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.

[@JustAbdulbaasit2008]

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.

[@secureworld5335]

Am proud to be an Indigenous son of Ejigbo Osun

[@PharoukDamilola]

👌💪🏾💪🏾🙏

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@theanie_]

As a french learner, am really amazed by this discovery

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thank you so much

[@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

[@edwigeodedele66]

Proudly ejigbo woman born and raised in Abidjan . Thank you for sharing our store ❤

[@PharoukDamilola]

God bless you too

[@akewukerekeiyanu7847]

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

[@Oluwatemilorun.o]

I stay in Osun State but never heard of Ejigbo!

[@tundeoyewumi2170]

@@Oluwatemilorun.o where in Osun do you stay?

[@marvm8114]

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

[@Oluwatemilorun.o]

@@tundeoyewumi2170 Ife

[@kseaugwulor8313]

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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@quadrijimoh3467]

I am an indigen of Ejigbo good people great town thanks for the update I really appreciate

[@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...

[@tigidankefofana6850]

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

[@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.

[@AnBeulicious]

The Governor of Osun State should pick up from here and do something valuable for the Ejigbo city and Osun State at large. It will be notable.

[@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 😒🙄

[@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.

[@Dedexxo]

@@blackmagic6they escaped slave ships and retained their culture

[@blackmagic6]

@@Dedexxo: Yes, that's what I also heard.

[@Tundebabsdimeji]

This story is amazing ❤❤❤

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much

[@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

[@idongesitu_1_imuk]

As a football obsessed kid, growing up in the south south geopolitical region of Nigeria, I was kept on my feet in awe and wonder, at how a Togolese footballer bore a yoruba surname. I assumed, concluded and as a way to settle the worry that not being able to decipher the cause of an anomaly that the innocence of a child's mind comes with...that the 17th century Oyo empire--Dahomey kingdom slave trade was the most lenient cause and arguement for this.... until i stumbled on Farouk's video of a multilingual community in the heart of yoruba land. This is beautiful, it shows how very accommodating yorubas are. This wouldn't happen in Igbo land as the igbos are pathologic tribalists! Every single one of them. I love the yorubas. I'm annang actually: one of the indigenous tribes of Akwa Ibom state in Nigeria but I've interacted with tribes from all parts of Nigeria. I dare say that the yorubas, like my people, are accommodating, welcoming and open to strangers, a far cry from the xenophobic place that the south east is. Ejibo is the new America, Africa's very own melting pot of tribes and languages. I'll be visit here one-day, God allowing.

[@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.

[@ayenisilasolusola2660]

All my life I never knew this, I’m subscribing to your channel now not to miss any future updates. You’re doing good sir 🫡🫡

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much.. you will love the new update coming up

[@maquindesign9158]

These are the kinds of communities our government need to develop. Put in a lot of investment. This place needs 24 hours light so those from ivory coast can feel at home.

[@Freddvibzey]

💚🤍💚 Osun state govt useless normally

[@Lordhavemercy410]

@@Freddvibzeyvery useless government.Only for their governor to be dancing.

[@FloYob]

there are many Nigerians in my country (Ivory Coast) who have integrated well elsewhere. One of my best friends is even Nigerian. What amazes me a little about these people is that they speak and easily understand our national languages ​​where they are integrated. There are even some who played for our national team like Lassissi Saliou and I believe Razak in the 2000s and 2010s to finish I would say that Nigerians are adorable, hardworking and like to party especially when they do their wedding ceremonies and others great people!

[@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 ❤

[@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,

[@user-ve3ig8de8s]

Learning the colonisers language doesn’t prevent you from upholding your African routes. It rather allows you to navigate this world better and makes you a potential undercover agent for your own people.

[@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?

[@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

[@olagoke7464]

I'm from Erin-Osun and most people can speak Ghanian languages but this, I'm surprised and impressed. I'm just imagining how have a language University in the town would be so great because it'll develop the town and students can practice what they are learning easily. Well done Farouk

[@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 ?

[@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

[@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

[@coucouholala4692]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

Merci beaucoup 💪🏾💪🏾🥰

[@rosepepe3132]

De rien mon frère.

[@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

[@gerardyesse7124]

Reportage très intéressant! En tant que ivoirien, je découvre avec beaucoup de surprise et de joie cette réalité! Bravo 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@IyaAnito]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

Wowwww this is beautiful

[@antoinedosu9361]

WOW, had few stops at Ejigbo while traveling during my secondary school days and early tertiary education when computing from Ilorin to lagos years ago, never had the opportunity to learn this, thanks for sharing.❤

[@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?

[@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

[@MrChuksa]

Worked in osun for some years and was excited too hear these facts and also visit the ejigbo city. Perculia in d city are those buses that travel to CIV and other west Africa countries from the town

[@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?

