Inside The FRENCH CITY in Nigeria

Prepare to be amazed as we explore the fascinating history of Ejigbo, a city that holds deep connections to Francophone countries in West Africa. Join us as we reveal the enthralling cultural exchanges that have shaped this extraordinary community, linking it to countries like Togo, Benin Republic, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, and Liberia.
Welcome to Ejigbo, a hidden gem nestled in Osun state, Nigeria, where you'll be astonished to find a unique city boasting a vibrant fusion of cultures. In this captivating video, we embark on an awe-inspiring journey to uncover the secrets of Ejigbo - a place where multi-language skills flourish and Ivorian culture thrives. 🇳🇬🇨🇮
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[@blvcswann]

I'm amazed at my discovery, your channel. I'm more amazed at your discovery. The story is mesmerising and your storyline captivating. I am a KZbinr, Voice Over Artist and being on your team will be an exceptional experience for me. This is definitely a piece of art. Nigeria's dynamics really is an asset. Kudos Sir.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much for this kind words!! I would love to work with you as well as KZbinr!! More videos to come 💪🏾💪🏾

[@taharka3897]

Iam not surprised, the Europeans are the ones who chopped the places up.

[@Abdulbaasit_abdulmatin2008]

Your videos make sense like mad It is really engaging

[@tundebakare6887]

Wow 😮 so great ❤

[@christthenil8928]

Me too I'm so impressed 😮 and changed my feelings or viewpoint about Africa 😢My dear friend thank you for your video. It is incredible.

[@Jonny_1878]

I am a Nigerian, and over 60 years old. I have never heard of this town since I grew up. Thank you for bringing this up here. Very informative.

[@tbestbalinga7067]

My home town ejigbo

[@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374]

Please visit Ejigbo, I will be glad to host you sir

[@Jonny_1878]

Thank you very much for the invitation. I will plan towards it very soon, especially during my vacation period.@@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374

[@Harrihonour]

@@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374do you people bear nigerian passports? Or ivorian?

[@SholaSensiny]

Just have Ur Nigerian passport and u are good to go.. direct bus from ejigbo to ivory coast...

[@tundeoyewumi2170]

As someone born in Ivory Coast and raised in Ejigbo, I’m really impressed and at the same time emotional. Thank you for making us known to the world. ❤

[@PharoukDamilola]

🙏🙏💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@OlakiigbeOluwatofunmi]

I’m also from Ejigbo

[@OlakiigbeOluwatofunmi]

And I’m so proud of Ejigbo

[@Olajumokea]

Proudly an Ejigbo woman😊. I was born in Togo. ❤❤🎉🎉.

[@Wrightman042]

Come and teach me French 😊

[@helenausoro9543]

Can you speak French 😊

[@blackmagic6]

@@Wrightman042: For you to say that you want to learn to speak French tells me that you are culturally lost. It’s an excellent example of the Stockholm Syndrome where one loves those who oppress and abuse them. Africans who have dignity, reject all colonial influences.

[@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374]

Jumoke try to visit home someday please

[@Olajumokea]

@@helenausoro9543 no. I went to school in Nigeria, but I speak ewe. Togolese dialect

[@peggyattah761]

This is how the entire West Africa should have been like, when it comes to unity!

[@PharoukDamilola]

Unity ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@franklinmarcel1430]

Unity is all we know

[@philvalantine8853]

You have the colonisers to thank for the destruction of our communities 😅

[@ginilance7427]

Unity in suffering

[@smelly1060]

​@@ginilance7427so you believe in isolation, you was every country to be North Korea?

[@akewukerekeiyanu7847]

I'm currently doing my NYSC in ejigbo. I'm proud to be here in Ejigbo. The people here are nice and accommodating ❤😊

[@awonugatemilorun]

I stay in Osun State but never heard of Ejigbo!

[@tundeoyewumi2170]

@@awonugatemilorun where in Osun do you stay?

[@marvm8114]

@akewukerekeiyanu7847 I would like to plan a trip to this place, how do I go about it?

[@awonugatemilorun]

@@tundeoyewumi2170 Ife

[@kseaugwulor8313]

​@@marvm8114planning from where? i served partially in osun

[@ijelinx5220]

Wow am so surprised, yesterday while watching AFCON I heard some Ivorians saying their origin is from nigeria 🇳🇬 I didn’t understand it till I watched ths video. Wow so nice and amazing

[@PUNABLEDhobbah]

There are around 500k nigerian in cote d'ivoire

[@mek4621]

I'm Ivorian and I discover your video with a lot of emotion, it's an incredible discovery. I didn't know about the existence of all this. It's incredible. Africa is beautiful and unique ❤😮

[@PharoukDamilola]

I am glad you love this

[@tundebakare6887]

❤❤

[@MrNTR1]

It's interesting at the same time strange how some Africans value being colonised to the point of being emotional because french is spoken in Nigeria. Reminds of the slaves that used to fight for the slave master willingly.

