I Never Knew This Existed in Africa 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | vA 48

I am in Tiya, at the border between the Oromo region, and the Gurage zone, in Ethiopia.
I go to have breakfast with some friendly Gurage people, before visiting the tourist site of Tiya.
After that, I resume my journey across the country, heading South. On the way, I find myself racing with a horse cart, and finally, I reach Butajira, where I eat, for the first time, some delicious African cheese, a Gurage specialty.
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[@myriss7414]

I usually get bored of travel vlogs after a couple of minutes in and never manage to finish one, but you are truly something else! I just watched an over half an hour video without realising how long it was and I was disappointed when it ended, wishing it was much longer! You are such an inspiring person, I am going through a phase in my life where I am trying to break through from what I am expected to do and finally start doing what makes me happy... and seeing your happy face along with the realisation that you are doing what makes you happy, was incredible and made me genuinely smile! Please never stop making these videos!

[@rahemmosawi3838]

I agree

[@learntospeakamharic8323]

Me too

[@tsegamuzollo1720]

Yes, very much❤

[@patrickdavid6525]

Agree 💯

[@hannamellesse5771]

Gurage people are so peaceful and kind❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@realitymedia9115]

oromo people are also peaceful and kind 🎉

[@melaku6264]

Don't say gurage,oromo,tigre,all Ethiopian are peaceful peoples

[@hannamellesse5771]

@melaku6264 Well, all can be peaceful, but Gurage is specially peaceful. Fact!!!

[@120Mil]

Isn’t he in Gurage Zone? What is this need about Oromo or Tigre being mentioned?

[@aminamohammed6609]

በጣም ደስ የሚል ሀገር ሠላማዊ እና አክብሮት ያለው ሕዝብ

[@honestmama2687]

Ethiopia ሰላም አለ?

[@hggfgcgf7135]

አዎ እዛ ሌባ እራሡ የለም

[@honestmama2687]

@@hggfgcgf7135 Ethiopia የሌባ ሃገር ::

[@user-bp6tz9zc1y]

ጉራጌ ክልል የት ሚባለው ቦታ

[@elduersumo3938]

​​@@honestmama2687ይ ኢትዮጵያ የ ፍቅር ሀገር የ ሣላም ሀገር ናት ቆሻሻ ባንተ አፍ አትጠራም እሺ 🇪🇹💪💪😍😍😍አንድ እና ሁለት ሰው ላተፋዉ ጥፋት ሁሉንም አትሳደብ ኢትዮጵያ የ ጀግንች ሀገር ናት ጫዋ ህዝብ የሚኖርባት ምርጥ ሀገር 🙏

[@sderese]

If you are still in the region make sure you see how kocho is processed from false banana, it is a fascinating traditional knowledge

[@michaellishan2310]

DO NOT DO THAT.

[@ethiopia9734]

it is not traditional knowledge rather ancient knowledge

[@Zelazella1]

Gurage people very hospitable and God fearing people

[@coreyhaga2623]

Such beautiful people and country

[@terefeofficial7514]

You're welcome anytime to our country 🇪🇹😇,

[@viniciustfurlan]

You are now my favorite travel vlog. Greetings form Brazil!

[@swanj.2743]

They sometimes say " Berta, Berta" to you that can roughly be translated into "Keep going, you can do it". Thanks for showing us our beautiful country

[@chrisbelete7639]

Proud to be Guragea 🎉 you see how the peoples is lovely

[@ambessashield9360]

I’m Amhara and I think Gurage are the best ❤️

[@afro90s78]

@@ambessashield9360 gurage and amara we are the same bro

[@sis3684]

I am gurage too; married to a beautiful Amhara wife❤. Thanks to God

[@hggfgcgf7135]

​@@ambessashield9360 ውይ አማራዎች ብዙ ቦታ ሣያችው ከሌላው በጣም ጉራጌን ትወዳላችው እናመሠግናለን ጅግኖች

[@thebesthoyame]

​@@sis3684Thanks to God. So sweet how people say "i love you" to others/guest.

[@user-nf5dh3po3z]

Gurage people am really proud of u guys keep up the good hospitality and yves you really deserve an award ...

[@jimmaworkurgessa8247]

Gurage people are well known by working hard.They are very smart and can adapt any problems in any where.Most of them work out side of their region and very successful people.Anyone can learn from them how to be strong and be hard worker.Their mind setting is amazing.They started growing up from small business.Saving is the secret of growth.They know this method more than anyone.Thank you very much for sharing your visit experience with us.

