Becoming a man among the borana | SLICE | Full documentary

In Southern Ethiopia, 11 year-old Wario belongs to the Borana, a semi-nomadic tribe renowned for salt trading in the region. It is time for him to prove himself and his family, that he is a real Borana, and can take on important responsibilities in the community.
He will undergo a 200 km initiatory journey to learn the difficult labor of salt trade. Accompanied by his father, he will face the many dangers of the desert: heat, thirst, fatigue and threats from enemy tribes. Will he make it across the desert to sell his precious white gold?
"Becoming a Man among the Borana"
Direction: Jean Queyrat
Production: ZED & France Télévisions
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[@SLICEDocumentary]

There are now subtitles on the video! Enjoy! :)

[@njoroon8440]

I still can't see any subtitles

[@susanmargaretwills6432]

I can't help worrying - what happens if you need a doctor or have toothache? And if you become short-sighted? How can you work or live without glasses? And to think that salt is the cheapest item on our supermarkets' shelves

[@marleysankor]

@@njoroon8440 Tap top righthand of screen on video. Tap on the 3 dots then on Captions. Words will come on bottom of your screen in English.

[@rinty04]

There are no subtitles.. Thanks for sharing and what a hard life they live, but they seem happy enough with it all.. Bless them.

[@marleysankor]

@@rinty04 I can get them Sorry you're having difficulty. #Blessings

[@burhansamatar7983]

As a Somali who grew up in a similar environment, I'm really touched and became teary by seeing this rare documentary. Its incredibly beautiful how the father prepared his son for life by taking the sun rise/set as an example to pursue goals in life and the unbreakable family bonds displayed. The sacrifices and the endurance is incomparable to anything I have seen. I also solute the cameraman who risked his life to bring this rare beautiful documentary to the world. Bravo.

[@abdikadirJamaame]

Haa sxb wax badan ayaa iskaga eg nahay xitaa deegaanka iyo dhirta

[@troop8829]

@@abdikadirJamaame wtf

[@yvngbashit3570]

Omg how are doing now?

[@Muhammad-sx7wr]

*They live very similarly to our rural folk. I cannot relate too well since for many generations my family has been coastal and involved in trade. But I am very well acquainted with how our rural Somali folk live and it is nearly indistinguishable.*

[@Muhammad-sx7wr]

The sad thing is a Somali would have long ago figured out to use a boat instead of wading through such caustic salty water. Or perhaps we would have drained the lake and used up the salt already.

[@alikodinko9158]

Oh my people Borana, you let me cry. I am an Oromo from western Oromia State in Ethiopia near to the Sudanese border. I am very happy to see my Borana people, they are our ancestors the brother of Barentu. God bless you and live healthy ! Although I was born and grown up in far away from this area, I can understand the Afaan Oromo dilect which they talk. I love you my people !

[@sahra4091]

May the WAQQAA the Almighty God, bless you we love you too.

[@eyob8969]

me to. i am from walaga but migrated to europe when i was 7 years old. i can understand a little of what they say but it warms my heart to just listing to them borona are so humble and loving.

[@theconfusedoromo5361]

me too bro may WAAQA BLESS US ALL.

[@yadatagerado512]

2:38 😂😂😂😂😂 if you speak Affan Oromo this right here was classic Oromo negotiation, it was beautiful the subtitle didn’t do it justice, the way they communicate was like poetry, and the response. It was just “lower the price down from 3,500”. I love my culture. I love being Oromo

[@theconfusedoromo5361]

@@yadatagerado512 me too sir.

[@LayeDiaw]

The bond between the father and son is awesome.

[@mohammedalnaimi2823]

🤩

[@wasiuamao412]

The dad is an excellent teacher and role model . I love it .

[@11bravo30]

Warrior is a great young kid! He will be a leader just like his father! Love and Respect

[@amiciopera]

We has westerners think otherwise, it is always wonderful when we witness, human beings are all the same, no matter where we come from.... What a wonderful documentary ❤

[@ameltsega7062]

I left that area 20+ years ago. The love and the blessings of Borana Elders never fades away. I wish i could get back and reconnect myself. There is only kindness among them. The Affan Oromo Dialect of Borana is like a music. You do not want them to stop talking 😊 Humble, Loving and innocent people of Borana. There is a lot to do by the government to make the livelihood of this peaceful and loving people better. Much Love from Your far went Son!

[@eyerusalemmekonen5079]

❤❤❤

[@wakeandbakewithmaryjane1767]

This father is very endearing, good father, good man. Many blessings to them all. Beautiful place, wonderful people. We forget how easy we have it.

