Day 3 In Lagos. I was Accosted. Is Nigeria Ready For Tourism?

[@rainym4640]

Even Nigerians are careful when traveling home they don't tell nobody the time they plan to arrive or the time they plan to return Put your warrior coat on

[@MyWorld-xw6ic]

Rainy M I never understood that but my Nigerian husband explained to me why Nigerians don’t tell others when they are coming. It’s strange to me still

[@rainym4640]

@@MyWorld-xw6ic Yes

[@KayDejaVu]

Very sad. All that religion BS. And still deceit

[@Tristate2011]

Our AA brothers need to seek advice before they go

[@tiki-kut7494]

I’ve heard this from my Nigerian friends.

[@PortiaMonique]

I’m so sorry about your experience. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THAT GUY, HE DOESN’T MEAN YOU WELL. Protect your energy sis ❤️

[@LadyBlueRR]

I would've NEVER checked out of where I was staying until I secured....even IF I was going to be charged for both places....YOUR SAFETY IS AND ALWAYS BE YOUR FIRST PRIORITY!!!!!!!

[@lucywynn4048]

I was thinking the same thing especially in a foreign country.

[@LGnLA]

THIS!!!

[@scorpionqueenwarrior5323]

I totally agree

[@BlackRoyalsCuisine]

never been to nigera but when in Ghana.. my husband never leaves my side. He always tells me dnt speak so they hear ur voice.

[@youreverydayphillygurl423]

Tonya my ex husband is Nigerian, he says unfortunately you can not trust anyone you have to go solo and be so so careful with your money. My husband says when you are traveling Nigeria you tell no one be incognito basically. Be safe Tonya. I hope you can have someone you know and trust with you.

[@youreverydayphillygurl423]

@Lineage First Yes my ex said you don't tell anyone you are coming to visit, keep everything last minute when it comes to people knowing your travels, times and money.

[@melindamullins9649]

I love that when she reflects on her Experiences that she learns how to make the situation better.✌💛

[@moniq7777]

There are travelers and non travelers in this world. We travelers understand and appreciate all the bumps and bruises and inconveniences that traveling can sometimes bring. They are all a part of the experience’s richness... Tonya you said it! Time to bring out those NY sensibilities & enjoy what is to come. Listen ppl international travel is an adventure! Tonya, honey, just be safe & carry on!

[@hedgealarme8085]

Abbbbsolutely......when you get the oppty take it because you may not get ever again or capable to enjoy it💗

[@cheriew2512]

💯

[@adeolajeks1602]

He ended that ride so that you couldn’t file a report to Uber/bolt and claim money back. Once I know I’m going to more than one destination I will agree on a price before I proceed. Also Tonya, I have to say, be very careful as an American woman with an American accent. Always let someone you know know where you’re going, and take pictures or send the license plate of any car you get into.

[@ms.battle9055]

Thank you for showing the good the bad and the ugly. Most people travel to the Continent and only show the good, thus, showing everyone a dream. But, when you actually go it is another story. If this happens again. sit in the cab/uber the next time you sense danger. You aren't in America, you are in another part of the world you know nothing about. Stay safe

[@adeolajeks1602]

Lagos has a long way to go. Honestly sis, Abuja makes more sense for tourism. Although there is no beach.

[@LGnLA]

"Don't worry... the app will calculate it..." 👀👀👀 big ole red flag. He didn't say, "don't worry, I'll handle it..." whew chile!!

[@ayishagisel1252]

Tonya I’m so glad that you are the type of person who is keenly aware of interpersonal nuances. To be on foreign soil and experience something like this is horrible. It could have gone different. I’m glad the protective forces were with you. Have a blessed trip going forward.

[@777sweett777]

Wow!!!! I'm a little bit stressed just listening to the horrible experience!!! SMH!!! Please tell us the name of this place with the leaking toilet so we can avoid them!!!

