Inside Africa's Largest Floating Village! (GANVIE)

[@dejavu1107]

So many places in our beautiful mother land called Africa that we discovered thanks to you Tayo and BIG🙌🏽UP to ALL the African KZbinrs for your breathtaking contents and for putting Africa on the map like no one has ever done it before !!! Your brother from Congo🇨🇩 #ForAGreaterAfrica✊🏽

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Thank you 🙏🏾

[@southafricaismyhome814]

@@TayoAinaFilms Good job this fire

[@FelThommy]

Thank you for bringing this to us, there’s a similar village in Ghana 🇬🇭 called Nzulezu There are many similar cultures in Africa. This tells us Africans are indeed one ☝🏽 people 🖤🤝

[@shinesellsatlanta2014]

Love my country!! Thx for sharing..🇧🇯🇧🇯✊🏾✊🏾

[@seismicvertigo345]

@@rhythmicnarratives Talking is easy

[@seismicvertigo345]

@@rhythmicnarratives Let's just say I'm replying you from one of the world's biggest cities.

[@seismicvertigo345]

@@rhythmicnarratives Talking is easy

[@seismicvertigo345]

@@rhythmicnarratives Talking sht on the internet is easy

[@lawrencekano6825]

Go find your village go ND live

[@MsPrincessaj]

I have been to Ganvie and it is a sight to see! There is so much to see in Benin - a beautiful country. Didn’t know that it is bigger than Makoko village in Lagos. Well done Taiyo. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@IamGodSon]

What took you there?

[@doreenonekalit9888]

You are simply in your Own League as we discover Africa through Your Lense! Wow! What a loaded educational and informational video. I am extremely blown by this information. You're the BEST in African excellence in content creating. The experience you are giving us through lense is in a whole other level. Just wow!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Thanks for watching. Appreciate you always 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@chineduobanye6370]

I swearr

[@Winis_World]

This was so fascinating.. everything is done on water. Incredible!

[@rivartnorton6030]

The same water is used for toilet, for drink, for shower, for garbage, etc...

[@hugo-di6xm]

​@@rivartnorton6030But still they are alive and their population is growing...

[@jimohtoheeb3081]

I really like how original this video is. It's not too serious. I love it

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@faithwawira5615]

Another beautiful piece from this great son of Africa.asante

[@FebineAwuor]

The village has a lot to offer with friendly people.

[@ugowoundo]

I can feel the peace in this place. 😇

[@Nicholas-kn6hl]

I love the love Mr Aina is having for my Country! Thanks for visiting.

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Your country is Beautiful bro!!!

[@AfriPrincess411]

Beninese would never promote Nigeria

[@Nicholas-kn6hl]

@@AfriPrincess411 Nooo Pls....don't speak this way! We have a cordial relationship.

[@homepillar9302]

@@Nicholas-kn6hl not only relationship same traditions but many nigerians don't understand. Kudos to tayo aina for enlighten.

[@seismicvertigo345]

@@Nicholas-kn6hl they need to let my boy Sunday out though :cries:

[@Hilenen]

This is a beautiful site. The people are beautiful, lovely, and friendly.

[@christiangideon7966]

This place is so amazing, clean and neat, thanks for showing the positive side of Africa to the world

[@madoza2356]

Sorry, This is not clean man!

[@fatmahajat4828]

It can't be clean Where do they get water for cooking?

[@aruaajuwahan-nelson6719]

A bro I gotta let you know man you guys are doing something fantastic thank you 🙏

[@EstherAivinhenyi]

Thanks Tayo for sharing this VALUABLE and INFORMATIVE content of GANVIE lake village in Benin Republic with the global AFRICAN community! We are collectively CHANGING the NARRATIVES of every village, town, city, and nations across our beautiful Motherland one day at a time! 😊😊😊😊✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@aiyenuroseun6225]

I just have to applaud Tayo for this world class documentary. Quality sound, quality pictures

[@nicksoniyoha6624]

Telling our stories by ourselves!😍Taiyo Aina much love.Africa to the world.

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

[@tvs9978]

I was just reading about Ganvie last night Tayo and here you've dropped a video about it. Thanks. I didn't realize it was soo big. And it's great that you added the history of the town as well. I love the ingenuity of their floating hotel and their carvings

[@seismicvertigo345]

Ikr. A floating hotel, how cool!

[@ghettodread01]

Tayo dude your content, research and filmmaking has grown immensely and you are a credit to Africa. Keep up the great work bro. Thanks for showing the world this amazing floating village. You work is encouraging people to venture to these amazing places due to your content.