[@BatkoBrat]

We have it easy, they have it simple.

[@honeymoon4130]

The way the children so willingly help and participate is heartwarming. You can tell they want to make their parents proud. Every family member plays their part, truly. It’s beautiful to see. Thank you for such a well done documentary♥️

[@nikiyoussef55]

well said they are team

[@monicamayo6953]

I have watched a dozen of documentaries on Slice so far & at the end of each one I am amazed at how much these families truly love each other. How well the children respect their parents & the parents (a majority are arranged marriages) respect each other. I have to do some self reflecting for why I’m so surprised by this. They are so happy when they don’t have any monetary wealth & have a basic education. After watching so many of these videos, it proves money can’t buy happiness. I sincerely hope these families have the best life!

[@wasiuamao412]

Best comment so far . Respect.

[@Miracle-ms9hu]

My reflection has shown me that in the west, we base our lives and currency on a piece of paper. Our bonds as a community are not present, cultures are not celebrated for their differences, but instead disrespected. Our hearts here could never work as a unit and be paid equally, we yearn to rank higher and in the process enlarge our egos. This documentary highlights our shortcomings in such a profound way. They are in the future, whilst we digress into the past. Our confusion trickles from this disruptive programming: that our plastic, technology, carbon emissions, lack of nature, etc is civilised and those who work in tandem with nature are uncivilized - and for that we in the west are never truly joyful. Our accumulation of things have distracted us and owns us...

[@tsegawtesfaye2945]

exactly

[@moniho6907]

You cant miss what you dont know

[@LJLee-gt9uw]

Also traditional rites of passage to marriage children are in balance with nature as the boy taking long trips with father and daughter getting married at 16

[@user-xn2hf9re8r]

I love the way they acknowledge conversation with 'ummm' especially the little boy

[@mr.nobody9086]

ummm

[@michellehitt1976]

Me to, I’ve never seen this type of interaction but I like it.

[@TheAcaciaStrain1]

ya i love that as well, their responsive "mmms" are essentially just social que's for they understand or acknowledge something just like we "mmhm" or head nod in conversation

[@byiringiroclement541]

It happens in Kinyarwanda : from Rwanda Same word with same meaning: hummm Prononciation is like humming when you sing

[@Successincome]

I think it's like saying 'ok', 'I got you', 'I hear You', basically acknowledge what the person is saying. It's very common in most languages, specially folks in the carribean some with a sligltly different tones. By the way I'm not Ethiopian, I just wanted to elaborate on what I think the 'ummm' sound means.

[@mariaparker7545]

What wonderful people, their patience and strength is incredible and here in the West we complain about everything.

[@ishenichole7340]

ungrateful, unhelpful selfish too

[@soysauce4223]

Poor people in the US eats McDonald in daily basis. Lol

[@mohamedjarso280]

Am proud to b borana

[@alexlopez7506]

people having it worse off doesnt invalidate anyones problems

[@christinafidance340]

@@alexlopez7506 No. but i can honestly say as an American, the crap my people complain about truly embarrasses me! But, it’s basically just the result of never knowing real struggle or pain or having to go without, that’s all. If a person has every damn thing they could ever want or need, OF COURSE they’re gonna break down every time the wi-fi goes out or the freeway backs up!

[@Canjeex]

I enjoyed watching it so much i was taken back. As a somali we have soo many cultural similarities. It was really nice to see. I have been given a new perspective about self reliance, endurance and commitment. Thank you for sharing.

[@NoRockinMansLand]

yes of course, the Somali are related to Oromos culturally

[@bigie2264]

@@NoRockinMansLand not only culturally but thru DNA to both are kushitic decendent

[@rohaaniidaalii9758]

@new soul and make sure to give back the Arab his religion.

[@user-ko2lp6zb6o]

@@rohaaniidaalii9758 no pagan

[@rohaaniidaalii9758]

@KING Ali isn't it a tragedy how arab religion have made you to hate your culture and your ancestors and you are not even aware of it. ?Its a damn shame. If there was only enough light in you so that you could see and realise , but I guess some people are borned in this world to live in darkness. I truly feel for you...I truly do. Love and may you attain true light within your soul.

[@guyojilo547]

I am really happy to watch the video. I am Borana myself. I used to live with my family in such a way until we moved to an urbanized area. thank you so much for sharing how our life turned out. But right now the situations have become difficult. the drought is here, and the cattle have started dying. The community needs help

[@oromtitiwbo5078]

may God help all Oromo 🤲🏾🤲🏾🤲🏾

[@calebmoore1861]

I’ll pray for you’re people🙏🏾

[@uekiguy5886]

Hello Guyo. I'm curious about something from the video. When they were at the cattle well, the narrator said that the traders would give something in exchange for the water but did not show nor tell us what it was. Do you have any idea what would typically be given and what amount? Thank you.

