They Called Me A Terrorist. So I Had To Do It.. (#64)

It had been a stressful trip to Mombasa in Kenya. Being arrested and accused of being part of Al Shabab will shake up even the most experienced of travelers. I knew that if I was to avoid the same fate again, there was only one thing I could do. It would be a painful step, but an important one.
#sabbatical #africa #kenya

[@P.B...]

The origin story of the 'Vlog' tribe. It all began with Tommy, the well shaved progenitor, his lovely wife, the matriarch from Mombasa, and their 20 kids, who were rumored to have cried in 5 languages at birth, and came into this world with a go pro in their tiny hands. From humble beginnings to an empire a century later.

[@Bob-yt9qi]

Lmfao

[@iamfound74]

"... lovely wife, the matriarch from Mombasa, and their 20 kids, who were rumored to have cried in 5 languages at birth..." 🤣🤣🤣

[@AintNoWayCuhh]

More pls

[@pgdl.]

Hahaha where's the rest 😂

[@aradiamegido2965]

This is great fear

[@MkA402]

The lady that took you to the barber shop and is hosting you as well , is a lovely lady, God bless her🙏🏾

[@brat1324]

Yea...and the barber is awesome. Very good job. He have a good eye. Better than the Indian guy who overcharged him 😆 I think it was in Tanzania.

[@gars1074]

Don't kid yourself.. she was only in it for the money! Watch all his Africa videos, they show you the true nature and side of Africans.

[@brightdachamp]

I need to find that Airbnb when I go to Mombasa she was very kind and that barber was dope

[@Novaximus]

He sat down in the chair as Tommy. He arose like a phoenix out of the chair as... Tom, Mombasa's most eligible white bachelor.

[@carolineaciro2079]

🤣🤣you know!!bless him.

[@analogkid4957]

How are the women in Mombasa? Is it an easy place for bachelors to meet single women?

[@SNUFFED2ROLLs]

@@analogkid4957 it's predominantly muslim which makes it difficult therefor, it's not like nairobi which is more diverse with a open more open dating scene

[@uzi9625]

@@SNUFFED2ROLLs Listen to "Christian Prince" in KZbin. Hes an arab and shows you all the evidence from your own islamic sources that islam is false. Lord Jesus is GOD.

[@Jimmie88]

@@SNUFFED2ROLLs dude staaap it staaap it.. We pick em up in restaurants like berries in the fields🤣🤣🤣

[@jimmybogonko]

I thought you were going to do a clean shave 😀😀. Lakini, afadhali nusu shari kuliko shari kamili

[@amazingrefurbish2306]

A shave will do much better, still police will attack him again. Huku hatusemi Kanairo, tuna Sema mambasani 🤣👮‍♂️.

[@KristinaTravelina]

I also expected that hahaha

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Sister Shabah is really kind-hearted. Love how she looks out for you like a protective and caring elder sister.

[@gars1074]

As I stated in the comments above. She WAS ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY!

[@ShaunOfAllTrades]

As a bearded man myself, I can appreciate not wanting to cut it too short. 😆

[@AintNoWayCuhh]

Same haha

[@hab3449]

Am In Mombasa I invite you for eid at our place am in old town too

[@patokiplah]

Where can you find you

[@Islandicus]

You have a fine beard now, Tommy. Wear your beard wth pride! A man and his beard should never be separated.

[@api8848]

“Went from getting police to getting women” Lmao 😂

[@Mataikayo]

What a change

[@waitimuwaispear8129]

Lmao

[@Ysumbruh0]

The life of a chad

[@C0br4_DD]

Muslim village are insanely peaceful i can see a big difference between muslim and non muslim places in communication, manners and the way people talk to him muslims are more honest. Thanks for all muslims =)

[@a1SolutionTTV]

Some really nice people out here in Mombasa! :) Love from America!

[@kerenhappuch809]

You've posted 3 mombasa videos and you have been asked to get a Mombasa wife/girlfriend in all 3 videos 😂 😂

[@David-be7rv]

Marriage is very important in Africa when you have children you are considered to have lived a full life

[@wiswis]

what a good woman, I'm glad she has the freedom to work, rent you an Airbnb and take you to the barber.

[@kwacou4279]

African Islam is not like Middle eastern & Asian Islam, it's more spiritual and based on Sufism,

[@fabianmwoshi]

True In Kenya/Mombasa every one is free including women.

