Entering Uganda's Biggest Slum (#49)

Being a big fan of the song "Unforgettable" by French Montana, we decided to go looking for where they shot the video in the Katwe slum of Kampala. What would we find in Uganda's biggest slum? Well for the most part, regular, nice people that I'd happily share my waragi with. And then one guy had to come and ruin it all.
#sabbatical #uganda #africa
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Instagram: sabbatical.tommy

[@SabbaticalTommy]

So much happened on that day that I didn't even have time to introduce my guest for the video. She'll be back but you can check out more of her here: kzbin.info/door/Lquhsm3whhDUY23S3WJCSQ

[@slaphappyjap]

My god. She is so beautiful

[@hermanrubaraza5579]

Well done ,stay safe.

[@davidpugh6495]

Very nice person

[@benjaminsmith2287]

Yeah. I think the most people he encounters are good and friendly people. There are bad folks everywhere but he's probably safer here than where I live in New Jersey. If you were to enter a slum there as a foreigner and talk to as many people as he talked to, you might get assaulted and robbed and maybe lose your life.

[@teammamaleila9271]

I like your luganda and swahili accent. So clever ma sha Allah

[@wunnavakind]

That councillor had me dying😂😂🤣 he will use this clip to win the elections next time forsure

[@peacerunnerleesher4065]

🤣🤣🤣jus imagine the pure lies he was saying....it's true all politicians lie

[@shonuff5297]

Tommy just got thrown into the campaign. 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@TheWorldofRobbie]

Tommy better pay up for all those scholarships 🤣🤣🤣

[@Vitapericolosa656]

Lol

[@arthurlara4282]

I came to the comment section just to have this question answered

[@mrjarso]

There's jerks everywhere, just be careful when walking about, it helps to ask locals which parts of the city to avoid or to be careful, on the whole it was a good day with just one jerk which is better than many a night out I have had in Vegas.

[@nutyyyy]

You get drunk people like that everywhere in the world unfortunately. You never know what's going on in someone's life and many turn to drink.

[@Mikamichae]

Exactly, go to any town on the uk on a Saturday night and you will find these guys out of every 10 people

[@oldgiant8966]

So sad to see the friendlieness always turns out to be about the money. They look at you as a walking ATM machine.

[@beachtrash]

Shit brah, you ever buy dope in a hood in America lol

[@gshrdy5415]

Same thing all over the world, worst in western world.

[@sonant_bwolfe]

I don't know how you don't have more subscribers man. Keep at it, you're going to be a hit.

[@dncviorel]

Yeah, me neither, this channel is 100% original content. You're not going to see 1 traveling channel that takes you so deep into the African culture.

[@jscott7432]

I agree he deserves more subscribers. I'd say his videos rival Bald&Bankrupt, Harald, and Kurt Caz. I watched all of his Tanzania episodes. I like his style.

[@dncviorel]

@@jscott7432 The Norwegian guy is too arrogant for my taste (Harald). Regarding Bald there's a rumour that he's a spy. He's black listed in Belarus. Ask yourself why. Tommy is the real-deal, it's unfair how low his channel is atm.

[@masongreenward9063]

Sabbatical channel is real growing, I remember watched his videos at masaki dsm he was having 500 subscribers and less than 1000 views, one thing about sabbatical is he learn the language of any where very fast ,

[@derek4177]

@@dncviorel its obvios why he doesnt have so many subs. Because he literally just started not so long ago. For that he has many subs already.

[@faisalnkutu3776]

I was born in Uganda but cant dare to go to slums, take precautions - don't be too trusting

[@lifeandbeyond7279]

You are brave man, as a Ugandan I can barely cross those places.

[@lawbsk1048]

Stop lying nothing would happen to you

[@hi_lo574]

Going to places ANYWHERE where group of DRUNKS MEN hang out is not very Smart.

[@Miss_lei]

@@lawbsk1048 😂😂😂😂not in katwe

[@kimulironald4107]

@@robertmukiibi5598 mutujeeko akatinko namwe

[@bernpenalosa4477]

I don't gamble with those people

[@andyhunt5150]

Dude. You’re making my day. So glad I found your channel.

[@kayizziritah3029]

Mbu Zaaya, this guy is so funny. You travel smart, interacting and getting to know the people. Not like those who look at Africans as uncivilised. Well-done the world needs more souls like you.

[@hmk..]

Great video but a sad ending! Instead of editing out the ending, you give the raw version. The UG girlfirend is very beautiful and protective of her man! (Iam loving the vibe!). But UG seems very dangerous, please be careful. Especially at night from hk in Dar,TZ

[@dncviorel]

Yeah, I'm also digging her vibe a lot. Lovely lady, Tommy is fortunate to have her near him!