[@thegaffer6424]

Hoping to see china town next

[@pfseri]

@@MrNTR1Not French, Ivorian French. We are happy to see Ivorian Nigerians

[@secureworld5335]

Am proud to be an Indigenous son of Ejigbo Osun

[@PharoukDamilola]

👌💪🏾💪🏾🙏

[@oluwaseyiolabode573]

"You have truly exceeded my expectations with this documentary on Ejigbo. As someone who grew up in the town, I am immensely grateful that someone has taken the time to showcase its unique features. This documentary is simply brilliant." Welldone Farouk .

[@PharoukDamilola]

This is such a good comment! Thanks so much for this

[@ani_ndokwa1244]

Do u also speak french?

[@falekeglory7814]

💯

[@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374]

Seyi you are very correct, kudos to Farouk. Farouk that's my favorite Attieke joint in Ejigbo ooo

[@annefalola9278]

When I went to Adjame in Abidjan….it is like being in Nigeria. I will like sociologists to study why Yoruba people and culture is such a success when it comes to migration, integration, and cultural assimilation. Both at home and wherever they go. I have never seen a group hostile to Yoruba people…..because they settle and mix so effortlessly….. They accept others, assimilate, but never lose their identity. This also made me visit Ejigbo during my holidays back home in Nigeria, it is so fascinating! Just as this video narrates. Thanks for bringing this to the public notice.❤

[@blackmagic6]

Wow, there is also a thriving Yoruba community in Gambia called the Aku.

[@OluZhm12]

That's because the Yoruba tribe was a key player in the formation of ancient world civilizations. In fact they were existing in bible times.

[@IEDRISZ]

Don't you know Yoruba was a country itself before the British arrived to invade our forefathers. The country named Nigeria today was created by the British. Google how many indigenous tribes in Nigeria you will be shocked. Nigeria is a fake country it is a British company. They also create it to take the black race backward mostly the Yorubas because they know who we are in fact it is more spiritual than you all think.

[@DiDi-jl5jn]

@@blackmagic6they escaped slave ships and retained their culture

[@blackmagic6]

@@DiDi-jl5jn: Yes, that's what I also heard.

[@user-fi9ct9lw9j]

My hometown . Ejigbo is also Ghana . We are in Ghana. My grandparents speak twi, ewe , ga and Fante. Just speak ewe in ejigbo and some will answer you in ewe.most of us are born in Ghana , Benin, Ivory Coast and Togo.we learn Yoruba from our parents in foreign lands. Our parents go back home and settle when they are old. That market is near my family house .most of the mansions are empty.

[@avivafumador8761]

I'm ewe too from Togo/ Ghana

[@judeokorodus6322]

What an eye opener for me as a Nigerian that speaks French Language

[@AnthonyDivine-mn1ty]

Do you guys exist for real?

[@hannah60000]

@@AnthonyDivine-mn1tyWhy is it hard to believe there are Nigerians that speak French? This question is in the same field as when folk are surprised many Nigerians are weak or non-English speakers.

[@kingjoshua6775]

Yes we do, I am one of them

[@PatrickDiabate]

Because of Ivory Coast.

[@ijelinx5220]

@@kingjoshua6775salut mon frère

[@emekaprecious6582]

As a igbo who was born and brought in ivory coast, living in Nigeria, I'm very shocked but i promise on my life i will be among those who will develop this place.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Wowww I love this

[@PharoukDamilola]

God will help you through

[@The_Cruise_Fam]

❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️❣️❤️…..This is how Nigerian attitudes should be.❤️👏🏾

[@dcoconutguy]

Nigeria is cursed Shaa. Our government has over failed

[@Sageandloving]

I would join too...

[@alydemarcory2430]

I’m an Ivorian. I’ve knew ejigbo existance since the 1980’s, I’m a dioula tribe northern side of the coast. Infact ejigbo has been migrating to Ivory Coast since the 17th century in history. C’est super bien👌🏾 I’m happy I could participate in this lovely historian topic.

[@ijelinx5220]

Ça mer surprend was confuse when some Ivorian said their origin is from nigeria 🇳🇬 this is mind blowing

[@FERESE]

That's why I laugh when people say "Yoruba Nation* is about Nigeria, lol. The "Shaki" people from OYO empire are still very much present in Burkin-Faso and Ivory Coast You can be Yoruba from any French African country.

