NEVER EVER do THIS ❌ at Lagos International Airport | Lagos Travel Guide Ep. 14 | Sassy Funke

[@SassyFunke]

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[@MsAlleyezonmee]

Sassy I made it! Backpackers be ware at the airport o. Back in April when I arrive d at Murtala I was wheelchair traveler & the workers to push me through picked pocket my back pack. For a split second I turned my head but luckily after making the loudest chaos in that airport, the wallet was returned back with every penny! My husband made chaos at the entrance & I made it inside cause I called him. Babeee! They will never forget me. 👏🏽👏🏽 I'm black American married to Yoruba & my husband don't play with his wife. Lol!

[@SassyFunke]

Wow wow wow 😮 Can’t believe people had the audacity to want to take advantage. Glad your husband made some chaos for them lol

[@boronboron3858]

You get intentionally and unnecessarily delayed by airport officials when you refuse to tip, which is a polished word for bribing. That has been my travel experience at Murtala airport

[@blessingakandu8562]

My point exactly. My friend that travel two months ago missed her flight that she had to pay 100k extra money to the airline to change date for her just because she refused to do the bribing stuff at the airport

[@reitaebohon7853]

Exactly. It's not that people are stupid. But like Sassy said, if a person is late, staff will use that as an opportunity to delay the process and only a bribe will resolve this.

[@traumawarrior7431]

How much should I tip in American dollars

[@olufemialaye8768]

Number one point is out of it not in Nigeria

[@OlamideAdelaNCC]

You had me at "Be sure to carry your own pen." Sassy I made it! Once I start, I don't stop. So, reaching the end is a natural pleasure.

[@SassyFunke]

😊🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@adejareolaiya707]

Nigeria jagagaga,scater scater,Fela kuti's music is the proper guide to nigeria

[@carolineomileke6399]

I agreed with all your points especially money changing outside the arrival lounge or on the way to car park . The last time I went to Nigeria I changed money on the way to car park because the guy offered a good rate only to get home and discovered that I was 50k short paid, Well done Sassy Funke 👍🏾

[@SassyFunke]

what 50k?!! that much?! 😱Gosh that is terrible. Thank you for watching Caroline. Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@michaelajayi8546]

I almost got caught with with this , I recounted the money many times and 13 k was still missing , but I caught it and he gave me back my money

[@ifehansson2254]

Yup, short-changing at Lagos airport is very, very common. In fact the amount of scamming that occurs at that airport be it from staff or strangers is incredible.

[@rasheedrahman9070]

Exactly the same thing happened to me 2 years ago. Since then I only change money when I get home from the abokis that I have known for years

[@akind6575]

Points agreed especially for someone who has not been there over 20 years. It is sad when police officers ask for money. I had a terrible experience. I would generally say Nigeria mainland sucks. The VI is good. Hope we get to hear about Abuja. Also when going to Nigeria go with someone in pairs not alone.

[@debrar2148]

Thank you so much. God blessing upon you

[@princeaghamiogie7154]

Your videos are always very informative.

[@SassyFunke]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@sonjataylor2652]

You are on point.. always say to travelers do you have something for me.. gets old you are doing your job.. taking advantage of Foreigner

[@topluck1805]

Sorry i dont really understand this queue jump thing that you said bcos am going to take the cab by myself

[@strivingmindcc5766]

Thanx my sister, i will be flying to Nigeria for thev1st tine from south africa.? Can you tell me what i need to do now in terms of what is expected,?

[@SassyFunke]

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[@sarahgraham3561]

Thank you Sassie as always very interested n informative, looking forward to my visit

[@frederickokesola6055]

Hi sassy, can you explain more about quarantine forunvaccinated traveler from u.s to Nigeria . Do you have to quarantine at home for 7 days or you are taking to a destination for quarantine when you arrive in lagos

[@moabatan]

I have a phobia for public toilets too. Thanks for this .

[@SassyFunke]

You're welcome Mo!

[@bryallen6072]

Jan 1998, I was at the gate waiting to depart Lagos. To pass time I was watching a video recording of the various activities of my mom for the 7 days we were together. All of a sudden I was seized and detained at the DMI for 3 days. My offense was that I was using a recording device at the airport and it is prohibited. Never mind that it is not posted anywhere and I was not recording anything as they could ascertain for themselves.

[@azeezsalvador2361]

Detained for three days ,So you missed your flight?

[@SassyFunke]

Wow wow wow 😯 this is shocking! How did it end?