[@robertwomack3419]

Brother, I've lived here in Uganda for 10 years. You are really taking risk. Be careful! If you come to Jinja hit me up!

[@ramesses2nd456]

Priceless, when the guy hugged ❤ you and said, your in uganda 🇺🇬 are you America? (Yes I am) ..big smile 😀 big hug..then== u gonna give us a dollar 💵 😏 🤣😂🤣😇

[@holdenbaldassi3697]

Getting Ugandan people to drink on the streets with you is amazing. The amount of convincing it takes Danny Mullen in Downtown LA is the complete opposite. These guys all just seem so cheerful.

[@PETER-rt6zt]

I would walk over a thousand yards of broken glass for Joesy ! Love the hair.

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

And she would reject you and your bleeding feet

[@JUST-ME2468]

@@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55 ...and you didn't even pick me up on my misspelling of her name! Hahaha

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

@@JUST-ME2468 no worries, it’s not easy holding your phone and typing with one hand while stroking one out to Josey. Believe me, I’ve tried

[@DaveyZeeTV]

Josie is beautiful!

[@azahalissemakula9668]

Uganda my home country following from Qatar

[@0mgskillz96]

I hope you are good, i’ve heard alot of african workers are treated bad in the middle east

[@lunchtime2960]

I have heard the same

[@Janekwagala2]

Am also a ugandan in jordan

[@whiteboy123456whiteb]

Josie is such a gem and an asset to your channel. You should use her more often. I love her smile and sense of humour.

[@kabayizawilly6659]

I love your videos very interesting how you interact with locals , keep it up the good work 👌could you please visit Rwanda too before you go back to USA 🙏

[@franklinrussell3042]

How are you able to walk with those gigantic nuts man! Respect. Every one loves America! You’re rocking it Tommy!

[@dncviorel]

As long as you keep your hopes down you're going to enjoy Africa. Walking unguarded in the slums and going into conversation with literally anyone it's definitely challenging. However, if there is anyone in this world willing to give it a try, that is Tommy. Thank you for the uploads, but whatever you do, don't forget about safety first. Also, don't try to prove that all Africans are nice and welcoming, it's not going to work, if you can get a glimpse of their lives is more than enough. Cheers, buddy! 🍻

[@kjohn5224]

Why hopes down?

[@dncviorel]

@@kjohn5224 Expectations can lead to disappointments.

[@curt3494]

As many people have said, there are idiots everywhere. I'm from the UK, and if a friendly foreigner went into a rough pub in a rough part of any town or city, they may meet arseholes. However, I'd assume that it's easier to get away with murder in a place like Uganda, than in the Western World where there is CCTV everywhere.

[@Jnealt12]

Brave, I’m Ugandan living in North America but there places I’m not going to cross when in Uganda.

[@lawrencetarget3059]

Well she's gorgeous then 😊 I'm loving your channel, just tuned in and bingeing, , love the way you are with people, even though at the end there it got a bit disrespectful, it's the nature of Africa it's beautiful with beautiful people but every now and then reminds you the law of the jungle exists there throughout society so don't get complacent xxx

[@ugandabiker1932]

That dude at the end might have been on drugs men just watch your back not everyone is good men

[@dncviorel]

Yeah, he kinda pushed it. Not everyone is friendly in Uganda or anywhere else in the world.

[@lorrainechittock]

Love the contrasts in Uganda! Been to Uganda as a single female for months at a time, many times, and never had one bad thing happen.

[@ivodasilva3932]

Now try that being white and a male

[@lorrainechittock]

@@ivodasilva3932 Well, there IS the sexual harrassment. Sadly, women are so used to dealing with it, we rarely acknowledge it - as per my comment above. But, I've never dealt with theft.

[@peterstayne3765]

I’m from England and have been to a slum in Kampala,I didn’t have any problems,lovely friendly people,It was an eye opener that’s for sure

[@StartLivingNow1963]

Another Awesome Adventure Thank You Tommy🙂❤👍Watching from NB Canada🙂

[@stevenjagi3764]

It's really hard being a mzungu in such a neighborhood..they see you and they feel the Lord has sent an angel..

[@mareksoomlais8438]

Charming "ARMY" lady 🙂

[@hypatiatv421]

This girl next you, in green, stuning beauty. Real beautie cutie. Uganda, the best looking womans so far.

[@hypatiatv421]

I like black cuties in traditional african dress.

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

Ah man, why were you walking around waving a bottle of gin about? Why, just why?