[@Uppereastsidecatnap]

They not ready for tourism they better get ready: TKO 🙎🏽🌺

[@tammybrown1929]

Tonya your a wonderfully courageous woman, but please be careful. Nigerian men are rude, rowdy and rough.

[@adeolajeks1602]

Treat him??? Tonya!

[@didibjones]

I'm just glad you're safe 😥 that's a traumatizing experience.

[@wethepeople924]

Girl now you know. Ninjas are all over the world.

[@angeloc4979]

Sounds like a good long con game. Sis, being from NYC you should have seen it coming but you were blinded by the personal trainer. Stay safe

[@Nappystorm]

I'm saying!! After all that, she still went to a restaurant with him and bought him food?

[@dianav5717]

Sounds like that guy or tour guide who ever he was just running game Ma 💯🤨

[@24hrs366days]

Acting helpful but steadily robbing you

[@pennoh5202]

Find you an internationally renown hotel. Pay the extra. It's a small price to pay for your piece of mind and for your safety.

[@munarellatv]

exactly didnt even know there was air bnb in Nigeria

[@itzyogurlEleanor]

Yes, I once planned a cruise 1 year on advance.2 of 10 people went, you can never be sure. These are good lessons.

[@24hrs366days]

Omg! I’m so sorry

[@seunni]

Hi Tonya TKO Show. You do have valid points about not waiting our whole lives just to plan a trip. I've been there. As a Nigerian American, I am truly sorry you had to experience this on the 3rd day in Nigeria. However, Nigeria has a laundry list of non-exclusive problems like insecurities especially for women, fraudsters, thieves and many that would want to take advantage of you as a western/foreign traveller. Even Nigerians like me after several years in Diaspora take extra care when we make trips back home. Nigerian people are Beautiful, warm and welcoming. You will enjoy a vacation to Nigeria. However, take the following advice for when you intend to visit This advice here would be useful as well in any country like Nigeria. 1. Get armed security/police. You will be amazed to know how easy and cheap it is to have one. 2. If you can, travel with someone that's native (say a Nigerian American), they can show you around more and help you navigate the system easily. 3. Secure your driver and residence for the whole period of stay. You can move around in a day and return to a place of security at the end of day. 4. One thing that's new now, there are travel bloggers in Nigeria you could contact that will help you without charge. Its helps you and helps their channels as well. I am enjoying you channel though. Let's all stay safe and enjoy the travels.

[@beautyforashestv5959]

It was a hustle and a setup. I will make sure i have paid security when i go

[@USNMelDaria]

I’ve to Nigeria and India......let’s just say I will never be back!

[@yama5182]

Melanie Daria ...I hear ya!

[@leeayi243]

Stay away then please. Fight the power where you are.

[@DexLamar]

Finally, I’m glad your okay. I know what you mean about waiting for others. We can’t wait for others to travel the world. But if you did have your mace, you could have ended up in jail in a corrupt country, God got you.

[@lucywynn4048]

I'm so glad your safe Tonya. So sorry that happened.

[@incomerevealer-k7m]

I'm so sorry Tonya, the guy that helped you move ripped you off.

[@f3042]

Not being funny, but do you have security/someone you know with you when you’re sightseeing/shopping? You should be able to pay your driver a little extra $ to guide you and stay with you when you’re going places. Lovely country and lovely people, but it’s like any other nation that has some impoverished people- you have to be careful and have someone with you when you leave your hotel, etc. That’s the same reason folks don’t leave the resort when they travel to Caribbean nations unless they have a guide or family with them. While there certainly are wealthy people in Nigeria, it’s like anywhere else- pockets of wealth and many who are just trying to make it. We have to remember that other countries are struggling, so Americans and Europeans (of any race) are easy targets!

[@mikiniwilliams5916]

Sis always follow your first mind (intuition). Keep your eyes wide open and always be aware of your surroundings and the people you encounter. Above all, please stay safe!

[@tiffanywalker1312]

sounds like a plan sometimes add ons aint necessary. i wish you well !! ill lk for updates of happier times

[@Theinfamouskiki411]

Girl next time u go I'm here for it! Detroit here. Craziness and scary.

