The shattered dreams of African migrants

Many young Africans are hopeful of a bright future when they make the long journey across the Sahara Desert and Mediterranean Sea to Europe. But reality often hits hard as they face unemployment, poor living conditions and pressure from family back home. Join DW's Christine Mhundwa as she speaks with young migrants in Sicily to find out if their decision to leave their home countries was worth it.
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[@DWThe77Percent]

Is it true that young people want to go to Europe because of what other young people are saying and showing them while abroad?

[@Sportliveonline]

money money

[@malikagadsden6430]

DW Africa Yes it is true. They believe they will have a better life due to what they see in media. Of course if you live in the west you are aware most people do not live the lifestyles that is propagated in media. We need to stay in Africa and build. Many who leave and come back pretending they are doing well because they were too ashamed to tell the truth. Happy to see these brothers put out the truth.

[@DWThe77Percent]

@// Political instability and security issues in West Africa, sure. But is there also an argument for climate change? Have you heard about his?

[@WarsunGames]

14:56 This right here. THIS told me EVERYTHING! That's all i needed to know. Its the Chinese communist Party again.

[@mamadoutouray7989]

Is true 100%

[@isaacs2539]

If life is hell in Europe, my brothers, come back to Africa; this is your home.

[@ofm1nice456]

I tink he wanted to say life in Africa is hell

[@damediop2676]

you don’t understand what’s he talk about. I think he just wanted to say that his persecution in Europe is different to the reality. #migrants✊🏾

[@tendaifushai5651]

Debts at home, burnt "bridges"

[@Sportliveonline]

yes now F-off

[@jujugohard4289]

If heard us American should build in Africa business in Africa our money can help out so much and make Africa great..

[@user-nk3jt4im7e]

These guys now understand what needs to be done. Africans need to stay in Africa & help build it up.

[@italianstallion9170]

Build it up? what with as soon as anyone makes money in these countries it's stolen by politicians. the taxes don't go to build roads, schools, and hospitals it goes to the president and his cronies.

[@epiphanyx3705]

Yes

[@aetius7139]

​@@epiphanyx3705And lets hope the europeans stay out of it. Had enough of these cabal of globalist elites messing about.

[@jaguarnordestino]

Ok, but Europeum should help them to rebuild their countries.

[@hoti47]

​​@jaguarnordestino lol why? Rebuild? They were bever built in the first place. You do know wakanda doesn't exist and never existed?

[@tosin0911]

Truth is, nobody back home is listening. There are thousands in the desert right now heading to a dream which just does not exist.

[@Somegirl3602]

You are correct it's sad, some are on a bout right now in the middle of European winter freezing and risking and all for what?

[@Ixtlanliu]

True 😢

[@leonardgibney2997]

The higher the numbers the more the hatred.

[@pinchebruha405]

Coming to be exploited and hated sadly… they should stay home to build their own countries up, why go for scraps from others who don’t want you… they never consider that them coming in massive numbers will have a direct impact on the livelihoods of those who worked and shed blood for their lands and way of life…

[@UCiWrMgES50tlUhV3l6NqjNA]

thats their problem, not ours, most we can do is help them solve their problems, not give them freebies...they should go to war with the dictators and thats it

[@susanhendren8079]

This should be shown throughout Europe and Africa

[@sirsancti5504]

Don't worry.. Their russian friend is propaganding there. This won't be shown there.

[@CHRISANDREOU4199]

That might hinder the plan

[@diamond4270]

Why?

[@gloribyrd9259]

Also, the United States of America and Canada.

[@patriciasanderson2171]

Life in Europe is also hard if you have no money, documents, language etc. Same as every where else. It's not paved in gold, when will people realise.

[@carolinekamya2339]

When the mass media shows this ...on a daily basis ...on every news channel..in the world

[@Ghanadiaries]

When you think of Africa, what comes to your mind? Don't blame them blame those who have spent centuries destroying our image and even way of thinking. African youth won't understand when they still see Europe as heaven.

[@Flaytt744]

very true..and EVEN when they get legal documents, you have to roll up your sleeves and work in a factory, in freezing winter time.

[@ccb1283]

Life is hard for the local population as well

[@xane1990]

@@Ghanadiaries it's upto Africans to uplift our own image. We can't keep playing victims and always blaming whites for everything. At some point we have to be held accountable for our own failures.

[@maureenbarclay2127]

I've always thought that social media has sold these people an unattainable dream . Europe has its own issues . A lifestyle isn't gifted to you. You have to work hard and be educated.

It's more about the buyers than the sellers. All markets, including the retail of dreams and illusions, it's more about the demand than the offer. And people's desire for riches and the culture of opulence drives these small-minded people to chase fibs and illusions.

[@italianstallion9170]

African nations are so corrupt it is hard for even the best of the best to succeed. Believe I've done business in several countries and boy the bribes, kick backs, 'presents' to members of the local government just so they can sign a piece of paper! And, that's just at local level, the main government also wants their cut. I can understand why these people ant out of those hellholes. Unless you have extensively travelled the world and have done £multi-million deals you cannot understand what oppression and inequality this corruptions produces and how it grinds people down all the time.

[@lunalea1250]

Funny enough, there are so many Europeans in America, in NYC, u would only hear French, Deutsch, Swedish @ airports or in Times Square, now most of the gentrified area's in BK is chock full of them...🤔

[@emmsue1053]

Its more than social media, smuggling brings big rewards.

[@an67481]

Europe is for Europeans. Africa is for Africans. China is for Chinese.

[@wingaard]

These people don't realize that they are not just leaving extreme poverty behind them , but also bringing it with them.

[@kurkkobain]

send them home....close borders eu dont need them

[@mukhtarmuhamud1539]

well leave their resources and governments alone and become self sufficient if you do that maybe all these people would stop fleeing from poverty

[@kooringagnd]

They go to Europe assuming the European governments will make them as wealthy as they assume all Europeans are. They are economic refugees, Europe has no responsibility to them, they can send them home. These illegals go to Europe but refuse to change their culture which is at the heart of their problems. If you move house you have to throw out the rubbish, don't take all your behaviours with you. Most lack any real personal awareness of their bad behaviours or cultural beliefs. Doing the same thing over , even in a "new" country, and expecting a different result is a sign of insanity.

[@Ynalaw]

@@mukhtarmuhamud1539 That's the kind of nonsensical cultural Marxism that ding-dong university professors have been feeding students for the past three decades. Mukhta drank the purple Kool-Aid.

[@endpc5166]

@@mukhtarmuhamud1539 No country is just letting their resources be taken for nothing, they have sellout politicians.

[@khalidalali186]

Oh noooooo, Europe’s streets are not paved in Gold, and most Europeans are not millionaires!!! What!!!! 😭

[@happinessisharmony4522]

😂 😅 I am definitely not a millionaire … but wish the best for all human being who want to be a millionaire ❤

[@traceyrahman8279]

The Europeans are also struggling with life. Surely the governments of these African countries have a lot to answer for

[@liars6495]

yeah thats true they are struggling to decide which new smartphone or car they want

[@mimmiblu6138]

@@liars6495 are you joking? If we weren't able to help our adult kids, they wouldn't have a roof on their head. Stop spreading lies. There's absolutely no work in Italy... so many of our young are leaving exactly for this reason.

