He Turns Shipping Containers Into Luxury Hotels!

He Turns Shipping Containers Into Luxury Hotels is another episode of my Made in Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs from all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it. Today's episode is about Mr. Olaoluwa who is a Nigerian entrepreneur building tiny homes and restaurants with shipping containers. He tells us how he left the UK and shares with us how he was able to build his business in Nigeria and some of the challenges he has faced on his entrepreneurial journey.
In this video, I toured his pre-fabricated real estate container house project made in Lagos Nigeria and I also show you a new innovative way of constructing and owning real estate in Africa. If you have plans of moving to Nigeria and owning real estate, this video is for you. Do like watch and enjoy.
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Timestamp
00:00 Intro
01:06 How he started
04:02 The Factory Tour
05:14 Ad Break
06:43 The container restaurant
09:15 Container Build Challenges and Processes
11:28 Container vs Brick Build
12:29 The cost of Container Builds
13:28 Family and Early Life
13:43 Business Challenges
14:45 Benefits of Container Builds
16:38 Lessons Learnt
17:31 Parting words
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[@moztransform9108]

Nigerians are purely intelligent and hard working people 🇲🇿✔️🙏

[@MrMECHGaming1]

Right 👍

[@relaxandchillsound6760]

I started learning how to make container houses 2 months ago I'm a lady and some persons thinks I'm stupid But I'll come out strong This motivated me a lot 😭

[@IWishIWasTold]

Awesome! Started some years ago so you're definitely not stupid. You definitely will come out strong. Make efforts to do case studies, visit existing ones and meet their builders.

[@olivenwosu]

We can achieve whatever we put our mind to. I wish you well in your endeavor.

[@NaijaProjectHub]

Pls do you mind you drop details of where u learning

[@sugaplum2350]

Not stupid, but brave and ready for a blessed challenge. You go girl#

[@noelmatthew8686]

Is there a way to contact you?

[@FelThommy]

“Basically you don’t know what it is that you want to do, just start, start, start now!! “

[@kaykay-uy1qi]

Cool

[@ibiboataisijustin5492]

Creativity is something you can't take away from Nigeria. This is really awesome.

[@sladewilson377]

Really what have they created ? Boko Haram? Juju? Bad leaders? Large prostitute and drug network?

[@lorrenzom]

It's so heart warming seeing fellow Africans doing great things. GOD bless Africa

[@sunshineellivic2858]

Amen amen amen 🙏

[@franck3603]

The last time I came to your channel, you had about 280k subscribers... Now you're clocking half a million subscribers?? Man, kudos to your hard work. And the quality of your contents keeps on improving. Well done brother.

[@WazirinJosnEnvirons]

When you have lemons, make lemonade! WE have excess containers because we export minimal finished goods and import everything. So ships come to our ports with goods and the containers get left behind and the ships leave our ports empty. We don't even fabricate the containers ( i stand to be corrected). this is great stuff and hope the idea expands to help with lowcost housing.

[@sundayabanise9508]

No, most of the containers are rented from their base and return whenever they offloaded their goods in fact they have limited time they must return, failure to do so there’s always a fine to pay. No container is wasted the one that are seeing not returned are the one the agents bought

[@WazirinJosnEnvirons]

Interesting. Possibly the mountains of containers around Lagos are resold from agents who paid for the containers then. I always assumed it was a logistic inefficiency to be carrying deadweight on ships to diffferent ports around the world. Imagining if a ship had 3-6 ports to stop before going to home port weeks later.

[@odutayoademayowa5830]

The containers must be returned, else a penalty is paid. Those containers are assets to the shipping companies.

[@aBc-123-XyZ]

Build an idea, build a team, build a business.........😎🙏✌️

[@Nell654]

Nigerians are brilliant!

[@EstherAivinhenyi]

An ENTREPRENEUR who sees OPPORTUNITIES not challenges. Well done 👏 👏👏👏🌍

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

My dream is to live in an off grid but modern 2x40ft shipping container home in the Caribbean, by far this is like the most interesting shipping container video. What Olaluwa is saying is on point and no messing around.

[@kbjojo]

Most modern hotels In the Docklands area of London just opposite London City Airport are built using shipping containers .

[@sanguiniuswarhammer4669]

Smart idea. Love to the Caribbean family from Nigeria!!!!!!!! Bloodline.

[@lilacer6841]

Nigeria step into your greatness. You can do it no need to run away

[@dajuffy]

Not only in Nigeria, but tiny compact homes have become the new kid on the block all over the world.

[@levisview.5492]

I can listen to this dude all Day ,He knows his stuff

[@thestarseeker8196]

Dude I love repurposed materials/sustainable housing…that whole world, this is so cool.

