanese Rasta man living in Ethiopia? Where else would we find tribes living in the rain forest speaking Dutch? Where else would we find videos of small communities with people speaking a language that barely still exists? You've shown us that you can connect with anyone by just speaking and understanding some of their language. Thank you for also always learning the history of these places and teaching us about it. Thank you, happy new years and good luck for 2024!
When Ethiopia is safer than some parts of Chicago, LA, or NYC
most part of Ethiopia safer than Chicago, LA, or NYC. He is having fun by going all underground Tej house without getting robbed. Know that all of the bars he is going are underground and most of them unlicensed bars. Still safe.
most parts of africa is safe, beside actual warzones and terrorists infected areas.
You are right. In LA, they stole my excellent tablet.
This area he went to is actually not safe for some Ethiopian ethnic groups. He is safe because he is not from that ethnic group (and a foreigner)
In a day to day life, Ethiopia is one of the safest places. Occasional tribal conflicts flare up here and there, mostly in remote rural areas. Violent crimes are rare
Very well done! You are popular world wide and people appreciate being able to talk with you. Thank you for sharing with us!
Hell yes new Tommy content! Looking forward to another great watch! Happy New Year from Australia!
I appreciate our detail knowledge of history/things in general like saying a word from Amharic and the simplicity you put it to us all understand. Thank you
honestly and easily one of your best videos yet, so raw, weird, chaotic and interesting, everything i love about your channel
The Japanese Rastafarian is not just the coolest Japanese guy, but the coolest guy period, that anyone could meet.
Talk about pursuing your dream! Wow.
He is infomer spy
✔️🌴 Just a person who loves REGGAE and BOB MARLEY like an Ethiopian in GREECE who started wearing DREADS and changed his name to DAVID MARLEY and became RASTAFARIAN 🌴✔️
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Seeing you and Empress Josey of Nigeria (sorry, couldn't resist! 😄) is simply compulsive and absorbing viewing. The two most chilled tuber-vloggers on the planet is dual dynamism at its best ...and the locals always seem to catch on to that fact immediately.
The diversity and beauty of Africa is immense and you both bring out the positives magnificently! Thanks for sharing, and I look forward eagerly to the next collaboration. One!!!
"compulsive" viewing? Did you mean "compelling" viewing?
Happy New Year. One of my favorite vlogs you have done. Beautiful people. An interesting history of the country. Well done and I LOVE your side kick. 🥰
I love your attitude and optimism. You treat everyone with respect. It’s great seeing your video after Kurt’s one yesterday, who seems to be annoyed by the fact that he’s travelling.
HNY, Tommy, thanks for taking us along through the hills and valleys of real life
Damn been watch'n since 2022, can't believe u finally came to Ethiopia. Nice to have u here Tommy ❤ 🇪🇹
This was festinating to view. So much to take in. Chaotic and calm at the same time. .
Really appreciate the long, uncut and authentic vids like this Tommy
Thanks for going to and recording your everyday experiences in Ethiopia- I haven’t been there since 2012.
Thanks Tommy and Josie for the great Videos you did about my Country Ethiopia. 🇪🇹
Wow, this entire trip was chaotic but wow the views and the different cultures is amazing to see.
Amazing and so interesting . Thanks Sabbatical & of course the wonderful Josie
Great Job, we wish you all the best for the next year 2024 and all your fans 🎉❤️ have nice year guys 🎉❤️
Glad you posted this video. Chaotic at times but still educational and entertaining as well. Thank you
I like the Chaos! :) Ethiopia countryside looks incredible!
I really enjoyed this adventure and Josse is the perfect travel guide. You have a way of making me feel that I'm with you😊
I love that Josey introduced me to you and Jullien you all three should do a collab. Your dry wit, her personality, and his fantasy/imagination would make a good video ❤
I love Ethiopia! Thank you for sharing 🙏
the more chaotic the better my friend. Just started watching your videos the other day and really enjoying them. thanks very much
This was one of my favorite videos of yours. A lot of interesting things to see and learn about. I am glad you posted!👍
wow Josey's back - she's cool. Good travel companion! Cheers S for the videos. I want to visit Ethiopia now
Dude what a great video. Probably one of my favorite ones of all time. Ethiopians look like they're great people.
Miss josey good to see you again! "youre fighting like tigres and oromos" had me in tears
Getting closer to nature is really amazing . Enjoy !!!
So glad you posted this video..thanks loved it..Your African trips are my favourite..Sending you love and Happy Neaw Year wishes from London 🇬🇧 ❤
Happy new year man, discovered your videos recently and it's so awesome what you do!
Happy New year Tommy and Josie, love watching your travel logs.
This was very fun to watch, I like how you view things in all aspects.
Awesome video. I knew of the Ras Tatafari history, but thought the settlement in Ethiopia would have died out by now. Great to see it has survived and the people there are true.