[@TayoAinaFilms]

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Appreciate you taking the time to comment!

[@doreenonekalit9888]

You sure are!

[@lewisbhebhe285]

This is a Photographer's dream ... 😍 all i see is a collection of beautiful pictures of people just living their daily lives in Ganvie .

[@doreenonekalit9888]

For real. If they know their stuff, they will blow the world with images from this place for days.

[@rayajao1566]

It's heavenly...I love West Africa

[@seismicvertigo345]

It is black art and culture. Other parts of Africa are cool too :)

[@jimohtoheeb3081]

I said am not going to watch KZbin today because I don't have enough data. But immediately Tayo notifications showed up. I can't resist. Let me grab my Pop corn

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Take mine 🍿

[@klamatsi]

And Nzulezu in Ghana, 🇬🇭 Ganvie in Benin 🇧🇯 and makoko in Nigeria 🇳🇬

[@PatriciaAbijah]

Yessss

[@doreenonekalit9888]

Tayo when next you go to Ghana kindly cover Nzulezu. Would love to learn about their history of their existence and what life is like of people in that community from You. Do us the honor in future 🙏🏾

[@seismicvertigo345]

Three books were written in the 1800s "The Tshi speaking peoples ", "The Ewe speaking peoples", and "The Yoruba speaking peoples". They give you a a comparative history of these three groups along the western coast

[@doreenonekalit9888]

@@seismicvertigo345 Where can one get them. Please share. Will appreciate

[@chrisudoka5420]

Some in South Africa and Angola , guinea

[@rochellemckinney3220]

So nice to be introduced to another historical part of Africa. 🙏🏽🙏🏽. Venice in Africa 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@bolarinwatewogbade6428]

Thanks so much Mr. Aina watching all the videos you did in Benin Republic 🇧🇯 really brought a lot of joy to me honestly, because my mum is from there and all her family lived over there, she has no one here in Nigeria except my dad and us (her children) . She visits Benin once in 2 years or more, and we the children barely visit. Seeing this video, men i just want to explore all of benin and get more closure to my families over there too. Thanks So much sir.

[@MajorrBison]

Our Yoruba family lol, it's fascinating mixing yoruba with french like when you pronounced the price in English and she had to say it in french.

[@TayoAinaFilms]

😂😂😂 I was struggling to understand the French

[@MajorrBison]

@@TayoAinaFilms 😂

[@hassannjoya9286]

Your so open-minded nice point u picked up

[@odevivi7452]

They actually have their native language.the youbas are actually a tribe there and their dialect is quite different from the Nigeria yoruba.I speak one of the languages which is Ogu alada But I was born in Nigeria,Badagry so lol yeh

[@odevivi7452]

Also not all them can speak French fluently just like some Nigerians can’t speak fluent English.so they speak pidgin french

[@ethellemengot]

This video is giving me vibe. I'm definitely going back to visit Benin and will visit here. Thanks for all Tayo♠️

[@radiantty1402]

Loved it! The fusion of French, Yoruba and English. The ambience, the people. I'll love to visit it one day. Oh and it's "Oui" for "Yes" not "Wi". You're doing an amazing job! Thank you Tayo. Merci beaucoup.

[@webpresent]

@@NG-fq5lf why not be technical ignorance is not a solution. Learning will not hurt you.

[@abotsia]

O my! Tayo, this wad Amazing to watch. I think you should submit it to the CAN festival competition under documentary section. 👌🏾👌🏾

[@stephanieukandu]

I watch Tayo Aina vlogs every time and always learn something about vlogging.🙌🏿🙌🏿

[@timesup4454]

Ooh how I wish I can travel and explore the whole of Africa .one day is one day

[@koudousmoutairou6074]

Thank you for bringing me memory from my country. Now that i am in the United States, this brings me joy.

[@cougar2777]

A very honest presentation. Well done Tayo and keep it up.

[@oriode2783]

Thank you Tayo 😊 this is so good to know. And thanks for exchanging Yoruba with that banana lady 🖤

[@TayoAinaFilms]

😁😁😁

[@adetorrent]

There's a place in Asia that's pretty much like this, the name escapes me right now, but they attract millions of tourists annually. I'm not saying this place should become a tourist trap, but it's sure got a lot of potential. Another cool thing about African countries that I love is how the average person speaks 3-4 languages. Thanks for another incredible video bro. Now I want to go visit Ganvie.

[@kyoga4845]

Yes, I know exactly what you’re talking about and that’s the first place I thought about when I saw this video. The country I believe is Thailand and Damnoen Saduak is the most famous water market.