[@bazle64]

Rubbish. White countries owe reparations

[@bazle64]

@@Luca-nu2zg you owe trillions. No payment. No peace

[@birdsview2785]

@@Luca-nu2zg False leadership, this unification with God has cost us enough loss with God.We must come back to Jesus.

[@Yaya-qc1pg]

Absolutely they should go back and take control of their homeland. Create the future they want at home.

[@bendiggs811]

You heard about Globalisation?! That's the meaning of the now immigration. So forwards or backwards, you don't need to cry for your decisions nothing is builds easily.

[@bendiggs811]

@Egert Roos well you need to know what's going on. Globalisation is the new world order wants, so the background is who has push that massive peoples to move for the fake life. There is no better life in Europe..that's politics.. Corrupted governments supported by these countries who are hosting these coming from anywhere, Africa, Syria, Afghanistan, Yemen, Hong Kong, latine Amérique,.... Ect.. Ect and that has happened from 100 years and still.. Australia was empty from where these whites peoples comes? Why Indians Americans has been killed?.... Think well before you say these people with the name need to go back to there countries.. So it's created to be like that dude. 👍

[@bendiggs811]

@Egert Roos well you have your Rights so what.. Nobody says you owe anything to the immigrants. If you don't like them. That's a bit not our subject.

[@bendiggs811]

@Egert Roos Eastern Europe wasn't a destination of any migrants in the past before entering to the EU.. Just like Russia URSS..europ of before was counted from Italy and Swiss, RDA, Netherlands, 🇱🇺, France, UK, Spain.. Even Portugal wasn't... So the Eastern Europe who you claim coming isn't Europe. Some members of the Eastern are included as a wall against Putin.. So what's your country?

[@humpparri2053]

@Egert Roos EE isn't a preferred destination for migrants,.,the problem root's back to colonial days of looting.... EE countries were not part of that, that's were always historically poor.

[@akhan4727]

did they really think just landing in Europe that they'll just welcome them with open arms? no country on earth does that. everywhere has laws and policies.

[@NoctLightCloud]

Germany did that afair. They even had a brass music group playing for the newly arrived at the Munich train station. Now, Germany has issues with rising anti-semitism, homophobia, mysoginy, and overall crime rates.

[@sandycheeks1580]

😂😂for whites but NOT for Africans!!!

[@user-od3rl5mc]

The problem with the misplaced compassion of open borders is that it lacks wisdom.

[@thecrimsondragon9744]

Compassion ungoverned by wisdom is madness.

[@__Man__]

Back to Africa, build your own country and the most important, STOP THE CORRUPTION

[@catherinesterling1685]

Whyte people take the gold for corruption

[@krystingrant6292]

It's way too deep to fix. Corruption is decades worth

[@piricarmen6726]

Can’t do that when people you descend from have benefited from intrusion and pillaging for so long in A LAND THAT WAS NEVER THEIRS. Learn something!

[@IslenoGutierrez]

@@krystingrant6292 well their problems don’t need to be our problems. Europe needs to protect itself from this invasion we are having.

[@jupiterskiss3473]

Exactly! Mobilize and stand up. Why run?

[@abbykate3658]

When it gets tough and I think of leaving my motherland, I ask myself, can I live without the dust, the soil, the smiles from my black mums and aunties? The freedom of loudly breathing in and out. Looking at wild birds during sunset. The heat of the day. The stars in the night. Mama Africa is my home my heart.

[@suzygirl1843]

I thought you wanted the white women in Europe. Black women aren't falling for the okie dokes anymore. This generation is seriously only for themselves. Broke black men need to stay far and away from us

[@sillysod33]

Beautifully said 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💜

[@IslenoGutierrez]

So do you live in Africa?

[@abbykate3658]

@@IslenoGutierrez yes

[@Chatillgbt]

Seems like Africa might be the home for China soon

[@Somegirl3602]

What I don't understand about our African brothers and sisters is why do we assume to get a better life in another country without any skills, education or money? Even if they go back home, they will still need knowledge, skills and education to acquire a better life. Educate yourself and empower your children and build back better in your own country. Illegal emigration is not worth risking your life. Try put money aside to fly back home or if it is impossible to save up then go to the emigration offices to organize a flight back home.

[@puclopuclik4108]

You can get a job without skills in Europe. But you cannot get a job without paperwork!!!

[@michaelpowell7120]

White Supremist in America caused this.

[@hotmess9640]

@@xxxhhhj5313knock it off, I live in America and there’s a plethora of South African immigrants. I don’t know why South Africans have a false sense of superiority to other Africans… your own land is taken from those Europeans. If anything, they’re better than you because they warded off their colonists. They just need to build up their countries, but you lot have big egos and take it out on your fellow Africans. Be ashamed

[@RhysapGrug]

​@@puclopuclik4108 No you must have skills otherwise you will only find employment of the lowest order, like heavy manual work for little pay. African men don't like doing hard manual labour. You must gain skills!

[@puclopuclik4108]

@Jefferyarcher965 you didn't understand my commitment. I said you can get a job without skills. but you can not get gob without paperwork. the point is, if you are illegal in Europe, you're screwd.

[@lisalopia8293]

People go to the countries illegally and then expect the government of that country to take care of them, that makes no sense.

[@MsB405]

They are so entitled, a Government is only responsible for the citizens of their country, they went to Italy illegally and think Italy owe them a good life, unbelievable.

[@thesilentvoice3397]

Exactly they can contribute nothing but want their life to be all ferrari and money.

[@TEEJAY-ej5xt]

The world is built on migration. Do you know how many Italian living in Africa illegally with expired visas? You should get out there and see the world instead of sitting comfortably at your corner with an empty head and ignorant

[@lisalopia8293]

@@TEEJAY-ej5xt my comment is not about migration rather people going to countries illegally and the expectation of those illegals. There are different sides to a story rather than take a biased view you should look at a situation from different perspectives.

[@hank4920]

The problem is they did not see Europe also have the poor, unemployed and many homeless, not everyone have nice house, Ferrari or Mercedes.

[@kathyroselui]

Ghana is one of the safest and stable countries in Africa. Why are Ghanaians subjecting themselves to such horrible lives in Europe?

[@ephraimakoto3657]

They are lazy and thought their lives will be like those in the movies. Their relatives are very lazy and not smart. My dad came up from poverty and overcame many challenges to build businesses for me and my brother and now we live in comfort.

[@nanaesi1216]

​@@ephraimakoto3657Wow I want to hear how your dad overcame it.

[@andyanderson3776]

Great question, you have Wodemaya, African Tigress, Trudy and Blaxit promoting the great opportunities in Africa, and yet these people are risking their lives to be treated like poop in Europe? Note, Denmark and the UK will send them to Rwanda.

