Inside Northern Nigeria's Ancient City | Kano Durbar

[@beverlyw8115]

This was one of the most powerful and profound cultural cinematography's I've seen on YT. You've captured sounds, visions, colors and the Northern Nigerian culture with great splendor and magnificence!

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Wow, thank you so much, glad you enjoyed it! Nigeria is a really beautiful country and we need better publicity

[@beverlyw8115]

It’s on my list of countries to visit next year. I will definitely give Nigeria the gratitude it deserves

[@ayotundeoyekan5412]

Seeing this documentary makes me feel sad about the insecurity and mismanagement in Nigeria, it was so heartwarming seeing such beautiful sights and happy people, Minjbr has to be my favorite part of the video, I wish you got to see the animals

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank you so much! really wish i got to see the animals, The insecurity in Nigeria is a major fallback in the tourism sector, really wish things could be better! 🙏

[@idrisbabangidasuleiman2637]

Yeah, I see why someone said they cried after watching the video. In the 90s, the Durbar would pull in tourists from as far away as America. Before all the insecurity and economic hardships of today. The vibrance of colours from the outfits was always quite a sight to behold and the drama of the Dogorai (Palace guards) and co was always exciting especially for kids. The cinematography, the soundtrack, the drone work ... All stellar!! My favourite part was definitely Minjibr. Almost felt like ...... It was really good! Kudos bruv!

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Benin waiting for this to drop! You knocked this one out of the park bro 💫🚀🔥. I might just add Kano to my next trip 😅

[@ishayaukwen]

Haha. You was in Kano in one of your videos, seems you love the day.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thanks so much bro!!. Super happy I finally dropped this! 😁.....Yes definitely bro!, you should definitely go again.

[@victoriaalabi184]

Yess!!! Please make it a group trip, i would really love to go.

[@muktarahmadtijjani154]

Can’t wait to have you here in Kano 😊

[@JakadanFasahaa]

Kano is more amazing during Eid festival but in the few months there's a Gani festival in Jigawa close to Kano and you will see culture more than you expected in 2days can confirm the date when you are in!

[@sipotopeojo]

I don’t know why I cried watching this. The footage, the colors , the transitions the story line , the intent is everything! I served in Kano in 2020 but I didn’t even reach most of the places depicted here. GOD bless you bro! You’re truly a national treasure!

[@Adetunjiolalekan]

Same here . I love everything about this video.

[@adamsmuadh1018]

Guess who's watching this two years after the making??😂😂😂 You inspired me to become a photographer and videographer around the same time you released this. I just might go to Kano for the Durbar next year 😂😂 Hope they don't steal my phone tho 😅

[@dynamickhenny]

This is so beautiful Niyi! It’s so hard to believe this place is in NIGERIA

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much 🙌🏽😁😁👌🏽

[@derinluwaji4588]

I'm speechless, blown away, overwhelmed with emotions, ashamed of how little I know of my country, yet fascinated and intrigued all at once! Brilliant doesn't begin to define the work you have done here. The minister of tourism for Kano needs to lay their hands on this and pay you some cool cash because many people, myself included, will be visiting the north thanks to your excellent work. God bless and a huge WELL DONE!

[@solomoneluwa6206]

I don’t think anyone could do a better job in cinematography when it comes to showcasing Kano’s culture.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

wow, thank you so much🙏

[@gideonakintunde6213]

This is what every sensible government needs to do. Showcase your tourism potentials, market it and commercialize it. But rather, they yare bereaved of ideas. God bless you more sir

[@OlamideProphyte]

Let's take this to millions views please. This I toursim at its peak.

[@gtail942]

as in

[@dijangala]

Northern Nigerian from Kano here, it felt like rediscovering my home town while watching this. Great content man. Keep it up!

[@joye5761]

❤️❤️❤️🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬🔥🔥🔥 Nigeria as BEAUTIFUL as it’s DIVERSE, God bless Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@Peggyg13]

You are a great cultural ambassador for Nigeria. You have a super power, continue to use it for the sole benefit of Nigeria. We must tell our own stories so our story telling can be the defining narrative. We must be the primary purveyors of our own cultural experience. We know what happens when foreign media who have their own agenda fell African stories. I salute you.

[@lalahappylove250]

Whaou the best video i saw on youtube about Nigeria. Good job!!! The nigerian girl from France.

[@elijahugoh1150]

This is the loveliest travel documentary in Nigeria that I have ever seen. My best part is the coordinated shooting during the Emir's exit from the palace. Well done bro!

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank you so much, really glad you enjoyed this!!...you should experience in person, it's amazing!