[@kwacou4279]

@@lightgatha I'm not Muslim nor from Africa but, most of my best friends are from Africa, many Muslim and are wonderful people and honored to be their friend ( especially Senegalese ❤)). Also big fan of Senegalese cuisine. Nothing bus peace and love to Africa, from Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@am.b5688]

@@kwacou4279 Africans are more conservative than Asians and Middle Easterners ! Your propaganda didn't work in this video, so you have to divide the Muslims.

[@uzi9625]

@@am.b5688 Listen to "Christian Prince" in KZbin. Hes an arab and shows you all the evidence from your own islamic sources that islam is false. Lord Jesus is GOD.

[@velocitysam4185]

Iam from Kenya and I just discovered you..love your channel man,your sense of humor too.

[@fm.masesi]

That lady has a motherly ❤️. She reminds me of my mom. Women are special beings to a man's world. Much love bro. I started following from Mexico with below 10k subscribers, we are rising each day.

[@jchan5104]

eastern and african women, because western women are losing the sense of motherhood

[@upendasana7857]

@@jchan5104 ...I know we're such #itches ....lol :):)

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Best Barber in Mombasa! Friendly and down to earth. Looks like other clients were waiting for his services so he must be good.

[@lovewithoutborder6051]

I said that before you needed to shave 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@paulmboya2895]

On Behalf of Kenyans , Would Like to Apologize on what happened that is not our Way. Those are not the ways of our fathers. Have a pleasant Stay in Kenya. Karibu Sana Kenya.

[@moremiaj4786]

I dont think Timothy McVey is an improvement on Al-Shabab.

[@mmmmmmmmmm.m.]

Ha 😭🤣

[@uzi9625]

Listen to "Christian Prince" in KZbin. Hes an arab and shows you all the evidence from your own islamic sources that islam is false. Lord Jesus is GOD.

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Good one!

[@King_Flippy_Nips]

@@uzi9625 Muslims dont deny jesus and they worship the same god as christianity and judaism, all are abrahamic religions which were basically stolen from sumerian relgions as abraham was from the city of UR which was the capitol of sumer

[@natureworld295]

@@King_Flippy_Nips you are confused asf . the gods are very different. Allah and Jehovah are 2 different persons

[@simenhansen7270]

Great vlog. When my Kenyan wife heard you were going to Mombasa she predicted your arrest commenting on your beard looking like Al Shabaab. Even me I have been picked up by the police with the same "suspicion", without a beard. Got out of it on account of my wife being the same tribe as the officer. Corruption is everywhere and they will use any excuse. This guy in Nairobi was detained after giving money to a beggar downtown. Charge was funding terrorist activity🙄😂

[@natureworld295]

This guy is a real fast learner and very friendly 😁😁😁

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Tommy you will never experience this kind of authentic love in New York. I'm envious!

[@grace-fc2kf]

Talking truth!

[@Mr_richie8]

Your subscribers have gone up since you visited kenya

[@dr.stephenstrange8471]

To be fair, the beard trim is looking nice.

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

Sure, that's a good barber there.

[@nigelramkissoonraja6916]

Maximum respect from Trinidad and Tobago Caribbean 🇹🇹 one love ❤️✔️

[@TheAfricaProject]

Its too bad that in 2021 people can still accuse others of being a terrorist without any proof. Nevertheless, keep up with the videos :) They offer another perspective on all countries you visit

[@williamplaces3248]

This is kenya is not safe so

[@lilyoyo6633]

Mombasa had problems with terrorist before its good that the police are in look out for anybody they suspect shows that the security is actually good congratulations to kenya police

[@natureworld295]

In Kenya you'll be arrested with your cameras whether you like it or not 😂😂 Without filming , no one will bother you but with a camera you'll have to prove to us that you are not spying the next target for terrorism .

[@halalpolice23]

It’s sad but this is how western media and Hollywood movies brainwashed the pple

[@TotalNoiseAccord]

@@halalpolice23 You got to be trolling.

[@Briggz5d]

C'mon Tommy, You know the people wanted a CLEAN SHAVE. Everyman who keeps a beard for a long time needs to go back to SKIN phase at least one more time. Do it for us.