[@robayohannes5331]

Coffee with salt or butter is the way it was consumed traditionally. Remember Ethiopians have been drinking coffee for a very long time - long long before sugar made it on the scene. It is funny that as a city person, I find drinking coffee with salt/butter weird - but my family in rural area find drinking coffee with sugar weird. They used to buy sugar - just for me when I go to visit.

[@CacaoFlower]

What region ? Cause my Tigray family don’t

[@120Mil]

Coffee may not be a Tigre tradition but it is consumed in most places as an Ethiopian tradition.

[@phoenix0000]

It's nice that you entertain yourself on the road by racing. But be careful of accidents

[@lensaayele1462]

I am from Addis but l had lived for 3 years in Butajera. I love the people in that region. They are hard working and peaceful.

[@sabri8209]

اثيوبيا 🇪🇹❤️ تاريخ وحضارة شعب خلوق وطيب وكريم ❤️ 🎬👍 vidéo

[@terefeofficial7514]

You're welcome anytime to our country 🇪🇹😇

[@sabri8209]

@@terefeofficial7514 🇪🇹❤️ choukran

[@henokeshetie7048]

Your knowledge about ethiopia is amazing i didn't even know that much about my county

[@yvng4697]

same lol

[@amdetsion3256]

@@yvng4697 Shame lol

[@yvng4697]

@@amdetsion3256 ikr lol but i am gonna learn more bout it

[@unknown-lf4lx]

what a shame that you dont know about your country lol and what he told us about ethiooians are mixed with yemen is a lie bc we are pure ethiopians we are not mixed with anybody but one love for him for showing around our country to the world tho.

[@amdetsion3256]

@@unknown-lf4lx You can only speak for yourself since Ethiopian is a nationality not an ethnic group. The multiple types of Ethiopians carry varying genealogy. Also, it's been known for 1000's of years that Habesha are a Semitic race.

[@JanNeves]

Your happiness is so contagious! Thanks for that! =)

[@fikirhaile4461]

I am gurage and happy that you like the food and people manner😊

[@ConstantineLee322]

It’s amazing that You can do what you want to do! I hope that one day I could take the same endless trip as You… Have a nice time in Ethiopia and stay safe. Hello from Kazakhstan.

[@rolfen]

I hope that day is soon

[@ethiousatours9932]

Thank you for visiting Ethiopia. I really really really miss the country side

[@bent4764]

Ethioian people are the most kindest and peace loving. I pray for Ethiopian unity everyday.

[@sweetaddis8120]

I am happy for you. Gurage is the best people. I am proud of my garage people. Keep doing your hospitality. Show your love for the whole world. And thank you for the video.

[@desstadessta]

Enjoy the guraga area. They are peacefull and kind people!

[@reyuyenu340]

kochowen sebela gomejehu😂😂😂😂😂 kager ereqen 😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@desstadessta]

@@reyuyenu340 😂😂ayzon chalew.

[@arsemabamkaku3275]

Ewenet new ♥️

[@annemariedavidson8094]

Gurage ye amhara esheko wiem cheloooo newww !!! Yasezenal but its FACT !!!

[@desstadessta]

@@annemariedavidson8094 men endawerah algebagnem

[@yohanesabate1219]

What a lovely, adventurous, and so positive man!! He’s such a beautiful personality!! Lots of love 💕 from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@Mr_Esube]

It amazes me that you try food that you have never seen in your life. This shows how much you respect people's culture and that you are a very humble person. If you are coming to Wolayta Sodo via B51 and A7 , you gonna be my guest. fais bon voyage! nous vous aimons!🥰

[@yohansgetachew32]

❤❤❤❤

[@ralphthebulldog5163]

I still struggle with Mushrooms.

[@HusseinKefel]

Hello Kino, thank you for showing me this beautiful Country Ethiopia, with friendly people, and delicious food

[@adame5925]

Your Amharic is getting better. I enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing.

[@dochere-bolelwang]

Grrrreat stuff Ives.. I am African (South African). I confess I have never in my life seen what you are seeing and experiencing right here on the continent I call my home. I'd love to be in your shoes some day given life and health... I have an Ethiopian neighbor who runs a grocery shop next door to where I live and I can assure you he is one of the kindest people I have gotten to know..

[@eliasyussuf1380]

Love my southafricans ❤️

[@unknown-lf4lx]

one love brother ❤

[@dochere-bolelwang]

Beautiful Ethiopian women. I'd love to see them in person...

[@Zazezoo]

@@dochere-bolelwangsee them for what 🙄 do you think they want to see you?!😅They are only interested in their own and their culture 😅

[@dochere-bolelwang]

They don't need to see me more than I want to see a part of the continent that I belong to...which I love more than anyone's culture..