[@kevinmawia4060]

Tourists especially from Europe and America's bring alot of bad habits to local villages . . If the villagers are happy and comfortable let them stay that way

[@deg3363]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Well done Tayo. I learned something new today 😁🇺🇲 Thx👍🏾

[@samsonmohie2219]

I have been following you for a while now and I must say, I'm inspired and humbled by your work. The sheer dedication and diligence that goes into all your videos is just amazing. Thank you for doing what you do 💪

[@FaizahPossible]

Wow, beautiful. This should be my next travel destination. 😲

[@ahyitan6818]

Thank you for showing this quality video with the right historical narration and nice insight from my country. Bravo continuez comme ça !

[@georgecummings8839]

Loved this and loved the people. Gentile ...particularly the market lady in the boat. True testament to resilience of Africans.

[@Suetvvlogs]

look like I found another place to put on my places to travel bucket list, thanks for another amazing video tayo.

[@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198]

I really enjoyed watching this video. Africa is a gem. My people. Wow, can't wait to travel

[@seismicvertigo345]

Do travel :)

[@veterinarianandfarmerdjawa3243]

Thanks brother. Proud of my country 🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯

[@tinamaps1605]

Tayo my brother.. Ur on another level now. Ur content and video..👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 Top notch..❤️🇿🇦

[@emmanuelokonta1241]

Lovely content! Thank you you do to showcase African counties in good light and expose us to some great tourism opportunity in the continent.

[@JonJ5768]

Visited Ganvie back in 2019. It is an incredible place and certainly worth a visit.

[@tawiahansen4108]

That was really lovely and I see the intelligence of it all. Africa is blessed.

[@ariyocreates]

Another great video bro. Thank you for sharing 🙌🏼

[@ralphgabahvlogs1760]

Wow.. Similar to Nzulezu in Ghana 🇬🇭.. Bigups Tayo

[@jeanadolphe9112]

This is actually part of world history. I salute this heroic people, they are the pride of Africa!!!

[@Emasjiri]

@tayoaina have been waiting please drop more videos of Benin

[@alexisabakasanga]

Another beautiful video, Thank you Tayo 🎉

[@apriljackson5304]

This is unique and outstanding content! 😎 What a joy to hear of African people who evaded capture as slaves because of their strength and ingenuity. 👏🏼 It warms my heart to see the people of Ganvie maintaining so much of their original culture. Thank you for this enlightening video, great work! ☺️ Greetings from Southern California, USA. 🇺🇸👋🏼

[@johnjackissorryinfrench7777]

There are many sites of refuge in Africa where people evaded capture into slavery. Mountainous areas were common places of escape. The Akoko region of South Western Nigeria had many settlements in the surrounding hills as the region was constantly raided by different armies for slaves. The Atakora hills in Ghana also served as refuge from slave raids.

[@o3integratedfarming492]

Another amazing one, bravo *great T* I enjoy your work. You make exploration easy fir people who like to explore. Bravo

[@TheBetslipMovie]

You keep documenting cool & good stuff Tayo. I'm addicted to your story telling & film making skills ... I wanna be like you when I grow up ... 😃😃😃

[@tobookoro3779]

Again...thanks for this authentic content.!!

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

[@owene]

Tayo, Omo Aina, how far youngman ? ? You're doing an exemplary job ! ! Keep 'em comin' ! ! Blessings & Prosperity 👉🏾👌🏾✌🏾👍🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

[@billinuma8078]

Great to see you are doing the water tour even though you are starting out in Benin republic. These are delightful episodes.

[@cool_lateef]

Tayo for president! 🙌 Your film making skills are amazing. Good job on this one.

[@viokand]

Cleaner than Makoko, nice video.

[@worldview2888]

I want to say THANK YOU so much for this incredible video. It has shown me how it looks like in different parts of this world.

[@olubalogun7794]

Fantastic you just keep raising the bar. I also enjoyed your vlog on the salt city. Cheers

[@babsjob8729]

Le Benin est un beau pays. Peace and love from Senegal

[@hugo-di6xm]

Le Sénégal aussi est un beau pays.

[@djb.8507]

Another great video. Another beautiful an unique place in Africa that goes on my bucket list. Thank you Tayo. Keep it up.

[@nmg1909]

So much to see in Africa.

[@oppyade6155]

This reminds me of my trip to Igbokoda in Ondo State

[@rosemond1644]

It looks like a place i can visit it looks like an adventure and relatively clean.

[@WODEMAYA]

The Makoko or Nzulezu of Benin not Venice of Africa 😂

[@edigeorge548]

Wode maya, they are the same people living Makoko 95 % are benin republic

[@youme1414]

@@edigeorge548 He meant we don't have to be using European city as a yardstick in this regard. Wode Maya is a pan Africanist!