[@apologu]

The narrator mentioned they migrate once the drought kicks in and cattle start dying

[@guyojilo547]

@@uekiguy5886 Dear, what is given to the well owner depends on the number of cattle you have. sometimes, one of the cattle, a goat, or some money will be given. some of these will be used for maintenance of the well.

[@ZzrozZ]

This is the most hardworking people I've ever seen in my entire life! Beautiful people and skin color!

[@shishbae6299]

Tnk u.

[@mekonnenborena9106]

Wow....the most humble, kind, innocent and beautiful people. I know that part of Ethiopia/Kenya. The Borana....it is just wow. Thank you for sharing their story.

[@artandnature-arnelalvarez6219]

What a wonderful Documentary , I really enjoyed watching it and heartbroken at the same time seeing how difficult and hard their Life is,but Happy with the simplest things.I hope things will become easier for these wonderful and hardworking people. Thank you for showing this to the world I feel like I have traveled with you. I'm going to show this to my students here in Philippines.

[@HamiticKushitic]

They are Oromo borana and thank you for like it. Naggatti :)

[@kalosamson7339]

Joppp

[@pitokaachumi6765]

Hats off to the camera man

[@pangetcako7954]

What a great father, teaches his son whats life and how to survive.

[@samuelmakumi1774]

The wisdom the father passed to his son is amazing,Follow the sun when it rises rise and work when it sleeps or set also sleep always follow the sun

[@mariusloveless7880]

The fact that the idea of rising and sleeping with the sun was probably first introduced to the human ethos by a man similar to the father in this video is amazingto me. Hearing that man say that to his son gave me a glimpse of the birth of something extremely fundamental to human behavior.

[@seanrallis6714]

You use this word "wisdom" but it seems clear from how you used it that it doesn't mean what you think it means.

[@impewire4430]

8u

[@endcer4531]

Such a great documentary . Greetings to the Borana people from Albania .

[@HamiticKushitic]

They are Oromo borana and thank you for like it :) Naggatti.

[@bobbykibe8693]

@@HamiticKushitic do they belong to the same ethnic group with Boranas of North Eastern Kenya?

[@HamiticKushitic]

@@bobbykibe8693 Huh? They are Oromo no matter where they are and where they reside now.

[@meyekasa5478]

@@HamiticKushitic They are borena

[@sihamumer9901]

@@bobbykibe8693 yes

[@gutematufa1260]

i'm an oromo from central part of the country(shewa). borana is highly respected in oromo society. borana is the first son of oromo from the two son(is one of the two major subgroups of the Oromo people). the other son is barentu. borana is the one who created gada system and calendar system called dhaha. in our area you can't bless before borana. i'm proud of them.

[@rederatv]

Borana are also a respected tribe in Kenya.

[@june2420111]

wow the men who extract the salt from that lake, what an incredibly tough job, I went to the dead sea once and a little bit got into my eyes, it stung so much worse than anything I've gotten in it, even perfume. I can't imagine diving in it like that, that must be excruciatingly painful. God have mercy on them.

[@chhawi7914]

The relationship between father and his son is amazing . Love from India❤️

[@flackox6723]

Malik amber is Borona too who ruled India in 1548

[@dhanrajrane5271]

@@flackox6723 what happened to him then??

[@dhanrajrane5271]

@@flackox6723 so many motherfucker came and went, still India and indians are the best.....Love india

[@infinite5795]

@@flackox6723 not whole India, but some northern parts of India.

[@Simaq7]

Kudos to the young boy. My boy who is 10 yrs of age couldn't walk for a kilometer when we had to look for the nearest shopping center for supplies while on holiday in a coastal town. I had to carry him on my back every now and then. That boy is strong.

[@rainharjus7334]

The boy is as strong as his father makes him to be.

[@Gwaycee]

@@rainharjus7334 Very well said. A boy is as strong as his father makes him to be. If God gives me children, I will carry that statement with me and apply it to them.

[@beverleytinker2318]

I am sure your young son is a very nice boy..he just is use to our modern world as am I and you as well🌹

[@ayyotube5224]

After 3years old we are considered not child where I came from….same tribe as these people

[@anthonyramirez6264]

The ending was very heartwarming. I can't help but think of me and my old man having those kinds of conversations and working together. It's a blessing to have an involved, loving, and smart father, but it pays when you listen to him. Wario is a soldier for being so young, but having the heart and commitment to his family to make the journey. I pray God continually blesses this family. Amazing documentary.