[@baliqeesoyatokun6073]

Thank you for bringing my hometown to the world, i love you already. Proudly omo ejigbo🎉❤

[@PharoukDamilola]

You are welcome! Thanks so much

[@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

[@macissetoure2643]

Nigeria is one of my dreaming country to visit. I love their mindset ,you will never hear them having clash with anyone. They respect each other❤❤❤

[@joseph_oluwayomi]

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

[@WellahealthOperations]

Dyula has touches of French, thats fascinating 😊😊

[@CUBIQO12]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

🙏🙏💪🏾💪🏾🇨🇮❤️

[@raissaadebayo]

as a nigerian-cameroonian based in abuja i won’t hesitate to go to ejigbo i’ll feel smmmm at home because i fluently speak french, english ofc baoule and yoruba(little tho) so yeah i’ll feel at home 👏🏾👏🏾

[@PharoukDamilola]

You will love it, the town is mostly a ghost town except during the Muslim festival like EidKabr

[@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.

[@brahimatoure1259]

J'ai beaucoup aimé ta vidéo, c'est une information importante. Moi j'ai toujours voulu aller au Nigeria ou au Ghana pour apprendre l'anglais mais avec ça je pense que je peux facilement choisir cette ville du Nigéria pour faciliter mon intégration. Congratulations 👏

[@PharoukDamilola]

Bienvenue Mon ami…tu va aimer au Nigeria

[@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 🥰🥰🥰

[@adekoyejoadetowubo1922]

My commendations goes to the creator of this content. You have done much to enlighten the public about the diverse nature existent in the ECOWAS land Scape. May God help you to do much more.

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much sir

[@PharoukDamilola]

May God bless u too

[@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 👍

[@BigFish83]

I'm not just surprised, I'm shocked to my bones. I never knew we had such a place in nigeria

[@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 🙌

[@rasheedatyussuff5300]

I'm watching your video for the first time, it's awesome. I have known about this prestigious city all my life, I lived with some of its indigenes in Lagos and they made me fall in love with French. Through them I also knew about Jula and Boule languages, the market days are fun to watch on my way to ilorin in those days. I wish there could be more active development in that town❤

[@PharoukDamilola]

So nice of you

[@lawalemmanuel6027]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks so much

[@EnzoAbiola]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

You are welcome ! Try and come during July august

[@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.

[@Spurztunez]

Am Nigerian, but how come hv never head of it until today? 🤯

[@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

[@PeaceAnochie-e4m]

This is an eye opener, I never knew such place exist in nigeria

[@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

[@mizpweetie8747]

I love this video and I am impressed 😢🎉❤

[@dsmartofficial]

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

[@taiwoadeniyi291]

Proud of you, Pharouk. I’ve seen many of your works. Reach out to me, if you can. My name is Adeniyi Taiwo . I’m sure you still remember me

[@PharoukDamilola]

Wowwww Mr Taiwo! wowwww !

[@PharoukDamilola]

Please how can I reach you?

[@PharoukDamilola]

Fawoook oko Toheha 😂😂😂😂😂

[@enioladaramola1612]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

I am glad I did.. thanks

[@theanie_]

I love this 😭😭. Nigerian government should step up

[@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...

[@guavopresh7192]

Why does my brain hurt just watching this video, The difficulty of wrapping my head around how such a place exists in the country, and the presence of languages like that, and the use of foreign currencies, beats my wildest imaginations. This is perhaps why my Brain hurts.

[@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 🇩🇪

[@PreciousManna-q7z]

Hmmmm!!! I was happy but the end made me sad. Really sad.

[@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! ❤❤❤

[@MisterC0434]

I am Ivorian and I am amazed by this video and the lady who fluently speaks 3 dialects of Ivory Coast in addition to French and English!!! Wow

[@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

[@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 🇨🇮

[@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!

[@adjarhoejiro2474]

Thank you for making many of us know that such a place exists in Nigeria.

[@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

[@ayodejiolayode9997]

How I'm grinning from ear to ear watching this as a proud native of Ejigbo in Osun state. 😂

[@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

[@MiriamC-Ifeme]

Wawu, mais c'est génial ça...bravo 😊

[@PharoukDamilola]

Merci beaucoup

[@PharoukDamilola]

Merci beaucoup

[@techwork...]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

🥰🥰🥰

[@OKACYBER]

Je suis originaire d'Ejigbo et je vis en Côte d'Ivoire. Voir une telle vidéo m'émeut et je dois dire que nous les enfants de cette sous-préfecture devions y retourner régulièrement afin de la développer davantage.

[@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

[@amarachionwuchekwa7628]

I have travel to Mali and I can speak Bambara and French

[@godwinkitchen8042]

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

[@CooperPrince-o4g]

I from Ghana but present in Liberia my dialect is Sefwi. But i can understand 4 or 5 dialect they spoke , which make to understand that Africa 🌍 we are all one people

[@blackmagic6]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾🥰

[@mariamoladapo1032]

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

[@joshuaemmanuel949]

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

[@habibatilyas3808]

Ejigbo my hometown.....this got me really emotional. Thank you for bringing us to limelight.

[@PharoukDamilola]

God bless you

[@curatorhimself]

Bruvvvvvv the soundtracks is top notch 🛬🛬🛬

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thanks bro!!

[@kemiagbana5710]

Land of our Ancestors......God is great ❤❤❤

[@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

[@chiomaebethel]

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

[@PharoukDamilola]

Thank you so much! God bless you