[@brendab3095]

This is one of the reason why someone from Nigeria told me not to visit Nigeria w/o someone you know from there that you trust, it is extremely corrupt.

[@charlesemusicofficial]

This is crazy! I hope it gets better for you I'm sorry you're having a difficult time. Stay safe I have you in my prayers. 💕

[@alonajames3517]

OMG Tonya. I'm so sorry you had that experience. Hope things have improved and all is well. But people got a lot of damn nerve, all over the world. You just don't know how much I can relate to this story. SMH

[@titubamoon]

Wow that is so crazy!! Sorry you went through that. I wonder if its the fact that we are black Americans. I feel like there is some tension between other countries and how they feel about black Americans especially in Africa which is confusing to me

[@mikiniwilliams5916]

Monique Hopson not really. This is just typical for Nigeria, especially when you’re traveling alone.

[@titubamoon]

@@mikiniwilliams5916 wow I won't be making that trip lol good information none the less..

[@cheriew2512]

Not everyone is concerned or bothered with African Americans .... you can be black and from anywhere! And taken advantage of

[@gayle2020]

Its good to travel alone if you can but use caution. I was interested in going to Nigeria at one time. I was told by a Nigerian MAN to be very very very careful. Im a New Yorker too. Not too much scares me but I take precaution in everything.

[@csl6018]

Sounds like trickery.

[@rana.reflect.coaching]

Oh man, so glad you're safe. I'm a traveler and I totally get it.

[@Tristate2011]

Best advice to my African American sisters MAKE AFRICAN FRIENDS HERE IN USA TO ADVISE YOU AND CONNECT YOU TO PEOPLE THEY TRUST AT HOME.

[@MsBee-nj9kp]

Wow that was crazy!😱 I say enjoy and just be safe, your from NEW YORK THE CONCRETE JUNGLE!!! SO ENJOY AND BE SAFE!!!💕🙏🙌👏💕 I lived in New York all my life SO I KNOW U COULD DO IT THERE. 😁

[@bicapricorn]

Ms. Tko, I apologize for those things that happened to you. However, I'm happy you were able to find another place. That damn shady Guide you had was in on the rouse with the driver. I had the pleasure of finding you on Facebook last week. I have been binging on you, Ms. Tko. I am absolutely smitten with you. 🥰

[@TonyaTko]

Aweeeee thank you... hugggssss

[@bicapricorn]

@@TonyaTko You're Very Welcome. I am still tuned in🥰

[@adeolajeks1602]

Tonya in some situations it’s best to just stay silent and not let them know you’re from “the abroad”. If they ask, you’re igbo and Nigerian. For your safety, they don’t need to know anything really.

[@khephra1]

Thank you for sharing your experience.

[@adeolajeks1602]

Vegetarian in Nigeria late nights? ... forget it!

[@adeolajeks1602]

The app calculating nonsense, they will intentionally go the long way round and take the same roads if you don’t know your way.

[@adeolajeks1602]

About the water, they have to pump it

[@Broomy718]

Girl it’s Africa.... what were you expecting? It has a long way to go in terms of being tourist ready. Next time use a travel agent. Glad your safe.

[@mikiniwilliams5916]

Yolee B correction, it’s Nigeria. It’s a whole other ball game there.

[@tiki-kut7494]

I beg your pardon? As a person who’s lived in Niger been to Togo been to morocco Mauritius and Algeria there are nice places to reside and enjoy yourself. Nigeria has its own thing going, but that’s not to represent the whole of Africa

[@SelfcareForTheMind]

You are right. I’ve made so many plans with friends to go places and it never happens. The best times have always been last minute and with few people.