[@servantofthemosthigh9250]

I disagree. He should rock a well groomed Leonidas beard

[@analogkid4957]

Clean shave would have been a fresh way to reinvent himself temporarily. The beard wouldn’t take long to grow back

[@alexlarsen6413]

I used to shave every other day until we had the first lockdown due to corona. Nowadays I just trim my beard every couple of weeks

[@halalpolice23]

He look amazing with the beard so I wouldn’t advise him to shave tbh. There is also research which shows how women are so attractive to men with beard compere to one whit no🧔🏽 😃

[@ethersage]

@@rickjason215 We only see what he shows us

[@TheSharbro]

Why not shave it completely off as you say. As it soon will be full again .

[@joycew.6531]

I was thinking the same thing....it would eliminate all the drama.

[@halalpolice23]

Nah he look beautiful with beard 🧔🏽 no need to shave it

[@erdieM]

Good morning Tommy, it’s good to see you back 🙏🏻

[@jozm3261]

you look much better like this, decent. I love it

[@kevinkasp]

Always interesting, informative and entertaining.

[@ssshadowwolf6762]

Dang . I’ll bet the “ Amish “ would create quite a stir !😁 You look great !

[@jespergran7628]

or me

[@ferrydewit3416]

You have adapted instead of lingering in your anger. Only the great can do that. The barber did a good job.

[@nasx.6959]

Apparently only people with low self esteem adapt like that

[@ferrydewit3416]

@@nasx.6959 On the contrary, people with low self esteem will react defensive. Tom did smart.

[@Bunette777]

@@nasx.6959 what

[@zamoranyc]

@@nasx.6959 just the opposite

[@halalpolice23]

7:33 Glad you translated the word “Sharia” coz some people think, sharia is Islam while it means law or rule 😂

[@felix-do4yj]

you can have super long beards in mombasa but once you pick up a camera and start recording some places then it becomes problematic.

[@jplester9719]

Man im so happy just found your channel 3 days ago in my recommended it looks like you've been blowing up past few days (pun intended) so pleased for you bro, do you remember how many subs you had this time last month ?

[@Jackie_360]

I think maybe 1/2. Was noticing the 71K which is much higher than when I started watching when he was in Uganda.

[@sisselhansen3915]

IS It very difficult to shave oneself's bierd??😂 Oh,,, I get it; you're using all oportunities to interact w people! And thats great!

[@Angelicmoon-]

I love your tour guide

[@reduniverse8912]

I think she's the caretaker of his Airbnb

[@Nelson_504]

I'd never have this issue in Mombasa since I got my father's beardless gene.😁😀

[@Akhi-Mo]

dude you still look suspect , this not beard shaving ,now you look like senior shabab member before you liked like foot soldier 🤣😂

[@SoulStarSketchin]

It’s sad my man had to get the epic beard shaven off but I’d probably do the same if it was causing me to get constantly hassled by the police.

[@KristinaTravelina]

20 babies, every year one more baby huh 😱😱😱😱I can hardly imagine that I have one baby 🤭

[@bernardwanjohi7201]

😅😅

[@trubacorelli1925]

Went from: Please can you give me some money to please can you give me back my wife?

[@khanm.a]

If a Mzungu can be called a terrorist imagine the people living in Mombasa

[@athuman6223]

ikr

[@assadalawite9527]

There has been alot of mzungu terrorist in Kenya... Thomas Evans killed in Lamu, Andreas Muller took part in Mpeketoni, Samantha Lethwaite. There r alot in Zoomalia...turks,chechens,brits,Uk,Usa

[@khanm.a]

@@assadalawite9527 There are also a lot in USA and Europe apparently. They keep on sending terrorist troops in Middle Eastern countries, bombing children for fun

[@GurneroMaelstrom]

wikileaks helped discover some of the recent crimes committed by the imperialists. Too bad he's imprisoned for spreading the truth

[@eacoincmubiru5894]

@@assadalawite9527 true. And al-Shabaab is known to recruit caucasians within its ranks, especially from the Caucasus regions.

[@zenideas357]

Love the videos. Great job. Keep them coming!

[@cwag4674]

Tommy you need a baby every year brotha 😆 lookin good bro!

[@yato6759]

but would you manage? lol

[@DeeMwango]

Hahaa I thought we black ppl are the only ones called terrorists while filming and white ppl called tourists lol

[@SabbaticalTommy]

True equality has finally been achieved

[@SNUFFED2ROLLs]

@@SabbaticalTommy Lmao XD... Man you're a character your vids light up a boring day.

[@SimplyFabLife]

Someone has been watching Harald Baldr 😂

[@LaraCoimbra93]

In love with the people in the hair saloon! They are so kind!

