The African Line that will shape the future world. Abidjan, Accra, Cotonou, Lomé - Lagos - News

By 2100, Africa will be home to 40% of the world's population, with particularly rapid demographic growth in sub-Saharan Africa, especially along the Abidjan-Lagos axis, a 600 miles stretch of rapidly expanding urban land. This area could become a megalopolis similar to New York and the Tokyo-Ossaka corridor, playing a key role in future global urbanization.
1. Introduction:
0:00 The West African line where every investor should turn!
1:31 Why will this West African coastal line be the golden line of the future world?
2:33 Why will this West African line be the center of the world?
2. Population growth in Africa :
5:05 Rapid population growth in sub-Saharan Africa.
7:26 Concentration of development along the line between Abidjan and Lagos.
8:22 Focus on Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire.
10:02 Focus on Accra, Ghana.
13:21 Focus on Lomé, Togo.
14:42 Focus on Cotonou, Benin.
16:45 Focus on Lagos, Nigeria.
3. Historical challenges in this region:
18:57 History of currency and language: CFA Franc, Euro, French and English.
21:45 Economists' views on the CFA Franc
4- Other megacities around the world
22:40 Comparison of global megacities similar to the Lagos-Abidjan coastal line
23:19 Focus on the New York megacity
24:18 Focus on the Tokyo-Ossaka corridor megacity
25:42 What the New York, Tokyo-Ossaka Corridor and Lagos-Abidjan coastline megacities have in common
4. Urban development and challenges :
27:39 Demographic expansion towards cities.
28:34 Transport and housing infrastructure needs.
5. Socio-political and economic issues :
29:35 Political and historical constraints on development.
30:25 Importance of regional cooperation and effective governance.
31:04 Prospects for the future of urbanization in West Africa.

[@cityarchitecturegang]

The French version of this video is available here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2ekk5Rra5p_r9k

[@user-tt4tt7ks6o]

Thank you.

[@flynnsekyi8662]

From Abidjan to lagos is called trans Atlantic motorway

[@ThierryBourges-bx6uj]

🎉 Really?😮

[@amuiquaye2976]

Ghana would never develop if the capital Accra is not develop

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

Yes. You're right. But Ghana is not only Acrra.

[@flynnsekyi8662]

8:21 ​@@LucieBarbara-vt4lqPls are you listing they said from capital to capital not whole country to country.

[@amuiquaye2976]

Accra is the heart of Ghana

[@user-tq8kr2su9u]

Absolutely. I visited Accra.

[@FlowerMonk]

After delving into the history, economics, and politics of numerous countries across the globe, I came to a sudden realization one day that there indeed remains hope for black Africa, sparked by a narrative I heard about a man named Thomas Sankara.

[@user-nw9zr1ns7y]

You're totally right 👍

[@mountainous_port]

I hope Africa will follow the mobility of East Asia and Europe and not the US.

[@AngelPierrot-qe3rx]

This can happen. 👍

[@removalldamme]

My benin ❤❤❤

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

A beautiful country. 🎉

[@babatundeaideloje-ezomon7181]

The actual line of the West African coastal Megalopolis is Abidjan to Douala, stretching through the Southern Nigerian coastline into littoral Cameroon, not Abidjan to Lagos. After Lagos, there are still several huge Nigerian urban centres dotting the coastline, some even bigger than some of the cities situated on the urban line between Abidjan and Lagos, for example, Port Harcourt. This would become even more important after the entire Nigerian coastline is connected by a super Highway which will run parallel to the coast from the Lagos Metropolis in its western end to Calabar on its eastern end, a project which the Nigerian government has already commenced.

[@AngelPierrot-qe3rx]

Maybe this line could go far crossing Douala to another coastal cities.

[@Useromtin]

I am Senegalese but it is true the population of Lagos only is much more numerous than the population of Senegal

[@ecomi9473]

Yes... Check it online

[@johnsonolajide4647]

They've been talking about this road for more than 20 years with no action being taken

[@MathiasBoris]

🤔 really?