[@ojiuchechukwujamesnjoku5622]

I did my NYSC in this town (Unity School) between 2005 and 2006. The information about this town is correct. In the market, with my little French skills, interacting with the market women, I do get better bargains. I love this town and consider myself lucky to have traversed the land!

[@achoresther]

Where is this place in Nigeria??

[@YemiFadipe-el1zk]

Ejigbo town in Osun state

[@suzymicheal1682]

​@@YemiFadipe-el1zk Really my elder sister got married to osun state

[@lagosian123]

Yoruba people are accommodating and welcoming people. We respect all and expect the same from others.

[@chigozienwankwo234]

Lagosian.. I bet you're not originally from Lagos

[@IEDRISZ]

Na that accommodation that is affecting today's Yoruba generation. Everyone we accommodate betray and pay us back with bad.

[@lagosian123]

​@chigozienwankwo234 I'm indigenous Yoruba Lagosian. Yoruba are ọmọ Karo Ojire that extend to many West African countries and beyond. Lagos is Yoruba land as Anambra is Igbo land. If you discriminate among yourselves in Igboland, we Yoruba don't discriminate. Every Yoruba in Lagos or in any Yoruba State are in their land.

[@Gabriela-ge7bx]

@@chigozienwankwo234and is ur papa from Lagos or any south western states?

[@mineo413]

No be only accommodating 😒🙄

[@HappinessWithin]

I am Congolese, but I was raised in Sydney, Australia. I was surprised to find that a town like this exists in a country we all know, the majority of its population speaks English. Thank you so much for giving us content to help us know much about our beautiful continent of Africa.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Woww

[@hannah60000]

Majority of Nigerians do not speak English contrary to popular belief. However, English is the one of the most widely spoken language.

[@favorite406]

​@@PharoukDamilolaIS a liar

[@asanwa3126]

​@@hannah60000Almost all Nigerians can understand English. Some might not be able to speak it well but they do understand it apart from the Fulanis in the North. They don't speak it.

[@Anedoje]

@@asanwa3126your statement makes no sense Fulani’s aren’t even the majority of the north hausa is the most spoken language in the north as it was the trade langauge of the region before colonisation as well as a langauge of education so most people default to it or Arabic but it doesn’t mean people don’t know English it’s just not important to them

[@IamMary662]

En tant qu'ivoirienne , j'ai jamais su qu'il avait un quartier au Nigeria ou les gens parlent couramment français, c'est incroyable merci beaucoup pour ce reportage 🙂

[@fofanadonatien1089]

Wp pareil

[@PharoukDamilola]

Merci 💪🏾💪🏾🙏🙏

[@bellaanaba9126]

Je découvre cela comme toi. Je suis nigériane mais j'avais jamais entendu parler de cette région.

[@aichagb6729]

Ils sont beaucoup à Lomé ici les Egbibo moi même je suis Yoruba de shaki

[@aichagb6729]

​@@bellaanaba9126moi aussi Yoruba Nigériane je suis à Lomé Togo je vais au village shaki je veux comprendre l'anglais

[@laylandstanley4992]

Wooow, as a Nigerian i never knew a place like this existed in Nigeria, wow, i would love to learn French and Spanish and visit this lovely town, wow, great job, thanks for this video

[@PharoukDamilola]

Please do! You will love it

[@blackmagic6]

My sister, I don't mean to be disrespectful but why would you want to learn more coloniser languages and their culture? The more I have grown and become knowledgeable about what the European colonisers have done to us as Africans, the more I want to distance myself from them ...... and the more I want to embrace African culture. No matter whether it be Nigerian, Namibian or wherever, as an African I'm interested in it and want to embrace it. What is not being clearly stated in this video is the fact that this town called Ejigbo is a legacy of the European colonisation of Africa. The Europeans redrew borders, moved and expelled peoples and in some cases exterminated whole populations. They imposed their, language, religion and culture on us and today we have places like Ejigbo, which is like a modern day Babel from the bible. But in reality Ejigbo is simply a border town of which other examples exist in other parts of Africa. I know for a fact that there are people who live between South East Nigeria and Cameroon who are also multilingual.