[@seunoderinde5278]

Damn Niyi! You outdid yourself. Capturing the festival with one take shows how badass you are. Big ups.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thanks so much bro. You too much 😃🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@nonoezeibe]

This is amazing. The North is so beautiful. Thank you for documenting this festival, I lowkey will love to experience this festival. Their culture is so rich, so beautiful, so powerful, and so unique. The North is will be such an experience.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thanks so much! yes it really is! really hoping to document more of the north in the coming weeks!!

[@muhammadbelloabdulaziz7840]

My sister you won't even appreciate it more until you experience it first hand.

[@nurudeen2881]

I subscribed immediately. Love from Ghana 🇬🇭👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 keep up the great work

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much and welcome!

[@nurudeen2881]

@@TheniyifagbemiI appreciated it. You’re welcome.

[@victorologun7]

I'm short of words bro. This documentary deserves an award! 😢❤️❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@emmanuellaogbonna3272]

You make me love being Nigerian

[@youthinactionsa]

I pray God blesses you with the financial capacity to travel the continent to bring more of this cultural content. You are exceptionally gifted at capturing it with very few words. I didn't even know this about this part of Nigeria. Thank you.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Amen 🙏, Thank you so so much. Super glad you enjoyed this!!

[@Me-td1vi]

Thats why I love geography, culture and history❤

[@zayahsimthbilly9064]

Ooh Africa 🌍 your so beautiful Like star ✨ hold the moon 🌒 our country 🥰

[@TheLegacyNG]

this is absolutely amazing... whenever you think of coming to Taraba State... just hit me up and you'll be home... sorry about your stolen phone boss

[@noorabdullahi1743]

This is Superb Niyi, I was born and brought up in kano, but you made me view kano in an entirely different way in your documentary. Sorry about your phone. Kudos for a job well done 👌❤️

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Wow, thank you so much....glad you enjoyed it!...the phone is on vacation now lol 😂

[@Flourish_okoro]

It's your phone entered Ghana before you for me and you go bring money ooo😂. This is so beautiful, everything about the video is so engaging and watching you carry that zoom lens without a stand😩. You're good at what you do Niyi, É kusé ✨

[@onechancegameYT]

Omo this is beautiful! Next stop has to be Ghana… God it telling you to go and try Ghana Jollof. 😂❤️

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Haha, yes o, I would use the One Chance Game Bus! :)

[@Thelifeofoyin]

This is literally a movie🙌🙌; Well done Niyi... You're literally an inspiration

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Wow. Thank you so much. Happy you enjoyed this!

[@deola4653]

I just found out about your page yesterday, and i’m literally OBSESSED. The storytelling through your lens is amazing! The entrance of the Emir, the coordinated gunshots, oh my. That was soo good. We have such a rich culture, i hope our tourism can-be developed. This right here is gold. Weldone.

[@godsonnsofor1554]

Wow this is awesome one love Nigerians I love young people like u uniting us through great work's like this. Keep it up bro one 💕 from southeast Nigeria we are one great nation I swear. Sorry about ur phone may God provide a better one for u Amen

[@charlesakpabio6729]

It’s so wonderful to experience the rich culture of the Kano. Would definitely be looking forward to visiting Kano now. Nice job Niyi 🔥🔥🔥

[@Theniyifagbemi]

It really is! thank you so much bro. glad you enjoyed this

[@muktarahmadtijjani154]

Can’t wait to host you

[@bvirginislands7213]

I paused the video @0.46 seconds just to tell you that I am so impressed with the quality and all the colors, I am definitely excited to watch the rest of this video.🙌🏾😀

[@cletsoreine]

Showing the beauty of culture in Africa and in Nigeria under 12 minutes, this is absolutely amazing 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much...really happy you like it!

[@Rayan-em8zg]

The best African video I've ever watched

[@mubarakmuhammad8810]

I love the smiles on the kids faces 🤩🤩🤩

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank you!, really amazing 😀

[@Naomikriseneh]

Kano Is my birth state, got to experience this several times, but never followed the procession. I'm so happy I'm able to see what it looks like from he the empire's palace. I love kano will always do

[@vonfraizer]

Niyi, I can confidently say that you are best African Story teller I know, The way you merge your images and story is indescribable, your number one fan from cameroon

[@estadastarbeauty2426]

So gorgeous! 😍 Anticipating your upload of the Ojude Oba carnival of Ijebu-Ode.

[@davidrotimi]

So much untold culture and history, beautiful sceneries and colors! A lot of stuff I didn't even know about until this video! Great work bro!💪🏾

[@TedofAbuja]

Best in the game .. nice one Niyi 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🦅

[@Brainer_channel]

This Is best cultural documentary I've ever come across, bless you bro😮

[@danielori5201]

The world is so beautiful through your lens bro!!! Such a huge fan of your work!!!🔥🔥🔥

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much 🙏🏽🙌🏽. Super glad you enjoyed this! Many more to come!