[@lioulmesfin7678]

Wow I Am Also Oromoo From North West Oromiyaa And When I Saw The Video It Makes Me Cry 😭😭 Because This People Is The Oldest People Of Oromoo And Oromiyaa And All Oromo's Respect Them Because Their Gada System Is The Oldest Around 3000 BC And I want To Say In Afan Oromo Language That yaa Booranaa Kiyya Yaa Angafa Kiyya Naa Bulchuu Naa Jirradhu ❤️💚❤️

[@abdirizakhaji-dahir4600]

As a Somali and fellow African I enjoyed this video. What a beautyful life (I know its not easy) and the knowledge passed between gerations cannot be put in to a price. That is a well earned cash😊. Thanks Slice.

[@ahlamwako7483]

as a somali this reminds me of our reer miyi culture..xasuus wallah

[@AbdiwahidWadani]

@@IB_Adam u see the way they were counting it is the same counting as Somali m so surprised wth😟 they were like “ kow, labo, sadax, afar. Daamn

[@Abdimalow433]

kuwani waa soomali baan is iri horaanti darajooyinkii aan baadiyaha kusoo qaatey ayaaba kan yar(wario) la barayaa inanta qosolkeedu waa soomali caadiya si lamida awrta la raranayo,safarka 5ta maalin ah ,wadaadka cusbada qodanaya iyo qabiilada is diriraayo waa un dhaqankeeno ethopia la geeyay happy to watch this documentry, it inspired me to travel and see boranas life....

[@theblackkaiser3036]

@@Abdimalow433 You do know they’re our distinct cousins and we share many similarities, right?

[@HasanNassrallah]

@@AbdiwahidWadanimore like toko, lama, sadi, afur...but very similar indeed. I speak both Somali and Oromo (Borana).

[@kiptinamirika4004]

Love the sound "emmm" after they end the conversation.

[@konnen4518]

It’s to show that you’re paying attention to the conversation and you’re in agreement

[@thirstiestvillager9233]

@@konnen4518 In America we just nod

[@michellehitt1976]

@@konnen4518 Oh that’s interesting. I like it.

[@wediafom193]

Ummm mean understood,yes, next, off course, got it........etc

[@samuelkamochu6808]

As a man who has worked hard to make it in life, I thought I had seen it all, but I humbly admit it can't get tougher than this. I've met many Borana men who work as watchmen in several towns in Kenya and I always wondered why they can't find easier work back at home, this documentary has opened my eyes like nothing else. God bless their hard work. That boy Wario is receiving the best education under his father's tutelage.

[@Ceelxaar]

The young man Wario reminds me of me when I was a little boy. I WAS EXACTLY THAT. I grew up in a nomadic life style. What a wonderfull father these boys have, teaching them how to survive

[@user-cq9hb1pg3u]

What a heartwarming journey. It really puts life into perspective. I hope everyone is happy and healthy.

[@dulcehajjar5826]

Beautiful Country 👏 Beautiful People 👏 Lots of Love from Brasil 🇧🇷and Illinois 🇺🇸

[@shishbae6299]

Tnk u

[@crowdpleaserselector5980]

The highlight of simplicity and importance of family structure is refreshing. We have everything in the west and yet we are in the stampede to accumulate what we are fooled to believe is important.

[@abdirahmanadan5874]

This was my father's business , getting salt from the boqee, a dormant volcano crater in el souda loads the salt on a camel for transportation to market in Yaballo . I thank God for having gave me the chance to formal education , today I'm a healthcare provider , a clinician , i recall my father's tell was similar to what I'm just watching . The singing wells is known as "el towan" as getting water from deep the well through chain of men passing on water filled containers to the main resvior then to the cannals . For animals and human consumption. I recall all this documentary place as it was where i was born . Its colourful place to be . Access to education was problem by then but my aunt took me to school in kenya where i got my islamic as well as secular education in mandera district , to day i pay visit to this beautiful country on my holidays . My dad passed away and rests in graveyard on these mountains , on "mount Sarite". May these people leave in abundance 🙏🙏🙏

[@user-cq9hb1pg3u]

Stories like these really make me appreciate the continuity of the internet.

[@bishargellowmahad1074]

I'm a gare man from mandera and we are neighbour with borana both in kenya and Ethiopia. We also speak the same language. Borana are one of the most lovely, caring,friendly and generous community.we share a lot in common. Respect

[@abdihakimmohamud9373]

Gare soomaali maaha?