[@tula1433]

I live in the USA and was recently approached by two migrants from Ghana. They are also here in USA. No jobs etc.

[@andyanderson3776]

@@tula1433 They are risking their lives going through the Derian Gap to get to the USA and our economy is in the Toilet. The BRICS is on the rise and AFRICA is the promise land literally. The Africans going to Brazil to challenge the Derian Gap are Fools!!!! Europe is off limits to African migrants now. They will end up in Rwanda or Albania. The African Youth needs to be the change in their countries and stop being F**** neo slaves for Europe.

[@marcoscarajol4837]

You can always go back. Nobody is holding you here. You miss home, GO BACK. You "braved" the Sahara desert to come in, brave it again to go back.

[@jpraise6771]

While they're at it you Europeans should "brave" those seas and leave the Americas as well!

[@tula1433]

These people don’t want to work off the books. They have no work ethic. Look at how Mexicans work. They are incredible workers documents or not!

[@fbabarbe430]

We did not invite these people. They invited themselves with no skillis or adequate skills. How arrogant that you think to have special treatment.

[@alexandrarturov8210]

Were they fleeing war? No, they are economic migrants. They are backloging asylum system for those, who are fleeing persecution or war. Those needing asylum rights/support had to wait for months because of these lads. These lads will be denied as they are not fleeing persecution or war. They should go back to home and address their anger to their authorities stealing from them.

[@vvvvend3632]

@@TM-rh7zs is da wypepo fault!!!

[@kamilksiazek8019]

Exactly.

[@Ghanadiaries]

No, they will stay in Europe and cause pain in your ass. African leaders aren't corrupt because they are doing the corruption alone. Go and read about the Berlin conference, did Europeans really leave Africa?

[@gunman3153]

fuck heart what the hell do know about asylum procedures rather than sitting over here speaking evil envying to your fellow men many people around the world do them wrong because they see them as treat Shut up your shock hood mouth and know nobody needs nothing from you damn bitch

[@4HeimatLiebe]

yes true

[@unwind1183]

Yes brother tell them. The future is Africa. They need to stop traveling to those countries and build in Africa.

[@connorhaynes9961]

Which African country do You live in?

[@bigbopper1921]

Future of Africa is Chinese

[@gelbsucht947]

The Chinese have invested billions in Africa.

[@andrewwiggin7433]

It will never improve if all the young men abandon their women, children and elderly seek handouts in europe

[@frimpongdennis6258]

@@connorhaynes9961 Good

[@arminiusofgermania]

Europe is prosperous because of the people who live there. People who bring nothing to the table other than their “needs” and the expectation that others need to fulfill them can only pull the country down.

[@divineloveishere]

Then give Africa back their stolen resources

[@LMan-by6mb]

Europe is properus because they upon everyone.

[@LMan-by6mb]

Shit

[@lynnecromack4933]

Very true.

[@LMan-by6mb]

They’re prosperous because they plunder and steal peoples resources just Like their relatives in America.

[@Lakeland283]

They don't have documents because they have entered a European country illegally.

[@andyanderson3776]

And will be caught and shipped to Rwanda (UK and Denmark) or Albania (Italy, Greece)

[@bigyella3666]

May God bless them. All theses young men agreed and said they do not belong in Italy it is better to build up the Motherland Africa.

[@Sportliveonline]

yes

[@Senaleb]

@edrftgzui That's a them problem not an us problem.

[@dathip]

@edrftgzui We dont need to. Africans were doing just fine before migration to europe.

[@rda6029]

Bless them for what? They are simply struggling illegal immigrants who chose to live in a foreign country where they are not wanted!

[@mcwise1201]

*Fatherland

[@robertouko9871]

Its high time Africans be greatfull where they come from

[@Sportliveonline]

over population

[@tneita3166]

@@Sportliveonline overpopulation,?? Where??,,..

[@Sportliveonline]

@@tneita3166 in the UK too many people crowding in on top of everyone

[@AceofDlamonds]

@@Sportliveonline everywhere, almost. Overpopulation is a problem, not in the sense that there isn't enough room or anything, but certainly consumption wise.

[@Hello-uk5xp]

@@Luca-nu2zg that’s very bad 😢

[@JuneKovac]

I knew all that even before watching this video. I could never understand how anyone can jeopardize their life and ability to provide for them😮by migrating’ to another country when you have every opportunity to do that in Africa: the change and improvements start with each individual.

[@cantagiousca5220]

Exactly and all those africans have flocked to europe,millions, what could go wrong lol

[@rambothesecond4654]

They are like russian females but unlike the russians females that can cook and take care of the household. These people have nothing going for them, 2/3th is stoned or high, look their eyes.

[@Thisisbrobe]

It is madness for ANYONE to think that they can be nothing in their homeland, where you know the land, language, culture etc but you will arrive elsewhere and suddenly make it.

[@madmaxmckinnes5862]

Because they're lazy and entitled ........ they don't WANT to work - they just want to hold-out their hands for every benefit and freebie Western cities give them🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@BM_100]

They can't improve their home country. And they bring all of their home country's problems to the new country they travel to

[@abc33944]

The people born in U.K. / Europe are just surviving … How are these lot gonna make it ?

[@samcad-ho3ze]

By sitting on the already struggling Europeans

[@evamg21]

I'm European an from an upper middle class area and I don't know a single person who owns a ferrari. Those are for the upper 1 percent, just like in africa. Being European doesn't make you rich (unfortunately) and I know people here (European and other) struggling to put food on the table. Struggling to not end up on the streets. Sure, we have healthcare and safety nets. But the system is so complicated that even natives often require help to get all the paperwork done to apply for them. And don't get me started on birth certificates and passports. Even locals can get in real trouble if their house burns down and the hospital/school didn't keep copies. Never mind arriving without them. It is so sad to see the hopes and dreams of these people crushed. They really deserve to be welcomed and given a chance. And not to be used as underpaid black workers (note: there is no connotation to skin color intended here. Black/nera is meant as "under the cover of darkness", "hidden" and should be translated to "illicit work" instead, this is a translation error (false friend) and in no way racist. Just for clarification definitely not justification.)

[@annas4843]

It depends on what dreams are crushed… If they believe everyone in Europe owns a Ferrari and lives in a villa, that’s not a dream, that’s an illusion

[@beepboopbeepp]

@@annas4843 Even just getting work or education in Europe is a false dream it will be a tough and painful journey not at all a dream and paradise as they are told by the people luring them to Europe

[@davidowusu5712]

God bless you sir ,only a few think like you ,Australia gave me a second chance to life ,I traveled on a student visa to study in Australia 🇦🇺,it’s the best thing that ever happened to me

[@nataliam9764]

@@davidowusu5712 But these people are illegals. They didn’t go to Europe on a visa.

[@suziecreamcheese211]

You are living a fantasy.

[@cindyski4413]

Personally, i wouldn’t force myself to others who don’t want me.