[@dynamickhenny]

The Minjibr Sand pits!! So beautiful! Gosh!

[@teetatsmile3995]

Youre blowing up big soon bro. Watch the space 💪🏼

[@xnazzyphyn_x]

I followed you from IG to here , that’s to tell you how much I love your jobs , nice experience bro

[@chisomibeh1228]

Respect for Kano culture and respect for the shots man.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thanks so much bro!!!

[@dynamickhenny]

The baobab trees! That place is so beautiful and serene 🤧🤧

[@jamesemmanuel8755]

This is too great! My best parts were the gunshots and the last place with the sands it’s so beautiful ❤

[@HopeMkunte]

I came from your Twitter, where you said you dont regret switching from Canon to Sony.

[@dipoorimoloye8407]

You make the best local content. And your story telling is epic!

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Wow, thank you! Happy you enjoyed it!🙏

[@Chocobarbyee]

I spent 3 and a half years in this beautiful 🤩 city and I miss it 😢 so much, I love the documentary as well, it brings back a lot of memories from the Durban festival to the museum to Kofar mata and minjibir ❤️❤️, I can’t wait to visit the city again. Thank you Niyi for documenting ( so sorry about your phone).

[@joycejohn8104]

I've been anticipating this video for a while now. Much love ❤️ 💖 ❣️

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank you so much! glad i could finally share this! :)

[@THEEMPEROREAD]

Every part were my best part! Thank u bro

[@RaeKembabazi]

The festival is cool, their outfits and how they dress up their horses, that’s interesting to watch. Nice video, love your color grades ☺️

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much. Really amazing festival! Glad you enjoyed this!

[@kevinmartins9923]

10/10|Superb videography and presentation. Sorry about your phone. Liked and subscribed❤️👍

[@angelfortunee]

I love the festival, the boab trees, weavers (This made me smile as the kids were happy) and sandpit

[@naomiiisolomon7315]

ive never had an insight of the north especially kano 👌🏼❣️

[@ruthnwokenta9958]

I literally had goosebumps all over me. Never knew that the northern part of Nigeria is this breath-taking and beautiful. Lagos born and brought up, we swallowed hook line and sinker all the blood cuddling pictures of Northen Nigeria filled with beggars, flies and the most dreaded diseases told as stories and re-echoed by the media.😢 Right now, I feel so ashamed of myself😮😮 Will definitely make amends. I need to go out of my comfort zone and explore more. I throughly enjoyed the Durbar festival and would have loved to be at the clothe-dye sight too! It's mind boggling to hear how long it's been in existence! I must commend your courage and fearlessness in doing this, considering the security situation. Kudos to you and your crew. You guys are doing a fantastic job! Keep at it bro🎉🎉 And so sorry about your phone.

[@mubaarakjacobs4523]

People of darker hue don't need sun screen 🥴 it's a blessing 😉

[@chinyerenwankwo1245]

Came here from Twitter. This is good work. More energy to capture more of beautiful Nigeria

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Wow..Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for coming, I went back to check twitter and saw my tweet had blown up 😀

[@chinyerenwankwo1245]

@@Theniyifagbemi It deserved to blow up oh, it's good work. I hope you'll cover more sites and festivals in Nigeria. We have soooo much culture and it hardly beautifully covered like this. I'll definitely be looking out for more work from up. Subscribed.

[@carefree.0123]

Amazing! I felt like I was there, great content! Enjoyed so much...

[@lifewalklens8447]

Can believe travel videos can be so beautiful like this from Nigeria lol

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank you so much! , there are more amazing places! can't wait to share them!😬

[@amarachiagiri2856]

This is outstanding! Can't like this enough. Well done dear 👏🏾

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much!! really glad you love this!

[@freeenglishcourse5086]

This video is beautifully done. Congrats!

[@tvs9978]

OMG Niyi, I died with laughter when you said your phone ended up on tiptoe lane in Accra. It's a spot where hawkers sell phones of dodgy origin. Did you alert the authorities in Ghana? Beautiful documentary btw

[@arinzeonugha6440]

The cinematography, the sounds, the life, the narration, this is a beautiful piece. One of the most beautiful things I have seen. Keep it up

[@racheljolayemi2969]

This is a good watch, well done Niyi. I would have loved to see some delicacies served at the festival (if any) probably because I’m a foodie 😂

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Haha. Thank you so much! Yes they had very sweet Suya at the festival! 😆😆

[@Erinle_creates]

Yooo! You're giving me benn Tk vibes, this is really beautiful!