[@laylandstanley4992]

@@blackmagic6 I understood your point of view, but for a fact that Africans have got no unified language, so we use theirs as forms of communications, my brother it not wrong, until we Africans are ready, we ain't ready yet, we need a unified language, either as existing or we create new one, study about those biblical religion those people are blacks including Jesus, all those things happen here in Africa they stole our history and rewrite it for us again,

[@blackmagic6]

@user-ve3ig8de8s: The point you make, although I disagree, is an interesting point to make. Many people do not realise that when we learn a language, imbedded in that language are cultural and traditional values. These influence the speaker about social norms in that culture. To say that learning a coloniser's language (or any language for that matter), doesn't affect one simply isn't true. Africans who do not speak any European languages tend to see life differently to those of us who do. This isn't to say that learning languages, whether they be European or African, is a bad thing ..... in fact studies have proven that those who are bilingual tend to be more intelligent that those who are not. However, what I am saying to the lady concerned is if she desires to learn a language ...... why not choose an African language?

[@ikemjikabethram8210]

@@blackmagic6 this is because French and Spanish have more economic value as opposed to most african languages, after English language, Spanish and French happens to be the languages spoken widely across the world.

[@marycain1266]

Lol i was in Abidjan Ivory Coast in 2018 and almost everyone i met speaks Yoruba fluently and has connection with Ejigbo Osun State, i wan mad 🤣🤣🤣, i was so proud and i love the way they speak Yoruba the accent is so unique.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Yesss!! It’s so beautiful honestly, we are all connected! I am traveling to ivory to discover the Yoruba community in Ivory coast and share some amazing stories! Please stay tune and share to your friends and family 🙏🙏

[@sunnyj7302]

Which part of ivory coast ?

[@1004445]

This is what all of Africa should be like, unity and coexistence 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾.

[@PharoukDamilola]

You are right

[@seifseifmohamed7118]

You yes but East africa forget we DONT WANT

[@sonja0707]

YESS, WE SHOULD 💯

[@ginilance7427]

Unity in suffering abi

[@smelly1060]

​@@ginilance7427so you want to be like North Korea are you stupid?

[@ShadesOfGold1]

In my almost 3 decades in Africa, I never knew a place like this exist.. When I saw the title of the video I thought you were referring to Badagry. I am definitely going to visit Ejigbo myself. Thank you for bringing this together Faruk. You earn a new follower

[@sylviculture]

Me too...I thought it was Badagry

[@chikageraldine2484]

Me too.

[@koyinsolasalako2144]

Me too

[@odumadeemmanuel3571]

Same here, I thought he wanted to talk about Badagry

[@TProsh]

This is so true, I went to unity middle school ejigbo for my secondary education and I met a lot of friends from Abidjan and the likes that are not fluent in English and some don’t even speak English at all they have to start from scratch and their Yoruba accent was so funny, we had cooks that are from Abidjan and some of the staff from Togo and the likes. My school even partake in French competition and the ivorian and the likes represent us 😂 I like ajeche too they use garri and all of that they even serve people ajeche is party put it inside takeaway with tomatoes and all of that it was so funny back then but now I feel so blessed to have such exposure at a tender age like they need more publicity and could be a tourism thingy for Nigeria😘

[@PharoukDamilola]

Woww.. the way you explained this 🥰🥰🥰

[@AndyOsei-b2b]

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT AFRICA SHOULD BECOME.

[@blackmagic6]

I liked the cohesive and unified society of people from different backgrounds = one AfricA.

[@nikkyshineshine5605]

I knew it was Ejigbo, my grandfather went to Ivory Coast more than 100 years ago, so in my family we speak French, Yoruba djoula etc

[@kdmgoal]

I'm Ivorian and I got emotional watching this video. I never heard about that city before. Good to see the communion between people from different countries. God bless 🙌

[@TeqiatOpeyemiAyoola]

I’ve never been so proud of my town as I am right now 🥺, I’m so proud to emerge from there . And the video is really nice , well done sir

[@PharoukDamilola]

That’s so beautiful!! Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏💪🏾

[@florencenkechi4157]

Which state is this in?

[@rayyanshobowale7110]

​@@florencenkechi4157it's in osun

[@damiogunleye3279]

​@@florencenkechi4157Osun

[@modemie4462]

​@@florencenkechi4157osun state

[@tigidankefofana6850]

I’m a Mandingo from Sierra Leone and Djoula is just another type of the Mandingo dialect.

[@segunadebiyi790]

I've been to Ejigbo once but i didn't even know about this...this will make me go back to Ejigbo to have a feel of this diversity

[@PharoukDamilola]

Go especially during the Big Salah period and you will love it there

[@olawuwoikimat5035]

This is my Native town and this video made me so happy 💃🏿Thank you so much for making this ☺️

[@PharoukDamilola]

You are welcome! Thanks for watching

[@modemie4462]

Wow, your town is amazing, so what languages do you speak?

