From Nigeria to Morocco - In search of a better life in Europe | DW Documentary

When he was 18 years old, Ike Nnaebue left his home nation Nigeria for Europe. But the dangers forced him to give up in Mauretania. Now, he’s now back on the same migration route. This time, as a filmmaker.
These days, Ike Nnaebue is a famous "Nollywood” director, a prominent representative of Nigerian film. When he tried to emigrate to Europe in 1998, he couldn’t see a future for himself in Nigeria. Like so many young people in Africa, he dreamed of a better life in Europe - financially, at least. Now, camera in hand, he’s taking the same journey from Nigeria via Benin, Burkina Faso, Togo, Mali and Mauretania to Tangier in Morocco. Along the route he meets men and women who’ve turned their backs on their homes and who are intent on trying their luck in Europe - despite all the risks and obstacles.
Back in 1998, Ike Nnaebue gave up on his plans after meeting a stranger who warned him of the dangers. Ike ended his journey there and then - and never got as far as Europe. But returning to Nigeria without any money was out of the question. Ike Nnaebue spent two years in Gambia, where he was able to work on several theater and film productions. At the age of 21, he knew what he wanted to do with his life and went back to his family.
Nowadays, social media and TV reports show just how dangerous migration can be, with cases of enslavement, abuse and other crimes committed against those who undertake a journey of this kind. Stories that are impossible to ignore. That’s why Ike Nnaebue decided to retrace his footsteps and try to understand why so many young Africans are still prepared to risk everything for a better life.
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[@obiomanwosubertrand4248]

This line was so touching "begging in the streets of Morroco is a better option than being a stylist in Nigeria". African leaders need to really set greed aside and help develop our continent

[@renatoamadori4125]

It's heartbreaking...

[@priscilialiberty7118]

😭😭

[@NeoFreshair]

The leaders aren't aliens from different planet! They're from the people and the people are the ones who could make changes for the better if they want to, not run away or seek NATO forces to bring democracy!

[@asanwa3126]

There are skit makers in Nigeria making good money in Nigeria. So many people are use digital skills to make money in Nigeria.its just sad that the person has such a short sight

[@fezzkkb]

no contents creator in Africa are making better life than those ones in Nigeria

[@user-pe8ir4iy1e]

look, my father just returned from a 6 months stay in Morocco and he told me the number of west africans in Morocco has increased dramaticly from before the pandemic and that Moroccans are starting to be fed up and there are calls to the goverment to start send people back to their home country and better protect the borders. there are not enough jobs for Moroccans themselves let alone to support an influx of west africans. This situation is not sustainable. Expect a crackdown in the next 12 months. I wish everyone the best of luck in their journey to prosperity inshallah.

[@frankchuks5942]

I've made a conscious effort to live and thrive in Nigeria, I started as a Construction worker with ccecc then quit and started doing taxi, from there opened a shop where I sell phones and accessories in retail and after so many years of not getting what I want, I continued doing my taxi interstate to be precise, shuttling people from Southeast and southsouth to Lagos or Abuja on charter or what they call hire, 2022 I opened a luxury rental car company in Lagos online without owing a single luxury car but with the help of Google my business and some associates and companies who own these luxury vehicles like Landcruiser, Prado, Hilux, Coasters, Camrys etc. I only owned three Toyota Sienna but later sold two and retained one, people mostly connect with my company online and I can tell you that I've worked with people like Marvins record, So many high profile Emirs and Obas that I wouldn't want to mention their names but they don't know who they're dealing with as I'm mostly contacted online by their PA's who probably have not met me before, in 2023 Feb, I met some guys on twitter called Obidient tech space who offer online courses like front end, back end and full stack development course for a token and decided to enroll and it has been a bliss since, my phone business started paying off after 6 years courtesy of my wife, I dated her for four years before I married her on March 5th 2022, I also trained her on how to trade since she has never sold anything before, it took her time to learn but today she has mastered the craft, now I have time to do my transportation business and my online course too. I almost gave up but decided to stay put, if we put the effort we used in travelling overseas here in Africa, in few years time, we will succeed. Mind you I have a very little office space for my Lagos office because most of the transaction are done online and people trust and patronize me because Google verified my business page, address, home address etc

[@afrikanheritage99]

Good 👍

[@Johnsonsetwithjustinthem-hm5nq]

I see all these people risking their life as been greedy. They think when they get to Europe they will be picking money on the ground. Some of them had been lied to as to how much they can make in Europe.

[@prettisibbs2176]

Great story we need more success stories like this. Real wealth is organic takes time & dedication & that very same dedication those who travel if shown through the love of their country hard work & commitment success is imminent especially in Africa everything you need is there resources, opportunity, environment, language, family, friends, community, lineage etc all work in the favour of the Black African in Africa. Creating wealth is a process, trial & error, crawl before you start walking & running just like life. If more of our sisters & brothers put Africa in the centre of their vision a conscious effort as in your case like the hairdresser seeing her in action she’s a natural hustler with Africa on her sights this could had made a difference

[@ramys.4313]

We Moroccans understand the situation and we try to help our brothers with the little we have...may Allah make things better for our continent, Amen.

