My First Time in Addis Ababa Ethiopia Left Me Speechless

[@hedrax_soldierofchristfire9971]

Love Ethiopia as Haitian American i went to Ethiopia love it felt like home

[@Ghp7657]

I love tassot 🙂

[@Moonlight-ws5qt]

Glad you liked it

[@Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth]

The Tribe of Levi = Haitians! This is a hidden fact!! 👍🏾

[@paulkenneally789]

Ethiopia … luxurious coffees…superb long distance runners…resistance to European colonisation…inspiration to Bob Marley… Africa’s powerhouse airlines…

[@slyslife]

I can't agree more👍🏿

[@MrNdanguza]

The most respectful people, Habesha got so much respect for everyone,I wish them well with progression of their country's growths.

[@popwayne677]

When I was in Addis Ababa I was tearing that food up. Ethiopia is in my top 2 Counties for food. For Coffee #1 and I'm not even a Coffee drinker. Nice video Brother!

[@evolve1837]

So far I have traveled to 18 different countries prior to hitting 35 and out of ALL Ethiopia 🇪🇹 was my second in total, second on the continent of Africa and I love ❤️ it more than any country I have experienced. I am happy you are able to enjoy. It is special.

[@slyslife]

I have to agree. Ethiopia is one of my favorites so far.

[@RUTHLESSambition5]

I went to see my family for the first time in Botswana. Made my eyes water seeing all black people. I didn't realize how odd I feel in America🤣🤣 complete comfort back home. I'm moving when my kids are old enoigv

[@AnonymousanonymousA]

@@slyslife who hates the food?

[@evolve1837]

@@RUTHLESSambition5 Yes, Ethiopia 🇪🇹 was so special to me. I am sure your children will love.

[@travel9two557]

Wow really?! 👀…that makes me excited cause I’ll be going there in a couple of months. It will be my very first time in Africa 🙌🏾

[@johnel-amin4095]

Great presentation! Ethiopians are very warm people and appreciate your trying to speak their language. Their history is so rich. Wonderful Ethiopia!

[@blklex71]

You are getting one of the best education a person can get through traveling!

[@slyslife]

100%💪🏿

[@abrenenemamar]

Bro, I'm from Addis , born and raised. Currently in Maine, US. Haven't been back for about 4 years. Loved the tour. Keep it up!

[@yared819]

How’s the weather there❄️😢

[@soomaal3622]

I am from somalia, used to live in Addis, Ethiopians are very polite and I love Ethiopian Ajera(may not spell correct)

[@fantastic1231]

Thank you our wonderful Somali family from your proud Ethiopian brother in Minnesota!!

[@jbrobele]

Injera

[@coolnassa1420]

You are truly adventurous,I’m from Ethiopia and living in Sydney,Australia I came here to study….wish you all the best in Ethiopia also whenever you go…

[@ptseti]

@SLYsLife- another favorite of mine. Of course, as I'm Jamaican I had to visit as this country's ties to ours are very cultural. Ethiopia- beautiful people- beautiful country, DEEP culture. While there I visited - Merkel Square, the Museum of Arts n Science, Friendship park, and Addis Mercato market. Remember eating is a culture there and it's best to eat with others but I understand your predicament. I'm enjoying this vlog.

[@slyslife]

Yeah, I didn't know about the connection between Ethiopia and Jamaica - that was pretty interesting... and yeah, it takes time to meet people in any country. Continue to enjoy the vids👍🏿.

[@proverbs3133]

Yahd man here as well.. This is one of the many reasons I have Eithiopia as number 1 for my African travel countries. Isn't there a statue of Haile Selassie somewhere in the capital?

[@ptseti]

@@proverbs3133 Hail Up brother- RESPECTS one Yawd man to another. I remember visiting a BUST in Cannizaro Park and I think a statue was unveiled in Ethiopia by the AU in 2019. I haven't seen that but when next I visit I will. Love N Light King

[@proverbs3133]

@@ptseti Big upp yuhself bredda.. Mannaz, love and Respect King.. All Praises to The Most High God!! I look forward to this trip and I hope the people gravitate towards me well. Thank you for all the info you shared..

[@markkubiak8296]

Ethiopian cuisine is incredible! What a great place to visit.

[@ghjsdkfs]

Great video, I am from Eritrea but live in Seattle. The Afar region is actually north eastern part of Ethiopia not in the South. This region borders Eritrea to the north. In fact their is a region in Eritrea where ethnic Afar people live too. Looks like a fun trip! Safe travels brother!

[@fantastic1231]

I really thank you so much bro for visiting and uploading this wonderful video of our beloved ancient proud Ethiopia 🇪🇹!! You're really skilled in everything Ethiopia 🇪🇹 from its fascinating history,foods,music to it's coffee,cultures etc!! You're a smart brother and do keep up your travels please! Greetings all from your proud Ethiopian brother in Minnesota!!