Love your content! You always show the raw life of the people of the earth 🌎 thanks for giving us the chance to see the world through your travels. Safe travels
In Africa and discovering the earth through this channel 😅🙌🏽👌🏽
Excellent adventure, thanks and Happy New Year !!
Your videos are always amazing dude, a real eye opener to the wider world that almost all of us would never see otherwise. Appreciate you man.
Thanks so much for posting this vid, it gives us an insight into the way they live. I really enjoyed, the lady with u is lovely….thank u , New Zealand.
Im so happy you and josie together again i miss your vlog in uganda and nigeria
Watch your videos all the time! This was a great watch, glad you uploaded it
Tommy, Tommy, Tommy.... Awesome video in spite of your protestations to the contrary! Happy New Year! Feliz ano novo para vôces! Hope you and your beautiful companion have many happy and wonderful adventures to share in the coming year.
Glad you posted it, cause that was insane! I mean the Japanese rasta guy from Kobe living there... My god! He must've been through a lot there. Even just travel vlogging seems challenging in that country, jugding by what I've seen from Yves.
Great video, Tommy, especially as it shows so many sides (good and not-so-good) of Ethiopian society.
Every video for me is flying with joy and step to completely new space with calming heart Thank you for all this years magic movie. Here in R.Macedonia europe we enjoyed in your work Thanks again
Wow ! What a lot of kids , they always make me laugh the way they react to you and the camera. I’m really glad you posted the video Tommy, don’t be so hard on yourself, we all still love you whatever you film. Cheers.
I think this was one of your best videos! I learned a lot, as always. You are the best travel vlog on the net.
Yes the tribalists and genociders oromos killed other tribes of Ethiopia and the Rastas. They stole property of the ither ethnics and Rasta's. Africans please watch out and don't follow ethnic federalism, they are a shame and embarrassment for Africa and the whole black race of the world. The TPLF and the OLA introduced ethnic federalism shameful and backward.
Happy New Years Tommy and thanks as always for all the great content!
Happy New year, man and thank you for all the great reporting !
Very happy you decided to post this. I really enjoyed it.
Happy New Year to you and stay safe.
Always enjoy your trips with you 2 🇯🇲
Josey has the most contagious laugh . Thanks for another great video . Stay safe Tommy .
Josey!!!! I’m always so happy to see you two together! ❤
Thank you for being you and for your fascinating way of telling a story via video!
Happy new year Tommy and Josie!
Amazing video! Happy New year from St. Petersburg, Russia!🎇❤️🔥
Always enjoy watching your videos brother, appreciate the content you make! I hope you're doing well and have a happy new year!
Another great Documentary. One day these videos will be used to remind people what the world was like before history repeats itself again.
That sing attack 😅😅 is called Ashenda is a traditional festival celebrated in particularly among the Tigray and Amhara people. 12:31
So what
@@filmontesfamichael3885why you so sensitive jela ras
Really enjoyed and learned from this video! You are the best. Thank you for the adventure…
Love the vibes. Happy New Year from New Jersey 🎉
Bar none your best video on Africa ❤ Fav part is Shashemané.
Well done 👏
Thank you.
I enjoy your videos, this one was pretty good !!! Tks for your hard work !!
I hope you read this your videos are more informative than any other travel bloggers and I watch a lot also interacting with people in every video is something that I really look forward to
Sabbatical your by far the best traveler youtuber!!! You've visited the most remote places most would not dare to visit. But what is more impressive is how you seem to connect with people everywhere. Your language skills are amazing. Carry on Sir. May you blessed and protected+
I met a princess from Ghana, Africa in Illinois, beautiful woman. Very different from Ethiopia ..I think. She Became very good friends with my Spanish wife. The stories and bits of culture she explained was so cool. She had a very big impact of us only knowing her a short time. May she be blessed forever.."Princess S"
theirs no princesses in Ghana
@@StopTheLiessignorant Ethiopian. There are tons of royal lines and families in Ghana.
You guys disrespect Africa yet know nothing about it.
Ghana is all the way in West Africa. Ethiopia is in the East. And they have much different cultures, religions, food etc. Newsflash we don't live in a big jungle together. Would you randomly mention you know a French person to a person from the UK? European people's ignorance smh
@selamc20 agreed and to be sure..I never said they were close..and I did state in my comment are very different. I'm sure that what you speak of is genuine. My words might have confused the experience. Be blessed!
great episode ! ok now i dont want to go to Ethiopia, but through your experience with Josey it really seemed cool.
No shem i cant lie
Ethiopiana are hard workers and humble may they be blessed
From south africa 🇿🇦🇪🇹❤
Will give that 20/10 A+😂👍🏼 Happy 🆕 year🎉
I heard there are thousands of species of coffee beans in Ethiopia .
🎉Happy new year
Stay safe with Josie
Beard looks great Tommy, Happy New Year....and your with your lady friend, so Awesome....Be Well 🕊️
This has been an amazing experience! Thank you.