[@adeolajeks1602]

He was probably trying to get commission if he managed to get you in one of those ridiculous places

[@melc4653]

Sorry you went through all of that. I did some scam research over the year's and as recently as last month. A bunch of those poor country's over there have massive scam artist by the thousands. That's how they eat. Be safe and may the rest if your trips be lovely and enjoyable. 🤗😘

[@TamTam78]

I enjoy your videos. However you are coming across as a very naive traveler in Lagos. I’m not understanding why you are allowing people to lead you around THAT YOU DON’T KNOW BY YOURSELF ESPECIALLY in LAGOS?? That’s not smart! You put yourself in this situation naively. Help me understand! As wise as you are WHY would you naively put yourself in harms way?

[@Da1kweenB]

I was wondering the same thing. I wouldn't travel alone anywhere let alone abroad. I hope she stays safe.

[@TonyaTko]

Because I know more about the situation than you do. If there is something you don't understand from the outside, know that there may be understanding I have INSIDE the situation.

[@maatsun]

@@TonyaTko what is the inside understanding that you have my sister? I have traveled all over the world and Africa. Please be safe and do not allow yourself to be in vulnerable situations abroad. I hope your trip gets better and more enjoyable.

[@cous516]

Hi 👋🏾 Tonya ! Are you willing to share the exact accommodations that were up to par. I am considering a trip to Nigeria in the future.

[@JECZ23]

Let's get on with the story sis!!

[@keonadcarter5239]

Just come safely home soon.

[@Thegoodlife4me]

I love hearing your travel stories and living vicariously through you. I have NEVER wanted to visit Nigeria (and still don’t lol) but I’m loving tuning into you daily. 👍🏾💯Thank you for the vlogs!

[@beautyforashestv5959]

I dig down in my purse 🎶 and pay my way and pay his way 🎶. Tonya your funny 😂😂😂

[@adeolajeks1602]

Tonya if you need assistance, I have my girl who lives in Lagos. Absolute life saver!!! Let me know and I’ll see if she’s available, she knows Lagos pretty much like the back of her hand and is rough so these idiot men won’t take advantage.

[@adeolajeks1602]

I also posted on my channel about a very stressful Airbnb experience and being moved around. I can totally sympathize with your experience.

[@kathrynhall1136]

I was just about to ask you, how did you find the place that your in now ?

[@YANAMization]

Sorry for your experience. I'm glad your safe now.

[@toya3992]

Next Vlog should be in Grenada, I think you'll love it.

[@beais4beauty430]

Watching this had me stressed the hell out lol sounds like a whole nightmare! Glad it wasn't me! 😂

[@bedinabebe4521]

I've seen KZbinrs meetup host, or at least meet up when traveling. They give the guidance of friends & colleagues, & support eachother when drama jumps off. Tayo Aina Films is a talented KZbinr who is based in Lagos or Abuja🤔 when he's not travelling or locked down in South Africa due to Pandemic Quarantine. Tayo actually showcases MANY beautiful attractions throughout Nigeria like beach resorts, waterfalls, B&B apartments in Lekki & Lakowae Lakes, etc. He has a website to book spaces.

[@sophiagoodridge9696]

Wow that sound crazy

[@ILoveMyPeople_70NYStandup]

Stay safe and Have a better day !!

[@shadisasimpson18]

30:27 this part took me allllll the way out. 😂😂😂😂

[@Tristate2011]

But what did you expect from Nigeria😳

[@adeolajeks1602]

But I love your willingness to try and fearlessness

[@mnwm9300]

Traveling is great but you have to make smart and safe decisions and nothing about that story sounded smart or safe .IJS.

[@mz.olivia5582]

Be safe Tonya.

[@DexLamar]

So is Nigeria trash then? If I can go to Hawaii or Nigeria, basically, don’t go to Nigeria?

[@mikiniwilliams5916]

DexLamar no. You just don’t go to Nigeria alone

[@zoraxye4325]

@Glamorous Taee What an IGNORANT comment. I'm offended and I'm not even Nigerian. Do you know the population of Nigeria? Have you visited Nigerian? Do you know any Nigerian people? Educate yourself before making sweeping generalizations.