[@hlengiwemasondo2858]

Jesus, i feel the same. I have so much pride it's scary

[@monroeervin6026]

Till that to the white S.A

[@user-js8eg2fp3x]

Africa belongs to settler@@monroeervin6026

[@sayitasis8326]

@@monroeervin6026that’s not the same

[@lunalea1250]

These same Europeans didn't have any issues " forcing themselves" on the entire African Continent, did they?

[@Fx_Explains]

As an African leaving in a random African country, i knows this already but sadly sometimes I've have to argue with my fellow Africans about if you can't make it here (in Africa) you can't make it there especially if you are an illegal immigrant, some disagree with me some agree but still want to leave because they are different 😅.

[@tatianalyulkin410]

We came to the States in 1980. And we used to do the same- taking pictures in front of lush houses, expensive cars. Then we grew up.

[@momodouceesay884]

This Gambian man is very brilliant he don't deserve being there, let's build Africa together

[@winstonsmith7686]

Im a white british born man who works as a Labourer in the uk i am fifty five years old, i have done this work daily for forty years, it is hard and filthy, we work ten hours a day and Saturdays, that will give me enough to pay rent and bills and food, i work with many Africans, they do nothing but complain about how hard it is and are very unhappy, it is demoralizing listening to their complaining, i understand that the work is physically exhausting and the hours are long, the weather is terrible, but that is the life for many here, they complain that they are treated like slaves, but they are treated the same as the white indigenous Labourer, the difference is many of the black african labourers are sending money to buy land, and have property in their own countries, they struggle more because they must support their family back home, that is very hard, but most i work with have the dream of going home at fifty and retiring on their own land and in their own home that will have been bought while working in uk.

[@snp5508]

100% true

[@user-em4dx6sg7y]

What the issue with them buying land or anything else with the money they earned in UK. The whole world does this. You must be thick as shite

[@formxshape]

@@user-em4dx6sg7y maybe spend a day in the boots of the man that wrote the first comment and then see how you feel before you judge and throw insults.

[@user-em4dx6sg7y]

@@formxshape very simple question posed, what's the issue with africans buying land or anything else with money or anything else from money they earned in UK. They paid tax, it's their damn right. Utter foolishness to imagine they shouldn't be able to spend their money how they wish.

[@telvin5132]

A lesson to all Africans who think life in Europe is better than Mother Africa

[@Sportliveonline]

over population

[@liars6495]

life in western europe is better than africa

[@liars6495]

especially uk and france are the best for immigrants .

[@Tripleexel]

You can't live in Europe without legal documents its that simple

[@bendiggs811]

@@liars6495 Really 😁 there is no better Right now.. Europ many years ago was but now isn't at all.. Peoples are sleep in the street in the cold or they live a Rats.. You know why they hosted them.. Immigrants become a shame for for some countries in EU. The British government has left EU because of this. Peoples who want to come to live in Europe need to have a proud à bit.

[@yemojaiyansa]

My husband came to the US from Africa and he feels the same way. Taking photos and flashing money is telling a lie because we aren’t talking how expensive it is, how high the rent is, how low paying the jobs are in regards to the overall market. Not counting the laws, the anti-immigrant sentiment, this idea that you have to sell out in order to make it. It has left many young Africans disenchanted and remorseful. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side.

[@user-bm6jn9ls4n]

The grass is greener where water it.. The Europe and West dream is a false dream for the majority of us..

[@thomasauslander3757]

Just do what they do in America steal and Robbery

[@puclopuclik4108]

Exactly. They see those houses and cars, not knowing it takes one salary to pay the rent and 5 years at least to pay for the car. Add all those taxes and don't forge heating bills in winter.

[@VagishaDas]

That is called 'American dream'. It is not real. Nope. Why need fashion, cigarette, drugs, alcohol, movies, games, social media, selfish society, self centered people, artificial status quo, artificial food, pollution. Sorry need the next roll of toilet papers to continue. I think you got the point. Live your life with your friends and family. Love each other. Not need America or Europe. They don't love.

[@divelea]

What about syria 🤭

[@solomonneguse9509]

A good program let educate our African youth stay in Africa

[@pastelmoon9118]

think instead of making people leaving their homes and families behind and have extreme changes in their life its for the best if each country would focus on helping their own and europe + US should mind their own business too think too fast immigration mostly bring issues for both sides

[@purpleplant9515]

Long overdue Great job. Every African needs to see this.

[@Sportliveonline]

build your own countries

[@ElikemTheTuner]

@@Sportliveonline That's right.

[@Sportliveonline]

over population

[@sve5543]

@NA Phiri was about to say that , we not living we still fine

[@kingabstract2695]

@NA Phiri We are not really fine. poverty is still our problem.

[@ccmma6399]

The Gambian guy is very smart. He is truly a Ph.d material

[@catherine8014]

💯

[@berndlixfeld4404]

I agree to that guy, since I tried to invest in Gambia and Senegal Partner companies. With the amounts of Money People waste on their Trips to Europe, they could easily achieve big goals at Home. But to do this real „partnership Business“ a Legal Frame, protecting Investment from fraud , Will be necessary at once. Why invest there 25 to 50 k eur to small and middle Business, as Long as it is in danger to be Stolen. Instead of fighting for fair conditions a lot of Young People prefer evading conflicts in africa and flee. So there has been Hope for change in Gambia since 2017 and in Senegal Protests recently.

[@emmsonbrown2249]

Super facts

[@tinkitanka2641]

In Gambia even you have never been to school, you will be smart talk less of been to school.... We are the smallest in the mainland Africa but full of conscious and smart youths...

[@evonnedizzy-quaye646]

The Gambian guy is really woke. We need more woke youth to keep the fire burning to keep African leaders in check.

[@lutfysaid302]

Speaking as an east african who migrated at an early age to europe. I thought africa was a place id never see my self live, due to the images i see on media. After 23years in europe i had a chance to go back home....i cant write in words how beautiful my experience was

[@SimonMamichaa]

Which country in East Africa

[@richardlongmore9301]

No one tells them that living in the first world involves working 65 hours a week. I think that’s the problem they have when they get here. They just don’t want to do the work

[@sagefields]

Why work, when you can get refugee status and just live off government benefits?

[@ameliaannhouck2670]

FIGURED THEM OUT , THE WORK THEY DO IS STEALING AND LYING AND WANT FREE STUFF AND THAT WELFARE , AS THEY CAN DO NOTHING TO MAKE THEM WELCOMED AS THEY ARE SAVAGES AND NOT WILLING TO WORK THE 2 TO 3 JOBS I DID FOR 50 YEARS AND THEY THINK , THEY CANNOT THINK , NOT IN THE DNA TO BE ABLE TO THINK , THEY ARE ALL GRIFTERS AND UTTERLY USELESS AS HUMAN BEINGS !

[@richardlongmore9301]

@@sagefields not much of a life though is it.

[@SonsofThunder1234]

Exactly. That is why their own countries are so poor. They are too lazy to build them up so have to suck the lifeblood from European countries.

[@eviken1982]

​@@sagefieldsMaybe but the government benefits will not coming forever.

[@murdockpt]

Protip: migrate legally, or stay within your borders.