[@Drunk-Fly]

By far this was very pleasant to watch. Now, this would make me visit the Guragay zone for sure👍 Everything seemed smooth down there and the people appeared to be polite and very friendly. What an amazing experience you’re having, brother; thanks for sharing.

[@soresa5238]

The Gurages are the most peaceful and hardworking people in Ethiopia.

[@reyuyenu340]

am a Gurage girl from Addis Ababa lives currently in Australia i miss my country ❤❤❤❤❤ hope you enjoy your tour in our homeland people are nice and you also very nice human being enjoy the Kocho with gomen and aybi😂😂😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤ have a safe journey ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@yega657]

wow je suis Gurage ❤️😭J'habite en France 😁

[@fikeryashenifal6978]

Kocho is made from false banana,is a bread-like fermented food made from chopped and grated ensete pulp. The pseudo-stem of the ensete plant contains a pith that is collected, pulped, and mixed with yeast before being fermented for three months to two years. It is used as a staple in Ethiopian cuisine in place of or alongside injera. It’s very healthy! 😋

[@sofiaamanuel9970]

You’re a wonderful creature, full of life never complain even when things go tough

[@zinashteshome4851]

The Guraga people are peaceful and the nice place the food is very good have a nice time

[@honeyb4984]

I'm glad you are happy and your Amharic getting better and better. well done and thanks for visiting and sharing!🙇🏽‍♀️🙏🏽💕

[@katiegill4927]

This was so joyful to watch, wonderful people, beautiful landscape and you appreciating all of it.

[@statisticool]

I had kocho, ayb, gomen, and kitfo today in fact! In Washington, DC metro area

[@frankofudrucker2201]

Such beautiful people. You won't find this in most places.

[@mooneymooney251]

What an amazing content. Thank you for sharing your experiences!

[@michaelyemariamlij2633]

Money money

[@mooneymooney251]

@ጓድ መንግስቱ Selam, Comrade Mengistu!

[@afro90s78]

who waiting Yeve posts like me Every Saturday?

[@ramtapa2303]

Despite the business, I postponed my obligations in order to enjoy my favorite part of Saturday when Kino upload his unique content

[@eludainchina1996]

የዚህ ሰው በሰላም ዉሎ መግባት የምያሳስበኝ እኔን ብቻ ነው ግን🤔

[@desstadessta]

እኔስ ብትል😂😂😂 ስማችን እንዳይጠፋ እንዴት ተጠንቅቄ እንደማየዉ

[@habtamuhailu7508]

don't worry he has already arrived at South Africa, the videos are old.

[@desstadessta]

@@habtamuhailu7508 ere enkuan endeza hone.

[@moemunim2917]

Gurage ppl number one I really love them and eat from their restaurants and drink ❤ they are the best they just work with no more talk Gurage wondmi ወንድም

[@FREEEGANG]

Glad to see you super happy. Happy travels and go to Harar and Dire Dawa!

[@michaelripley4528]

That horse race is hilarious😆💪🏼💪🏿

[@mogestsegaye1674]

Gurague is the smartest nation in the Ethiopia 👏👏👏👏❤

[@nadi8082]

Yeah plus the hard workers

[@Delitewon]

Could you explain what you meant by that?

[@richardreweti8671]

Awesome Frenchman one of the best, different generation very European.

[@melkammigbar5623]

I already knew that he's going to love the food from the beginning. This fresh cottage cheese is made with refined butter with special herbs. The Ethiopian aromatic collard green is cooked and finely chopped and saute with spices and butter. The bread he's eating, the ingredient is from false banana. Complicated process after fermenting several months it turns to be a dough and backed like that. Very healthy and delicious. It's name is Kocho .

[@muguruki2256]

That meal looked so good.

[@bekvideos12]

I enjoyed watching your trip and adventure in Gurage area. You just reminded me of a book "Doing what you love, loving what you do" by Dr Robert Anthony. Keep doing what you love.

[@hikemanaser7747]

Wow guraga zoni hagara nawe❤

[@yovaslisan]

I don't have any insurance for being safe to do what you did bro, you are the best real life adventure RESPECT.