[@silencepower6367]

Man u r really so informed of Ethiopia,great. Enjoy this historic ancient country

[@stevenfisher2804]

Yeah, Sly! I was in Ethiopia in late September of this year for the Meskel Festival. I love this country.

[@slyslife]

I know it must've been crazy around that time

[@naturalgirldiy]

Love Ethiopian food. That restaurant is so beautiful.

[@slyslife]

You and me both👍🏿

[@koolkarl7464]

Sly, this is your brother Karl from the Rainer Beach area. I see you finally made it to Ethiopia, thats great! I love it, I'm sure you will as well.

[@slyslife]

Yo Karl! Yup, I finally made it and I'm enjoying it a lot so far.

[@travel9two557]

Damn bro! You in Ethiopia now?! I’m watching ALL these cause I’ll be going to Africa for first time in a couple months and Addis Ababa is my first stop. You just don’t stop! All gas no breaks 😂I love it 👏🏾👏🏾 ✈️🌎

[@jbrobele]

Bro fell in love with a habesha babe back in the states and decided I must go to the factory! 😂 I feel you

[@adanam6377]

Good of you to give shout out to major languages - Amharic, Oromo, Tigrigna, and Afar. Love your natural curiousity and adventurous nature. Great stuff man. Keep going!

[@Haitian_Vagabond]

Eithiopia has one of the a richest histories in Africa and some of the most beautiful women I’ve ever seen. I can’t wait to go back!

[@slyslife]

I can't argue with anything you just said - 100%

[@TrillEverything]

Ethiopia has one of the richest histories in Western Civilization. In the Old Testament and Torah, no other country is mentioned more than Ethiopia outside of Egypt.

[@biggalaxy9102]

@@TrillEverything Ethiopia is the richest & oldest civilization in history. It's the cradle of civilization. The original Egyptians, Jews & Christians are the Ethiopians! And yeahup to what Hatian Vagrbond said, the most beautiful women in the world are in Ethiopia. I'm about to marry one, she's unreal beautiful. I'm Puerto Rican & as beautiful as Caribbean women are, Ethiopian women are right up there with them. Drop dead gorgeous.

[@WillieFungo]

@@biggalaxy9102 Some of y'all do too much when it comes to Ethiopia. 😂

[@tankiebot704]

@@TrillEverything ethiopian isn't a western nation lol.

[@birthdaycakeremix1]

Me and my boyfriend love watching your videos ! You just give off a very "in the present" vibe that I really appreciate and I love how you jump right into the video with the content. Keep up the great work Sly .

[@Cd-mi2yj]

14:58 not sure which it was but Ethiopia’s Orthodox christian church make these calls as well :) Ethiopia is a religious country 👍 love the vid

[@lexi6797]

This makes me nostalgic. Had the most precious time there a few years back.

[@ETBeMore]

You are actually walking through the old Town of Addis. Addis Ababa Restaurant is one of the old joint serving traditional Ethiopian food. Piazza was the spot to be back in the days.

[@Itsthetruth360]

The washing of the hands explanation killed me💀💀😂😂😂😂😂😂but it's the truth, tho!

[@astergrimmage9396]

Thank you for visiting my homeland Ethiopia is rich in culture and history Our people are very Beautiful and kind .

[@tiztadesta]

This video brought back lots of beautiful memories. I wish I were there right now. Thanks for the video Sir!

[@thshm2938]

25:36 the 't' sign is not missing, they purposefully removed it so that you can take a picture while making a 't' alphabet with your arms spread out.

[@ernestlcolemanjr]

I'm headed to Lalibela now. Watching your video in Addis airport it's 12/20/2022.

[@xXPharaohXx79]

I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos bro you aspired me to start traveling the world I'm currently in Thailand

[@slyslife]

Trust me, you won't regret it👌🏿

[@mosalah8166]

Golden content Sly, I love your videos. You can also say Salam as a greeting in Amharic.

[@amadeus5403]

Because of your videos I know where I want to visit in africa now.. thanks.

[@slyslife]

You're welcome and I'm glad the videos are helping.

[@brittlyle3523]

From the US but live in Addis. I know exactly where you were. FYI: They teach English from 2nd grade and a greeting is Salamno for men and Salamna for women. BTW: Keep up the good work, my Brotha and safe travels!!!

[@addisababanazareth1525]

Selam-neh_ men/boys Selam- nesh_ women/girls

[@brittlyle3523]

@@addisababanazareth1525 Ameseginaleh!! Thanks for the correction.