[@FallacyAsPraxis]

The whole migration push on Europe is problematic. It starts off on the false presumptions that : 1. migrants can just move to Europe illegally and stay there; 2. That Europeans are responsible for illegal migrants; 3. That its ok to just run away from problems in one's own country and go suck on the welfare of people in another country. What about staying in one's own country, and taking it back from the corrupt, thieving, oppressive politicians, and working towards making it better? Chase out the economic imperialists and all the other exploiters who claim to be 'investors' who have taken over your countries. Kick them all out. Farm your own land, produce your own goods. Stop pursuing European ideals. There are many poor young Europeans who don't have jobs or much hope for a prosperous future either. Migrants have no right to go there and take the few existing opportunities from them. The economies in Europe are bad, and the lockdowns from COVID made it worse. I'm not sure that these guys on this panel deserve the empathy they're trying to get here. They are criticizing the EU asylum system and claim that they were exploited by the labor system. But in their ingratitude they miss one important point: they should not be in Italy in the first place. The lawyer in this video is a propagandist. She is Italian, and she is saying things that she knows are not true. And saying that she feels guilty is evidence that she is a typical self-hating white liberal. The type who doesn't even think about helping her own Italian youth who can't find a job? There's no doubt in my mind that her investment in all this is connected to some type of intimate relationship that she's in with one of these migrants. The NGOs are full of white women like her who prey on young, black men. There are some very wealthy people living in Italy but Italy is not a wealthy country. In fact, there are a whole lot of poor people living in Italy too. The Italian economy is in the toilet, and unemployment is sky high. Many young Italians have had to move to other countries to find jobs. "Living the dream"...what a joke! The overwhelming number of Europeans are people of average means and they are not 'living the dream' either. The dreams of these Africans are shattered only because they thought that they could just go to Europe illegally and get the fast and easy life. They think that this is what life in Europe is because of movies, tv shows, and fake people on social media. Here's a reality check: it is EXPENSIVE to live in Europe and most people there are not rich. There are many Africans who live happy and successful lives in Africa. I happen to know a few of them.

[@heimannkornelia7365]

🤗👍👍👍

[@sonurejuven3209]

Pay back whatever your ancestors had earned from colonies in Asia and Africa. We will stop coming to you.

[@egordon7543]

Personally I believe the idea of why not fix your country is flawed, most ppl who say this don’t endure such conditions or will ever have to go to such lengths just for simple livings, when your young with the world against your back and European countries along with Canada and America all exhibiting themselves as safe havens and endless opportunities, these immigrants chase after stability

[@smallfeet4581]

Of course there are poor young white people , and I agree NGOs are usually white women looking for a toy boy , like the charity worker who was married to a lawyer and wealthy and started an affair with a migrant in Calais , and the govt moaning about single mothers yet happy to give to single mothers in third world countries , Britain has plenty of immigrants from all over but called rcst , false info that when ones came to Britain as doctors from Asia they suffered , load of rubbish , Britain gives free college and uni places to students from Asia and Africa with bursaries to live on so they can go back and help their communities there but they don't go , instead they get a job somewhere and pay Pakistani office staff £1500 to say they are present at college , that doesn't help them learn and go back and help their countries , and ones say Britain is bad , Sheesh , Britain pays for their education and living expenses and they can't be bothered to learn to help their own people , ones keep saying we need workers but British workers can't get jobs , and no , British women do not want males as carers , simple as , just the same as females want a female doctor ,elderly women want female carers , truth is there's no work like before in factories that brought in taxes to cover govts , politicians and top earners salaries , the factories have gone to east Europe and Asia ,

[@monavis2356]

How about not colonising other countries and steal everything they have or not causing wars in other counties for free oil???? If you don't like immigrants, how about not destroying their countries for personal gain???

[@basedchad181]

people walking into others territory without their permission is literally the reason the military exists

[@MrPakurfulo]

I lived in Kenya for a year. I was asked several times to offer an invitation letter, as soon as I got close to someone, so that they could come to Europe and enjoy out welfare state, that they wanted to get money every month and even could bring their family. I responded with "that's not how it works" and in most cases the conversation finished. Those people were not poor, most of them were business owners (crappy bars) or University students from Nairobi University. And Kenya is not as poor as other African countries and still they think Europe is welfare heaven. They are all very easy to manipulate.

[@cleavededajao4673]

Am Kenyan If you have been keen you will realize that Kenyan always opt for the legal way for they know that the illegal way isn't good but setting yourself into moder slavery abd suffering No Kenyan tries illegal retry into Europe

[@goforgold7082]

Life in Europe is incredibly expensive. And the winters are really bad

[@goforgold7082]

@Amy Paps my friend in Dresden will disagree with you while he is clothed from head to toe, shivering and sad that due to Corona he could not come to South Africa this year

[@goforgold7082]

@Amy Paps I have only seen snow once in my life , in 1993 when I was in Zermatt, Switzerland. I found it very hard to walk in it and my shoes got all wet. I agree, its beautiful though. I love Spring and summer, our stunning spring flowers and white sandy beaches where I stay

[@slicusdadon]

@Amy Paps Many people in cold European countries do NOT really enjoy the cold to be honest. I left for Australia soon as they could have me. The body's temperature is 36.9°C and the further away you are from that the more uncomfortable you going to feel. Below 5°C weather in the UK for half the year and around 13°C for the spring is not great. Snow is a novel for those that don't live in it. I don't miss it one bit.

[@slicusdadon]

@Amy Paps Yes I am black and I get what you are saying about adapting but as someone who grew up there surely I should adapt too? The English are known for constantly moaning about the weather and they are white. It's the pastime there to complain about it because they don't enjoy it. Just because they can handle it doesn't necessarily mean they like it. Millions have left the country for Oz, NZ, SA for the sun and there are heaps here. White Australians here don't really like the cold either they also moan here in the winter when it's not even that cold as they much prefer the heat. It's not just about being black or white, extremes of temperatures aren't conducive for any human being whether they cope better or not. Not sure why you're denying this. Most people prefer warmer climate across the world.

[@slicusdadon]

@Amy Paps You have completely ignored what I have just said above. 6th generation Aussies and South African white people do not fair well in the cold but are still white. If you are not going to consider my points and sideline any points I make then there is no point for this discussion.

[@dianabarbulescu5969]

I am born in Europe in one of the poorer parts and I can tell you that there are people in my country and not only who are living in poverty and are struggling to make ends meet. People from my country work in agriculture in countries like Spain and Italy, they go there legally with a contract and work very very hard, they make some money , pay their taxes and then take whatever money they have left and go back to their countries and look after their families. They are not always treated nice which is very wrong, but they work hard and they are appreciative of the jobs and the opportunity. It is a false pretence believing that if you are illegal in Europe you will be given money and opportunities just because you come from a poor country. No place in the word does that, and it seems to me hypocrite that while everyone is complaining about Europe being so bad they still risk their lives and their children’s lives to come to Europe. I’ve seen countless examples of immigrants coming to Europe legally working hard, paying their taxes and making a life for themselves, those people didn’t have a hand held out for a free life , they educated themselves and worked hard.