[@bryallen6072]

Prior to this trip, I had not made it to 9ja in 12yr. I had no idea where I was. They told me if I want to board the plane I will have to leave my camera behind because “Oga” has to view the tape. Mind u a tape of an 85yr old talking which they viewed themselves. I told them I cannot leave my camcorder behind but they can have the tape. These air force guys insisted on keeping the camcorder. At 2am they transported me to DMI where they demanded my US passport. At that point, I very calmly explained that “I have done everything u have asked me without question but you cannot have my passport - property of US government”. I told them the Marines will look for me. They left that matter alone. There was nothing like food. On Sunday, I motioned to the guard to call a number (up until then I could not recall any ph ##) and that when I get to America I will not forget him. He made the call and within 1hr they became aware they messed with the wrong person. The Airport Air Force commandant a Group captain called me in America to apologize. On Wednesday when I was leaving 9ja, one of them came to personally carry my hand luggage and begged me not to implicate him when I tell me story. I sent $200 to the airman that made that call on my behalf. They could have easily killed me. The worst of the officers was one with the rank of flying officer with heavy tribal marks. They reeked of alcohol

[@johnsonajayi7846]

I am so sorry to hear of this; however, this incident should have been reported to the US Embassy and the management of the airport. This is not an incident that should have been swept under the carpet. The guy who begged you should have been interrogated and likely fired. He should not have been pitied with what had happened. Who knows what would have happened if you didn't pass that note to the security . I am sure that this kind of incident will never happen again. If it does happen, I think the best thing is to raise an alarm, people don't like that at the airport. Thank you for sharing this story and it is my prayer that the Lord will continue to protect you.

[@bryallen6072]

@@geenonar Thank u for your kind words. I went to visit again in 2008 for 6 days and certainly there are improvements though our borders are still being manned by thieves.

[@olisanwogbo2272]

Please I was told that in Nigeria International airport, officials maybe the customs ask how much you are traveling with. How true is this? And I my mend to answer it

[@Kiki-qp7dp]

Thanks for the tips.

[@SassyFunke]

You're welcome

[@TochiDanny]

Sassy I made it...nice tips! In the eventuality that you get to travel locally, i am intrigued to know iof the domestic flying processes are similar or different from international travel.

[@jonathanusiayo8472]

Nice One Sassy ...You Are So Amazing...

[@SassyFunke]

Thank you

[@dianeavwenaghagha1193]

Good points

[@abdulidi733]

I feel ashamed & confused when officials asked me for money directly. Some feel entitled to collect money Haba. I don’t mind tipping willingly to baggage handlers or ticketing counter agents. Great content!!

[@SassyFunke]

Thank you Abdul!

[@MrTobex21]

where would you advice to change money in the airport? are there burea de change inside the airport that are reliable?

[@tariolusola4029]

Your points are valid except the last cos the Lagos airport toilets are actually well cleaned. Only downer is that the cleaners wait there to offer you toilet roll then expect a tip. Take your own T.roll😁

[@SassyFunke]

Thanks for sharing. As I shared I haven’t used them in years. Glad to hear they have improved. 👌🏾

[@elizabethnwachukwu5310]

Yes , but even in other countries they have those people in the toilets waiting for tip is not in only in Nigeria. Heck in USA in them fancy hotels or when on vacation we have them it comes with the territory. I think in in Nigeria they pushed it .

[@ericaalexandrovnaadebayo4392]

I beg 200 naira will make them smile

[@itsjemmabond]

I remember the plain-clothed guy who offered to 'fast-track' me through the gates for a price. Seriously? I was travelling with a UK passport which meant a shorter queue. Why did I need to be 'fast-tracked'? When I asked how much it would cost, he asked how much I was willing to give. I said "500 naira," and he told me to go on my own. Which was the original plan all along, and just as I'd suspected, no 'fast-track' required. As it happened, I had plenty of naira notes that day but no where to spend them. The only restaurant there didn’t serve breakfast, and Nigerian KFC is crap. I did give most of my money away though, although some of those airport people had the nerve to say "We don't want naira, we want pounds." Them papa.

[@pamelawashington8985]

It's so sad when you can't engage with people in Nigeria, I love talking to people and to think that Nigeria is full of scammers is scary to me. I will use these helpful tips when traveling there. I put this trip off due to covid, now Im ready. I can truly say it's a little scary, but my friends will be there to greet me. They need to have better security at the airport, the workers there are not to be trusted either.

[@donatusokonkwo8543]

On points many thanks

[@udochukwu1967]

This is why I like Abuja Airport...

[@elvisowhor2548]

Yeah, Sassy what's up? I leave in the U.S, I enjoyed all the 7 points but just wanna talk about point one. Am gonna use here as a case in point, there’s what is called tip, any little help u do for any person they want give u a tip. And some restaurants and shopping mores allow for u to tip their staff. So I think it's wise u get used to giving tips. I know in Naija we misuse it but just do it the right way thanks.

[@SassyFunke]

I think tips are good but I don’t agree with tipping for bad service or someone coercing me to do it before they do their job.