[@mikehemp65]

I fiker Ethiopia, the country and its people are beautiful

[@asrattadesse8597]

Good for you brother! I admire your interest and taking your time to check out my home land that I miss so much. I hope some day it will be peaceful enough to visit because I am not limiting myself to only the capital city as I have so many family and churches I need to see. I will write down how you say thank you in Amharic. Ame-seg-nalhu ( Amesegnalhu) and to say hello you say ‘Selam’ enjoy yourself be safe! Enjoy the delicious food and coffee!

[@michaeld557]

Great video Sly! I was hoping you would make it there. I visited Ethiopia 2 times back in the 90's. Lalibela is a must see!

[@slyslife]

Oh yeah, that place is on the list.

[@masreshamohammeddawde5997]

On top of Wednesday and Friday which is a fasting day for ten months throughout the year, currently it is a solid fasting season from November 24 through January 07 2023 we are fasting; no meat, no animal and no any animal products consumed. On Jan 07/2023 we do have our own Christmas holiday. I hope you will enjoy the holiday with Ethiopian delicious authentic cousins right there on its original spot. An Ethiopia man living and watching from the Beautiful Seattle, WA Cheers 🥂

[@ellie5888]

Lovely place, I love Ethiopian traditional dress and the music..

[@mahiyimesgen8981]

Thank You for visiting Ethiopia and pls in the future visit the northern part (Amhara region) where lalibela and other historical places are located. Amharic is the national language almost every Ethiopian speak it. Like you said orthodox is the dominant ancient religion most Ethiopians follow. Love the vlog pls continue tnx.

[@dr.deannaellis-chopin7433]

This video is so good, I feel like I can say I actually visited Addis Ababa. Thank you.

[@felimingo52]

Thank you brother for visiting Ethiopia. I hope you will tell good things about Ethiopia to brothers when you get to the U.S.

[@Dubsam]

Nice video! I miss Addis when I watching this vlogs! Keep going brother!

[@iwanegerstrom4564]

"Princes shall come forth out of Egypt; Ethiopia shall soon stretch forth her hands unto God" -Psalms 68:31 KJV Ethiopia, the home of the Solomonic dynasty, the cradle of early Christianity, one of the few countries in Africa that was never colonized by a foreign nation. 🇪🇹

[@selomberhane2478]

I remember this area coming as a kid. I hardly see this area in other videos. Thank you for showing

[@barriewright2857]

It looks absolutely mouth watering. And it's worth the walk.

[@tezetaaschalew6468]

Oh I miss Ethiopia 🇪🇹 😢. The last time I went was 22 years ago .After that my father died and I never went back ever since 💔.thank you for sharing this video, it's just how I remember it growing up.the video brought back some good old memories.

[@peacelove185]

new sub here i am glad you visited my birth country that restaurant called Addis Ababa cultural restaurant one of the oldest one oh my gush the memory and seen the ppl my eyes's watery thank you

[@Becxx88]

I can smell the fresh air omg. I will be there. Counting my days to visit my grandmother.

[@doobaa]

Thank you. I really really enjoyed your street walk commentary. Thank you. I missed Addis

[@tezetaaschalew6468]

You doing very well 👏 dear ,learning the language. Bless you and well done.

[@ZeWord293]

Thank you for visiting our country. Thank you for the show also.

[@Ghp7657]

I love ur vlogs. U r so kind and genuine, thank u fr visiting. God bless you

[@bernardkishayinew6911]

Thank you for the videos my friend!

[@Michael-xb5zq]

Wow bro thanks for the invite...

[@majestic4124]

Much respect to the entire Ethiopian people really loved the dressing keep it up ♥️🖤💚

[@rasadams9034]

11:15 "Ok ..asmegunal law" !! He got me on that one . I'm playing it over, and over again.

[@rasadams9034]

*asemnagalu.

[@konjitaddis7986]

Ethiopian food is the best in the World. I am not saying this because i am Ethiopian. But it is reality. If you know how to cook Ethiopian food properly. You do not even get tired of eating it every day.

[@yonas2828]

True, it has only been 5 months since i have got to UK, but i really mis injera that i go to london or Birmingham so that i can go to Ethiopian restaurant.

[@PhantasyAI0]

You in my home country no way!!! Make sure to try some Ethiopian food bro.

[@abietc2884]

Walking along piaza @ the beginning of the video lots of good coffee ☕️ and jewellery

[@davidmuhammad1799]

Thank you for a Great educational video Brother.

[@rons1566]

Very enjoyable. Really nice tour.

[@slyslife]

I'm glad you enjoyed it

[@mamokilo]

I m heading there in two weeks. I am from there but moved to US about 20 years ago. I have been back twice since and each time I visit there i would taken aback by the explosion of the city population. But Piassa looks the same as it was 20 years ago. Nice video.

[@S.F157]

Think they keep it looking the same to keep the historical-ness of the Neighborhood!