[@captainpeacock4442]

Well Said!.

[@xDarkWerewolfx]

I’m assuming you’re from Romania

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

But you could stay in your own dam Country, get ideas together and build. Europe has nothing to offer, except racism, slavery and low bathrooms rate. That dream is dead. Go to where the land is, where you can plant and multiply. I was sold the American dream. Now seeing Covid-19 and the wickedness of you know who. I will be a champion in my own Country, working the land, producing better and healthier crops.

[@VG-qu3vb]

They can do that in their own country

[@Flaytt744]

i understand what you are saying. Romanians accept jobs that i would say no to.But they work hard. I have lived long in Germany and paid my taxes, iam not going to risk my health working in crazy factories...But your assesment is right, i agree with what you are saying.

[@1307scooter]

I don't know how they think breaking into a country with no resources and no job skills is going to make life better.

[@blossom6473]

Exactly the mind boggles 🤯 but they're not intelligent enough to realise this. It's sad

[@lynnecromack4933]

If you bring no money with you, then what do you expect - that people will just give you shelter & food out of their own money? That guy claiming 'contemporary slavery' is deluded. No one forced him here.

[@tula1433]

Exactly he’s calling paid field work slavery. A paid job, smh

[@Rhynson]

If you want to immigrate somewhere, you do so through papers and labor.. not forcing yourself to illegally enter the country

[@gafhtgdvyjgfv4813]

Some of These individuals think the world owes them everything, sadly many (not all)have been taught this from birth

[@colleenpeck6347]

Stay in Africa, you aren't wanted in other continents!

[@bronzesweetqueen4227]

@@gafhtgdvyjgfv4813Also religion makes them feel entitled.

[@nzappazapp8360]

It's not poverty or escape from conflict that push African immigrants, it is the allure of the fast life of the Western world

[@wanjirungugi1317]

Speak for yourself 🙄 A lot of people are escaping extreme poverty not the dream of driving a ferrari

[@Solidude4]

You are wrong. No-one would put so much effort into trying to migrate for something so petty.

[@ibrahimgarane2209]

It's true, these people who embark on these journeys are not poverty stricken, most of them spend upwards of 3000$ to be smuggled to Europe.

[@Solidude4]

@@ibrahimgarane2209 Money which they take loans for. You're crazy if you think wealthy people are going to put up with all the difficulties of migrating the way these people for.

[@nzappazapp8360]

The immigrants can find or create opportunities in their home countries without taking risks and getting humiliated abroad. The perception that they can receive welfare in the west is their motivation. Many entrepreneurs in Africa start out with under $ 100

[@chloegaju7896]

These boys are actually very intelligent, parents who spend all that money sending their kids abroad should invest it in a business and see better outcomes

[@laveritaforza108]

It's an old story, retold by the youth. It's really tough to leave your home and family for a dream of fame and fortune in another country. Most people who try, fail and return home. The boy is right, it's a life of hell.

[@maryduffy2036]

Sometimes you are better off where you are, the grass is not always greener. No country has streets paved with gold

[@mcfcokay2616]

Anyone thinking of immigrating from Africa should see this video before they make the journey

[@Somegirl3602]

Yep before they lose their lives... It's not worth the risk.

[@bronzesweetqueen4227]

@@Somegirl3602They don’t believe us they still think we are lying

[@pastelmoon9118]

immigration is huge risk and life changer it can work or it can fail should consider good and down sides before deciding is it the right choice

[@gafhtgdvyjgfv4813]

We owe them nothing

[@briannadickson2884]

They sound so entitled for just showing up illegally.

[@lifetop10s96]

OMG!!!! That last man is a revolutionary man. I am speechless. Africans rise up and change your country.

[@mothernature27]

Africa is beautiful only a few weaknesses here and there

[@IslenoGutierrez]

Change Africa while in Africa no go to Europe

[@larryperlas7616]

Why is he not in Africa?

[@Celisar1]

He is a hothead without much reason.

[@truegrit7697]

I'm not trying to be a hater, but videos like this need to be broadcast in Africa and the middle east.

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

That I agree with.

[@WNdaba]

Be specific. East, West, Central and North Africa. Here in the Southern Africa we don't do this nonsense. Leave us out of this

[@fatuma2954]

These men are speaking truth. My parents are from Sierra Leone and immigrated to to America. I was born in NY. My family in Sierra Leone think its easy in America. I went to Sierra Leone last year and LOVED it. It was beautiful, I lost weight, felt healthy ate well. Im know building a house their. I woulf love to invest in business there. If Africans stay in their country and build it up.

[@Jfalways]

07.30 to 5pm without food is like a shift in the NHS😂

[@johnnicol64]

As a European I would rather see Africans build Africa. Its actually a better continent in many ways.

[@Msambweni]

If every African leader that has tried to improve Africa has been assassinated by the western leaders. E.g, Lumumba, Magufuli, Gaddafi, Sankara etc, then how do you expect things to change for the better?

[@HansCoche]

Africas biggest problem is corruption and incompetence, thats why their leaders are so easily "bought"

[@hln6821]

It won’t happen until Europeans countries take their hands of The continents resources.

[@MikeYm98875]

If u wanna go live next to the lions and hippos mate be my guest I'd rather live with the squirrels and red chested Robins ❤

[@MikeYm98875]

​@@slavicmelodies9614off his swede

[@yukyukyuk1335]

Alagie, so passionate and intelligent. Hope he returns to Mother Africa after his PhD and helps to combat the multinationals and Chinese colonialization he so correctly calls out. He's needed there so badly. Full of admiration for this man.

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Yes, very much so. Poetic and powerful. He really is compelling and I hope he can get his message out to as wide an African audience as possible. He's special.

[@KatyaLearningForeverToInfinity]

Ill pray for him and all who hear him, because what he is saying is such a simple truth, so easy to understand. and yet there are spiritual forces and people working hard for this truth to stay hidden.

[@angelladavis2250]

This man Alagio is a real revolutionary he needs to go back home and light the fire.

[@nanaama4375]

I pray gets opportunities from this interview he is supper intelligent

[@killshotking4262]

😂good one😂

[@KB-si5fx]

I've said this before: it's incredibly foolish to move to another city, state, or country with the assumption that everything there will be perfect.

[@ramonek9109]

In Europe we where told we must open our borders, invite in everybody who wants to come. House them, clothe them, feed them. If you had any criticisms of that scheme or even considered some problems might arise you where called a racist, islamophobe, bigot. So we opened our borders. We housed, clothed and fed as many people as we could and still we are met with nothing other than reproaches, derision, hostility and ingratitude. Now we are being told that we enticed them and tricked them to come by arising false hopes and dreams? What where we supposed to do? What would have been good enough?