[@kiaora7214]

Container homes are cool 😎 and resilient. They are popular here, as a cost effective and 'sustainable' way to address our housing crisis. And we have earthquakes, but shipping containers are resilient to shakes. Thanks for posting this... from New Zealand 🇳🇿

[@BronzeJfkay]

What’s MW

[@OlatundeAdegbola]

Shipping containers can withstand earthquakes? 😳 🤔

[@kiaora7214]

@@OlatundeAdegbola yep, they can withstand earthquakes and cyclones we have here often

[@IWishIWasTold]

@@OlatundeAdegbola very well so. They're made from non corrosive highstrength steel with 6 reinforcements elements. That's how they can move through the sea, storm and sunshine carrying cars nd goods stacked on themselves and don't collapse lol. You get?

[@IWishIWasTold]

I'll factor new Zealand as a travel location. Do you have an Instagram?

[@JennieCapri]

Man, the way you tell stories through your videos are so good.

[@Chosenandtrusted]

It's the Horses for me and my Grandmother's name is Ola Jean! Salute Ola!

[@taharka3897]

Absolutely beautiful, this can solve the housing problems in Africa

[@barrywilliams8289]

One thing I have learned in my BUSINESS MANAGEMENT degree is from a module called CPD [Continuous professional development] this guy shows that very well from photography/videography /banking & now the building of businesses using shipping containers watching this from the CARIBBEAN in TRINIDAD&TOBAGO this a very good idea to alleviate homelessness in the continent there is a next guy who builds a home from plastic I think you have just found & presented the solution in breaking down all these shanty towns blighted looking shacks thanks to you & KZbin yesterday was my birthday I love this video it made my day & is a gr8 gift for our people BLESSINGS & THANKS.

[@patrickayooladokun]

Good. Construction companies have been using containers for temporary buildings for workers for a long time.

[@Unclesahm2122]

Mr Ola…..self made engr Ola…..he is actually very good at his craft

[@King_Krypto]

I am the happiest to work with the Bamisile Brothers too, Smart guys they are.... Keep on with the great work

[@chinazoucheaga4825]

This is great for creating open and fun workspaces for people who work remotely. Just so they can leave their homes every now and then and network with others like them. There is definitely room for this in Nigeria.

[@blckprnz261]

This brother has vision and mad technical know how. Awesome!

[@fashdbash]

True talk, he actually learnt every aspect himself and has always been of the opinion that if you want to do something just start and figure it out along the way.. Thanks Ola for bringing me along on part of that journey..

[@Beacons-of-Light-JustBeIT]

You Don't Have to Know What You Want to Do. Just Start NOW!!! Best Advise! Just Be It Because It's The Only Way Of Being!

[@Africanvoicez]

Tayo have a shop build with container, I which I can share the pictures here. My shop use to be a makeup shop when I was full time make up artist. It's a 10 by 10 container shop, I got the container for 110k, I covered it with pvc and tiled the floor and corridor. It has slide class door, it is beautiful. If you see it from the inside you won't know it's a container shop. But the problem is, the outside has started damaging because of rain and sun. It's a good way of setting up things like restaurant or beautiful shops if there is a way to prevent it from rusting .

[@adeolaolatunji9324]

I have too. Where i cook. It gets too hot at some point

[@naijainfotainmenthub6999]

Another advantage this building has is its moveable

[@DonReality]

This man is a genius. Glad he's planted IN Africa, we need these geniuses here. More opportunities for him there. I'll be retiring in Ghana, currently in UK, I could use a professional like that, we already have a 9 bedroom house with enough land. I'd like to build a private gym using shipping containers

[@Radar2400-Freight-Dispatch]

I'm setting up a couple of units with containers in the mountains as well in Ghana

[@theonly6359]

Wow 🤩, even the interior aesthetics is satisfying to the eyes 😍

[@israeltoba644]

Been to Ité and if not for this video I could have sworn that the building wasn’t made with containers. Great stuff, Olaoluwa

[@djblast6265]

My plans already when I come back to Nigeria

[@Ah_Mariee]

One thing I pray for daily is that God gives me ideas to make wealth. You may have experience and education, but when you have ideas that excite you, you're unstoppable.

[@oludaily]

Few minutes ago I was imagining how tayo Aina will caption this Video I just finished editing, boom I saw your notification 😁... Keep Inspiring us king... Great Video here again 🙏

[@TayoAinaFilms]

Whats the video about. Let me give you a caption ?😁

[@oludaily]

@@TayoAinaFilms I talked about a philanthropy and how he's trying to end poverty in Lagos by setting up a Foundation, helping less privileges, widows and more people in need

[@teddydavis2339]

Amazing is the only word that comes to mind. Amazing things are taking place in Africa. You guys can have Portugal. I'm going to the Motherland.