[@TrillionTrillion-st3sm]

It has already started in Nigeria and is still currently going on

[@Southernview3k]

​@@TrillionTrillion-st3sm Nigeria coastal line is already under construction. Do you think other neighbouring countries have the funds to construct such a magnitude of coastline road?

[@sta14rr]

Urbanization is only impressive when accompanied by actual well thought-out PLANNING!! Sadly a lot of the urbanization discussed in this video will be dominated by unplanned settlements and poor infrastructure. Also, a growing population of people with no access to good schooling, healthcare, potable water is a disaster waiting to happen.

[@andybarr6751]

Everyone I know who has taken this route tells me that the wait times at the borders are horrendous. I hope that is something they can resolve and make more efficient.

[@user-ly7ur7yx3q]

Absolutely right 👍

[@terencegraham4518]

It is pronounced [LAY-ghos].

[@kimlaursen8224]

interesting!

[@user-tt4tt7ks6o]

Exactly 💯.

[@ingridemilieladyblack306]

Corridor congratulations ❤

[@grahamjacob97]

Eko Atlantic! I've been staying at the Eko Hotel adjacent to this on and off since February 2020 and it is still 95% sand.

[@MathiasBoris]

Incroyable 😮😮

[@TrillionTrillion-st3sm]

There are many ground breaking going on now you can go and check even the biggest USA consulate is currently going on now. you know it take time to sand fill because it was one’s a sea before

[@AdrielMichael-xo2hd]

eko atlantic is owned by a private company and several companies have began to build projects there by 2028 the place would see massive construction

[@samdiai8572]

Negative

[@user-nw9zr1ns7y]

Good video

[@user-nw9zr1ns7y]

Yeah 👍

[@SK-lt1so]

They said the same thing about Brazil for nearly 100 years.

[@user-nw9zr1ns7y]

What about Brazil?

[@user-gu8ys7kx2l]

I think it will happen step by step.

[@kingsleyogbuka9963]

Interesting documentaries. Africa the future

[@PolainAtangana]

Right. Very nice and full of informations!

[@CharleLouis]

Yes. I love it. 🎉

[@user-gu8ys7kx2l]

You're right 🎉.

[@MoneyBagjoe-bk5ve]

❤️

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

🎉

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

🎉

[@Lil_Elegant]

Kasoa😂 on the map

[@CharleLouis]

😅 Are you from Ghana?

[@joshuayeboah9007]

I shock saf😂😂

[@FloreHamzo]

This line hide a huge potential. ✨👌

[@cityarchitecturegang]

Thank you!

[@nagarajuslo]

Emerging markets in Africa boosts economic growth These countries need to concentrate from now housing transport education health media internet and other infrastructure services banking insurance

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

You're right 👍.

[@yemisiaderuku2902]

That has started already in the Sahel

[@HMKHABIB1]

absolutely gem video. Africa is definitely happening,. Africa is the future.. next 20 years will be crucial.🥰

[@PolainAtangana]

Yes. 🎉

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

Beautiful comment ❤

[@HMKHABIB1]

@@LucieBarbara-vt4lq thank you Lucie

[@akwasiboat]

*Kasoa City.*

[@CharleLouis]

❤

[@user-qn2kh1ep3e]

This is wonderful, well put together!

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

Exactly. I love it.

[@DorianLevis]

I hope that this region will growth.

[@user-pk7iz9lv9r]

Brilliant!. I learnt something!

[@cityarchitecturegang]

Thank you!

[@welekid]

Already 75% of Ecowas's GDP !

[@PolainAtangana]

Waaoouuhhh.

[@DavidOfosuAppiah]

Trans West African Network .Africa is in 4 Hemispheres in Global North,Global South,Global West,Global East .2030-31 is New Global Africa.

[@CharleLouis]

Very interesting projects are coming on this part of the world.