[@MrNobody-dh3ew]

Good Information.

[@SassyFunke]

🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@augustineijebome6089]

Sasy, U are so right about changing money outside the air, those Aboki changing money outside the airport are all scammers.I always change my money inside the airport and I do change over hundred dollars just enough to last me for the day.

[@samuelsotunde3622]

My golden rule has always been anywhere the world I am travelling from-It’s a not a crime to get to the airport early , but it is a crime to get to the airport late. Pls don’t use my quote without payment or permission. 😂😂

[@SassyFunke]

😂😂😂

[@elizabethnwachukwu5310]

It's never a crime to arrive anywhere early I do it every day . It's better early then late always.

[@Everlycece]

The public toilets are always operated by begging cleaners. My bladder goes on recess at Lagos airports 😄

[@SassyFunke]

On recess you know 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@1homebred]

Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport the ones here do not understand pound coins they want Dollars or Euro 😁. What! then l remembered l don nearly reach Naija.

[@itsjemmabond]

You're not wrong. I did give them something though; I was once a cleaner myself, I know how it is.

[@thatmumof5]

ah as for that pen the guy asked me for a fee after I have finished using his pen bcos he appeared like a dutiful staff, I told him I don't have kobo to give him infact I have a pen better than the one he offered me, he tried to stop me I said if you come close to me I will shout he just waka quick away from me. I honestly have 3 pens in my bag but his approach was great not knowing all na to cash out on me.

[@SassyFunke]

Wanting payment for the use of an ordinary pen 🖊- Does anyone even assist for free again?

[@thatmumof5]

@@SassyFunke honestly I was shocked, I guess the saying still continues that nothing is free in Nigeria again.

[@f0lashadegbadebo546]

Nice to hear from ypu again Sassy Funke, they ar all well said but d toilet issue 😁😁 is what l cant control. Public toilet to me is better than embarrassing myself. Anyway, keep up d going work.👍

[@simonudeh]

Hello sassy pls am traveling to Uganda through Ethiopian airlines. It's my first time traveling out of Nigeria. Pls I would like u to do a video, for connecting flight from adisababa to Uganda. Just want to know what I need to do when I get to adisababa from Lagos and where to go to connect my next flight to Uganda. Pls am traveling on the 3 of August. Pls can u make a video for that before then? Thanks.

[@debbiebalogun8803]

Just check the display screens for your destination

[@johnkennedyekene9128]

Great info!!!

[@SassyFunke]

Glad you found it so. Thanks John

[@reitaebohon7853]

Send money via transfer in advance to a Nigerian account or get some Naira in advance of your travel and change the bulk of the money later. Airport rates are lower than the usual going rates.

[@thatmumof5]

It took me 4 hours from the point of entry to board my flight, 30mins late into departure. the problem was trying to check in.

[@SassyFunke]

Wow wow wow 😯

[@thatmumof5]

@@SassyFunke it was chaotic, I felt this has to do with BA also, coming from the UK was stress free but leaving Naija was a very sub standard service.

[@ereminarose6885]

Pls If sometime is coming back to Nigeria how much can we pay

[@jumierocha657]

Hello sassy ..i am planning to visit for the holidays in Dec if i take gift for the family like clothes shoes jewelry will i have to pay taxes on it upon entering lagos

[@kimprince6048]

No

[@udochukwu1967]

Make sure you remove the wraps on them, and tags... If not you re in for it...

[@elizabethnwachukwu5310]

No . Like someone mentioned removing all tags . I also packed important gifts on my carry on that way I know I have them , such watches, phones and wigs lol and such . All clothing in the checked in begs

[@jumierocha657]

Thank you for the information i will do that

[@lisakinarddavis6351]

My experience the two times I have been to Lagos was between 2018-2019 and every public toilet never had toilet paper. Also at the airport I had to go and I got bribed out of money for toilet paper.

[@SassyFunke]

That is terrible 😞 that you had to bribe someone for toilet paper 😞😞😞😞

[@carolynferguson1278]

Sassy I made it, Love all your videos ❤

[@SassyFunke]

Thank you

[@jaru75]

Sassy I made it ...😊..you definitely my favorite channel on travel to Lagos !! However am still laughing @ reason number 6 since if there are some peeps with bad manners enough to jump queues before they are legally " jumped " by authorities...you should just let them face the embarrassment and ire of others 👿😉🙈

[@blessingakandu8562]

You are right in all except one. Which is paying money at the airport which is called bribing. Those officers there are too hartless that if you don't drop they are going to make your life miserable at the airport. Even ready to make you lose your flight just because you refuse to pay

[@SassyFunke]

Wow they would take it that far? 😯

[@ajisfola]

On point

[@ajisfola]

In addition: 1. Don't patronize people who claim they can help you get excess baggage waiver. 2. Don't weigh your baggage yourself or by touts using the empty check-in counter other than the counters for which your airline was allocated. Those scales at the empty counters may be bad and inaccurate.