[@tbello007]

I had a former colleague who is from Ejigbo. It was his dad that told me the connection Ejigbo has with Ivory Coast. Almost every family in Ejigbo has a relative in Ivory Coast. That city is very unique. Good documentary.

[@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374]

Very very true Sir.

[@lawalemmanuel6027]

I am Ejigbo blood.... Mother and Father. Nice documentation. I see and appreciate the effort you put into this.. ✌✌✌✌

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much

[@josephajibodu2377]

I just kept saying wow, wow, wow all through the video. I'm from Osun State, I know Ejigbo, but never knew this.

[@PharoukDamilola]

I am glad you like it and know this know

[@IyaAnito]

Great job bro 👍 proudly ejigbo i speak only five languages stay blessed ❤

[@PharoukDamilola]

Wowwww this is beautiful

[@nurseakanbi2345]

When I clicked on this video and started watching, the first name that came to my mind was Tayo Aina. You did a very good job. The information so enlightening. Ejigbo in Osun State is sure an amazing place . Kudos 👍

[@oladiposeyi5997]

Is this Ejigbo in Osun state? This video has been here 6 months and 44k view oh wow this was awesome to watch and educative. My mouth was wide open all the through13 mins of this clip. A town in Nigeria that speaks more 3 languages thats real great. I don't know what to write anymore but i'm just surprised.

[@techwork...]

I have visited these place, my brother friends is from here..... Very brilliant people, and traveling and business is their way....

[@PharoukDamilola]

🥰🥰🥰

[@enioladaramola1612]

This is one amazing story…. I never knew such a place even existed in Nigeria

[@PharoukDamilola]

I am glad I did.. thanks

[@asaasare220]

Also Offa in Kwara state... almost every home had a relative in Ghana... please explore...

[@PharoukDamilola]

Definitely doing this

[@tundebakare6887]

Great

[@feyioshin9840]

I am from Ijagbo near Offa and my dad, his siblings and a lot of their cousins were born in Ghana.

[@asaasare220]

@@feyioshin9840 feyi I know .. because growing up in the 60s/70s there were comedians who would sing and mention Offa.. then i travelled to Offa for a teaching appointment and a young yuroba man my age spoke to me in akan... i was blown away....infact in the hey days of the ghana black stars there was hardly a team without 3 or 5 nigerians born in ghana... we always had them.... it was only in the late 70s that ghanaians in nigeria were called to the green eagles... in ghana we had them plenty.. almost every village had a yuroba store...

[@coucouholala4692]

Je suis ivoirienne et je suis très impressionnée. Very good and informative video. Thank you.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Merci beaucoup 💪🏾💪🏾🥰

[@rosepepe3132]

De rien mon frère.

[@EnzoAbiola]

I'm yoruba from benin republic this video need me to visit ejigbo🇳🇬❤️

[@PharoukDamilola]

You are welcome ! Try and come during July august

[@foladel]

I served in Iwo, Osun State and being a French speaker, I was so so excited to discover Ejigbo during my service year. Like, how had I never heard about this village prior to that year? I was so intrigued. I unfortunately could only visit once and always hoped to return. Thanks for this video. I truly enjoyed watching! ❤❤❤

[@famatoure3468]

Wow I'm about to cry . I'm ivorian and i was there in 2009 with my friend ( Ambassadeur ) . This town is his " village " and i met his entire family

[@dsmartofficial]

Thus shock I'm feeling right now is amazing. In this Nigeria???? Ah ah! Wow.

[@lizzycoletv8963]

I discover this in 2004 during the census as a supervisor from a different state to Ejigbo in Osun state. It was unbelievable.

[@blackmagic6]

You discovered this twenty years ago ....... why you no tell me. E no good oooh. Lol 😀

[@lizzycoletv8963]

Waoh.. its been 20years òooo, how time flies. 😂

[@lizzycoletv8963]

Kudos, you doing a great job

[@adebayoojo640]

And this does not stop in ejigbo alone also the neighboring communities are involve in it one is OLA next to ejigbo I speak fluent English as well and I speak French Am born here in Ivory Coast and still in Ivory Coast and I went to Nigeria for my education Most of the Nigerians ( Yoruba) u are seeing right now at the stadium in Ivory Coast are from ejigbo and the neighboring communities

[@muinatvlogs4581]

Nostalgic! This is so beautiful to watch. I have been looking forward to it since I saw the snippet. I was moved to tears. I miss home and I did not know how much I did till I watched this. And your work! It’s so clean, neat and beautiful. God bless you. Cheers 🥂

[@PharoukDamilola]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for your kind words! Ejigbo missed her princess too

[@jacqueskouakou633]

Wow ! That is amazing! At some point I Felt like this video was taking place in an ivorian city. The young Lady speaks anyi even better than myself. I really want to this city. Am ivoirian and Merci beaucoup. Que Dieu te benisse.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Wow, thank you!