[@13bathory1986]

Technology and enlightment, not a fairy called Allah brings nations forward. Get rid off Religion and the living standarts will improve. Just have a look at us infidels... we have free healthcare, pensions, social security and a higher life expectation than any muslim nation.

[@nancyokosi1]

Amen and Amen. God Bless You brother

[@tactv4840]

Amen,

[@hat880]

Mashallah

[@toetlao7839]

The worst of human kind are those moroccans in Europe.

[@kuinabajamana9603]

To my African brothers and sisters, please think of a way to prosper in Africa. The dangers, perils, discrimination, abuse, and exploitation that awaits you in Europe or other countries that will hate you for your color and immigration status is a real factor in your journey. Please consider this factor before leaving your land because there is no place like home. Wishing you all the best, may God guide you and protect you.

[@user-dy9jq4lc5y]

I am not African, but my family has shares in companies with operations in a few dozen African countries. If Western, Chinese and Russian extraction companies left Africa tomorrow, there would be zero protection for Africa's corrupt politicians and you would see uprising after uprising with smart, benevolent African leaders replacing their puppet predecessors. I am sorry to say, but there is still a boot on the neck of Africa and it is not an African boot.

[@gman3245]

Absolutely True Afrika is the best continent to be, Europe it's ain't easy for foreigners particularly from Africa 😢😢

[@alesiavercin8879]

This month, +500 migrants per day come in Italy

[@quinnard9750]

tbh Canada is the only place friendly to brown and black ppl in my opinion

[@luckyslut]

$hut up abeg, dey talk like mumu

[@oliverokorie2204]

This documentary is so touching. When life is good to you, you wouldn't know what others go through😢

[@chineyennamani6253]

Im telling you sis

[@muslim_0123]

Life is not an entity, this life is a test. Only Allah can help you

[@jacobsaint7722]

Her baby is 3years, she left him when he was 3months old.......she is still on the road and still not got to her destination yet!. you can see she almost teard up there. Life really hits us all in different ways. I pray they all OK🙏

[@omodele.asonibare7276]

As bad as some people think Nigeria is…some people are making it big….and as Gud as some people think abroad is some people are still suffering there…this life no balance…make God open way for us all anywhere we are

[@frankchuks5942]

There are better opportunities abroad, African leaders should be told the truth, there should be no sugar coating, personally I've written proposals to bank severally to fund my startup but to no avail, Nigeria kills dreams

[@Mark-gd2ti]

Yes they never say things cost 10 times more in Europe....... And you'll probably work in a farm 10 hours a day illegally.

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

Yes. Farming Is A Good Investment 👍🏾 Commercial Foods Farming In Nigeria 😮

[@yassermustapha1074]

Amen

[@CD-xq1lc]

This story brought me to tears. I think about my grandmother from Cape Verde who was terrified of the ocean. She came to the USA by boat in the 1940s. The ocean tells many stories 😢

[@muchit3629]

Its just sad, the picture of those two ladies, however brave they speak, I can only imagine the anguish in their hearts. The one sister said it, this a journey of no return. The odds are stacked against them, you gotta admire their inner strength. Man how i wish I could transport myself at that moment and just offer them a hug as a fellow African brother. The damn leaders have failed our continent, endowed with so much riches but all privatized by thieves who forget about the common man and woman. Most societies make it a priority to protect women and children, it is really sad to see our sisters in this predicament.

[@triggabun]

The saddest thing no one talks about is that those of us who make it out are haunted by PTSD. So in a way we never made it out in our minds. The price is too high either way. Those who don't leave feel we have it better. But as in the video, the two women can still share with each other. Here you face it alone. We have material comfort but the mental challenge is not a walk in the park. If wishes were horses beggars would ride. At some point you just gather your broken pieces and carry on.

[@ChakitoTolu]

All this young military aged men from Africa/ middle east and Asia are economic migrants. They can work and fight in their countries to make things better and not salivate on European sweat welfare money

[@NoahLeicster1]

Let them come to USA to live a better life!!! Welcome❤❤❤

[@AfricanUSA-th9ov]

In 1940, You Can Only Go To America By Ship 🚢 In Those Day. Those Ships Are Better That Now That People Are Crossing With INFLATABLE Boats 🚢 To Cross The Borders

[@Sirati-qw1xo]

The way I cried at the end of the documentary…seeing those two young women looking at the sea. I really wish the best for them. Africa, Africa…we deserve to stay in our countries to dream and prosper…but when?

[@stevenobinator2229]

Migrating to europe is NOT a solution to these problems. These people need to make their own country better, its totally unsustainable

[@nancyhagan7553]

When? It should be how because this is a collective effort from all of us. I find we talk too much and allow the name calling bother us who cares if someone calls you black?you are black and it is not your problem if they want to be racist. we are not confident in ourselves so we let these things bother us. About time we realise that these are all manipulating tactics to keep us perpetually down and act as victims Nobody outside Africa means well for us so we need to Starr getting on with it. we need strong backbone get some great thinkers and decision markers not bad politicians and make serious decisions For a start our foundation is built on sand

[@veraaddoyobo8482]

We need to fight for our continent, we've allowed a few people within the continent hijacked our wealth

[@MVUK358]

Well, in Europe we also had dictatorships in several countries but the people in those countries united and brought down the evil regimes so we could have democracy and prosperity. Why don't Nigerians and other Africans do the same, instead of just giving up and migrating ? They have no strength to improve their countries? Apparently not! They think Europe should be their "nanny" and take dare of them like babies.