[@pauldarse_1382]

He's a better and most rational architect that any Austrian one. He should come here to teach them how to build apartments blocks with regular shapes and usable spaces!

[@jlscott7831]

I enjoyed this; I just was gifted some acreage in the Caribbean, I was trying to figure out to cut the cost of building my family's home, this was very helpful. Really enjoyable.

[@BOSSKIRKTRAVELSTV]

Yes my brother that was very wonderful really really wonderful I am from London I really hope I can get to meet you one day because you’re very interesting

[@peakvisualsstudios4387]

I want to buy one of these homes in Nigeria for my retirement.

[@digital_treshz]

Me too, I intend to build a container home

[@bnshivakumar]

JUST START... That's the Mantra. Loved the way the containers used.

[@IamAfrikan]

Hey Tayo, trust you are well. Thanks for another amazing story. I really like the Made in Africa logo. This is a story of creativity, courage and wisdom. I like when he said ‘I SAW THE NEED’. Many entrepreneurs has jump on the opportunity of the gap in the market to start solving problem and built wealth in the process. I always say the KZbin is the biggest KNOWLEDGE DATABASE in the world. Uncountable number of people has shared stories of how they learn important skills on KZbin. Learning is important for growth and I really appreciate that I am reminded of the value in leaning again in this video. I am amazed at how quickly it takes for the building to be ready. The interiors look great. The business surely have great potentials in across Nigeria and West Africa area. I pray his business continue to grow and continue to impact the society around him. Thanks you Tayo for another job well done.

[@tuforu4]

These AFRICA GUYS have PhDs coming out their asses but no JOBS

[@emmychidi7305]

I love this. Tayo= My Favorite Vlogger ❤️

[@FitiMilele]

Those horses at 4:08 so casual enjoying a snack at the beach. Lovely

[@ghostnights8538]

I like the plants 🌱 🔥🔥🔥 the more green the better. I also like the African art. Beautiful talent.

[@jyde50]

The more green the better? so why aren't you in the village? there is unlimited green over there.

[@atamunoama3053]

@@jyde50 ignorance go kill una, em dey talk about incorporating man made structure with nature and you miss the point

[@ghostnights8538]

@@jyde50 You don’t get it and I don’t have time to explain to you. Oh and village is beautiful bro.

[@csasza76]

Modular house build faster and cost less. I'm not a fan of the shipping container house. Maybe at that area it works well.

[@Kingofnatureaje]

I also worked on the art work at the gate of the restaurant including the tables art work I’m happy to see our work here on KZbin

[@jessicawha8593]

It is better to invest now. You will never be younger than you are today and there will never be a perfect time to invest. Due to compounding, which Einstein called the 8th wonder of the world, you can get rich slowly from investing if you do it from a young enough age.

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I'm trading with expert Mrs, Bonnie Berville , a regulated broker. Met her sometime early last year at a startup funding event. She had some interesting things to say about the state of algorithmic trading today, very obviously I'm seeing the results.

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Wow I'm just shocked you mentioned and recommended Mrs,Bonnie Berville thought people don't know her..

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I have also been trading with her, The profits are secured and over a 100% return on investment directly sent to your wallet. I made up to $360,000 in 2months trading with her

[@JudahKibalama]

But there are way more challenges if the house is residential eg proper insulation has been an issue in Australia /USA whr u hv heat and cold

[@carmennicholson2867]

Very impressive! Very talented young man go build your world in Africa

[@olholm22q69]

Good job. Thank so much for promoting our African artworks for the decoration.

[@kymlawrencemonroe5244]

Waste not want not!!!! Bravo to you Tayo!!!

[@mastersintegrityrealtyserv8178]

this is so creative, and it can help with with lowcost housing in Nigeria.

[@sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298]

I understand it's a show for Nigerian audience but Would be nice if you could also quote prices in USD. This was very eye-opening.

[@Meba94]

I agree ... we want his expertise too..snd his professional contact?

[@abdulganiyuhabeeb8683]

This is really nice. Innovation changes this future,this great. Nigerians are making much more impact in the developing Africa continent.

[@mr1pearl]

Being economically challenged ( poor ) you repurpose all the time so this makes perfect sense to me and I mean why not we through away too much ! Thanks for sharing 🙏

[@Mywatercrystaltv]

What type of licensure is involved? what about the land on top of which it is built? do you buy or do you lease the land? perhaps do another video on building requirements

[@Koiva232]

I think containers are GREAT for businesses. They are quick and easy to setup. I would not advise for someone to use a container as a primary home - if it is for a business like an AirBnB then that works well but not as a primary residence. I would make an exception and say that if you are just starting out and need a cheap place as a primary residence, then 1 container could work while you save your money to build a proper home.(e.g. buy a few plots of land, bring the container and make it livable and live rent free while saving) I would definitely like to see these type of projects make their way to my area in Sierra Leone

[@esthervanda7401]

Check Steve KZbin page, you will see a house built with iron, it's very dope

[@tuforu4]

Your VERY BRAINEY i bet and well travelled.