[@johnschirloff836]

Do they have alot of Gift Shops at Lagos Nigeria Airport????

[@itsjemmabond]

Only a few. Ridiculously overpriced

[@johnschirloff836]

@@itsjemmabond How Many Gift Shops does Westchester County Airport White Plains have????

[@johnschirloff836]

@itsjemmabond What Kind of Snacks do they Serve on the Plaine with Breeze Airways????

[@yemiodu]

No good experience travelling through Nigerian Airport.Lots of the government officials needs training in customer service.

[@olumideakinade8699]

👍👍

[@Mark13091961]

Interesting, a lot of these apply to any airport. At Kotoka the non official staff are kept outside the airport building. The sharks are all outside! Public toilets. Been to them in airports everywhere, never had a problem. Most have a sheet on the wall for the public to check showing the cleaning schedule, so that it gets signed with every cleaning.

[@richevericheve5156]

its really sad this bribery happens and especially at a airport thats another reason people will think twice visiting nigeria

[@daregeorge]

In Nigeria, travel 10 hours ahead, to avoid stories that uses torch light lol

[@johnschirloff836]

Is Nigeria Safe to Visit????

[@sophiebanga9533]

Are tax drivers are treatable

[@michellethompson6685]

Sassy, I made it!

[@cindyajis5531]

Lagos bathroom more specifically, don’t even try it. I came home with my 6 month old son and needed to use the bathroom. My goodness, there was shit on the floor. Never ever again.

[@augustineukulu1891]

Funke could you confirm that there are no more Bureau de change in Nigeria? I heard that they have been disbanded.

[@omololukalejaiye3097]

Sassy! I made it

[@Taiyella]

Video actually starts after 2 minutes

[@niewagen7376]

Aje bu .. that pen thing is out of the point

[@Tobstar76]

The pen part, just put your own pen in your bag! Ugh. Queue jumpers are just silly people, like where are you jumping to?

[@SassyFunke]

Did you miss this series? Don't worry because its back. Let me know in the comments section if you have a episode topic you would like me to film soon.

[@MsChimere88]

Hi Sassy!! I'll be traveling to 9ja at the beginning of September from the US, and thanks to you I'm pretty prepared. Could you recommend ways to use my phone while I'm there? I've heard that I should purchase a sim card and use the service there. What would you recommend and what cell phone services are good to use?

[@teresiawachira1034]

That's a little messed up Lagos airport.

[@mumidigbaro1317]

Teresia Wachira did you just say 'a little messed up'? You make me laugh! That's one huge messed up my sista😬😬

[@donnajazz7726]

Sassy, I f****** made it!!!

[@SassyFunke]

Yay Donna!!

[@colleenlawlor2205]

I made it 🥰

[@SassyFunke]

Yay Colleen ❤️

[@dhurbaacharya5261]

Welcome sassy black Nigerian women.

[@samueloluwatosin1709]

#sassyfunke💯/💯

[@michaelgbadebo5785]

Sassy I made it

[@chuksjoshuachukwudi7321]

One of the worst airport I ever seen in my life even toilet roll no where to be fund shameless people

[@cherylnewaccount8615]

It’s a shambles, everyone is on you like leeches. Got to be the worst airport ever

[@djrb4802]

Thank you so much but u talk too much

[@yejidealonge2823]

That's so rude

[@djrb4802]

Yejide alonge please am not rude i just say he should just eat the point ok

[@SassyFunke]

@@djrb4802 I didn't want to respond but I think in the name of enlightening one another I should. "But You talk too much" is very very rude. There are ways to communicate a point respectfully and this wasn't one of those ways.

[@mimiamarachi4868]

@@djrb4802 next time ignore the video and pass, don't come here saying she talks too Much, she is making points and I am sure you don't even know what an airport is , so there is no point asking if you have travelled if not you won't say nonsense. You can't even write a good sentence and improve on your grammar it's too poor.

[@mumidigbaro1317]

Edebor Robinson,will appreciate it if you will make a video of your own letting us know about what people should expect when passing through that Lagos airport! Sassy's talk was less than 10mins and the help she gave people was worth more than 4 hours of your time at the airport ( and avoiding the harrassment) Wondering if you have been to the place at all. And nobody is forcing you to listen or watch any video, just waka pass! Thanks dear Sassy for all your efforts, helping us to keep our sanity in that hell of a place!

[@dianeavwenaghagha1193]

Good points

[@SassyFunke]

Glad you enjoyed them. Thanks!

[@dhurbaacharya5261]

Welcome sassy black Nigerian women.