[@nedson6503]

Africa has an abundance of potential. More so than anywhere else.

[@marantzo69]

As a grown man i shed some tears for their struggle for a better life. I hope they find success and peace in their lives.

[@_Mo-Ham_]

I don't. Know one seems to worry about how it makes life for people in Europe worse.

[@Leela_L]

Suffering in your country surrounded by friends and family (loved ones) is way better than suffering in a foreign country by yourself all alone going through the most. 😢😢😢😢

[@afrikanheritage99]

Totally agree 👍 this is crazy 🤪

[@prettisibbs2176]

To add racism & abuse on top.

[@Neo-Reloaded]

But it's better to beg for money in Morocco than to be a doctor in Nigeria. So, yeah, let's do foreign.

[@AaAa-pf7tj]

​@@Neo-ReloadedYour laziness is your problem. Shame on those who had raised you.

[@mashobane6177]

​@@Neo-Reloaded what about your dignity busy begging for money in a foreign country.

[@praize111]

This documentary reminds me of a phrase I read today, it reads "talent is equally and globally distributed but opportunity is not". Many Africans and Nigerians particularly have dreams and ambitions to do great things but live in a continent that suffocates these dreams and ambitions. To every young African out there working hard to achieve something great through honest work, kudos to you. Thank you DW Documentary for this.

[@WarsunGames]

What this documentary tells me is. They should stop trying to go from country to country an focus on ONE PLACE. Their minds are all over the place. If they focus on one place an build it up. They would have less problems. Yes learning how to make money is a problem. News flash. There is such a thing as TRADE. They keep getting things from the West an trying to sell it. That is a waste of time. They should take what they have right in front of them an sell it to the west.

[@Madaadalo_iyo_Qosol]

⁰

[@nelsona3468]

This struck a chord

[@profile1565]

The african situation is because of africans

[@jerrymylove1754]

Why does searching for a better life, look like freeloading?

[@ksidnfurnekaoajdbdjfkn]

This film serves as a poignant reminder of the risks and sacrifices these individuals make, urging us to empathize and understand their plight. Ike's commitment to telling these stories is commendable, and his work as a Nollywood director adds even more depth and impact to this important narrative.

[@neoafriquetv9855]

Thank you so much for your kind words 🙏

[@ikennaebue5031]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

[@Khenifa]

The struggle is real. Me here complaining about my life, whereas some ladies are paddling their way to Europe. Jesus 😢😂🙏 I pray and hope they are safe. God is Good 👍 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬❤️

[@harrybarry5224]

My question is, if Morocco is able to become more developed and improve their economy, while they don’t have the natural resources like Nigeria has, then why can’t Nigeria do the same? In theory, Nigeria should be richer and more prosperous than Morocco. Yet it’s Nigerians fleeing their country to go to Morocco or Europe. Nigeria is a beautiful country and their people are well natured just like in Morocco. Perhaps there’s more corruption in Nigeria but still, there are so many riches there… It’s an upside down situation.

[@BCCC-ty9oe]

Yeah, you are right. The day Nigerians gonna wake up and take back thier country from those corrupt politicians that gonna be the day they gonna start to live like human beings like others in Europe and America. Nigeria as a country is far richer than all the countries in Africa put together even richer than some of the European countries. Unfortunately the corrupt politicians have killed the dreams of millions of Nigerians.

[@AaAa-pf7tj]

Moroccans are also fleeing to Europe

[@arewanewztv765]

We all want that to happen but the greedy selfish un deserving politicians won't let happen

[@albertelunge653]

African leaders are to blame! I’m African and I know what they’ve been through. These girls’ determination rlly got tears rolling down my face… it’s rlly sad. I wish I cld help them in any little way if I had their contacts. Never give up! With lots of love from Maryland USA

[@oc4goal]

Hi Albert, I'm Osinachi from Nigeria. Would love to pursue my football career in the US, hope you assist in making my dreams a reality. Thanks!

[@Steven-xg4sl]

If the African governments are to blame rise up and fight to overthrow them

[@ugomariapablo]

Saying to help is easier than helping. I need help too to study in Bulgaria. All I need is tuition fee, that can be paid to the University directly. So I hope you are sure about helping.

[@yankiefrenz1367]

@@ugomariapablodon't go to that place my brother

[@Sigma..M]

​@@ugomariapablo why study abroad when you don't have stable source of income to finance it?

[@paulokediji2659]

The lengths to which humans will go in search of what they think is 'better life'. This was an amazing documentary...listening to these stories brings to life resilience, the struggle for survival, and more importantly, hope for a better tomorrow. Kudos to those involved in this documentary! 👏

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts:)

[@ikennaebue5031]

Thank you for your kind words. We appreciate it.

[@17daidai]

@@ikennaebue5031 great documentary man really well-made loved it! :) If you don't mind me asking what happen to Sandra and Laura at the end? did they try crossing?