[@user-em4dx6sg7y]

Never ever believe that things are done out of humanity and kindness. Nothing is for free and you will always owe something in return. Europe allowing migrants is an exchange of oil gas and minerals for legal and illegal migrants entry. Giv are happy to turn a blind eye to a few hundred thousand for as long as they get contracts. Remove all European companies Ans interests from Africa and replace with Chinese russian Indian and you will very quickly see European land borders and coasts closing these immigrants.

[@marelkeroux8066]

God this is exactly how I feel!!!!!!!

[@user-em4dx6sg7y]

Just grow some thick skin like your father and grandfather had. Dont be scared of words like "racist" or "bigot". And most importantly fight and campaign for people to live in their native lands. And people may think I'm being funny but even the English Scots Welsh and Irish and Germans from Aus, US, NZ , Canada. I'd people don't like in their own native lands and also if they dictate to people from that region, yet being so far from their native lands, it's very clear that outsiders will come to Europe. It's a two way street not just one way. There are millions and millions of Irish And Germans in US

[@xenomorpher5458]

@@user-em4dx6sg7y Regardless of ethnicity, Genetics or background.. If your born in America.. your American. Doesn't matter where your ancestors came from.. We're not Europeon anymore. hell part of My grandfathers ancestry for example comes from a country that doesn't even exist anymore. I was born in America.. Despite all the issues with America.. AND WE DO HAVE PLENTY. *eyes the government, Academia, Financial and Health sectors* It's still my home and i respect many Europeons feel the same about their homeland. If i was to go to Europe you wouldn't see me as Europeon.. you'd see me as an American based off by Behaviorisms, Cultural differences and other quirks and the fact my genetics are as clear as a muddy pond during a heavy rain. IF i had children in Europe though.. and they were raised there.. then they would be Europeon however.. It's more culture and traditions then genetics.

[@daisy6711]

We can not take care of the ENTIRE world!

[@victorle7693]

How? White people are not stopping Africans from going to library and learn how to build infrastructure, housing, growing food, farming....China is Africa’s hope, they have the money to build infrastructures and give jobs to Africans that are motivated to work and learn to help make Africa better....

[@babyboasty6033]

@@victorle7693 Black men are very entitled...

[@njoroge2061]

@888 Stop the blame game what are our leaders doing.

[@patriciasanderson2171]

@888 they should be a success by now. Eventually you have to look at yourself, their governments are corrupt.

[@kingabstract2695]

@@babyboasty6033 based on what information?🤨

[@jasminejudah7388]

You can't just take the back door and expect to have all luxuries thrown at you. Stop braving the desert and Mediterranean

[@bubsonchampion9507]

Well the European did it and got all the luxuries in Africa..... The first illegal migrants were the Europeans to Africa.

[@maelwael]

You enter a country illegally and want to be welcomed with open arms? Ever wondered if the Europeans want half Africa around them?

[@renerene852]

I own factories in several North African countries and I employ many sub Saharan people in my companies . My advise to them since 15 years ago has been to stay put in their country and invest their time and money to increase their knowledge and education. There are many more opportunities in Africa than in Europe , I always use myself as an example, I’m European but I come to Africa to open factories and hope to earn money . The problem is that not a single one wants to listen , they have an imagination in their mind of Europe that is not realistic

[@africanqueenmo]

I agree

[@Joylibelle]

Educate them more, please. Tell them about the hellish bureaucratic legal system, that it will take them years to find a house. Tell them Europe is too small. Tell them the European women are ugly and that the winters are COLD.

[@johnjames3159]

The aid our countries send to Africa should be creating a system that creates jobs for these people.

[@sparrow9004]

Europeans have enough of this. It's too much.

[@user-eb3si]

Europe is even expensive for most Europeans. Use you energy and intelligence to build a better life in your own country surrounded by your loved ones ❤

[@sacassashimidrama7088]

Agreed

[@gailcrowe727]

Rob. When the Europeans pulled out of the different parts of Africa the places soon went down the sump.

[@jju2444]

Please interview girls too. I know they go through pure hell.

[@Sportliveonline]

go home and make Africa great

[@tonnyanthonys2159]

No gender nonsense, we're talking about people who can articulate real things on the ground

[@naseebagarba1828]

What Is wrong with interviewing women?

[@paolodavideanghinelli4470]

@@naseebagarba1828 indeed!👍🏻

[@jju2444]

@luis sousa actually there are many girls trafficked too, and forced into prostitution throughout the whole journey and at their destination. If you look carefully, you will see many young girls who are not even 18 in those same boats.

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

Its not worth the risk at all, Africa has so much land, so much resources and youth resources. Working together on the land and putting our minds together will produce amazing results. RISKING ONES LIFE IS NOT WORTH LIVING IN A MZUNGUS COUNTRY......ITS A WASTE OF TIME, FOR THE YOUTH. THE SECOND GUY IS CORRECT. JUST SO CORRECT....Stay in Africa and the Carribbesn, build your own. Africa is full of talent, these young men are brilliant. .

[@italianstallion9170]

how can they build their countries up with all the corruption. Believe me there has been trillions on money going through the African continent over the decades but funnily enough you don't see the infrastructure, roads, schools, home grown MNCs, why is this? Corruption as soon as anyone is seen to be making money with a business they are jumped on like a pack of vultures by crooked local and national politicians. they are like the mafia. You nice and safe Westerners instead of patronising and condescending these people go and travel to these 3rd world countries and you see hwy they have continued to be impoverished hellholes.

[@AndriaaLeoLove]

Indeed. The Talented Tenth Exists In The Original Man In Alkebula!

[@cyncity6873]

As a black surgeon it breaks my heart to see the racism from the italians. I was thinking of visiting Italy but after watching this video i changed my mind. Thank you for the honesty. I will save my money.

[@marier7336]

Gullible like children... What on earth are they expecting when they come here illegally!? Really makes me sick!

[@madcarew5168]

My old Mum used to say Believe none of what you hear and only half of what you see...

[@VernettaRFreeney]

Alagie Jinkang had such a passionate response. I truly believe he can be a strong voice for the continent. Keep doing your thesis and let people know that the grass is not always greener on the other side.

[@Sportliveonline]

over population

[@benjaminsmith2287]

I agree. There is something very poetic and strong in his message and way of delivering it. And sincere and heartfelt. I hope he finds a big platform to spread his message.

[@joe_lubinda]

Well the people back home in Africa won't believe him because they'll say "if it's that bad why don't you come back?"

[@G-nyc1644]

There is some truth to what he is saying. But, those in power in Africa will kill him if he tries to disrupt the power and wealth structure of that ruling class. To change that will be harder than crossing the Sahara and the Mediterranean Sea combined. Is he up for the challenge? Are young African fleeing Africa up for that challenge? I do not believe so. But, time, not myself, will tell that tale. What Continent has more Natural resources than Africa? A land with so many natural resources but the majority of the people live in poverty.

[@VernettaRFreeney]

@@G-nyc1644 ruling powers worldwide count on strong voices not having faith to stand up to them. I do hope he and others work together to overpower ruling elite so more people have a chance to benefit from the riches and resources of their communities.