[@Truths-Advocate-88]

Ya exactly. Why? The smart travellers will learn from, "Stupid is as Stupid does." Let's keep watching new episodes and see if he does learn.

[@johnyboy9102]

And give the same bottle to different people. And do it in covid time. This is real fuckedup

[@merneon9115]

@@johnyboy9102 Covid is barely in Africa?

[@wodenoftheangles3339]

@@johnyboy9102 I've watched quite a few of his videos and he always seems to want to drink some alcohol. I'm not sure if he thinks it's cool and attracts more viewers or something, or if he has a dependency problem. Or maybe he's nervous. Either way, it's not a good look. He sometimes comments about the less than good white history of influence in Africa and yet there he is sharing out alcohol... smh

[@JM-kv2kn]

@@wodenoftheangles3339 I honestly think he's just trying to be friendly. Maybe that's just me being Mexican and perceiving a social man with alcohol as a friendly person based on my culture.

[@jasonpetersharpe]

“Help these people... give them running water and a basic home.” -God

[@gc68jypsyladexsplora61]

The lady in this video was. A amazing looking lady and tbh he does some very good amazing videos and to see how people live on the other side of the world the councilor made me laugh your a AMERICAN I love American people 🤣🤣amazing vid 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💯💯💯

[@TheSwede70]

What happened is a breeze compared to what happens in the west on friday or saturday night walking home from a night out. Meeting frustrated drunk people. In Tanzania I didnt see much of what I see here where I live. :-)

[@danieljonsson887]

Imagine having a lot of money and just having the opportunity to explore the world. That would be a great exprerience. Meeting interesting people all across the world. Africa (the motherland) seems to be to most unexplored. I would really want to go to Rwanda. They seem so friendly there and it seems safe for tourists.

[@jm-je4tl]

So based on this video, how do you come to the conclusion that Uganda is unsafe for tourists?

[@Flourish_today]

I like how Ugandans will hold each other. In the west when a man holds a man its looked at differently but in Uganda, men will hold hands, women, children and there is nothing wrong with that.

[@dennismoseskibirige4506]

It's changing though

[@joellaotto3051]

Because of the western meaning behind it. As Ugandans we copy western ways without knowing the good or bad meaning behind them

[@Flourish_today]

@@dennismoseskibirige4506 Not in the rural areas.

[@dennismoseskibirige4506]

@@Flourish_today True

[@kyezil39]

Yes, it's changing.

[@zooli9]

So how did he meet with Josey?

[@Gabriellabonanno]

Great videos....never take for granted for what you have after seeing this

[@MkA402]

I never share bottles in healthy times and definitely not in a pandemic , stay safe.

[@TheBettyBoopnl]

And that's the reason your more likely to get sick, same with the idiots that keep covering their hands in sanitizer, trying to kill off any chance of building a strong immune system. Check out the real science don't rely on the rubbish being churned out by the msm to make sure you stay afraid and follow like a good lemming. We are living through a PLandemic & the virus is the corrupt elite.

[@eskye4393]

I went to my parents home country. Jamaica We bought bracelets in the marketplace and people were watching us. My dad had a local female walking with us too, talking about Jamaica, while eating fruit from the market. Leisure walking like you were. I took the bags, and camera from my distracted dad and tightened them to my body. He laughed at me cuz I was worried. Not long after that I felt hands touching my pants pockets and trying to grab the bags and the little bracelets we just bought, off my wrists. They got 2-3 bracelets that all. Thank God. They knew we were foreigners. Black vacation having Americans. Okayy?? 😳 // 🤣 You’re all having a “happy, money spending, white people day in *Africa* and some of them people will scorn you and want to do you bad or see it. Right when I’m typing this, I heard you say in the video that the guy took the drink and hit you. That’s what I’m saying homie!! You’re so cool but I’m so scared for you. Too comfortable. Motorcycle riding all alone. No baby Pleez don’t. Tanzania local people were nicer but it’s still terrifying to watch you there. I know you can understand what I’m saying. On behalf of your mom. Pleez be safer. …. Yes I’m black 🤣 God bless you. You’re cool. Good tidings!! Walk Good 🥃🥃

[@mtt819]

Thank you for promoting jamaica in a negative light instead of just highlighting the best places to go and leaving it at that this definitely helps the tourism in our country smh crazy how people think these days

[@eskye4393]