[@ikennaebue5031]

@@17daidai thank you 🙏. Sadly Sandra and Laura are still stuck in Morocco

[@17daidai]

@@ikennaebue5031 ah shame, well hope they find happiness in the future. Thanks for the answer and all the best :)

[@janjezz]

This is literally the path Francis Ngannou took in pursuit of his dreams..you have to respect the man

[@stilljocelyn_]

As an Black American women I’m not going to pretend to understand all I can do is empathize. I did my ancestry and I have Benin and Cameroonian ancestry. I would love for Africans to build the countries instead of leaving so all of us across the diaspora can come home to something. 🖤❤️💚

[@edwardbanjo5146]

❤ As an African, Nigerian, those are my thoughts as well. Colonisation made us Africans, from day one unpatriotic, and blind to the opportunities within. We rather risk our lifes crossing the Mediterranean, than stand up to our leaders.

[@amorrkodiii7191]

Harsh truth: Being nice to everyone doesn't guarantee that the world will be nice to you in return. It doesn't work that way.

[@CoreyIsTheName]

That may be true, but being nice can certainly get you pretty far under the right circumstances.

[@briopalumpus8676]

say that again

[@abrahamuyanna574]

Informative & educative piece,evoking nostalgia. A moment of silence to all those that never survived the " Journey ".

[@marcellogenesi6390]

I rather be a beggar in Morocco than a hairstylist in Nigeria...I am speechless! Nigeria is the richest country in Africa

[@Vancouver.BC.1]

@@marcellogenesi6390 With the highest corruption on the continent, sadly.

[@ezekieltaalim4064]

I was moved to tears. This is one of the most emotionally engaging documentaries I have watched. Thank you DW for another educative exposé?

[@ikennaebue5031]

Thank you for your compliment. We appreciate it a lot.

[@afrorise]

I am from Southern Africa and it's so painful to see my fellow Africans going through this journey of death in search of greener pastures in Europe

[@ChakitoTolu]

There is no poverty in Africa it's just laziness and greed

[@user-mg2ip8cr8z]

@@ChakitoTolu people being born into tin shacks who live next to raw sewage and other garbage and don't have enough to eat know your full of it

[@levismith7444]

As someone of European decent I would like to live in Southern Africa but don’t want my property taken from me due to my skin color

[@solumi413]

All of you should follow the spirit of improvement and resilience that several Asian countries have had. A few decades ago they were very poor countries where misery and disease abounded and today they are becoming prosperous countries. Do not think about emigrating, but about making your country better for the next generation, there are no easy paths in life, everything requires effort and perseverance.

[@TheHuny85]

Where in Southern Africa ?

[@kpolorbenTV]

DW thanks for giving one of our own to tell his stories on his life journey making Africans to Learn from original experiences. I score this Documentary 100%

[@DWDocumentary]

Glad you liked the film. We upload documentaries regularly so don’t forget to subscribe.

[@lim8581]

Ike Nnaebue's journey from aspiring migrant to acclaimed filmmaker is a testament to the power of resilience and self-discovery. This documentary promises to shed light on the complex motivations and challenges faced by those embarking on the perilous path to Europe. Thank you for sharing this compelling narrative.

[@uc7639]

I am from Italy and I was moved to tears watching this documentary. It was so poetic and beautiful. Africa and its people have all my respect. One day (and not very far hopefully) this world will be a better place, where everyone can aim at building its own destiny where he wants.

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

[@stelladuigan3372]

Oh yes, the world will soon become a much better place be assured

[@theteamxxx3142]

@@stelladuigan3372 you mean worst

[@EB-jf5oi]

lol what a naïve Italian.

[@beverleyreid7572]

That is how it should be.

[@sneakpeek3605]

I'm from Morocco living in the Moroccan Sahara and I say to my fellow African brothers and sisters welcome here

[@julietfriday9568]

I was magrating from Benincity to sokoto from sokoto to Yemen from Yemen to Agadiz from Agadize to duruku from duruku to Libya desert 🏜️ 8days in desert before getting to gadamis from gadamis to sabar from sabar to tripoli, then I spent 4 years in Libya I could not make it to enter Italy. Due to people that was dying in the sea at that time, so I have to magrit myself to another worst journey to Morocco, my journey to Morocco started from borders Illizi Province,to tamanrasset, from tamanrasset, to maghnia from maghnia to Errachidia in Morocco from Errachidia to final place Nador, let me cut the story short. Total years in all this journey was 5 years before I con finally see Europe? Nor be small suffer , but all glory be to God for being there for me throughout the journey, and for saving my life in the middle of life and death, God stood by me

[@Lembdadelta]

Wow... I support you and wish you the best, crazy story can't believe you survived this journey.

[@aerokasyeal4840]

even moroccan people are struggling with their salaries and life, dont bring more pressure guys, do something in your countries

[@Christ-Like97]

Exactly my brother. All Africa countries have their problem why run,who are you leaving it for?

[@brownsuga]

They don't understand things are hard even for the citizens yet they still come

[@egejurupatrick4190]

But they are not coming to stay ,they still have a long way to go so don't worry urself

[@tsehlankhi4205]

When you are barefoot, someone wearing straw shoes will seem as rich and fortune. To fix a country it's a collective pursuit, but pointless if no body can't even ensure their family sleep with full stomach as securing food will be the first priority.