[@merrick6484]

Few head ups: 1- Law and order in society and stable government is important for growth. 2- Education, Education, Education. 3- Don‘t get confused between old school "Colonialism" and modern concept of "Globalisation and Supply Chain". Don‘t be Xenophobic, and back to tribalism. 4- Stay away from Extreme religions and extreme political idealogy. Focus on economic growth and nothing else. 5- Work hard. ☺😊

[@annefrancezaoramomo9563]

The urban transformations and development... C'est indéniablement une ligne du futur qui va transformer l'Afrique dans les années à venir. Cette vidéo est vraiment instructive ! ✨✨✨✨

[@cityarchitecturegang]

Thank you!

[@dennis771]

Extend it to Monrovia Liberia

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

Is it possible? 😮

[@DorianLevis]

😅😅😅

[@El_Bismarco]

Very impressive video. Thank you

[@cityarchitecturegang]

👍

[@DirtyEdon]

I call it WABA! West African Bay Area, it will be the largest bay area in the world.

[@CharleLouis]

You're right 👍

[@wussrestbrook1200]

The Chinese bay area has more people and the American one has more money

[@DirtyEdon]

@@wussrestbrook1200 for now, but the Chinese area will be bigger.

[@LuizPauloMedeiros-dj3xk]

@@wussrestbrook1200the Chinese one already have more money

[@rainstormwind]

None of this is good for the human beings, but great for transnational corporations religious organisations.

[@antnam4406]

Extend it from Lagos to Calabar. Our new President has started a new project to build a highway from Lagos - Calabar, can't believe you missed that out. The project has started already and the regions between Lagos and Calabar are excited for the upcoming developments coming their way.

[@PolainAtangana]

Really? 🙂 It will be very helpful.

[@boborigue]

If they reach Calabar, they can as well reach Douala. That would be a beast.

[@JohnBullFubu]

Lagos-Calabar coastal highway is part of a larger trans-african road network initiative, stretches from east Africa to the west

[@bertanelson8062]

Neo colonialism of this area must end, but we can see from this video why the USA & EU, specifically France, want to hang on. Africa must expand & grow for the benefit of Africans.

[@user-tt4tt7ks6o]

Thank you for your brilliant comment. AFRICA must be free.

[@dewayneblue1834]

Many parts of Africa on their way to becoming colonies of China.

[@VictorRFrancisco]

The text is kinda of repetitive and obvious. But a good theme.

[@user-tt4tt7ks6o]

What do you think about this line?

[@cityarchitecturegang]

Thank you for your comment!

[@abelatikkwa1917]

It's Normal! Africa is the largest continent of the world! Contrary to what people think, Africa the underpopulated continent of the planet!

[@AngelPierrot-qe3rx]

Yes of course.🎉

[@mckoffi8476]

Very brilliant documentary 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@AldiLucala]

You're right!

[@MetroLouis]

❤❤❤❤. Stunning!

[@cityarchitecturegang]

👍

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

Thank you for the video. It seems that this region of the world has something to show. ✨

[@cityarchitecturegang]

Yeah!

[@user-nw9zr1ns7y]

Thank you for the video.

[@Daara92]

What about dakar to Abidjan?

[@PolainAtangana]

Another big question. Is there the same alignment with the gouvernment of all those countries?

[@HisShadow]

It absolutely has the potential to be a major economic are in the future. However, stability and corruption has been Africa's Achilles heel for decades. Multiple neighboring countries has had military coups and there's a real possibility of war in the area. Those factors will continue to gold this region back until Africa can promote real and lasting stabily.

[@user-nw9zr1ns7y]

Very interesting what you said. 🎉

[@cityarchitecturegang]

Step by step!

[@rickmarshall5419]

The project is nice, but there is tons of people losing their homes in demolish to make it happen

[@PolainAtangana]

Yes. I think the same

[@CharleLouis]

You're totally right and we ask the question of who gives the money to build.

[@merrick6484]

It parts of the transformation, move forward and make way for infrastructure and urbanisation, or just stay the same for next few decades.

