Residents of Nigeria's floating slum thrive
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- čas přidán 11. 09. 2014
- Makoko in Nigeria is one of the more unusual slums in all of Africa. It’s built on water, which provides a way of life for the fishing community - but also risks spreading disease because of the cramped population. In the first of a four-part special on global slums Mohammed Adow reports from Lagos. Watch the six-part documentary series "The Slum" here: aje.me/YCFxFn
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Instead of destroying Makoko, they should invest in it. This could become a tourist spot if they invest and manage the area.
AGREE.
😂
After watching "The Slum" (on Philippines) this is luxury
what d u mean luxury?
Watch "the slum" on the aljazeera channel. You will understand what I mean by this is luxury
+Fatty Dad i actually seen ep 1 and i always sees that bec im from the philippines
+Charlon Mariano oh ok but please try and see all the 6 episodes
+Fatty Dad maybe tomorrow but i think ur saying that this people r quite lucky than those who featured in the slum documentary
The government cutting down their houses reminds me of the most recent US recession, when thousands of people had their homes foreclosed on, and were living in tents around the country, and I saw video of Florida police taking bowie knives and shredding people's tents so they wouldn't live in them...how can you destroy all somebody has without replacing it or helping them out? It's disturbing how people and governments treat human beings.
There is so much things to market about such a beautiful place. Not many such cities do we see in this day and age except maybe in Thailand.So many of the great cities, Bangkok, Ayutthya, Venice, Mexico City all were created in this way. But seriously there is a need for electricity and some basic utilities in order to expand upon such a beautiful wooden piece of architecture over the water. Their forefathers lived on the water, they should be able to live happily in the water.
+MrBoliao98 you r kidding right? this is a slum
This is no slum, what you see may be a bunch of badly stacked wooden structures, I see this city rising from the marsh full of activity and life, potential for greatness.
I am a Nigerian and it is nice that people are watching life in this slum from different parts of the world. Most Nigerians who are not living here aren't better. Some might be probably trying to cross Mediterranean sea to Europe which is extremely dangerous , some probably dead in the Sahara desert trying to cross to war-torn Libya in search of better life. Nigeria is very rich in resources but our greedy politicians (
beautiful
A tourist spot? No
An marine-based economic market? Yes
Please the water is so polluted it will take decades to clear up. Here you have a century old beautiful piece of architecture, essential to the economy with so many thousands living with the tides. Venice was built in this manner, why don't you demolish the city and repair the wetlands and develop your marine-based tourism idea.
MrBoliao98 I understand this point of view, but This isn't Venice, this is Nigeria's coast, other areas (a further coast) in Nigeria have beautiful untapped sceneries, but lacks a tourist economy, lets focus on them.
If we plan on destroying these slum,s then make plans for the designated residents, there has to be a sensible way to move them or give them a better replacement especially one that they've invested their whole life into whilst occupying here (ie fishing).
Human life is definitely more important than scenery. nigeria is not in the postion to even provide for it's population, talk-less of improving the coast, it has nothing to do with infrastructure, they are off land and only occupy an area of sea.
Without it being a tourist spot, this could be way better setup then it is. If you built 10 homes with improvements, then moved 10 families/destroyed 10 bad houses and continued to do it over many years it would be a step in the right direction. Also you may get help from the locals and they could make some extra cash even though it wouldnt be much but anything helps while their community improves over what exists now.
Its completely different with slum at phillipine
Wait that fisherman is the current chief of this village...the nick of indigo travels interviewed for the donations for the orphanage
It was a small fishing village at on Time
Está parecendo a favela da Zona noroeste Santos SP
Wow.. Everybody well dressed though
Waaaaa waaaaa I've never seen this in my entire life
Good for latest live comentary
We must take the example of Khazar Islands or Palm Islands
Why do you have 13 children?
Cause their government does not invest in population control where they’re handing out birth control pills on every corner. Their government doesn’t give a f how many children they have because they are not supporting them on a welfare system. By all appearances their government doesn’t care if they live or die
Inferno na terra
Interesting, in their poverty at least the people look well.
I do agree with the activist the government should invest in this communism lifestyle.
I saw similar setting in/near an Indonesian Island, of course the water was fresh/clean though.
nigeria government do something pls
Residents of Nigeria's floating slum thrive.
Over populated very sad help these people not animails
one word... sterilization.
Original comment! Give yourself a proud pat on your back. We all realize you are better than them..
Kuwa maskini sio mbaya but MTU kutoka mahali kwingine na kuanza kukuambia ati wewe ni maskini ndio mbaya, sumu dhambi tena kubwa sana. Ashindwe sana shetani
can anyone say birth control
What's your business? The people said they're contented.
You and Jeff H should get together and work out the world's issues. You both stated the same comment and I have to say it gets no less brilliant every time I see someone make it! Your intellect is awe inspiring and I am sure these people would probably melt in your presence! Bravo!
Nigerians need to repent and turn to the Lord Jesus Christ. God is a provider.
Jamaal Williams Only few will do. Its idolatry and juju that impedes nigerian/ africans progress. It gives them pride in useless things like ancestors, land etc and curses the land with foolish ideologies. Most of them prefer to live in those conditions which tells you there is alot of demon activity cuz no sane group of people can prefer to live in these conditions
I don't get why the interpreters voice also has to have a African accent smh
What I don't understand is why the accent is not Nigerian.
One of the most corrupted country.
Good for latest live comentary