[@SuperTammy66]

That can be said about many places. For example: moroccans who try to enter The Netherlands/France. These countries are also crying out that they shouldnt come. But for moroccans its better to be poor in Europe than being poor in Morocco. The same can be said about these people

[@kevwematthew56]

I've watched this documentary twice and on both occasions the feelings are the same, almost hopelessness. Pls Africa we need to make our countries work, we need leaders that'll make a journey like this unnecessary.

[@annas4843]

This can’t be done without people themselves making the change… many Africans have wealth and education to return and grow Africa, if not yourselves then who?

[@aaronkakesse299]

This is very touching to see our most valuable youth willing to risk their lives in high sea to reach the European ''paradise''.

[@seunadebogun]

My heart is grieving, but I tears could not flow from eyes seeing the travails of Nigerians and fellow Africans in this struggle and triumph. We all need to join hands to address this problem across the continent Africa.

[@stevenobinator2229]

Migrating to europe is NOT a solution to these problems. These people need to make their own country better, its totally unsustainable

[@ikennaebue5031]

Truly we all need to join our strengths to build the Africa of our dreams.

[@stevenobinator2229]

@@ikennaebue5031 I 100% agree, everyone should be lifting africa up, however the west is taking all the young men away from there.

[@sayitasis8326]

@@stevenobinator2229 Don't be foolish! The West does not want these young men, the young men illegally enter our countries.

[@didierduplantier8359]

@@stevenobinator2229 The West doesn’t want these young men. They will be nothing of troubles for the West in the future. It would be better if they had spent all that energy and tenacity trying to run to the West on bettering their own countries

[@oc4goal]

They didn't choose the hard way, government failed them. I wish you all the best, in your endeavours.

[@kiburi_david]

The end of this documentary almost made me cry, the hope and heartbreak intertwined in those two girl's eyes omg. DW documentaries are always the best. Lovely music, beautiful narration. Bravo.

[@diverboy70]

The stories may be heartbreaking, but no state wants to be like Sweden, 7 deadly shootings dayly and a local police that cant handle it. All immigrants

[@SObele-vp8ni]

I think it was done on them when they reached the shore, that the journey they're about to embark is a no joke. It broke my heart, hope they succeed. May God help my people. 🙏😭😭😭😭

[@sunnybam5195]

Oh yes, it heart broken. I really want to reach those two ladies at the end of the video.

[@Lakesideblackmale]

@@sunnybam5195 I’m thinking DW should make their dreams come true by taking them to Spain, watching this documentary in my opinion 😢😢

[@greenculturemedia]

I watched this on BBC documentary earlier. I wish everyone who is working hard all the best in life.

[@Abinaija]

Water full my eyes Jare. Born and raised in the US to Naija parents, I can’t say that I have passed through anything like this. It’s incredibly disheartening to see these stories but still I feel such an immense sense of pride. Chai my people, una are strong and courageous abeg. ♥️♥️♥️ Take heart.

[@osigbemheitofa415]

Nice that you speak pigin English

[@Abinaija]

@@osigbemheitofa415 yes na 😂.

[@knowz2367]

Your parents made the best decision by migrating to the USA.

[@gibson2675]

@@knowz2367 Not according to African Americans because the police there would kill you

[@chigoville2660]

you escaped the matrix 😎

[@emekaakpa9439]

The sacrifices these people have to make to seek a "better life" is heart wrenching. Their stories of tenacity and brevity is equally powerful. What a piece!

[@uzoejekwumadu7731]

This an award winning enthnograhic documentary 🏅👏👏

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching!

[@stevenobinator2229]

Migrating to europe is NOT a solution to these problems. These people need to make their own country better, its totally unsustainable

[@budgetking2591]

@@stevenobinator2229 Europe needs migrants, most European countries have too low birthrates to sustain their native population, educate yourself.

[@joundlah]

prayers to all my africans brothers and sisters who seek for better life 🙏

[@chrischann484]

thry need to fix and stay in their own countries

[@thembi9645]

Running is not an option, fight for your country

[@therealpollyanna5846]

But there is no better life. No light at the end of the journey. The expectations are to great for what will be the reality.

[@ceceliajiregeoffrey6975]

Thank you Ike, Jide and the entire DW team. To the relentless women doing the most all across the world, I wish you well.

[@francishamed4215]

I was in morocco for 9 years before i left thier to spain 2005, now i base in germany, i have my german passport now

[@codyffygffgyffuyfdfiuy]

Allamduliah❤

[@djamaltanko5121]

This documentary left me speechless. Lord have mercy on Africa and Africans ❤

[@DWDocumentary]

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment.

[@Heworldwide]

I see myself in every one of the people in this documentary. Much love and peace to them, I hope they receive the desires of their heart in this lifetime

[@namdi1995]

I have a relative in Bahrain who says, most of the black churches there belong to Nigerians, there is no country that has a small Nigerian population from what i see online, and its prolly why their music spreads like wildfire after release. they have the biggest 'overseas complex' in Africa. i hope they soon learn Nigeria can also be abroad for people from other continents and should try and stay and fight for it.