[@intalmdr4627]

@@abdihakimmohamud9373 He didn’t say gare aren’t somali.

[@robledelastborn6868]

I'm Borana boy from turkana county,we stayed together with my Gare brother,no one differentiate us, we're called wariah,..really we all one people..love and respect from me,May Allah bless us All

[@box5319]

@@robledelastborn6868 ameen bro. Take care.

[@sayidadam9794]

@@abdihakimmohamud9373 Garre and Gabra are oromo

[@olyadbegna4556]

Daughter: father how will you pay for my wedding? Father: I will walk 200 miles for 5 days in the desert, extract salt from a volcanic crater by hand and sell it at the market for 2 birr (less than 5 US cents) per can.

[@jewel7322]

What a great Father. Every moment was teachable to his son. Good story to watch!

[@Ali01007]

The fathers advice at the end was touching.

[@majira3478]

for sure!!!

[@MontoyaBrandy]

These people are so amazing! I have so much respect for them! Hard working is an understatement! I pray peace and love over them and I pray the Lord shields them from all evil. Imagine the majority of the world couldn’t handle this type of life. They would all die quickly. God bless these beautiful people!!

[@jtrripper6297]

Thank you brandy...the borena indeed are hardworking,lovable,honest,decent people...i have lived there i have worked as a physician and i am so humbled to say this i know this people close..ETHIOPIA!!!WHAT A COUNTRY!BORENA WHAT A PEOPLE !!

[@MontoyaBrandy]

@@jtrripper6297 ❤️❤️

[@HamiticKushitic]

They are Oromo borana and thank you for the kind words. Naggatti :)

[@reshadsuzza2784]

As a boran guy I appreciate

[@shishbae6299]

❤️❤️ tnk u ur welcomed again

[@fahiims]

This is sooo beautiful. Living an honest life to the fullest. May Allah protect them Ameen

[@rohaaniidaalii9758]

Waaqaa will eternally protect them

[@babasuleiman900]

Iam Somali, from a similar background. A drought decimated our cattle and was a blessing in disguise for I ended up in town and in school. I had just arrived in Hong kong in 2011 and an English language Hongkong TV station was airing this program. I was glued to the screen to the end.The story resonated with me and was thrilling/captivating..

[@curiousinfp4062]

The Borena are amazing people; I love their accent and their humourous conversation. You can see how the family chats in a relaxed atmosphere. I have friends among the Borena community and I had wonderful memories with them.

[@cabaasraygel1848]

Woow this is so great as Iam Somali East Ethiopian and Sami nomadic tribs there is lot of things we share our brothers Boorna all 😀I my self was born in nomadic lifestyle before my family moved to the city I do remember we use to go bck my school holidays with my grandmother on countryside thank you so much I love all Ethiopian👍👍👍

[@montgomerykgatlhane6638]

Look at me just mesmerised by the language, how I wish I could even understand each word uttered. But the bond they have is so strong, the teachings surely would be something the boys would cherish forever. Beautiful documentary

[@akilameen2393]

this was a excellence doc. I love the relationship between wario and his father. Id like to visit them one day

[@bozm9961]

Please do and report back,that would be something 🙏🏿

[@sihamumer9901]

You’re always welcome my friend

[@user-xx1qz8vs4o]

YOU DO NOT THINK AT ALL THAT TOURISM DESTROYS NOTHING LEFT UNCONTINUOUSLY SAD

[@freemontharding102]

These are natural minded people. I traveled on foot across their land from Ethiopia 🇪🇹 to Kenya. They gave me food and water to drink 🥤 because of my condition when asked for them. I now live in the Western World.

[@AlphaMom55]

You walked the entire distance? Like the precious Lost Boys Of South Sudan? 💙🙏

[@user-xx1qz8vs4o]

A PITY THAT YOU LIVE IN THE WESTERN WORLD

[@faizanvlog5910]

Understanding both languages make this documentary incredible on my side thanks for exploring this beautiful culture❤️

[@yadatagerado512]

Me to the subtitle doesn’t do it justice I swear. ❤️❤️Oromo

[@YouTubeUzername]

Wario is SO cute, what an adorable kid!

[@nalediphogole85]

Wario is so respectful and useful, he can make tea and fire😂😂😂😭, my child can barely return his cup to the kitchen.

[@brittdavid8591]

Wow impressive, look at my People, they make me very very proud, I wish them a thousand blessings and safe travels, muchas gracias, from america Da-vid 👊🏾👊🏾

[@_loss_]

Are you Borana?