Response to @@mtt819 MTt. Crime in Jamaica is a result of what criminals there have done! Don’t be mad at me. It a reality ALL OVER THE WORLD. It’s very helpful that people who travel be made aware of dangers. You shouldn’t be angry with me giving him an example *in Jamaica. I feel your thinking is wrong. You would appreciate someone’s advice saving your skin too. // He even said it in his videos, what he heard from other Africans that can happen in there. Look at how he had his bag stolen and the bus company knew who did it and refused to do anything to help, likely from fear for themselves too. Jamaicans in the states often talk of crime rates there, and plenty white people still go. My white neighbor, every year. I didn’t do wrong with what I commented. People should be generally advised. What will you do to make things better in Jamaica for travelers ? People have been viscously cut down in the street. Being angry at me. Not right. My cousins just traveled and got married in Negril, Jamaica with lots of family that went with them. and someone I know just had relatives there for a honey moon. Plenty people still go to Jamaica, so don’t put scorn on me. It was kindly advise and I was speaking on the topic which occurs all over the world. God bless Jamaica and all the countries for better things! 💖🥃🥃💖 Brighter minds, good hearts, and mo money !!! Mad at me. 🧐 kyf // Don’t forget to add your favorite Jamaican spots to your comment. For real tho. Jesus love and grace.

[@mtt819]

@@eskye4393 i doubt when people come to where you reside you speak about the bad areas with the same energy we all run come a farin(yes local spelling) and act as if we are in the promise land no one warns us about compton st louis baltimore atlanta our first instinct overseas is opportunity and prosperity when the reality is often times we turn a blind eye to how blessed our country is yes we arent perfect but our crime happens in controlled areas easy to be avoided by tourists if given the information once theyve landed not deterring them from wanting to take a flight. And our crime is enabled by the politicians yes we all know this the criminals only operate with the green light from them and only get dealt with when they pass their place but we are a beautiful nation crippled by corruption and brain drain and unlike many places are not a dangerous place for persons to visit.

[@mtt819]

@Cheerio All im saying is keep the same energy elsewhere majority of us jamaicans will be living right in the center of st louis a higher populated and crime rated city and be the chief recruiters of motivating others to come to america but once our nation is mentioned its a big shit show and horror story

[@firsargentum5920]

Good advice. A lot of the people in dirt poor areas he is going to will resent the "rich" white American coming along taking videos of them as if they were some spectacle in a zoo - I know he doesn't think or behave like that intentionally but that's the way a lot of these folks will see it - most will prob. smile and not say anything offensive but if one local starts on you, you will be surprised how many will suddenly jump in and make their suppressed resentment known ... some of what you are doing is naive to say the least and extremely risky at times, and bringing a girl around with you like this is irresponsible... remember too, unfortunately not all parts of the world view Americans in a completely favorable light! More caution advised...

[@robertebanks5910]

Great video again Saddatical, one thing I can tell you that guy on the bike is not good, but he could not try that little stunt with KZbinr Kurt Caz 👍🏻👍🏻

[@mrt2990]

I like Kurt but he would be a fool not to act the same way as this guy and just walk away. If he would have gotten violent back then who knows what could have happened.

[@saitamab.7296]

it would be pretty stupid to start a fight over a little bottle of liquor... also he s surrounded by several men... of course he would have no chance.

[@seiizze]

This is so funny! Tommy you're an awesome person!

[@savagelychill2858]

Totally impressed at how you kept your cool even after getting robbed & punched.

[@syndicateprox]

When did this happen?

[@axeldurman5224]

The guy who stole your drink is in every society...trouble maker. Be vigilant when going around those places...not everyone is nice. Good content!

[@socialblemedia6259]

I love love love the Triplett Ghetto Kids. RIP Alex❤

[@DaProfitChaser]

The guy who stole your drink said “Hey Blood where you think you going” in Swahili

[@Tata-bd9nx]

Most Ugandans actually don't speak Swahili, must have been Luganda

[@TOBYH]

You are probably safer walking the streets there instead of walking thru east L.A at night!

[@kristos77]

A good lesson he taught there was earn the money don't just ask for money

[@kitionetuinaosara8878]

I watched a rugby match between Uganda and Kenya in 2014 then caught bodaboda from Kampala to Entebbe at 0300hrs after many beers in one of the rugby clubs...great people

[@obscurion5335]

5:57 why nobody talkin bout the bob marley shirt fire asf🔥🔥🔥

[@JerseyAsian]

Thank you bro. I was kidnapped in 2015 on a cruise. This reminded me that I'll be fine.

[@abineshbabu5930]

This is masterpiece

[@hansfordclarke9895]

I am a proud American! One thing I must say, you will never know how respected you are as an American until you travel to other countries especially third world countries.