[@francishamed4215]

The guy who was telling the name of the food you guys where eating was my room mate 21 years ago, his name is call Dandy he lives in Casablanca

[@jalarcosmas4749]

This Documentary is breathtaking. We continue praying and believing one day all will be well in our motherland Africa.

[@gunjurboyo6559]

Glad my country(The Gambia) offered him hope🇬🇲eye opening documentary!!!

[@teedasawaneh471]

It’s ironic that there are many people from our country also going through back way into Europe in grave numbers.

[@roxyroxy6824]

I pray to God that if these 2 wonderful strong women go on that boat, God guides them and protects them all the way, and may God lead them the way on the sea! 🙏🙏🙏🙏 This documentary has really touched my heart❤

[@jalloh16street47]

Ameen

[@olayinkaalamu6563]

Amen oo

[@zoejesus52]

This can be a book 😢. This is by far the best detailed documentary I've ever seen.

[@estherAgbe]

Yup, I actually cried. The two ladies at the end and how they are analysing and been strategic about how to get the boat into the sea. Wow!! 😢

[@chichigirl214]

Brilliant, emotive, eye-opening. Great job nwannem..👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@IkesLionsDen]

This is by far one of the best documentaries that I have ever watched. I am touched. God bless Nigeria.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@ifeanyiemmanuel1100]

If you are Igbo, you would appreciate this documentary more, from the music that started playing as his journey began to some of the analogies and references he made, he just fused where he was coming from into his story.

[@najahbslwo6564]

Is the host an Igbo man?

[@ifeanyiemmanuel1100]

@@najahbslwo6564 yes

[@chineduobi3693]

Bro please stop this triber stuff abeg be matured for once

[@ifeanyiemmanuel1100]

@@chineduobi3693 are you okay? How is my comment against any tribe. He clearly made some references that only people that understand igbo will get and appreciate and I was pointing it out but you want to come here and show total ignorance. If you are so used to tribalism that you no longer know what is tribalism and what is not, keep your thinking to yourself.

[@taigmanianderson9367]

This broke my heart, as an American living here in Africa and hearing so many stories of people trying to cross the open seas of a new life. I understand the desire as so many families depend on this opportunity while so many lose their lives. Africa is such a rich and resourceful continent we can have all the dreams and hopes of the west right here but how do we get from here to there? 😢😢😢😢

[@hat880]

For starters...America and other countries that have & continue to prosper by dxploitomg Africa and her resources need to pay REPARTIONS along with STOPPING their interference in African Politics

[@skbillionman]

Totally agree, See what is going on in Niger 🇳🇪 now. Obviously the rest of the world can not survive without Africa’s resources.

[@ADUAquascaping]

@@hat880 Instead of building wealth, you wait around for someone to give you what you're owed... yet no one actually owes you anything. Africa needs to GROW UP. It's apparent that surviving in the north is harder. Just look at all the extremely strong northern cultures across the world. Grow up. Being a perpetual victim is unjustified.

[@himsayhimdo]

The cinematography is breathtaking. I sometimes struggled to keep up with the narrator as I admired the stunning shots.

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@la2114]

I cried my eyes out watching this.😭 Our society is so unkind to people that come back home empty handed, that is why Laura and her friend will rather die in the sea than go back home empty handed. We need to do better as a people and stop this constant comparison with others. A lot of our relationships are transactional. People birthing kids as retirement plan. The rulers of Africa are completely useless.😭😔

[@tryme9390]

People are making it in Africa.. it's the lies they believe that Spain got their back.

[@brianal7143]

Honestly rulers of most nations are useless! They don't really care about the people, only lining their own pockets, it's disgusting

[@Ivysdaughter]

👌🏿 so true

[@cizandayishimiye1696]

😢😭

[@asitis7624]

Useless indeed but the problem is us (youth) in these countries. We must demonstrate to demand a better life in our own country but instead we run out

[@gladis_delmar]

Who will create prosperity in their homeland?

[@kamivenus753]

No one cause they busy running away like cowards

[@Lennart1717]

China

[@a.v.5078]

​@@Lennart1717 yes exactly. The new slave drivers! When will they learn...

[@walli6388]

They got overpopulation already and there population is set on doubling in the next 30 years. They aren't going to run out of ppl. Well, maybe they should have less so they all have more...

[@ADUAquascaping]

@@Lennart1717 Yeah sure, so it's ok for the Chinese to colonize. GOT IT!

[@ageoflove1980]

I really like that this film just shows the road. It is almost like a traditional road movie and a story of people and places. Its a very refeshing take on the subject and good to hear no political opinion, no judgement, no sensationalism, no good, no bad because there is already so much about that... It doesnt tell you, it shows you. What you see is what you get and that makes this a very relatable and human story.

[@ebenezermemani4097]

this is a lovely, eye opening documentary. as a south african i realise how privileged i am.

[@mathapelomphela5514]

No you aren't not anymore

[@nancyokosi1]

Thank you for telling our story Nna ! Africa will be great again .

[@kartikey4you]

That's how you follow the journey! Another detailed masterpiece! Thanks

[@DWDocumentary]

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[@victoranosike2621]

@@DWDocumentaryWho produced it? Ike Nnaebue?