[@digital_treshz]

People are already using it for proper homes. Its pretty cool. There is nothing wrong with using it as permanent residence.

[@tuforu4]

@@digital_treshz ok for AFRICA in oil rich nation.

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[@cbx360]

Thank God for Africa and African excellence

[@littlekingkingbeareroftheking]

Masters in KZbin

[@jubalmachismo3610]

i love this guy, just start!!!! Thank you Tayo for the good job too!!

[@bayyinahzhaxx7620]

I've been looking at these forever! Barndominiums is another one.

[@kemikemi]

WOW!....Another fabulous! vlog from Tayo. shout out! to Ondo State o! my beloved father's home, my home. Thank you! Tayo for bringing us along.

[@Koiva232]

@9:25 the wall art in that space is dope!

[@SalamiBoluwatife-xz2cu]

I love Tayo aina film,he always enlightened us student Even without travel

[@tgbayesola]

I'm starting to tilt towards an establishment like this. The container would have been a lot cheaper had it been that our Aluminum and steel industry were working effectively. If I was to consider a beach front apartment for holidays, I'm definitely considering this type of building. Keep up the good work Tayo 👏🏾.

[@aminushaibu3793]

Very smart man!

[@kingc93]

this guy is a gem . he is so smart he is changing the world and peoples lives

[@doreenonekalit9888]

You are the BEST 👌🏾 I am serious.

[@pipnipipa7627mimmahappunchaol]

Wow i like a building like that in Africa

[@EarthyTravels]

I HAVE BEEN WAITING PATIENTLY TO WATCH ANOTHER VIDEO OF YOURS. i started watching all your videos all over again because i had surgery 3 months ago and all i do is watch your videos to pass time.

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I hope you’re getting better 😊🫂❤️

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@@Michelle-fz4px thank you so much Michelle am getting better

[@Michelle-fz4px]

@@EarthyTravels That’s great😊

[@gentlylurk9465]

I Love this and I'm loving your channel. One problem I saw a few times was rising damp in the containers in the video, all up the walls.

[@sallygrace1495]

Wow. This is wisdom!!!

[@benjaminmawutor3672]

INTERESTING AND INSPIRATION .

[@DavyBaaky]

Man Tayo thank you for your masterpiece always man. I last saw you in Sandton doing what you love

[@jessierosefull]

Thank you so much Tayo for putting these videos together, Thanks to them I was encouraged to start my own business too🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@davetv4705]

This is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Tayo.

[@Scientistkayy]

Wowwww… I literally had goosebumps watching thissss wow wow wow

[@novistravelvlog]

Your video is good❤❤ Nigeria is now developing❤❤

[@patshub4515]

Just few days ago, i was thinking of building a container home.😂 We need a premium ckass on this How to start, top things needed. I'm sure a land is first Well, Nigerians are creative ar whatever we do, but we're not the first to start container homes. I've seen it on a TV show, from there i loved it❤

[@novistravelvlog]

Love from singapore❤❤❤❤

[@agoiobunso]

Wow this is absolutely awesome love it thank you so much for sharing this amazing video

[@TheWright52]

Edifying piece , once again. Thanks Tayo

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I love it. Thanks for sharing

[@VickiCampbell-1216]

Wow!! What beautiful work!! Thank you for sharing this amazing story. 🧡

[@TayseysBoudoir]

This is such valuable content. Thank you Tayo🙏

[@makumew1101]

Brilliant video, amazing content. Thanks for sharing

[@pherado]

I love this. It's a brilliant idea

[@williamwebbs1952]

Absolutely amazing great business opportunity

[@gowstudio79]

I am proud of what you guys are doing Ola & Tayo. Keep inspiring us 😊😊❤

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The design is great I love this video

[@TravelIwuala]

Tayo never disappoints... You're video are mind-blowing.. I can't skip watching your videos every day. Great legend 😊

[@lovelaceowusu-asante1725]

Nice video and presentation. This is a game changer!

[@malama_ka_aina]

Another good one, Tayo. Thank you

[@kolacoker7563]

Outstanding… keep up the good work… and continue to be an inspiration to many…

[@D_Luxe_explorer]

Tayo always delivering amazing contents

[@LacolonieFunFrench]

Thanks for sharing tayo

[@fortunatebabygirl8812]

This story is simply amazing. Africa can actually solve it's housing deficit using these techniques.

[@tuforu4]

Containers are from CHINA

[@doreenonekalit9888]

Happy New Month, Tayo ! More Blessings 🙏🏿