[@jacobkoumalamassadeh7448]

I made my pride with the capital of Africa Ethiopia when the westerners are trying to limit the sub-saharan Africa to only oral tradition transmission. I said to them to not spread their colonial ideology here, because Ethiopia has writing, and has never been colonized. And for just this evidence I never receive any silly reply about this ideologically mind set. Yes Ethiopia, my proud. Keep up the good work bro.

[@Xestra37490]

What did you like about Ethiopia? Did you like it bc no one paid attention to you bc you blended well it made you feel safe? Tell us what you like /didn’t like.

[@giovannaiamele2932]

Great video! Very good tour of the city!

[@TheGlobalProfessional]

This is next up on my list.

[@benjirocky6303]

Love this video and the way you explain everything 🔥👏🏽

[@mikiyfox8873]

thank u thank u thank u so much for showing me my home town where i grow up which is piyyasa miss u my city a.a miky from canada edmonton

[@fabulouswork7634]

Most of the shop you pass by around piassa were gold shops You also passed by #Greek Orthodox Church & #Armenian Orthodox church

[@BF-bb5us]

It is the Ethiopian Tewahado church. Belong to the same branch but different.

[@cu011810]

This must be on Sunday, I don’t remember Piazza that quiet and slow. Thank you for visiting my home town my city, my streets … my ppl, how I miss it ❤

[@najm6483]

Omg ur quite very educated. There’s lots of Oromos in Addis Ababa, I think u most likely seen/talked with one

[@zabibyemane6608]

You are a cutie pie thank you so much for your politeness

[@rasdas3289]

Great channel. Thank you.

[@danielbalcha9650]

Nice my bro

[@MotivationalMovements]

Keep up the good work bro

[@Amir_529]

bliss up

[@jbjay2884]

Another great video brother! I’m thinking of going to Ethiopia in a few months. Are a PCR test and Visa on arrival required ? There’s a lot confusing information online.

[@tesfanshyoutube3814]

Hey bro♥️👋👋👋 I am from🇪🇹💙

[@soojoe]

Great video!

[@simp2662]

On the side the Toyota Hiace van at 15.48 is says Konetyö KO-MI Oy. So its former Finnish vehicle.

[@aemeromedia]

awesome info! 💪

[@yeamaneal5652]

New subbie! Love the video

[@TH-qk6ez]

21:05 that monument is for people who got massacred by Italians during 1935 - 1940 invasion...it is called Yekatit 12...It is the month and the day the massacre took place..

[@seasonsofaugustonyoutube]

REALLY appreciate you explaining the handwriting thing, cuz i surely was like 🤔

[@mountcarmel7116]

It’s cool man! That place is my favorite place to eat when I go to Ethiopia. I was laughing when you translated the meaning of thank you, Reversed the word: instead of ameseginalhu, you said asemginalhu. Well done bro.

[@maxtorque5329]

Looks like all the Toyota echo inventory is there

[@getehabetmariam4101]

Thanks

[@PhillyDom]

I see you Champ.......... African to the World........

[@erebatibati8183]

Hey bruh ! Nice walking Trip you are wonderful walking through all those streets are a little bit difficult, especially if you are from the US. Born and raised in that city I know everything but I'm appreciating you even your amharic word " Thanks"

[@ZionForman]

great

[@Ffghhhjjkmmm]

Ethiopia Addis abeba has a good climate all year round.

[@Nubianette]

Enjoying your content! Funny, another person I follow on KZbin, she just got to Dakar, and she’s had a bit of trouble with her Airbnb, and how some aren’t at the address, as given. He was also surprised by how dusty it was along the roadside. Well, I saw how dusty it was on your video. So, I’ll be prepared. 😁

[@slyslife]

Thanks and yeah, the sand everywhere surprised me also, but it wasn't like that in the more "upper class" areas. So, I'm sure they could do something about it.

[@minty1188]

If you stay in a cheap area expect that !!!

[@ahadu_entertainment]

The "T" is not done because the want us to take photo stretching our hands out and make T. Great video from Ethiopia 🇪🇹

[@slyslife]

Ah ok..thanks for the tip

[@The8thWonderofTheWorld1978]

I think the missing "T" in Ethiopia was meant for you to stand in that space and make a "T" formation. Thank you for the boots on the ground experience.

[@slyslife]

ah ok..makes sense😅

[@fantastic1231]

Exactly 💯

[@kelvinmetcalf3059]

I ate at that very restaurant and sat in the same place. I believe it was the first one in Addis

[@ሐገሬሰላምሽይብዛ]

It is called Lalibela brother

[@ruthsherman2507]

The diet must be low-fat...I don't see obese people. Nice tour. I want to visit the churches of Lalibela 💁🌹🙅👍💯

[@bilal_attar]

Love your videos man. What camera do you actually use for recording?

[@barshinmedia]

For is the how you said the greeting, ''Dananinani'' kkkkkk. Dahnaow for men and Dahnanish for women.