[@bossdeman]

Well done Ike and DW.... We lived the journey through your lens.....Thank you

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[@lorinealy9614]

Brilliant documentary. It evokes so many emotions. Thank you!

[@isralurue]

being european and seeing people trying their hard to across it to europe breaks my heart but also makes me feel grateful for where i was born in.

[@RandomGuy9]

Until you meet them in real life.

[@wangui0011]

Toughest to watch; Heartbreaking. Almighty God protect my African brothers and sisters...Make another way.🙏

[@adstix]

Just so sad to see how people perish needlessly for lack of knowledge! Aside from the terrible hazards enroute, what skills do they have to live off in Europe? Kudos to Ike Nnaebue for this eye opener! Hope potential migrants watch and learn!

[@walli6388]

They can pluck tomatoes under Spain's blazing sun

[@grmbyn1]

Most immigrants across the world are unskilled laborers. If they were skilled they could have lived a decent life in their homeland

[@Yiran]

@@walli6388 that does not sound good

[@Nick-ge7ug]

They don't come to Europe to work so it doesn't matter

[@renatebrown873]

@@walli6388 I was traveling with a tour bus from Germany to Italy - Catolica - a few years ago, and as the bus was passing farmland in north Italy I saw them working in the blazing sun and picking tomatoes, they were also present at the beaches selling souvenirs to the tourists, I spoke to one of the young men, and asked him questions and he told me that it was an organized group, working for somebody and that I was the first person that day that spoke to him ( in french) like a human being,

[@RankData10]

From Morocco, I want to say thank you for this beautiful report, just to remind you, and also we live in such situations. May God help Africa.

[@NanoNami]

God can't help. he is imagination just like fantasy movie, but unfinished storyline because full of paradox

[@RankData10]

@@NanoNami I say this according to my religion as well as my beliefs, and you have the right to imagine as well

[@invisiblehole8956]

I don't know which Morocco are you from but it's so much better than plenty of countries in europe and we are 1st in quality of life in the whole continent becareful misleading people, old weak Morocco is gone

[@RankData10]

​@@invisiblehole8956 I think you don't understand anything, haha. Do you know that Nigeria's economy is better than Morocco's? Why do Nigerians migrate... Yes, Morocco is better than some countries, but the aspiration to live a better life... All African countries suffer... As long as you don't know Morocco It is better for you to remain silent, because if Morocco was fine, Africans would settle there instead of escaping to Europe through Morocco

[@wordsofhistory7881]

​@@NanoNamithis is our problem in Morocco and Africa, RELIGION DROGUE

[@shelmc8459]

Excellent documentary, thank you for sharing. May god be with them all throughout their journeys.

[@uzoejekwumadu7731]

So captivating, emotionally draining looking at the young women risking it, and through the lens of Ike getting to know people and places...we are all same humanity 💝

[@Jackson35320]

Thanks for the crew for this doc those two women in Burkina faso from cote are brave. May all be well with everyone.

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[@beltusnkwawir2908]

Damn! I had no idea this documentary was gonna hit this hard. God bless everyone struggling to make it in this life. Forever grateful!

[@Lazbi]

Thank you DW for this wonderful piece 👏🏼

[@abdihashi9195]

We can't all escape to Europe for a better life, build your own country and if there's no opportunities or it's wartorn then bare patience or try to change it collectively.... dying for a cause is better than living under oppression.

[@MVUK358]

Finally a smart comment! African people abandoning their countries to go to Europe is not the solution. Restrictions against illegal migration are getting stronger and stronger in Europe every day. The solution for the people in African countries is to unite and rise up against dictators and corruption - that is the only solution that is viable for Africa and for the long term, to increase freedom and prosperity.

[@ikemo3551]

Exactly. A lot of us do have this mentality of trying to move to other countries and refuse to take accountability for the problems in our nations and develop them. We always conclude that running to other nations is somehow the best thing to do when we should be taking the right necessary approaches to come to a resolution of major problems impacting our quality of life. We refused to hold these incompetent sellout leaders in the government to a standard. Because of this, we have to deal with the consequences of their poor leadership.

[@nelsona3468]

@@ikemo3551 lot of people did want change but there are too many people in Nigeria that still support corrupt politicians. How many people didn’t even bother to vote in the election as bad as things are? Why waste your youth and wait for other people to get it together?

[@redhillhero1975]

fleeing is always a better option than fight to make the country better. nations that get transformed includes bloodshed for future generations to live better. algeria fought a bitter war with france to attain self determination.

[@shauncameron8390]

@@nelsona3468 Because they either work for them or get a handout from them.

[@andrews6952]

Africa has so much potential and such smart and motivated people. I hope in our generation Africa will be prosperous enough for people to want to stay. My best wishes for Africa..

[@heinedenmark]

Smart.. Really?

[@andrews6952]

​@@heinedenmark yes dear x

[@heinedenmark]

@@andrews6952 Smart how? Science? Technology engineering?? Not sure what you mean???

[@andrews6952]

​@@heinedenmark Africa is the birthplace of basic and advanced mathematics. Denmark is the birthplace of alcoholism and no culture.

[@ADUAquascaping]

If that were true, then that would already be the case and it's not. Go ahead use the irrational argument of colonialism as to why they are poor and uneducated today in 2023. I mean, their own people and governments aren't to blame or anything. Only the WHITE man. Such delusional hypocrites. You don't know how to properly rationalize reality.