[@thisandthat1523]

@@_loss_ go to sleep timmy

[@hakimalstone]

These are my mother's people. She was at this crater with my oldest brother who was born in '71 when he was 7. Couldn't believe it. I've seen salt harvesting before, but nowhere anything like this! Let alone them being my people! Ignorance may be bliss, but O CREATOR, PLEASE don't make me ignorant. I understood everything, I shared it with my parents and siblings, I LOVED IT! Thanks Slice!

[@hw6910]

36:41 everything the light touches is our kingdom.. Beautiful moment. 🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@suleymantura]

🌳❤️🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳🌳❤️🌳🌳💛💛🌳❤️💛

[@hugo_vega_1]

5:23 the respect this boy has I feel like he’s going to be a solid man when he grows up God blesses us all Love

[@niftytwo]

Extraordinary, Wonderfull People. Living in a world that they probably do not even know about, other than thousands of years of living to stay alive and care for camels, Family, the land and traditions. These lovely People do not see our Vices, our crime, our drug addiction, our inhumanity to our fellow Man. These People are probably much happier, more content, safer, more caring, and respectful than we who are in THE MODERN WORLD as we know it could never feel. And we are supposed to be the smart ones.Jeeeez.

[@valessamoanazafy9526]

i agree

[@thirstiestvillager9233]

Bro, when they're eating the goat, the dad is talking about how he murdered his enemies and stole their cattle, and how his enemies murdered his people and also robbed them. He then goes on to say the area of bloodshed has demons and gives him nightmares. Also, camels are not native to the area. They've been there for many hundreds of years, but not thousands.

[@hueynewton9668]

@@thirstiestvillager9233 bro all black people been here for thousands of years what are you talking about🤣

[@FM-jo1jh]

Spent some time in Africa with similar tribes, waking up and having some tea with fresh frothing milk is a taste memory I will never forget. They may not have modern things but their something special and freeing living off the land with your family and herd of animals.

[@alierngeth]

There is nothing more beautiful than to learn from your old man...😍😍😍

[@artsyafrica]

That's the most attentive child! Indeed knowledge is passed down in a vast many ways.

[@KenyanLondonor]

Thank you SLICE for making the documentary. A point of correction: we also live in Kenya too😁

[@abelgetachew69]

Huge respect for these doc makers I am an ethiopian/oromo and haven't seen such kind of people and amazes me that how much they struggle and not complain but enjoying life than any of us.

[@BabiletubeAbdulrahmanmmohamed]

Boranas are too oromo they are speaking oromo language in this documentary you are fake you ain't oromo,how you haven't seen borana lol

[@divyak9487]

Wisdom is precious! And here I can see a very wise father..his knowledge and experience is simply passed on to his boys to become great men ahead.The decision making and business tricks.. everything is outstanding! The way he handled people in the market was great..Such beautiful people live across the world..and it's so good to know more about them.. thankyou SLICE!

[@jalitolassa7809]

just clicked on the video out of curiosity, could not stop watching it. i even watched it second time, non stop. so touching and captivating!!! watched it with teary eyes too!!!

[@g-dcomplex1609]

I am in awe 😊 this is one of the best videos i have ever watched, beautiful! all the way around, rites of passage, nomadic ancestral journeys, cultural values , and a fathers love for his son like no other, thank you slice, subscribed

[@dotiguyo2023]

first of all I would like to thank the producer/slice.I'am oromo borana.this documentary reminds me of my people.It also shows the world hard working culture of oromo Borana people.beautiful people of East Africa.

[@theconfusedoromo5361]

man Borenas are Hangafa/first born/ whenever i see Borena man i feel pleasure of mind. b/c they are always caring, loving and filled with wisdom

[@mitikuamanumesele3975]

ohhhhh my people!!!!!!I am from Tigray...ohh my God, I cant stop crying.....I hoped I would enjoy the documentary, but I ended up in tears. These poor and humble people shouldn't have suffered this much.......alass this world is cruel.....especially the breath taking little boy made me cry....no matter how distressfull the journey is, the people look happy...wowww what a resilience!!!!????

[@jeneiceclarke2001]

oh my goodness, these people are breathtaking

[@ayantuj7560]

You’re olso beautiful😍

[@rima-gi5vo]

Thumps up for Wario very tough, encouraging, and really life experience proud of my Borana friends love you guys.

[@justbenice7448]

Exceptional documentary! So many untold cultural stories, I'm happy to have had the opportunity to witness this one.