[@JASS157]

Excellent presentation of Ancient Nigerian Culture and Traditions... The Zolly Fx on the Police Officer was as epic as the drone footage... Continued Success in all you do...

[@michaelotekunrin8770]

That intro was Epic! Sorry about your phone tho😢. There's just something about tourists + camera(s) that screams "steal from me" to the locals, wherever you go😅.

[@fiyingambo4635]

Loved the gun salutes and the minjibr sand pits! the scale at which you capture nature is amazing Niyi

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much bro! Glad you enjoyed this!....🙌🏽🙏🏽

[@MalcanniPlus]

Guy!!! This is absolutely beautiful!!!!

[@uzoa.3504]

Here from your Instagram page 🙌🏾

[@TheYemiKolade]

NIYI🥺🥺🔥🔥. Welldone. This is so Beautiful

[@NghainuhHensonTitus]

This is beautiful 🔥🔥🔥🔥 Up Next Ghana let's go get that phone

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Haha thank you my bro! yes o...It's definitely a sign!

[@DianaEneje]

This video gave me goosebumps, I could give it a million likes ✨

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much Diana!, really happy you enjoyed this 🤩🤩. Definitely more to come 💪🏾💪🏾

[@feliciadamilola3969]

Wow I can all the way from Twitter. This video blew my mind damn. The cinematography is top notch and I’m smiling like a baby knowing I’m from Nigeria. So sorry about you phone and I pray someone gifts you a new phone. Also, you killed the storytelling and there were more it felt like more than 500 footage in this video. I’m now a fan😊

[@sktgfk9229]

I just stumbled on this and it's beautiful

[@m33natajibola18]

Weldone 🎉. This Minjibr, I have to visit before I leave Kano o

[@nanadiycorner]

This feels like a film truly. This was a hit back to back. 100! If this was aired in the cinema, it'd be bomb🔥🔥🔥🔥. Welldone Niyi! And sorry for your phone loss 😭😭😭 Ghana bawo💔💔

[@malomoarike]

I am moved to tears. This is perfect 😩😩😩

[@Obinho014]

Amazing stuff. Loved every bit of I

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!!

[@Virgo_Media]

The sand pit Into was the best part bro.. nice work.

[@gtail942]

God will continue to bless you for creating this content for Nigeria

[@Victoriaolapoju]

I have been waiting for your new content, But it worth the wait! Excellent work 👏🏾🤍

[@officialdat19]

Great Piece... I love Every bit of it....

[@heedaya]

This is amazing!. And you did good with the pronunciations.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much! 😃. Haha I was scared i would not be able to

[@briannaldn]

Amazing video love the way you highlight our culture 🇳🇬 I have to visit kano sometime looks so beautiful

[@aderonkeoyediran6288]

I loved the sand pit, baobab trees and the festival.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank you so much!! loved them tooo! more beautiful in person

[@maks.maks.]

This is really lovely. Well done. I loved the sand pits and how colorful their garments were during the festival. Also the dye pits too

[@everythingispolitics6526]

You're super talented and so glad you've chosen to use your talents to shawn light on Nigeria/Africa historical sites, traditions and much more. Such a beautifully shot video, it's heartbreaking just how arabadised that part of Nigeria has become. I'd love to see the culture of the ppl before Islam was forced on them.

[@oluwatobiadeyeme3717]

Solid, you are a great story teller

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank youuu!!

[@thezencare]

I don't even have the words, GOD bless you. This was absolutely 🔥🔥🔥

[@oluwapelumiaina-badejo6207]

This was so good!! Definitely worth the wait! The soundtrack, the videos, the angles, the edits!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Theniyifagbemi]

Thank you so much. Glad you enjoyed this! Really enjoyed creating this toooo

[@AdekolaFashola]

Great job bro this is a proper film of the north looking forward to more of your adventures 👏🏽

[@Theniyifagbemi]

my bro! thank you so much g, you should join us on one trip o!

[@lanreworld]

Everything about this is so lush!!

[@DonLionel]

I need classes bro... filming..editing... i mean all of it... daaaaaaaamn you're good

[@oluwatosinalade4965]

Amazing cinematography, loved the gun shots by the palace guards and the tie and dye pits. The minjibr sand pit is a work of art😍.

[@Theniyifagbemi]

thank you so muvh!😃

[@dr.kashifulhaq6372]

Hi there. Beautiful documentary, your photography and direction skills were upto the mark of Joe Hattab and Yes Theory. You have great potential.. why haven't you made more videos o Niigeria.? Please do make more. Thanks.❤