[@janeprepper177]

It's like showing up at a strangers home and expecting them to give you a warm welcome. 😮 Or sitting down at a strangers table at a restaurant and wondering why they won't feed you. You are the unwelcome stranger. That's it.

[@gabylamachuca]

Well spoke gentleman! Brakes my heart to see this happening! Wish the reality in there country was different . Praying for better times for humanity.

[@cantagiousca5220]

Also stay there,don't come here

[@delfine7163]

They have to fight to fix their own countries! Like we had to for centuries!

[@amrutatre1809]

Alagie is so eloquent and passionate. May he fulfill all his dreams 🙏

[@jonathannuamah3296]

I wish more people would see this video.

[@laaaliiiluuu]

Yes, we have more money in Europe but we still have addiction, abuse, rape, theft, hunger, desperation and all sort of other issues that exist everywhere in the world.

[@sacassashimidrama7088]

100% agreed

[@patriciarowe6685]

They need to go home and tell them not to go.

[@vincentmuchiri9347]

There is no problem leaving Africa for an overseas country in search for a better life. But you have to have a plan, a job, an education. Know and consider all the basics. Unemployment, racism, basic needs and living costs in general. Most Africans think everyone in these first world countries are balling. There are a lot of poor white people and if these people aren't getting handouts form their white government what makes you think you will. There are successful emigrants outside Africa but what they had that these guys don't, IS A FEASIBLE PLAN!

[@bjoardar]

This!

[@vincentmuchiri9347]

@Northern Mate Well the British "migrated" into Africa first, so they are just responding in kind.

[@sylviafarese8837]

Agreed!

[@lgreen5754]

@@vincentmuchiri9347 Your racist straight away

[@mjcamck]

VINCENT MUCHIRI - Sorry, mass migration is not . . . NOT the answer to poverty in Africa, or anywhere else, as long as they "have a plan." The "go to" countries are, due to mass immigration, becoming the same over-crowded, resource depleted, socially, economically chaotic places these folks are trying to leave behind. Let us help our global neighbors create their own prosperity IN THEIR OWN HOMELANDS. Peace.

[@doncorleone482]

Can't believe people still think the first world streets are paved with gold. Everybody drives a Ferrari Make your own country better. Make your own country first world

[@kwesibruno]

I just don't understand who flaunts things like Ferrari's when you didn't even make the damn thing. Its like taking pictures with other people's babies, lol. "First world" is such a white concept. If I/people thought white people were genuinely happier in these first world countries, maybe we'd/they'd buy into that model. I think that's the take-home message in this video. They suffered to get to Europe just to work shit jobs and do a lot of paperwork. Most people don't seem to understand how back-breaking and filled-with-drudgery it is to keep/make a developed country (I say that as I'm thinking about the many waterways built/fortified in Italy). Moving to a place is an investment in upholding/bettering that place and these people should have known that. Whatever, at the end of the day, all you all do is just get old and die, no matter where you come from or how "advanced" you are. I guess building up some stone structures gives you something to do before that time comes--I suppose. #no one remembers the engineers.

[@kasnarfburns210]

I have nephews who were born in Africa but have lived in the USA for a while. So, they have a SENSE of what it takes to make it here. Having said that, they cannot CONVINCE their friends back home that the USA is NOT paved with gold!! I imagine lot of young people in Africa perceive Europe the same way. I suppose it's been the media that gave Africans and other peoples outside of the western world that impression. Admittedly the prospects for young people are often VASTLY different in western countries compared to non-western countries - at least at the moment. Did I NOT hear that that guy is a Ph.D candidate? He's VERY articulate and seemingly very knowledgeable about the situation for African migrants. I hope people heed what he's saying. Perhaps, he should do some journalism!!

[@mosesoftheblock2311]

Africa has the greatest natural resources in the world. An abunfmdance of culture and strong youthful populations. The only reasons people need to travel outside of Africa are due to outdated economic and political systems.

[@sasupo5277]

This young man is dynamic. He speaks with such passion and conviction. He is so intelligent and inspiring he will make a great politician. I love to hear him speak. Young man go back to the mother land and her great.

[@daisy6711]

Guess what? Everybody has shattered dreams!

[@kidcudi908]

Everyone shattered dreams are different

[@miambayankeba1084]

I think life depends on what you think, to me I am from Congo DRC 🇨🇩 but Europe gave me what I couldn't get in my country. My life in Europe are extremely good for me and my children.

[@editfazekas3854]

Have you come illegally, uneducated and penniless like them?

[@arthursukalsky3762]

So one of them shows up illegally, gets into university in Italy, then proceeds to write a thesis about how terrible Italy is to him?

[@LucaSitan]

If something sounds too good to be true, It's not true. Africa is such an amazing continent, her people should take their countries back once and for all, build their own future. And all of us Westerners should only be allowed there as paying tourists, honest traders or other kinds of customers to fuel the economy.

[@jaccar2020]

When i was young I wanted to go to london now im older i couldnt think of a worse place. We can all be blinded by a dream and the grass is not always greener on the other side of the water it just looks like it is. Bless these people they need to get back to Africa for Africa.

[@bluesageful]

Wait a minute ..... if he's so poor... WHO is paying for him to work on a P.H.D.? I'd call that pretty damned privileged.

[@jacobdudzik2260]

This guy illegally immigrates to Italy as a teenager, then gets his Ph.D. at an Italian University where he receives a free education for nearly a decade, and spends the entire interview taking a big dump on the oppression in Italy compared to Africa. Ya just can't make this stuff up.

[@forestmanzpedia]

My grandpa from Africa fled in the 50s to Germany, because they gave him job offers after WWII. He integrated and worked all his life here, which is what my family also does. If those refugees complain, stay lazy, intolerant and think European countries give away free money for nothing, then I don't know what else to say. I am speechless. Literally everyone should know, if you do nothing for your own life, you have to live with your decisions and consequences.

[@puclopuclik4108]

There is difference between your father and them. Your father was invited.

[@leo-wr6do]

Excellent comment.

[@hotmess9640]

@@puclopuclik4108 cmon, she’s lying. You’re telling me GERMANY invited an African man after killing all of those Jews and black people were amongst them too? Her grandpa was exactly like them. Those Germans think the same of her too doesn’t matter if it’s been 2 generations, she isn’t in America the land of the immigrants she’s in a land where one group of people are indigenous and have a culture they were born into. In America, you can be adopted in. Not European nations though

[@ycaceres3357]

You grandfather came during the chaos of the post war Germany….people were rocked by humiliation and change…if he had come ten years earlier he probably would have been in a camp according to which part of Africa he came from…if he was a Dutch Boer from South Africa of course his life is different

[@besreal3419]

Don't show up anywhere in the world unable to compete with the most beautiful and most educated, unless you are a winning athlete. You need advanced degrees in a profession which has a shortage of workers. Don't have a child unless you already have completed your own Master's or Doctorate degree and are making enough money to send your child to college and also have enough free time to mentor your child in a most loving fashion and protect your child from all sexual predators and capitalists, such as drug dealers.

[@warrenken4686]

Good, go home and take everyone who isn’t from there back with you