[@hananbk37]

They dont bite u know 😊 ur mind is pre occupied with negative

[@nardosteklemariam9360]

I love how you ask the price before you even eat😹

[@kittiferrero]

I am so happy that you're happy Yves. Much love ❤️

[@nadi8082]

Oh my God thank you bro for appreciating our cultural food you made me salivate😋😋 ግን አይብ እና ጎመኑን ከመሀል ቆፈረው😅😅

[@afro90s78]

abo Gurage engeda yikebel hulem

[@michaelyemariamlij2633]

😀😀😀

[@user-nf5dh3po3z]

Betam gn siyasazen abelalu maryamn

[@daewas1403]

😅😅

[@sergo8885]

It’s such an adventure to watch your impressions in Ethiopia

[@soreaspop4191]

It's not beka beka. it's berta berta it means get stronger 💪. It's the way of motivating others.

[@terryhughes7349]

Great episode. Stay safe.

[@kinini_island2020]

Sir, you are living your life to the fullest.

[@MesfinGebreselasie]

This hard-working,kind ,friendly, loving, generous , God-fearing gurage ethnic group is an oppressed and marginalized ethnic group in that ungrateful country . our administration zone is the least developed place in the country even though the government collects from our people the largest tax revenue ! We are administered by other ethnic groups under the name of 'south Ethiopia'.. we are still fighting. The struggle is not far from the end ! I know you are a free rider all over the 🌎 but this is the sad truth about this ethnic group !!! Thank you for coming to gurage. I wish you nothing but the best. We will keep watching you

[@ak-up8fg]

Gurage and other big ethnic group deserve their own region. I say this as Oromo Federalism should be respected in this country or no peace

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

@@ak-up8fgOromia should practice federalism by giving the Amhara,Guraghe and Gedeo people a special Zone and Woreda.Oromia has been an autocratic state that oppresses and even chase the indigenous minorities since 1992.

[@sahenethyopia393]

Gurages are hard workers.

[@aledagaro8075]

Jeesus i was watching your videos like 1 year ago, i'm happy to find that you have 90.000 subscribers more

[@firstvisual5404]

Love your content and the effort you make, your channel will explode , just keep at it

[@ASSBVB]

You are inspiring, greetings from Poland!

[@peternixon1460]

Nice to see you still so happy, optimistic, and engaging in this video vs the last (next) one.

[@corentinfillion8049]

Franchement tes vidéos sont excellentes j'ai hâte que tu fasses l'afrique de l'ouest !

[@almazalmaz9745]

በጣም ደስ የሚሉ Beautiful Ethiopia you are so lucky amusing you have visited many different places different cultures all around world 🌎

[@the_final_ohio_rizzler]

You are a very good person and i love your channel sooooo much ❤❤😊 keep up man

[@azebterefe5648]

I love the background music. Ethippians from any part of the country should live freely and not limited by man made borders.

[@loyalbelieve6954]

Only one part of Ethiopia has a problem with that. They want the whole Ethiopia to be theirs. It absurd! 2023 not emperors time. They need to get over that they are the only Ethiopians! Gonder is not Ethiopia! Ethiopia is diverse and that must be respected and celebrated!

[@azebterefe5648]

@@loyalbelieve6954 Gondar is not Ethiopia???

[@mushroomsavvy]

Background music is Tigrigna.

[@hannamellesse5771]

@@loyalbelieve6954 zeregnenet ena mehaymenet ezihem ye westeroch page lay ameteto yechawetebehal. Go to school. Damn illiterate!

[@hannamellesse5771]

@Tesfalidet Ghebreab who cares. Tigray is in Ethiopia, right? So, what is special? Bars and restaurants should play mixed ethnic songs, including Western music's. That is what they do!

[@solaking2111]

You're a real traveler, I appreciate what you do👍

[@manuelcj]

You are so amazing person and I appreciate you what you are doing and keep doing your job be safe take care😊

[@learntospeakamharic8323]

I appreciate the effort you put into sharing this unique perspective of Ethiopia. It's essential to break stereotypes and discover the hidden treasures of diverse cultures and countries. Your video has certainly achieved that and more.

[@wanderwoman7446]

I see alot of improvement in ypur videos from the very first time of vlogging. Avid fan from Saudi Arabia😊

[@JPinShenzhen]

Coffee with a little bit of salt is quite good. Cuts out the bitter taste.

[@mynewcolour]

Cities do strange things to people. It’s a joy seeing you have fun a dad adventures again.

[@floculer8519]

C'est fou, ça fait un mois que je m'intéresse à l'Ethiopie, que je sens que quelque chose m'appele là-bas , et je tombes sur tes vidéos 😁 merci beaucoup pour tes différents partages. J'aime la façon dont tu nous fait découvrir le pays, et ton rapport avec les gens.

[@MrJemilhu]

What a sharp contrast to Amhara region where kids were begging for money, pens etc and he was also faced a physical violence but here in Soddo and Msqan Gurage region none of that happens. Same country different cultures.