[@sulamawaggali]

the councillor guy enticed the video hahahhahahah

[@nassermercy1472]

I like so much this video 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@kashapromotionsuganda2569]

for real am amazed with your videos,they are good reffering to our life here in uganda... the way you associate with local people is really amazing....... Get time and bypass busiika Town in Luweero District\

[@letmeexplain1816]

Very sweet of you, in taking the little children along with you 🙋😆

[@lolbanido2312]

OMG this black woman with you, she is 100% WONDERFULL! What amazing and beautiful woman, omg i fall in love =D

[@4bitmultiplexer]

I think what we see is a thing of beauty, a contradiction of history, a subject of life and all the beauty of living :). I wish I could meet his parents.

[@VicSage1836]

1:55 was precisely the same reaction I had the first time seeing Ms. Josey.

[@endrefager]

It's amazing too se your videos cause I've been exactly the same placec. I lived in Nairobi at the donholm junction at a home for street kids and workt with them. That was in 1999. They are now located in Tigoni ,I encourage you too visit Maisha Mema and say Hello from Andy from Norway 🇳🇴

[@1Live2Love3Thrive]

“Nah I want my own.” Haha

[@god6384]

lol hilarious when the guy hugged you just because you're american

[@swifty1969]

That and maybe trying to make a quick buck...lol

[@jumaabdul1271]

He was very drunk

[@DMW1975]

Yo Tommy...I'm assuming this was the days before Josie???

[@mikemagero]

I like that councillor, he should have won the election.. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@yahya2925]

MashaAllah beautiful people and a beautiful place

[@mauricechowder]

So sick! Great stuff man :)

[@papafisingid7557]

Keep do it my brother

[@nickegbg]

is this the first video with josey?

[@LT.X380]

Love your videos. Stay safe my friend 🙏.

[@olgunozturk2502]

Who is your guide? Would like to contact her. I also need a guide for my trip !

[@justsomecoolprayingmantisd6422]

Lol I liked that councilor guy 😂. Slayed me

[@clintoniflagler8177]

Yep true all over the world, one bad apple! 🍎

[@BeatzByArpeggio]

the dancing is the reason the counsellor lost the election

[@FredNdaga]

And the forced tight hug... I wouldn't want such

[@charliepearce8767]

I love your videos. Good to see you drinking spirits for medical reasons.. It keeps the worms away...

[@gizzanubian2970]

😂😂😂 the Dp guys are crazy

[@lexusrcf2441]

Jah know great content mi general 🇯🇲

[@UrFuture_56]

I'm a fan I'm Binge watching all your vids

[@thapelomakgoba5096]

so they transport caskets just like that,damn

[@onowhere2653]

I lost it when the kids started touching his arm. 15:29

[@onduuherbert6017]

. this channel is so underrated

[@jahdhdoflkdkwja]

the pool guys were so chill!

[@eheroi]

amazing content priceless . thank you

[@yamchathewolf7714]

Intro music: instrumental for 2pac's mamas just a little girl. That's a Legendary song, tells a story of a fate that many african women share.

[@SabbaticalTommy]

You got it

[@MrJimfors]

Bad people are everywhere, rich or poor. Karma always hit thoose fuckers hard eventually. Great videos.

[@judahtribe7]

The okay okay okay kkkk almost drove me nuts

[@IndecisiveConclusion]

I know it's easier to say this when not actually there, but lessons can be learned from this. Always be aware of the tone of people's voices. Many times people act nice try to be your friend and Rob you that way, but in this case it was a lot more obvious from their tone that they should have been avoided from the get go.

[@pumpupthevolume4775]

Dude, your video was way better than the French Montana video.

[@Kyaghiyn]

Love my home

[@adriennem7927]

So did french m buy a bunch of homes for the people..

[@lfclfc7679]

Man am a big fan ...big up man

[@nicholasarcher2503]

Love your video's and Josie is very nice too

[@ufos22]

“No,No, You’re the one one THAT IS GOING TO GIVE US MONEY HERE"

[@WIERDFACTS.6197]

Hio ni makali unakunywa waah!!! lazima iwe kali sana hapa kenya huwa tunaongeza maji kiasi kuondoa ukali

[@King_Of_Everything]

🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿✌✌

[@philliplord589]

Your guide is gorgeous .

[@kayongoronald1213]

Your quick learner, but never go again in slums

[@abubakrsseruggosajja5349]

Kabaka's lake was man made .

[@JohnJohnson-hl4fv]

The girl that's your tour guide with the green Army t shirt is beautiful. I would marry her.

[@prettybree4697]

Hahahahaaaa lovely adventures in Uganda, next time call me to be your tour guide