[@MeMeC283]

I believe he said this- to give Americans a frame of reference - but now i have to go search The Makoko or Nzulezu of Benin 🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️

[@TayoAinaFilms]

True!

[@klamatsi]

What? Nzulezu is not in Benin I beg

[@abiolasamson4808]

I will definitely visit someday

[@DavidNkwa]

Amazing documentary Tayo. Rich culture here. Thanks for sharing this Well done.

[@charlenebarrett3308]

Very informative video. I'm learning so much about Africa that I don't get in the US. The perseverance and creativity of the African people is a testament to despite the circumstances we have the capacity, fortitude to survive.

[@Francoisbienaime1]

thanks alot Tayo Aina I had tears of joy thanks Sir peace!!!

[@uzoejekwumadu7731]

I was there some years ago and the memory is still refreshing

[@aggiea7618]

It's so nice that Yoruba is spoken in other African countries Amazing!

[@seismicvertigo345]

This is Benin. They have Yorubas in that country who are indegenous

[@Open_DoorMedia]

They have indigenous Yoruba population in Benin Republic.

[@Addi_Teacha509]

Because you guys are talking about colonizers borders, get real

[@FredHosy]

Amazing Tayo ! I enjoyed every bit of the video. Cheers!

[@naturalgirldiy]

This was beautiful. Very interesting.

[@bakarynouri9394]

Welcome to Benin Republic bro , you are doing well

[@iamachildofgod2375]

Even I the citizen of Benin Republic🇧🇯 can't tell our story as much as you're i applaud you bro Tayo and I really appreciate you for this great job all the way from Germany🇩🇪 coming back soon to embrace my mother land again missing him badly😢 I love you all. Salut all my country people🤗

[@bikeojomo]

Thanks for sharing this. Very informative.

[@oyeyikanmi]

Another nice glimpse into a fascinating culture!

[@yeshuaislord3068]

thank you so much for sharing the culture of Benin, you should travel to different regions as each as a very unique culture.

[@belindadei8852]

Wow the insides of the hotels and restaurants are beautiful How deep is the water

[@dunamisopinion4668]

Tayoooo he always finds a way to blow my mind much love for you bro

[@patiencepat4256]

Waoh so beautiful

[@tombimashri8149]

Nice one Tayo, interesting ND different. Love yr contents ND yr pasona keep doing yr thing u will grow bigger ND obtain yr rightful place.

[@omoope6150]

I'm still waiting for the Porto Novo tour ( project sunghai) .

[@sirmikescreen3469]

This is good .it is same thing in Ondo state of Nigeria too. The Ese-Odo and Ilaje lga

[@humphreydickson9391]

You are doing a great job by telling stories about about Africa and traveling

[@bakaredamilola6198]

This is my best channel on KZbin. Well done Tayo. May you do greater things

[@abayomiodekoya]

Thank you Tayo, this is another educating piece.

[@ijayijay7925]

what a fantastic reference to vernice as in you are just saying this is a floating city on water in Africa. Its amazing what they have achieved with the little they have! Tayo! this place is 100% cleaner than Makoko o...i had to go to ur video on makoko.....so dirty! we Nigerians get fundamental problems oooo....true both rich and poor. Its well! Their own is better even the houses! I enjoyed it. welldone

[@naijapluginstv]

your videos always been satisfying one 🥰🥰

[@danadeadlifts3719]

Thanks for your video. It is hard to find information on Ganvie, I appreciate having something to see!

[@Light-oz5pv]

It feels like something out of a book. Thanks a lot for making these videos, Tayo. I can’t wait to see more of what you do! ❣️

[@miebiwilliams6394]

There's a place like this in the boundary between ondo and edo state in Nigeria...I think the name is arogbo...

[@stephanieukandu]

Very entertaining and educative as usual. Lovely documentary.

[@nomsaledwaba8931]

@Tayo Aina the background music + narration is well combined. The combination just makes one to pay attention to what you are narrating. Cinematography is upgraded !!! How is the beer fermented in this water village? Please post a Ganvie Beer Brewery Tour. Light and live from South Africa.

[@scottr3484]

I am from Pennsylvania and my African wife (Benin) took me there and I loved the place.

[@starryeyednomad3519]

Tayo, I love all of your videos about Africa. I'm binge-watching all of them! I can't wait to visit Africa next year! Great work!

[@captainrelyk]

Videos like this make me want to travel and see the world more. I hope one day I can be in a position where I can travel a lot. The world has so many wonderful places