[@daStoRay]

In Kenya, we're welcoming. So, welcome. . and once you are in town, .. actually before you come halla and we can plan ya stay!! .

[@LaraCoimbra93]

@@daStoRay I like a musician from Kenya - William Oneyabor

[@daStoRay]

@@LaraCoimbra93 on his behalf, let me thank you!! Profusely and profoundly!! . you are thoroughly welcome! 🙇🏾‍♂️

[@daStoRay]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGjRdJZoms54iK8

[@daStoRay]

He's Nigerian though. ..

[@jahadibrahimtv7958]

Those policemen they were just close minded and Islamophobic, having beard is not terrorism and was never been , they just wanted money

[@gollese]

Why not shave it completely, it grows out so fast anyway :) Freaking nice to be without in the warm weather, atleast i think/feel so

[@GurneroMaelstrom]

beard makes you fresh even in hot weather, try it. It's a myth it makes it hotter. On the contrary, it makes you sweat fresh a little, you just have to wash it

[@gollese]

@@GurneroMaelstrom Nah, it just scratches and feels annoying imo

[@Thuon_]

You still in Kenya i thought you were gone. Anyway enjoy your time here. I'm in Mombasa too.

[@egolayer13]

lol, "a little more Timothy McVeigh..." Bruh, you are not helping your own case here. ^_^

[@TrendzMediaUg20]

The barber Team , gave a real VIP Treat ❤️

[@TheHibener]

Your beard looks better now. Barber did a good Job 😁

[@Novaximus]

wouldn't a terrorist more likely be clean shaven for the very fact that it would draw less attention to themselves?

[@Swampzoid]

Nice trim up. I 'm a barber in Georgia U.S.A. - Greetings

[@Oldbass40]

I live in Ga too! Cool seeing another person from Ga watching these videos

[@cobwebtheorem7538]

This has got to be one of the funniest barbershop conversations, had a good laugh. @Tommy the Taita people of Kenya neighbour the Chagga in TZ and have very similar languages, probably both are offshoots of either. Or only drifted further apart, geopolitically-speaking, with the advent of the colonial KE-TZ border. The Maasai speak a 'different' type of Swahili because Maasai are not Bantu, but Nilotic (Sudanic).

[@dlasky]

Growing up, I used to sing along a song called _Charonyi Ni Wasi_ and never knew it was the Taita language.😂It sounds a lot like Swahili.

[@natureworld295]

Most Mijikenda things sound kiswahili 😂😂. Actually kiswahili is a coastal bantu thing .not just bantu but coastal bantu It's interesting that the barber never knew that mijikenda are swahili people 😂😂😂

[@kirstymcmanniman6782]

That's a strange click bait title

[@Butterfly-jt6cr]

Now this is the real African vibe... so happy for you. You got so much attention from Team Beard.... love it.

[@koshurkot3892]

Yeah, corruption vibe

[@wandaswind1827]

Good evening bor good to see you back.... I like the cut... It looks like African way ..... Stay safe

[@The_Red_G]

Just shave it all bruh. And you will look more younger. Hehe 😁

[@jessicasmith6470]

I like the lady who came with you to barber shop. Very nice lady. I would have clean shave just to be safe. Love your channel.

[@MalluStyleMultiMedia]

Another excellent video

[@TheTororist]

the hassan joho special would have suited you. look him up

[@EuniceTess]

Tommy Hilfiger😏😂😂

[@mahlonstrachan8075]

Love that girl Tommy. U know, someone once said u should form a team of tour guides...keep these contact for other ppl to have a similar experience when visiting these countries

[@Troy_KC-2-PH]

I like how everyone gets involved with his beard trimming :D

[@EvanRamani]

I was hoping you got rid of it all. curious what you'd look like then lol

[@kenbina]

I've never understood the whole "Terrorist Beard" logic. I mean, sure, Osama Bin Laden was bearded so I guess that's one way to look at it. But the person who actually coordinated the 9/11 attacks (Mohammed Attah) was CLEAN SHAVEN, with nicely trimmed hair. Why isn't terrorism associated with that? What about the woman who blew up Rajiv Ghandi in India. Did she have a beard too? Meanwhile, there are a lot of United States Military Veterans who have thick beards and I never hear anyone accusing them of being terrorists. Oh well... It is what it is I guess. 😀

[@upendasana7857]

United states military veterans where unfortunately sent by their government to do their bidding and fight their oil wars ...the fact many of them often end up homeless and with beards on the street is just firther indictment of how little these governments really care about anything but powerful interest even sending their young people to wars and then not providing them with necessary support and recovery afterwards ...yeah thats terrorism for you. Also there have been white westerners who have gone to join some of the Islamic groups and Isis etc so its not beyond the realms really

[@KneeJerkReactions13]

I would have shaved off all my hair touring the way you are.