[@nepsyasudra3262]

Whilst just as any other nation or area that thrives, I'm glad for the peoples sake. However i also worry about potential overcrowding or less water or food availability as well.. hoping for the best in the future! Edit: climate change is also a huge concern, Africa will be one of the worse effected regions.

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

Great comment.

[@dexterity_1st]

It is pronounced /lei-gus/, not /la-gus/.

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

They need to see you for pronunciation 🎉

[@daniellachewetel6773]

Ivory Coast mentioned 🎉

[@PolainAtangana]

❤❤. Yeah. The country has numerous nice buildings.

[@merrick6484]

Few nice buildings is not going to be enough.

[@CharleLouis]

​@@merrick6484But it's one part and crucial element to bear the transformation and development.

[@AngelPierrot-qe3rx]

Welcome Abidjan 😅

[@azerko]

Sorry zero faith... May be an improvement but there's so much to change, starting with education... Hope I'm wrong...

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

I think that this can be achieved step by step.

[@bertranbelzor9037]

What makes a Nation Great is the Leadership !!! I challenge that White Voice to explain to me what Qualities, what Values, what Actions, what Ideology explain the Greatness of the Leaders in those countries that White is talking about. For a country to become relevant, it needs a Leadership comparable to that of Japan, South Korea, China, Russia, Cuba, Vénézuela of late Chavez or the Leadership of the US even though it's a Force of Terror. Who are those who are ruling most African countries ? Nationalist Leaders or Puppets, Traitors, their own Populations vomit ? Don't you insult Our Intelligence with your ridiculous pseudo analysis of those African countries you've chosen.

[@AngelPierrot-qe3rx]

Uhmmmmm. I agree with you. But If you watch the entire video you will notice that they mentioned the question of colonialism and government. The CFA Franc and other issues.

[@samuellopesbaule5745]

Despite being made by a white guy, the video has its importance to spark some useful insights to those stooges and young generations who will replace these old western puppets! Most the are above 80 years old now. They will disappear in 5 to 10 years!

[@user-kj2xh6bt5y]

Africa is moving end riseng is time

[@0x0E]

the population growth of nigeria would be the death of the country. they do not have people resources to develop their country nearly as much as its population growth. they need to stop the uncontrollable growth if they dont want to choke the little resources they have. sad.

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

I think that this can be achieved step by step 🪜.

[@0x0E]

@@LucieBarbara-vt4lq ok bot

[@tunxlaw]

I remember you, you said worse things about china.

[@0x0E]

@@tunxlaw remember me from where?

[@LucieBarbara-vt4lq]

@@tunxlaw . Uhhhmmm

[@user-ip4vn7qo5i]

❤❤❤❤. I love it

[@rolandAbdou]

Amazing!

[@Anti-moutons]

Benin Republic on the map 🇧🇯

[@Anti-moutons]

Go. West africa ❤❤

[@stanleysamtu8809]

Greatly put together. Congratulations. I was thinking we could do better with a pan Reginal Railway for speed (no traffic congestion), more volumes of goods, cheap cost per passenger and low pollution.

[@NinaPauline-nf9lj]

🎉 Great comment.

[@cityarchitecturegang]

Thank you for your comment!

[@SmGBossOfficialMuzik]

this coastline was never overlooked our nations coastline fuels the world economy from slavery days

[@LauraDuarte-h1q]

❤❤❤

[@ReneBarendse-kn7sy]

A railroad should have been built decades ago. The Chinese could build it in a year but it is not going to happen since all the governments want to keep the countries isolated and the borders closed. Their incomes depend on custom revenues.

[@user-gu8ys7kx2l]

Maybe it's about a colonial history of this area.

[@PJeudy]

Shhhh not so loud

[@DorianLevis]

Are you sure?😮

[@PJeudy]

@@DorianLevis yes, I need time to invest!!! Don’t tell everyone yet. Shhhhhh 🤫

[@kalingaasukile8730]

No natura vegetation in Cotonou

[@user-gu8ys7kx2l]

Seriously? Even near the ocean?