[@silveronu]

Ike, you are doing so well. From BBC African eye to DW, you are definitely good with this. A traveller with stories of some nigerians.

[@andr386]

What a project of love. It's amazing. I wish everyone of my friends saw that documentary.

[@ibrahimfaggeibrahim8239]

If the Leadership can perfect,Respect, Our country Nigeria, nowhere like home !!

[@ola-oodua2499]

Nigeria was never created for your interest. So you will likely wait forever.

[@4moriah]

Also travelled by road from lagos but i quit in accra.. my mother's prayers brought me back to Lagos.. now i chasing my dreams and someday id tell my stories with my music.. excellent interview and how badly i wish those 2 girls succeed

[@mattbudesa6351]

Wishing you all the best brotha. May all your hopes and dreams come true. Keep grinding and blessings will come your way.

[@4moriah]

@@mattbudesa6351 amen bro and u too.. thanks

[@delifrance5490]

Not just nigerians...........but moroccans also want to go to europe.........all of them! we africans need to understand to keep our wealth in africa............invest...........build and prosper! africans in europe and elsewhere can help build our home africa!

[@LadyDiuto]

your leaders won't allow you that chance. The west is using them to keep Africa poor.

[@coriolan1963]

Thank you very much for this documentary! Well done!

[@saidolaribigbe1898]

Excellent documentary, one of the best that i have seen in a while.

[@providetriggersforevolutio3748]

What does it mean to dream in a continent of abundant resources without dreaming of departing it to make ends meet? A foundational question to those who pretend to lead the continent!!!😢

[@user-nk3cc4tp8l]

This is so emotional. i wish them luck. Thank you Morocco

[@adebayoluq]

I'm speechless and in tears. This is what thousands of our brothers and sisters are going through as a result of our politicians' greed. Their family spends billions of dollars in countries where the poorest folks dying to migrate to. It is a big concern why Africa is so difficult to develop and liberate its people from poverty

[@Nate_Vee]

You told the story in a heart touching manner. Excellent work and may many of our dear brothers out there continue to be blessed in their journey ✌️✌️

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[@flipperspro69]

I hope the lady stuck in Mali Could try the Gambia, hopefully without language barrier she could start her journey. Gambians are peaceful to travelers

[@Noname-iz9uo]

The thing is Nigerians really come off as smart , educated, gentle and reasonable people. It’s a shame there’s no opportunity there for the people.

[@anitadrink5255]

Do you think opportunities just grow on trees only in Europe? Fix your country instead of moving to somebody elses.

[@prolificlife1710]

I pray those two ladies made it, not only to spain but in Life!. God Bless the Filmmaker too

[@shashikantjagdale3187]

This is such heat wrenching documentary! Its hard to comprehend the pain these people go through to build a better life for themselves and their family.

[@flashnfantasy]

This documentary gives a really good impression how the people feel, that try to reach europe.

[@quotesofwisdom-wm9bg]

thank you so much for sharing. what a great documentary

[@MrKennIgben]

My heart indeed bleeds from its innermost part. If only I could get these ladies' contact. I need to talk them into returning home and reintegrating them back into society with meaningful businesses.

[@idiongoumoh918]

the two ladies at the end of the documentary, the way and manner they sat together by the seaside, brought tears to my eyes.. i really want to know if they were able to mke it to spain.

[@robinlee9690]

Yes this was very sad,I too would love to know that they did not even attempt to paddle there,if only I did not live so far on the other side of the world from them & they been able to obtain visa to my Country,I would have open my home to them & helped them to get a job

[@user-pu8eq9yj4u]

This is soo emotional, i almost shed tears at the end. Seeing our young intelligent men and women saying that they can never return back to their home Country but prefer to take the perilous journey on the high sea to Europe is really unthinkable. I just pray that may God grant their wishes so they arrive safely. 🙏

[@annas4843]

Why don’t you go develop Africa? Europe can’t hold all Africa, enough

[@julietbenjamin5344]

@@annas4843god her seems to be like mine buh this time around I will make it

[@adamsc9049]

Anyone taking this route you are on your own. You will show up in Europe undocumented and will get very little preference. We must educate our population on this.

[@charlene6306]

Excellent documentary, beautifully narrated 10/10

[@jammehsingbeh4855]

The way these women are so confident crossing the sea can't stop my heart from leaping second by the seconds. What a brave women.....

[@ndidiamakaokpareke7857]

Excellent documentary! Thank you for sharing. May we all find peace and freedom in our homeland. ❤

[@stevenobinator2229]

Migrating to europe is NOT a solution to these problems. These people need to make their own country better, its totally unsustainable

[@ikennaebue5031]

🙏

[@portraitsbypolo_]

From Kenya, this indeed has shed a light to what we as humans, Africans undergo trying to create a smile for tomorrow. This was real touching. Thank you Ike , AND thank you for everyone out there trying. Aluta Continua!!!!

[@raywobidi5175]

Beautiful piece here I must say ❤️❤️ from the production to the conversations to the story telling, top notch ❤️ I hope our leaders watch this and see what they are doing to the youth . there is hope for Africa

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