[@shamsicynthia5379]

I feel you.sometimes it is terrifying. Had similar experiences got kicked out of an Airbnb for asking for Wi-Fi which they was supposed to provide

[@marriejames01]

When that happens you need to call Airbnb ASAP! I’m so sick of these Airbnb host. Many of them want to do the bare minimum but charge an arm and a leg. I’ve dealt with too much BS with that app and although they recommend you to go through the host some issues aren’t worth it.

[@radley3519]

BSafe- GladUrOk♡ Loving Your TravelVlogs/ this information is priceless ☆

[@beautyforashestv5959]

Sound like God protected you

[@scorpionqueenwarrior5323]

That's totally disgusting experience from this Jazz place... i wonder if there's something else going on in that place at the back😖🧐

[@JECZ23]

She said the water's running NOW...it's flushing NOW. 🤣😂🤣

[@LGnLA]

Hahaha... I knew it, he went from, 'oh no just chips to LOBSTER!!' 😁😁😁😁 Girrrrrl, stay safe in them Naja (sp) streets!!!

[@PotentPondering]

Wowwwww

[@Uppereastsidecatnap]

Why!👉🏾⚡️U needed to go through that because NOW U KNOW! Some of the functionality of it 1st. Hand ✊🏾 ...

[@deee3950]

70 nyra multiplied by 4= 280 nyra

[@csl6018]

I don’t like traveling in groups. Risks with all travel.

[@adeolajeks1602]

Please and please this guy was doing rubbish. I’m angry on your behalf!

[@yankeeyobaby]

You so BRAVE..but may be you should of traveled with at least one other person to watch your back so you can relax and enjoy yourself

[@aquariusguard]

Go to white sands hotel in Tanzania Dar es salaam amazing and affordable

[@hedgealarme8085]

Wow....i wonder if they do this alllll the time...so many distractions.....you mean either hommey couldn't hear all this. I wonder if you can also be employed by Google earth to take images of locations while you there....not sure how that goes. Glad I was not in that chat!!!! Women travel aaallll the time alone.....sure sometimes maybe can rethink the how....but life is to short ....explore. Carry on chica💞

[@kathrynhall1136]

Hi there Monica 💗

[@cheekwiz]

This girl is real bad belle o

[@wahoo4uva]

That bathroom is filthy! 😱

[@melindamullins9649]

Safe travels ✌✈

[@hedgealarme8085]

45,000 a night equal to 125 us....oooooommmmmgggg boy are they trying to run a scammmo...along with the car ride...and about to get dark...darn...wish you didn't check out yet....but you didn't know the guy wouldn't get there to 4....when he said no they won't.....and you know they would......he wasn't one to trust. Thanks for sharing it with us so we reflect and learn with you.....soooo glad you ok.🤦🤦🤦🤦....

[@childlikemaster7151]

14:23 the issues begin? haha

[@2013lovemy]

Confusing story.

[@shaypink40]

Hi Tonya🤍, thank you for sharing😊

[@Luver4lyfe]

I stayed in a place just like that in Abuja! And I felt I had not choice cuz a “friend” paid for it, I wish I had just sought out my own accommodations, no matter the price. Cuz it was a scary and very uncomfortable experience. I stayed up allll night! Couldn’t bathe, eat or anything. Please be safe out there Tonya.. keep your money on your person and be aware of fake military... also don’t travel too many long distances by road. Be safe & make the most out of your stay

[@uclamotte]

Thank you for sharing...

[@HoodooMan72]

You should've went to Ghana Babe❤

[@kayeb5953]

Da$$n! $14.00 for some chips!!!😳

[@candicerenae-cr1268]

wow. i experienced sort of the same thing in ghana. although beautiful countries, but some of the people are so uncouth, disingenuous and money hungry that it makes you wanna hop on the first thing smoking out of there! the attitudes of some of the people and level of poverty makes visiting some of these countries extremely dangerous. everybody is looking for a pay off for the slightest gesture, it’s unbelievable!