[@PharoukDamilola]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾we will all soon be United

[@tundebakare6887]

❤❤

[@TantiLou]

Yeah! I was impressed by her anyi as well. Well done ! I am very happy to have found this channel. Impressive! But I am not happy about 1-0 in the afcon game oh 😅😅😅 cheers!❤❤❤❤

[@essienunanam5578]

​@@PharoukDamilola5:31

[@SteveMorris-dj6me]

Kudos man👍🏾 This video deserves being aired on national TV station for all Nigerians to see! Ejigbo s a treasure that should not be allowed to go into extinction just like that due to lack of interest in our incapable government. The people are very well versed, respectful and content. I saw no group of thugs hanging around, or obscene talks or laughter being displayed in public like in most other parts of Nigeria. Let the world see there is hope of another Nigeria! Ejigbo wait for me, I am on my way to taste your freshness! Love from Germany 🇩🇪

[@MoriyonIpuole]

I never knew this existed! In fact, I was expecting the narrator to mention somewhere in Badagry 😂omo people dei travel shaaa. Immediately I took a glance at my atlast map of Nigeria, 9ja is bordered by the republic du Benin in the southwest predominantly where you will find most of the descendants of Oduduwa consisting of Oyo, osun, Ondo Ogun, Ekiti and Kwara. Meanwhile the republic of benin is bordered by Togo, Togo is bordered by Ghana and then Ghana is bordered by the Ivory Coast... it makes a lot of sense as per the migration of these entities and thier respective settlements over the past centuries.

[@abimbolaabolade5368]

Wow, first thought it's was plateau state, then said it's badagry, only to find out it's ejigbo in osun State, my own home state, very interesting, would be binging on all the contents from ejigbo, you storytelling skill is topnotch, very understandable, very relatable, very interacting, kudos to you.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much ma! God bless you for the kind words

[@godwinkitchen8042]

This is amazing, am from Togo , base in Lagos ikoyi

[@NGONDANSON]

It's incredibly how the boarders between Ejibo and ivory coast are 3 countries (Benin, Togo and Ghana) away, yet they are strongly connected even with that long distance

[@joshuaemmanuel949]

I love this I swear Nigerian we are a good heart welcoming people we even feel any type of way

[@Eseview]

As a Nigerian, I am surprised that a town like Ejigbo exist😮. Thank you for this.

[@curatorhimself]

Bruvvvvvv the soundtracks is top notch 🛬🛬🛬

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks bro!!

[@blackmagic6]

Wow. This discovery has blown my mind. I love the unity. I'm from Osogbo.

[@PharoukDamilola]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🥰

[@officialtyboss]

This is a mind blowing documentary. Good to see great KZbinrs doing good stuff here in the country. Well done Damilola

[@PharoukDamilola]

Much appreciated!

[@toolsbyog1433]

Now this is proper content! Subscribed! Very educative. I've always loved french just that when I remember that if I have no one to speak french with I kill the idea of learning it. This is some inspiration. Nice work brother

[@PharoukDamilola]

God bless you brother thanks so much

[@akinyemibliss7422]

Hi Pharouk, I just came across your content on TikTok and I had to come see the entire video. I totally love the brilliance of this body of work and here are some reasons: 1. I love the French language so much and I just started classes again after abandoning it in 2017. 2. I love discovering new places. 3. I am a sucker for road trips! Guess you can already tell how much I enjoyed watching this. Thank you for this and I will be looking forward to the next part. Cheers!

[@PharoukDamilola]

This means a lot to me!!! Oh I love what you doing about French language! Keep learning, you can try visit some French countries and spend some weeks! It will help you alot! I am happy you love discovering new place, we shared lot in common! Road trip 🥰🥰🥰 you need to watching my upcoming content about How to travel to four Africa countries!very cheap! You gonna love it!

[@akinyemibliss7422]

@@PharoukDamilola Thank you much more. I cannot wait to quit 9 to 5 and live the dream life of a digital nomad. Ps. I'm glued to the channel. Great stuff!

[@blackmagic6]

You were doing so well until you expressed your love for European/French culture and language ...... really? SMDH. Surely you are aware of the history of what these reprobates have done to our African ancestors ..... right? I encourage you to be more Afrocentric and less Eurocentric.