[@badboy4971]

Man much love from germany. Keep going on your vacations as long as you can. And please keep sharing it with the ones who can't see this Sides of the World. Stay safe brother.

[@Dr.lukwagoAsuman]

Being an American citizen doesn't necessarily make you anti terrorism, because some people from UK worked with ISS to unlish terror to innocent people. Perhaps that's why the police suspected you. Now you will move safely since you are being helped by that lady.

[@casanova11ize]

Timmothy the barber is trying to get you to understand that the police didn’t really think you were alshabob. The just were trying to extort some money from you. That’s why he kept saying the beard isn’t a problem. Rather an excuse. Everybody have beards.

[@tokatakitauji]

tommy if u had read my comment many videos ago u wouldnt't have been in this mess 😂

[@jensgrull5675]

You have to go to Diani Beach before you regret it! Watch some pictures in your phone! Then you will book it automatically!😉🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂

[@prudencebushnell9165]

Maskini Sabb😂😂you had to shave in Mombasa, really sorry you had to go through our police issues while you just having fun.

[@stanleydenning]

Nice beard crim. Looks good. But, I would have just gone for a full, clean shave. Just to be safe.

[@vajraheart6052]

Lol. Looks like you got a muslim beard 😂 and I thought you were trying to avoid but then you go to a Muslim barber so what can you expect. Sorry, no offence.

[@MrGrombie]

You look like a Christian Monk from the 1700s after the beard trim... lol No one can claim what they said now. lol

[@samanthag4686]

It looks like you wanted a clean shave, but you didn't want to let down the barber by declining his suggestion.

[@edwintouches]

Habari za asubuhi ni salama! 😀

[@zlump4076]

it just dawned on me that "terrorist" and "tourist" could totally sound the same if youre not listening closely. especially with a heavy language barrier. obviously there might be more prejudice involved but i wouldnt rule out this stemming all of this from a simple misunderstanding. "im here for tourism" could be a hit or miss lol

[@jeffchurum1431]

You turned into a handsome alshaabab

[@brayo001]

Hahaha an alshabab broom

[@iamfound74]

🤣🤣🤣

[@salameswaleh3237]

See i said so. if you walk with someone no one is going to bother you . Stay safe bro .much love ❤

[@GenAnxiety]

I absolutely LOVE these videos. Young dudes traveling the world, spreading knowledge and peace, and trying to connect us all...this is fucking awesome ! ! !

[@ToDoPOView]

We get a glimpse at your chill sense of humor here. More conversations with the locals, please!

[@nyaradhiambo]

Sorry about your encounter with Kenyan police. That was tragic. Sorry on behalf of the other Kenyans.

[@abduleve8688]

That's my neighbourhood bro

[@teapoodle3977]

Have been binge watching your videos; love them

[@samanthadavison7742]

Am I the only one who started cracking up at the Tommy Hilfiger joke 😂

[@themintleaf1778]

bad decision not to clean shave until you leave. There is no difference now still recognizable by police as Al Shaabab. What is the point?

[@bobdalepringle9825]

Love your content brother, you seem like a really chill and cool guy. I would love to travel Africa one day as well.

[@dianbb]

They all want to marry you off so bad, so funny😂

[@thegreat6626]

Huyo kinyozi kanichekesha sana jinsi anajadiliana na mteja kuvaa au kutovaa barakoa kama vile upo na demu ghetto mnashauriana kuvaa au kutovaa condom mwisho mnaaminiana mnacheza peku😂😂😂

[@kevinfred2885]

The barber man called a spade a spade not a big spoon, some idiots in the comment section be commenting as if they do not know how Kenya is.

[@Lupidleaper]

This was one of your more wholesome videos and maybe the funniest , glad that 1 experience didn’t bring you down on Kenya and send you packing.

[@cloudyout7403]

See sabbatical your being loved

[@joans5911]

Sarcasm....hallarious😂😂😂a language genius too!👍🏻👍🏻you are so talented in many ways.... Thank you so much for bringing me so much fun to watch your channel. Stay safe! A Shanghainese and a New Yorker wishing you all the BEST!!🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