[@faitheternal3015]

What a great documentary! The livelihood of Wario and his family is tremendously challenging, yet they meet each day with admirable patience. And Wario seems a top student in the classroom of life. Such a bright, strong little boy! My education pales in comparison to the knowledge he must learn to survive. I couldn't find my way through that wilderness to save my life!!!!! (Couldn't walk a day either, much less five.) As well, the child is just beautiful. What a sweet smile he has! Many blessings to these wonderful people. If I could, I would thank them for doing this documentary and sharing their lives with us.

[@britishkashmiri169]

Saddened me to see these poor men extracting salt in such horrific conditions, they have such a hard life yet they carry on for their families. We have so much yet we complain, ya Allah , make it easy for these people.

[@sunriser112]

Truly an ancient people.. It remined me of Abraham and Lot

[@nufasasalasi2972]

This are the people they use their their life to write bible Abraham storyline

[@solomonmokua4643]

This was a beautiful documentary. I only thought Boranas were in Kenya!! I especially loved the relationship between the father and his son, very beautiful. The market was awesome seeing all the different tribes!! I should really find some time to explore Northern Kenya more.

[@rohaaniidaalii9758]

The majority of the borana people are in Ethiopia

[@Abzroo70]

The boranas are oromo.

[@HamiticKushitic]

@@Abzroo70 just ignore them they never tell the truth about all Oromo. We Oromo are one no matter where we are. Naggatti :)

[@meyekasa5478]

@@Abzroo70 they are borena May be you r wollega Together Ethiopia

[@niokandege]

That market was amazing bwana! The story from beginning to end, the bond in the family was the best I've ever seen. Wario asks his mother for her blessings after his dad tells him that they're going on a trip that he's excited for... eish, true melanin dominant humans and not a single mention of allah and the rest of the motley crew... Wow, this was 💥

[@lhernandez2850]

Wow. Every culture has its own customs but I feel humbled seeing this, this 18 year old young man works tirelessly with others with the same objective in mind and that’s to feed their families. Truly humbling prayers for them ❤

[@halimaamilah8747]

What an amazing father teaching so many invaluable lessons to his young son. You can tell the father and son both have deep love and understanding for one another. Thank you for sharing this with us all.

[@nlytndatruthable]

What an AWESOME AND BEAUTIFUL FAMILY! It humbles me and makes me really think about how EASY we have it in America and maybe that’s why there’s so much violence and stagnation because we don’t always have to focus and work hard for literal SURVIVAL! I will definitely start pushing myself and my children more to work harder complain less and truly appreciate all our blessings no matter how small or simple because we live very comfortable lives even though we are considered poor! We have PLENTY to be very thankful for! GREAT VIDEO!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@yasminf5]

besides the beautiful place and resilience of the Borana i love how they didnt ride the camels and just walked beside them this also shows the respect they have for the camels

[@suedimurekezi7221]

That’s bs.. They camels are carrying heavy cargo. No room for them to sit.

[@bishargellowmahad1074]

We don't ride animals beside horses.that culture is not known in east Africa. Only north African and gulf does

[@realself9599]

Such graceful people and work so hard without complaining.

[@elgallugallu252]

This is absolutely great on so many levels. Kudos to the film crew, beautifully done. Amazing storytelling on a truly epic journey. Really impressive. Hope the family is OK and still following the sun ;-). Glad to have found this channel recently. Respect!

[@Miss65boo]

It amazes me the endurance of these people! I was in awe and couldn't imagine having to physically work the way they do! I wonder if any of those who worked in the salt lake or in the well ever thought "there has to be an easier way to do this". Such thoughts lead to innovation, but perhaps that is quashed by the great respect for their traditions and beliefs. Those young men on patrol had guns, perhaps instead of guns they should be given/sold carts, wheelbarrows, well drilling equipment and dredges.

[@knowledgeislight9713]

There must be an easier way to this come to all of our minds. But the realization of such ideas are not as simple. We in the west take Innovation for granted without realising that its indeed something of magnificence. Likewise, the exposure to other cultures and other ways of doing things plays a big part in getting people who are set in their ways to adopt more efficient methods.

[@khaliifgadhwayne]

I'm a somali i really enjoyed this documentary and not all oromo tribes are nomadic, the borana tribe is the oldest oromo and they have similar to Somalis. That little man strength many people doesn't know. Walking that long distance even us army cannot do it. In the end of the video the father passed long lasting quote follow the sun 🌞. I hope he could know not only his son took that advice

[@ampsa84]

This film is so amazing. I love how everyone coexist and cooperate at the market village.