[@dummiestruth927]

My hometown but born and bread in Ghana. Our dad took us there once and I’m glad I was there.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Wowwwww

[@Temmydirey]

Come home o 😂

[@oluwasolaalim-bello4149]

Thanks Farouk for this beautiful documentary. You did your research well and it is on point. I am a proud indigene of Ejigbo and I can categorically tell you that you may not be able to get a family in my town that is not affiliated to another West African country. My people are so widely traveled and are business people to the core.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Wow, thank you

[@FOLATOPCONCEPTZ2021]

I love this proudly Ojidi wife

[@taheyoussouf3784]

I am proud be son of ejigbo born and grown in Abidjan and now living in UK 🇬🇧 ọmọ ejigbo mekun

[@Steph261]

Whivh part of uk cause I want to learn African languages

[@odewolerasheed5069]

This is an incredible work my brother. I'm proud to have been born and grew up in this beautiful city. Welldone Farouk

[@PharoukDamilola]

You are highly welcome my brother!! It’s privilege to be from Ejigbo

[@patrickadouko9659]

Waaaou I'm ivorian and I've never heard of Ejigbo. Big up brother

[@ojahahunta4415]

Very interesting! Very unique! Bless you, Ejigbo... little Africa. Greetings from Ghana 🇬🇭.

[@tellaoluwaseunadewumi3374]

Ejigbo to the world.

[@CUBIQO12]

Wow im ivorian and im blown away!!! This is crazy ❤❤

[@PharoukDamilola]

🙏🙏💪🏾💪🏾🇨🇮❤️

[@Simonaromefilms]

Wow.. so many diversity in Africa. Beautiful video brother.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Yes my brother!!! Thanks so much

[@OluwadamilolaSokale]

You really remind me of Tayo Aina. But you are on your own lane. Discovered you while scrolling instagram with my husband. Immediately rushed to watch your video here. You got a new subscriber. Enjoy videos like this. Keep up the great work!

[@PharoukDamilola]

This means also to me! Tayo is Iconic and he inspired me a lot! Thanks so much for your kind words!!! God bless you! More video coming

[@JenniferRhose-qk4jj]

This place is 💎 Gem!!!!!

[@PharoukDamilola]

🙌🙌🙌🙏

[@LifewithSuyi]

Never knew somewhere like this existed. Time to visit to prepare for when I’m in Paris 🤭

[@PharoukDamilola]

You should!

[@tobiashaolu9755]

Wooooooooow. Let me subscribe first. This is great content. Came here from Twitter n I'm absolutely wowed. I'll visit the town soon too. Welldone Farouk. Keep keeping on!

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much Tobi

[@ekwevie]

I am dumbfounded earnestly. Such a multilingual community exists in Nigeria? Waaaaw!!! Et leur français est compréhensible. Very nice discovery, thank you dearly.

[@KikelomoYusuf]

Weldon Farouk I wasn’t expecting this great work when I heard about this documentary ☑️ but mehn you outdid yourself 💯💯💯💯 thanks for promoting our father’s land✌️✌️. I AM PROUD OF MY HERITAGE 💯

[@PharoukDamilola]

🙏🙏🙏🥹😍😍 so Glad you love it sis!! God bless you too! Ejigbo to the world 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

[@KikelomoYusuf]

@@PharoukDamilola MY HOME MY PRIDE 🥰

[@lassinetiade8708]

C'est une intéressante cité que tout francophone devrait visiter. Super donc J'écris de la Côte d'Ivoire 🇨🇮 où beaucoup de Nigerians 🇳🇬 vivent

[@PharoukDamilola]

Merci

[@ONLYME3020]

Effectivement, c'est très impressionnant.. je dois absolument visiter ce coin d'Osun state avant de mourir I'm a togolese and never knew such multicultural place ever existed in Nigeria 🫨🫨🫨 Wow quelle belle trouvaille😮 I'm pleasantly amazed and surprised.. what a mix of emotions... Merci Pharouk

[@ksadunola7828]

Can you give more insight on the town? Like where to stay for staycation there, tourist attraction, things to do in ejigbo and where to eat the real indigenous food

[@PharoukDamilola]

Definitely, I will do that

[@WellahealthOperations]

Dyula has touches of French, thats fascinating 😊😊

[@Belovedjoy]

This is beautiful! God bless you for showcasing this beauty of Nigeria

[@PharoukDamilola]

My pleasure

[@oseniadewale.hakeem9756]

This is amazing, so this place is actually ejigbo in osun state.