[@brookendale3611]

mn lemalet felgeh new?

[@120Mil]

Don’t be so pompous. ችግር ሁሉም ቤት አለ:: ጉራጌም ልዩ አይደለም:: ይቁንስ ላማራው እዘንለት::

[@marietensay6148]

Merci beaucoup Yves pour nous avoir découvrir notre pays. Nous sommes heureux pour vous que vous soyez bien accueilli . Bon courage et bonne chance

[@fitsumw4878]

You have such a great content keep moving forward

[@jalalal-haddad7414]

Good that you are happy, well Ethiopia is beatifull we feel also happy when we watch the landscape

[@abiysebsebe5065]

You are a charming fella! God bless you and safe travels!

[@kipphelan]

How wonderful is this channel. You are fearless and generous. Love it. Merci …. je suis tres hereux de vous trouver. ...all the best...Chris 🇨🇦

[@zed4692]

Thank you for these videos. It is also really nice to see your reactions without a guide telling you what it is that you are testing and how to eat it the Ethiopian way.

[@selammergia173]

It’s very healthy food your eating. Enjoy your journey. And the beautiful guraha zone. The people of Ethiopia they are amazing greeting guests. And enjoy with respect.

[@maxtube4984]

can't stop watching ur videos😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@hanagirma309]

Thank you for visited gurage❤ big respect 🙏

[@adztube7877]

Before you leave from Ethiopia I suggest you to go to harar city you will love it reply 🇪🇹🥰

[@finally7664]

Young man you did make me cry because I can feel it when you said I am so happy. Definitely you are very kind person.

[@TravelWithBradley]

Absolutely refreshing content. We had locals, local food, history, excitement, bike rides, new foods, and a smiling happy guy throughout. You're pretty unique. Glad I found your content & you :).

[@samuelabebe1354]

Yves, I've been binge watching your videos... this is my first time in the comments section! Just wanted to tell you your ability to persevere in spite of obstacles and challenges that would dog most people's resolve is uncanny! I commend your iron will, and spirit of exploration, and your genuine compassion for people, despite their unwarranted ill treatment towards you. I have a lot of respect for you individually and your fellow Frenchmen should be proud of your bravery and resilience. I thank you for sharing your travels, and showing the beauty of God's creation all over this world! Be safe, and may God watch over you.

[@genet6748]

I am so happy to see you happy have a nice trip and enjoy yourself God bless you be careful and be safe

[@yaballo1]

@Kino: very nice. Glad that the people are more relaxed regarding your filming. PS: a) you might have heard it already but "kocho" is made from the stem of the false-banana plant known as "enset". Enset is the staple food item in the Guraghe region & in many parts of southern Ethiopia. b) The word "ferenji" [white people] is a corruption of the word "French". The French were among the first & better-known "ferenjis" [whites] to help with the modernisation process in Addis Ababa & in Eastern parts of the country from their base/colony of Djibouti. For example, the French helped build the Djibouti-to-Addis Ababa railway thus linking the landlocked ex-Abyssinia [Ethiopia] to the port of Djibouti [an ex-French enclave/colony].

[@baidoamedia1]

I think Kocho is a bread made from false banana flour. The Gurages are well known with Kocho and it is special for them.

[@yeshanewrede6520]

It is also special to others!!

[@geethajoseph8217]

Hi Good to see u enjoying and feeling happy ur videos are pretty good to watch the why u travel is different keep going

[@THESURAFELB]

Thankful to see you outside the bloodthirsty Oromia region..just keep going to Kenya..and make it safe...🔔🔔🔔

[@dambalmedia]

Yves,, You know our Country very well. Thank you so much 🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹

[@Iliass444r]

Bro what is the song at the end in the restaurant?

[@dambalmedia]

​@@Iliass444r Ephrem Amare Ethiopian musicians

[@Iliass444r]

@@dambalmedia thank u brother, love from Morocco

[@dambalmedia]

@@Iliass444r Hakimi Country

[@Iliass444r]

@@dambalmediaHaha, Morocco has more then just hakimi

[@anthonydeesparza9746]

I absolutely love the fact that Kino does not ever have to look for an audience, because he always has one haha!!! Keep up the great work Kino 🫡🫡🫡

[@eg1890]

Its wonderful to see you happy in this video, very sorry to hear your Addis experience in the previous video. Your smile is contagious 😂

[@decoismail8211]

I dont why i am addicted to channel and your contents, its really very amazing. you are very strong to travel such big country by your own ride.