[@marcburton8047]

It is said Booran is an elder of all Oromo ancestral branches of this ethnic group. But almost all other Oromos lost or nearly lost their ancestral culture and ways of life. This beautiful doc has taken me aback to the land of origin for a moment. Salute from Australia

[@theconfusedoromo5361]

yes sir. Habashas and their lies destroyed our people. in the name of unity, they always works to destroy our identity. thank you sir.

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@theconfusedoromo5361 *you came to our land and destroyed a whole nation of people in Shewa, Wellega, Arsi and Harar. And now you're complaining about unity 😠 as if you didn't do worse*

[@briskioO]

Amazing documentary! No political agenda, simply journalism in its purest form.

[@SuperVostie]

I wish my relationship with my father was like this one. This young man is one lucky person.

[@kmff8]

This was beautiful to watch. The father-son bond looks so strong. The way the sons listen and acknowledge the father’s teachings is beautiful. Thank you

[@cjudah74]

True wisdom and knowledge being transferred from father to sons this is awesome

[@goerizal1]

documentaries cannot get better than this. thanks.

[@onyijack]

I have so much love for Africa. Lets all be grateful for what we have, that's the lesson here

[@sokphyblakeman5008]

My children would never survive this lifestyle. I was once living like that. Reminds me of my past life. May God bless them. 🙏

[@akhalif579]

The father is smart he said I m arci, because of the situation he is at the moment. Those who know the region would understand very well. Smart father great history.

[@kindgufuu9742]

What a great docu. A beautiful human story showing our resistance and strength.

[@enyewmelesse5644]

Ethiopia, land of amazing, origins, miracles! #African pride by reason!

[@elemashanu9842]

I felt home sick after watching this womderful, well set documantary. This is documentary tells Borana’s way of life to date. Borana people have so many hardship but they never complain. Lack of water is the major issue that our people are facing todate. As Borana are pastoralist water and pasture is crucial for there survival. Border conflict is also the major problem thosands of Borana are killed and murdered in defence of there land. This issue can be solved by the gorvenment but Ethiopian gorvenment instead promote it. It is my prayer that one day all this issues will come to end..

[@richardtucker8382]

It's comforting in my old age, to know something good will come along in the future because of the people who made this wonderful documentary showing there are many things to be preserved for the future of mankind and ladykind. lol...

[@NoorKhan-zq5oz]

Such beautiful Documentary

[@Hikmah657]

Thank you for sharing the beautiful culture of the Oromo Borana❤️🌳❤️ .. looking forward to see other Oromo tribes too 🥰🥰🥰

[@soromegetachew1868]

I agree!

[@sifenkejela9205]

@Geni Tessema የተሴ ልጅ kkk hhh ketil belu engidii medre qomataa lemagn deha manem be alem miyakachu Yelem kkkkk 🤣😂

[@theconfusedoromo5361]

anchi wusha, dikala, hulum east Africa ye oromo new. ye areb dikala

[@HamiticKushitic]

Me too sister :)

[@kurashigesir8709]

Maa shaa Allah....I love you my Borana people. May Allah bless you 🤲🏾🤲🏾

[@pandikali]

I don't understand what makes these 360 dislikes ... Even I can't imagine how much the cameraman have took for this ...🙏

[@waynegeordiesdad648]

It's sad, but simple....some people want to belong to a 'club' that is small and 'select'....if there was a button saying 'I'm a Moron' and only 2 people had clicked on it, they'd RUSH to hit it. People want to pretend they're 'special...and different'. Truth is, usually they're the most UNNOTICEABLE and UNREMARKABLE people you will ever meet.....Just feel sorry for them Cheers from Canada North

[@faizam523]

Me too!

[@celruwethin2712]

Your comment is a historical document, because KZbin decided to hide the dislike:-)

[@georgeopiyoochieng7523]

I lived in moyale some years back mmmm the borana people lived with me like one of them. I loved their hospitality

[@mohsenalmazaragy6150]

Ochieng akkam? Where do you live in moyale? Niko hapa mwenzako

[@theviperpro]

"You did well, son. You Must follow the sun your entire life; When it rises you rise, when it is in sky you work and its sets you sleep".... 🙏 Good advise.

[@carlosubakx379]

From Kenya 🇰🇪 I will like to explore there for sure , this is like another planet i swear, they are our neighbors but I can see life is totally different unlike here people complain every day and nothing lacking everyone want big things , the quality salt is almost Free I wish I would find any means and give them sacks full of salt for free😭 , everything is manual there and they are happy and appreciative in everything no matter the hardness, God bless them , and that mans family in particular ,he is a real example of father and sons relationship ..very nice documentary , SLICE is the best keepup the good work.