[@StarryPride]

All i wanna say is wow 🔥

[@mariamoladapo1032]

5:50 Nle o, baba onirungbon😂😂😂. Jolly old man, wish you had interacted with him more. Wonderful documentary 👏🏻

[@royaltherself9608]

Thank you so much for putting this together 🤩🤩🤩 I'm so happy to watch this beautiful details about my home town. I'm so proud

[@PharoukDamilola]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@zoezoe6444]

Wow I didn't know there's a place like this in Nigeria. I'm impressed about your research. Yuruba people are the best people, very accommodating while still maintaining their culture ❤. Thank you for bringing this. I'm subscribing

[@emmanuella.e]

To think i schooled in Osun state but never heard of Ejigbo.... You are amazing Farouk, this indeed is an eye opener. The unity in the land gladdened my heart. Thank you for this. I hope to visit Ejigbo one day.

[@chiomaebethel]

C'était tellement intéressant de voir ceci. Bravo, Farouk.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thank you so much! God bless you

[@efemzyekun900]

The peace being experienced here is because it's a Yoruba land, a land that accommodates and loves strangers, even more than its own people. God bless the children of Oduduwa and all of Africa.

[@PharoukDamilola]

💪🏾❤️

[@oluwafemikehinde3779]

This town brings me lovely memories.. on my sojourn to Liberia 🇱🇷 thru Ivory Coast 🇨🇮 The year was DECEMBER 31st 2016. Someday I would bring myself to describing my story

[@PharoukDamilola]

I am so curious! Please narrate to me

[@bolanleakintola]

I loved how you told the story of the people of Ejigbo.

[@PharoukDamilola]

🥰🥰🥰 thanks so much

[@SalamShaidat]

Proudly from ejigbo ❤❤❤

[@oyetundeoladipo8244]

100% correct information... I am not from Ejigbo but am based in Abidjan.. Ejigbo people dominate ivory coast like their father land with lots of Yoruba community... So many pple have never visited Nigeria... I don't blame them bcos I just spent 4 years here but I am not dreaming of coming back soon 😂... I am enjoying it here ..

[@PharoukDamilola]

😂😂😂 how is life in Ivory Coast? Going to cover stories there too very soon!

[@oyetundeoladipo8244]

@@PharoukDamilola you are most welcome.. I doubt if you will want to go back to Tinubu again 😜

[@durotimidaniel]

Is Ivory Coast that Dope?

[@oyetundeoladipo8244]

@@durotimidaniel atleast far better than our country... They have access to all basic amenities atleast

[@PharoukDamilola]

Yes!!! I am exploring there very soon and you gonna love it!

[@PatrickDiabate]

Most smart people in west Africa.

[@kristianaojo3819]

This is really beautiful. You did a great job

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much i really appreciate

[@Dharmee_]

I've always had a dream to travel the world starting from Nigeria. It's really sad how history about our country isn't taught. Schools also need to be teaching more native languages, that's how unity starts by understanding one another. I love brother, really appreciate this video ❤

[@fidelojems8323]

Wow! Mind blowing

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@JuiceFoods]

Interesting and informative😊

[@PharoukDamilola]

Glad you think so!

[@gaaseche500]

So beautiful to see a united African, other towns like this in Africa should be promoted and studied. Thanks for the video

[@leloh]

This one shock me, cos I knew pple from ejigbo even the oba of ejigbo kids attended my university in iwo, but I never knew that town was this diverse. This is beautiful knowledge

[@PharoukDamilola]

They’re diverse! You will be shock with revelation of the second part here in Abidjan 🇨🇮

[@Nathan-mk5hz]

C'est juste passionnant et hyper enrichissant. Merci énormément pour cette vidéo. On dit toujours que la Côte d'Ivoire est un pays de fraternité et d'unité mais là tu nous montre une facette du Nigeria qui s'apparente beaucoup plus à cela et l'amour qui y règne est juste incroyable. Thanks you for this video, you get a new subscriber

[@PharoukDamilola]

Merci beaucoup frere! Vraiment ce vrai.. Côte d’Ivoire est 💯💯💯💯😍

[@salempaix2295]

Ce sont pour la plupart des nigerians qui sont nés en dehors de leur pays et qui y sont revenus plus tard.

[@aichagb6729]

​@@PharoukDamilola Bonsoir moi même je suis Yoruba shaki je suis à Lomé, les Ejigbo il sont beaucoup à Lomé , j'aimerais apprendre l'anglais ❤❤

[@rosemaryotabor3993]

Just discovered this channel and this town today 😂😂😂

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks