Why NIGERIA Has As Many People As Its 15 Nearest Neighbors COMBINED

[@ikeukaegbu64]

Little point of correction,on the map you presented the Bight of Biafra should be on the right (Eastern Nigeria) and the Bight of Benin on the left (Western Nigeria) Thanks

[@Chilaxme]

I also noticed the mistake...

[@FOH45]

lol

[@makouras]

That really confused me, since I knew that Benin the country took its name from the Bight of Benin. Thanks for pointing that out.

[@okaforkosiso1474]

Oga the new international map Says it's all bight of Benin. Untill there is new Sovereign government to change it back. It remains bight of Benin. Stop living in dreams

[@Chilaxme]

​@@okaforkosiso1474sometimes you keep quiet if you have nothing to say. Who told you it's about sovereignty.

[@AgKeClva_]

was in Lagos in Feb for work, would really like fo go back for leisure and more. 🇳🇬 Love from 🇿🇦

[@Dreadhead47]

Where in Lagos were you? I’m from Nigeria and I can recommend some beautiful places to visit when you visit again😊

[@Favoulites]

Nigeria: Great as individuals | Not so great as a collective due to the best being ruled by the worst

[@adesolaadetola2328]

We are great as a collective. Now tell me which country doesn't have issues

[@Favoulites]

@@adesolaadetola2328 For the country to be great as a collective, its socio-economic stats should be super positive. I like the enthusiasm though...very Nigerian

[@adesolaadetola2328]

@@Favoulites I can say the same for your country. I love your ignorance. Very interesting

[@Favoulites]

@@adesolaadetola2328 I am Nigerian bro 🤦‍♂

[@adesolaadetola2328]

@@Favoulites good luck to you sis.

[@Daseeker4895]

You forgot to mention the Oyo Empire which span from Western Nigeria to present day Togo.

[@PrinceKehinde-v4r]

Oyo is not an empire,but a kingdom.... it's the Benin that have empires ok...

[@Daseeker4895]

@@PrinceKehinde-v4r I can understand that you read your history upside-down, but exposing your ignorance online is beyond me.

[@armsnnakwe2519]

@@Daseeker4895 Jesus Christ bro chill You don't have to murder him like that

[@Daseeker4895]

@@armsnnakwe2519 you nor sey sometimes when somebody say mumu thing, e beta to give am answer wey go let am understand sey e don mash line.

[@_haniif_]

8:46

[@railfan_neon]

The politicians in Nigeria are very corrupt. This along with such a high TFR means that they can't invest properly for the future population.

[@ajibolaobe2780]

NFR_Agartala Bad politicians are not going to be in charge of Nigeria forever. There is going to be a political revolution eventually.

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Does anyone know why the Christain people are being attacked in Nigeria right now?

[@fallenclara]

They're not being attacked, no one's being attacked. Well except just a few communal clashes between herds and farmers every now and then right now it's somewhat stable (referring to South-East, South-West, North-Central & South-South, I know "South-South" isn't a geological point but it is in Nigeria, the Northern parts of Nigeria are still hampered with insecurity tho especially in places like Borno & Zamfara). The economy is currently in a major free fall tho according to some articles I read earlier and inflation has also been on the increase lately (18-22%) making life somewhat difficult for Nigerians and limiting the purchasing powers of the citizens to the very few. Footnote : In context to the video on whether Nigeria could become a superpower by let's say 2050, I honestly doubt it, a lot has to change for that to happen like the economy, security, and corruption. Also, the mass migration of the educated elites/people to other countries for a better working condition/ better wage is already hampering hard in Nigerian's educational/literacy rates with very few of the professionals actually staying. So regardless, whatever the population size is tomorrow. If those problems aren't solved sooner enough, then I seriously fear what would be of Nigeria in the next 26 years.

[@voicecommunities4810]

@@fallenclara You say no-one is being attacked? Just a few communal clashes here and there?? Really???

[@fallenclara]

@@voicecommunities4810 Nigeria's literally unpredictable, something new happens everyday. But according to some reports from Reuters, there was a case of kidnapping happening at a school in the state of Kastina where 50-100 students were taken by a group of bandits/gunmen

[@LnR4Humanity]

Africa is massive and no one refers to countries there half the time.. just the continent itself. It’s always “Africa” anywhere else they specify the country or city. Strange stuff

[@Knight_Kin]

@@MiloticFan No, it's simplification depending on context. There aren't any great powers on the Continent so not everyone breaks things down by country. It's simply less well known compared to other parts of the world when it comes to current country borders. Don't take it so personally.

[@LnR4Humanity]

Let’s normalize it

[@jamrollz]

@@Knight_Kin most African borders are also arbitrary colonial constructs in the first place. It's no wonder they don't hold much sway with locals

[@skyfeelan]

in games like Overwatch and Valorant they specify it, so it's a good first step, Cypher is from Morocco, Astra is from Ghana, Ana and Pharah are from Egypt, and Doomfist and Orisa are from Nigeria

[@c.f.okonta8815]

Many of them don’t know Africa is a continent and not a country so they just refer to it like a country

[@ugochukwueze496]

Watching from Nigeria 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬

[@dexterity_1st]

likewise

[@Minelaughter]

Don’t scam me like India

[@ADM.II.]

Same bro

[@adesolaadetola2328]

@@Minelaughter don't write silly comments like this

[@AnAn___]

@@Minelaughter How is India a scam?

[@Alex_Plante]

It's odd that you do not mention agriculture. The fundamental reason why countries such as Nigeria have such large populations, is because of the combined effects of geography and climate, and the types of crops that they have domesticated, that allows them to feed lots of people.

[@isathefulani]

W Fulani and Hausa herders

[@nigerianway]

Agriculture is dead in Nigeria right now

[@amyvic9520]

Did you actually listen??? He said that

[@MAPS-dx5sr]

IT WAS THE FIRST REASON HE MENTIONED

[@Alex_Plante]

@@MAPS-dx5srI re-watched the video, He did mention agriculture, but very briefly. In per-industrial societies, agriculture is the primary reason why certain countries had such high population densities, and I don't think he paid enough attention to the unique history of agriculture in the region.

[@sirensynapse5603]

Thanks. I will forever think of you as Gee-Off though, being an actual Jeff.

[@tungsten2009]

yeah he sounds like a gee off or joff to me

[@hilaryodinamba7199]

Your knowledge of African geography is incredible. Stupendously accurate.

[@alphagimba3315]

Nice one ❤ Proudly Nigerian from Arewa

[@Changamira]

It can't be understated that Nigeria has one of the longest and most extensive history of agriculture and urbanisation in Africa. It is also one of the largest west African countries geographically, with much of the land being densely populated unlike the North western African nations (Niger,Mali,Mauritania) whose geography is largely grassland and desert.

[@Speedy300]

Nigeria was not a country until the British showed up and lumped many big tribal nations (kingdoms)into one nation and made it a country so that explains why Nigeria so the called country has a large population.

[@kareemdurrant139]

It had 16 million within the borders a hundred years ago...

[@MohammedAli-hl4mr]

It explains nothing and only shows you didn't grasp the title of the video

[@Speedy300]

@@MohammedAli-hl4mr What I said doesn’t not take away the idea that Nigeria as a country is blessed with so many things, which also explains why she has a larger population .

[@Speedy300]

@@kareemdurrant139 Yes and Nigeria (land mass called Nigeria)had always been that place where people settled because of where it is located and abundant of natural resources and it made sense for a lot of people to feel reluctant to migrate to other places or explore other places when they had everything at their fingertips However, Nigeria would not have had the population if it was not created as one country or nation.

[@mandybello9276]

Essentially, the same factors you mentioned isn't typical or unique to the established frameworks for the creation of all African countries except a negligible few like Ethiopia which resisted colonial invasion and and partitioning carving out thier territorial boundaries

[@edgarsnake2857]

Excellent video Geoff. You've 'demystified' a piece of wonderful, mysterious Africa.

[@magnuszerum9177]

They will need the correct political environment, legal system, and cultural elements to become a super power. The question is: can they adopt those before their urbanization turns into the poison pill that kills them off?

[@frednorman1]

Unlikely

[@ajibolaobe2780]

@@frednorman1 O ye of little faith.

[@Antarius1999]

Yes, this country lacks too much of stabilty, social peace and corruptionless to become a superpower.

[@oladapotobi1029]

We are working on it. We will surprise everyone

[@nigerianway]

​@@oladapotobi1029 balablu

[@bodeoracle]

I could classify myself as a middle class Nigerian citizen. Not reach not poor and could afford literarily anything within my class. I was once one of the people that support the breakaway of Nigeria according to the region dominant tribe which would be Yoruba in the Western Region, Igbos in the Eastern Region, Hausa in the Northern Region and the Middlebelt. After many studies and research, I realized the only catastrophe that would be the most greatest in Nigeria history would be the very day we break apart. Our population and cultural diversity is what make us unique and fascinating. We might be facing lots of challenges right now due to corruption and bad leadership, I’m very sure we will get there. We are still a very young state with promising future and I’ll tell you one of the most cheapest country to live in Africa is Nigeria. Not from statistics but from my own traveling experiences. With good leadership and accountability with proper distribution of wealth, we will attain our super power status. We are one of the most brightest and smartest mind not in Africa but in the world. Not only that, we are though and resilient. We only need just one step and the Nigeria growth will grow spontaneously.

[@wildearth3992]

Delusional 😂 so many ethnic group and religion pack in such a small country literally created by England is nothing good. Nigeria a european creation. And Nigeria is not cheap at all, Lagos despite being the biggest city in the world with the worst infrastructures is still more expensive that more developped asian cities with higher wages and higher quality of life.

[@omzy8700]

Separating Nigeria was never going to solve the issue ,look at Sudan and South Sudan ,they both separated and both countries are struggling ,Sudan is collapsing while South Sudan is among the most corrupted country in the world ,most of the oil wealth goes to the few top people ,the country is struggling economically,the reason why separating does not solve the economic issue is because the issue from the start was always corruption and bad leadership,if you want to fix the country you need to fix that

[@naijalolade688]

Nigeria as it stands is still a regional superpower that does not exercise its powers but if forced to would be more than happy. We have done it before. I do not support breaking up for the sole reason that it will not serve the direct interest of the masses but that of the anglozionist empire and its 5th and 6th columnists together with their 4th estate of the realm. it would be a vicious circle. Do you wonder why the empire started an active hybrid war in 2008 and has since lost both politically and militarily in 2015? It is not coincidental. Nigeria truly expired in 2014 and from their game plan, it is to break Nigeria into parts using their underdogs. This failed during the Biafran War. The plan then was to create smaller but more controllable regions and indebted them massively as you have in Qatar, UAE, and even Jordan. This plan failed and it would only serve the direct interest of the anglozoionist empire. This is the main reason their undergod Agui Ironsi stopped a regional government that was working in the interest of the people but not that of the puppet master. They have since failed. Nigeria honestly was never created for the people living within the borders of Nigeria. This is a fact. The reality is, the people in the boarders of Nigeria have been fighting to change the tide to favour them and you re absolutely right. Th purchasing power parity of the Naira is stronger than many European and American countries. That is a fact! Life expectancy, may be not so good but getting better than in the 80s. We will get there. I have said this about leadership: Nigeria is currently classified in my school of thought as a semi puppet state which is far better than a permanenet puppet state. What is missing is a Putin of Nigeria. We will get there eventually. It's a process and we are so close now than never ever!

[@bedeehiogu2159]

@@naijalolade688 Ah conspiracy theories... They keep you energetic and fired up, and no one can reach into your mind and rip them out. Continue with your delulu, don't stop on my account

[@MKRex]

All Nigeria needs is for those who don't want to be part of it, to physically leave Nigerian territory, before seceding. Notion that you can start making claim of other territories in the common wealth, and claiming you developed regions that predate the existence of the country, especially after attempts at hostile takeovers, is delusional. Nigeria is a voluntary union. To lose status of a voluntary status, you would have had to prove yourself a threat to the union. Continuing to threaten the union, does not only hinder the potential of the members of such a union, but the regional development of the country. It holds the nation hostage to old paranoias and is the main cause of economic, social, educational, resource and technological stagnation. Anybody who wants to leave, should leave, without taking from others, what they have not brought to the table.

[@mysteriousDSF]

In 2023, Nigerian singer Rema absolutely dominated the charts and was pretty much the most trending artist here in London where I live. I see this as a first outburst of a massive African cultural boom on the global scene already brewing.

[@rizkyadiyanto7922]

rapper? eww.

[@uchegbudivine6885]

@@rizkyadiyanto7922 his both

[@LucasDimoveo]

@@rizkyadiyanto7922?

[@atlaskinzel6560]

There have been famous african artists before, Fela Kuti and King Sunny Ade were huge in their day. I say this just to say that while I am hopeful for increasing African cultural influence around the world, it is not guaranteed.

[@wildearth3992]

Still not building any infrastructures

[@TheGbelcher]

Geoff, I love the international focus. I learned a lot from this video. Might have to watch again 😂

[@KO-xe8vj]

Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire has a population of 6.3 million people

[@chidon1113]

Nice video 💯 and great points 👏 watching from 🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@jackwalsh1468]

Geoff, a subject and video to consider is the Sahel region of Africa. Consider the weather pattern changes and increased rainfall in the "Nile/Blue Nile river regions. The Sahel will in due time become the "Bread basket" of Africa. I believe you'll find this subject matter interesting. Dig deep and find that Northern and North Western Africa was rather tropical at one time and may become so again. Cheers, Mate.

[@KingMeMgmt]

No one can stop the rise of Nigeria 🇳🇬… music already shows the world we are about to dominate

[@wildearth3992]

Music doesn’t created infrastructures, make wage higher and create a social welfare system.

[@KingMeMgmt]

@@wildearth3992 duh but if you look at history. One of the ways to predict a downfall or rise of civilization starts with the type of music that is created

[@wildearth3992]

@@KingMeMgmt well you need to a civilization first which is not the case africa always been a dominated area

[@KingMeMgmt]

@@wildearth3992 from what you said I know this is not a conversation I can learn or build from. Good day. 🇳🇬9ja to the world 🌍

[@wildearth3992]

@@KingMeMgmt So build your country first

[@richgunning8311]

Correction the Dhar Tichitt Culture collapsed in the 800's---700's B.C.E transitioning to Wagadu statelets emerging between Early 600's---400s B.C.E coalescing into the Ghana Empire approximately the early 200's C.E. The 7th century is when The Ghana Empire became privy to Islamic world an subsequently everyone in proximity

[@birbluv9595]

Can’t travel, but i hope you can get lots of people who will go with you!

[@wordsmyth100]

This is a brilliant video. Regardless of Nigeria's challenges, it is still a strong player in global affairs.

[@oyibejames712]

I love the graphics of the maps

[@JamesBrown-p6e]

Wonderful work!

[@LeBasketballGuy]

I've long thought that an African country wouldn't win a FIFA World Cup because the talent they have is split up among too many countries but I wasn't aware of how populated Nigeria is and might have to make an exception when I say that from now on.

[@clarenceonyekwere5428]

If Nigeria gets its league to a good level, they could challenge over the next 4 world cups. They only just missed out on winning AFCON

[@lanla6838z]

It doesn't work that way. USA and Australia can win the world cup. It's not that difficult. You can not win a fight against an opponent who's mentally superior to you. That's the difference, not the population.

[@SynergyEnergy33]

​@@lanla6838zMentally superior in what way?

[@lanla6838z]

@@SynergyEnergy33 Australia has 20 million people. They are always in the top medals at the Olympics. Australia can beat any Nigerian team in football even though Nigeria is by far the better team. And head to head show that.

[@deanchur]

@@lanla6838z 28 million. Australia could beat an African team in soccer/football but that's not exactly beating a European or South American team; they're more a cricket country, and they've produced a ton of talent in that sport.

[@NewEraSSKid]

Nigeria is a Land God Almighty blessed with many Rivers and Water sustain life

[@martinammons2189]

Liberia 🇱🇷 gain it’s independence in 1847, not 1867

[@CreativeDavee]

My Jottings from this Video😂❤ WHY NIGERIA HAS HIGH POPULATION 1. Historic Empires 2. Physical Geography 3. Abundance of Natural Resources 4. High Fertility Rate 5. More Large Cities

[@shaunrosenberg4568]

Places like Nigeria are singlehandedly keeping the world's population expanding, while most other countries are shrinking or stable.

[@Jayjay20015]

We will soon start shrinking, Nigeria booming population growth is from cheap prices, oil wealth and agricultural production Now insecurity, inflation and corruption is the order of the day

[@deanchur]

@@Jayjay20015 Even your friends in the North, Niger, are shrinking. In 2008 they were 8.4 children per women and are now down to 6.4 children per woman.

[@joye5761]

@@Jayjay20015it’s not shrinking anytime soon, the population would triple. Better days ahead, for those haters they should keep hating.

[@okene]

​@@joye5761do you think a larger population is a good thing? If so, why?

[@blackoralArt]

Some of the reasons for the large population: Big land mass which is very fertile, suitable for agriculture all year round, no need for fertilisers so food is plentiful and quite cheap until recently with high inflation Abundant rainfall esp in the South, Middle belt; Culture, Nigerians are family oriented, you are expected to marry at a certain age and have children/family, a lady over 26 and unmarried wont rest from family pressure to settle down. 😂 abundant natural resources eg oil, gas, gold etc Multiple wives (polygamy esp among the muslims in Nortgern Nigeria, High fertility rate among the women- though its dropping in recent years better healthcare which has reduced child mortality rate, mass migration from neighbouring countries - result is about 30% of Nigeria s population consists of other Africans . There are other reasons but these are the few i can come up with

[@dotmankreed7007]

On the 3:15 marker you put the bight of benin and bight of biafra on the opposite sides, it’s the other way around (I’m a Nigerian and grew up in Nigeria) No judgement all love just thought to help with the little I know

[@gardensteps]

Geoff. I'm sure others have pointed out the error in the map of Nigeria you presented. . Bight of Benin is on the left, Western Nigeria side, near the country of Benin. Bight of Biafra is on the right, Eastern Nigeria side, near the country of Cameroon.

[@ositamordi9799]

Most of the censuses since British colonial Nigeria had been fraudulent, so nobody is certain about the population though it is likely still the most populated country in Africa

[@asteriskesque]

When you say there are questions about the accuracy of Nigeria's population, do you think the real number is larger or smaller than what's stated? That comment piqued my curiosity. Cheers!

[@ozymandayas--kami6538]

The real population is believed to be smaller. The Northern region has historically held more power and for longer since 1960. They supposedly inflate the regions pop for internal elections and for international aid.

[@blackoralArt]

The last census in Nigeria was over 10 years ago so most of the population figures are mere speculations. The real figure is smaller than speculated, more likely 160m, at most 170m based on numbers from phone sim registrations

[@Speedofdark339]

@blackcoraltv6787 I am a nigerian diaspora, and I want to ask you, do you think nigeria in the next 15-20 years can be in a different situation than now?

[@clarenceonyekwere5428]

⁠There are opportunities but sadly current leadership isn't the best and look to be heading in a wrong direction. This can change however.

[@larrygii2448]

​@@Speedofdark339I'm sure It'll bee but the bad leaders has existed for long time I hope it won't again

[@novaflash714]

Une analyse précise et concise. Depuis Yaoundé au Cameroun 🇨🇲.

[@williamlee7672]

Usually people of poorer countries have more children. Not just here but when Ireland was poor in the 50’s- 70’s. The baby boom period. Women gave birth to 6-10 children minimum. Same with China, India etc etc. Once a country become more educated, richer and a larger middle class. Family size decrease. The average size of Irish families is under 2 kids. Once African nations become richer and more educated. Family sizes will decrease too.

[@buharisani1428]

Oddly, you didn't mention the most extensive and most potent African empire of all time in the region Sokoto empire

[@edsteward7717]

Great content!

[@politicallyafrican6317]

You got your data on population of Accra wrong. As at 2023 population of Accra was 2.7 million

[@bofloa]

the two Bight of Benin and Biafra are misplaced.. geographically in your naration at 3:23

[@sahilgulati450]

Well 1.4 billion in total Africa seems less when you live in India or China where they alone have 1.4 billion people

[@UchechukwuBlessed]

Nigeria is a peaceful nation I love my contry

[@UchechukwuBlessed]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Rasclaaaaat]

@@UchechukwuBlessed how about north nigeria? We know the problem, for that I support my Nigerian Christians in the South.

[@AdamKFT]

Love the video from Kano Nigeria 🇳🇬🇳🇬 But please stop using those type of transition clip it feels that youtube ads and make me wanna click away

[@Jannemann09]

Would have been great if you mentioned the challenges with Boko Haram and other groups in the north. These will certainly continue to impact Nigeria's role in Africa and the world Anyway, great to see a video about Nigeria's geography!

[@indianastan]

Whoa 220 million ?

[@youme1414]

It is a big lie. Don't believe that shit, sir. The Nigerian population is over-estimated. I don't blame that on the world but the Nigerian leaders who are using it for their own selfish gain.

[@marthahancock7938]

Good so far - but you have switched the Bight of Benin and the Bight of Biafra. It's opposite. Now I'll continue listening....

[@ferwallace1903]

Nigeria has more people than ALL Southern african countries combined!!!! This just made me realise how countries south of the equator are so sparsely populated!!!! Why do they have lower birth rates in the south. Eg Namibia has 2.5 million people only and botswana at 2.5 million as well... With south africa being the only country with a large population at 56million, which is still a bit low!!!!

[@joye5761]

So the former Ghana empire was Mauritania 🇲🇷 and Mali 🇲🇱 and has NOTHING to do with present day Ghana 🇬🇭. That is very interesting and educative, lovely video.

[@lost_porkchop]

You completely ignored Sao Tome E Principe

[@easytiger6570]

Expected

[@JT-km6th]

Why do you rename the countries from start to finish multiple times?

[@yaaobenewaah1697]

Accra is not a small city. The government keeps shrinking the size of what is called Accra. Its actual population is somewhere between 3 to 6 million people.

[@muktaraliyu4251]

That's not correct Sir, check your data very well, according to the census 2006 Kani has the highest population with about 9.5 million people followed by Lagos. But now you are saying 4 million I don't know where you get your data, there's an error in that data of course

[@yakubuharuna3748]

Correction at 11 minutes: The population of the Kano state is way more than 10 million. Many people mistake the Kano city (metro area) population with the population of the whole Kano state.

[@billikpe2718]

Onitsha is another massive city. The Aro confederacy wasn't mentioned amongst history nation states within Nigeria

[@abdulhalimibrahim4826]

Kano has more han 15 million people as it has the highest birth rate in Africa. even 2006 census showed that Kano is the most populous city of the country with more than 9.4 million people. check your findings again.

[@SamiOklo]

Bad leaders are our number 1 problem in the country. Nice video

[@miosnikzycia2913]

Geoff is so good looking

[@smallscaleminingsupplies9670]

The land is so fertile for cassava growing, the cheap harvest can support a huge population

[@codysparks1454]

At this rate Nigeria will have more population than all of Europe combined lmao

[@68404]

At this rate they will all illegally migrate to Europe.

[@okene]

Not even close. It'll start declining soon

[@thomasgrabkowski8283]

Yep by 2100. In the 2040s, Nigeria’s population is expected to surpass the US

[@okene]

@@thomasgrabkowski8283 do you think that's a good thing?

[@youme1414]

@@okene That is because it is a big scam or lie.

[@nobaso620]

I have had this question in my mind for a couple of years

[@richardsimms251]

Very good

[@AnAn___]

Can Nigeria grow by more than 6% a year over the next decade?

[@iLoveKurdistan91]

I am so thankful for all your uploads that’s all so interesting l! I am studying English and that improves my skills 🫶🏽 Please continue with all Your videos thanks a lot

[@marvellousruni8475]

Nigeria small? 😂. Only my state, Delta has at least 5 cities that are hours away from each other.

[@yaaobenewaah1697]

Nigeria's population is inflated. How does a country have 220 million people but only 25 million voted in the election a few months ago? Not even twice Ghana's voter turnout and Ghana only has 33 million.

[@jeffreytube]

The number of registered voters are more than the number of people that actually voted. We had issued of electoral staffs refusing to give certain people their voters card because they think they will vote against the current party. There are also a lot of people that couldn't cast their vote on that day as well. There are also millions of people that don't participate in elections for personal reasons.

[@yaaobenewaah1697]

@@jeffreytube it still doesn't explain 25 million voters in a country of 220 million people. In most sane countries the election wouldn't even stand.

[@ogiepet]

You are foolish to equate voters turn out with the general population. First and foremost there's voter's apathy in the last election, the people below the voting age in Nigeria, which is 18 is extremely large, so that's some of the reasons the turn out was very low. To add insult to injury, the Nigeria general population has lost interest in the electoral process in Nigeria. So,Dummy, the election day turn out has nothing to do with the general population of Nigeria. Get that to your sick skull

[@Bryan-eq6nt]

Nigeria's population is very inflated for political reasons. Lagos is literally the only city with traffic. Most of Nigerian cities look empty in comparison

[@favourkalu8586]

Nearly 100 million adults registered to vote and millions more never registered to vote. Nigeria's median age is 18.1 years which means there's nearly another 100 million people under 18 years.

[@naijalolade688]

As usual, your history did not include the Oyo empire. We have been celebrating the Kojoda calendar since 10,066, We yet celebrate it every year. Benin was founded by Oranmiyan, a prince in Ile Ife. So much info I do not agree with. But I love to see how outsiders see us.

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Superpower? 63% of persons living within Nigeria (133 million people) are multidimensionally poor living on less than $6 a day. Persistent inflation is at a 17-year high of 25.8%. Access to education and health it's the 7th lowest human capital index in the world. All levels of government and business is still irredeemably corrupt. They have a very long way to go to yet.

[@dexterity_1st]

Statistics speculate year 2100 to be the time they see some changes.

[@Castleknight]

Yea, I don't see ANY African country becoming a superpower. They are poor, corrupt and lack the industrial and technical know how, to do much of anything.

[@c.f.okonta8815]

100% agree with you

[@goodman4093]

​​@@dexterity_1st that country cannot exist in 2100. Genocide of Christians in the North. Ethnicity boils over during elections. The south east people are often targeted for discrimination.

[@emmanuelochieke1645]

@CathodeRayNipplez was Peter Obi's campaign manager; that is how come she knows statistics to the T. Ahmed Tinubu asked Obi: "Na statistics we go chop?"

[@azeezedo-omozuwa1820]

Great video. But the Bight of benin and the bight of biafra are placed wrongly, benin is west and biafra is east. 💪💪💪🇳🇬🇳🇬🇳🇬

[@Hession0Drasha]

This is the main reason, why french won't ever be in the top 5 most spoken languages. Nigeria will dominate it's neighbours, economically and culturally, while their neo colonial ties to france continue to erode. I wouldn't be surprised, if the english speaking part of cameroon, benin, togo and ghana, form a new country, with nigeria. That is an even larger, core of west africa.

[@AYTM1200]

Nigeria is not going to dominate anyone in fact they're practically 3 countries in 1. The fundemental unity it takes to be a functioning nation yet alone a superpower is missing. Ghana as much as people don't want to admit itin the same way caused the rise of sovereign African states will spark the 2nd revolution for Africa. One of the few African countries to never have a terrorist attack. Despite having similar demographics to Nigeria with Christian south and a Muslim north has never had a civil war. In 2017 was the fastest growing economy. Although with some economic mismanagement with better leaderahip has potential. Despite having similar economic issues has minimal to no insecurity. 85% electrification and even supplying energy to other countries including Nigeria. Not to mention the first sub-saharan gain independence as a feat in of itself. Leaders in Ghana need to wake up and realise "the giant of Africa" is nothing but a slogan and if we don't take the drivers seat like Nkrumah did Africa will continue to remain in darkness.

[@Antarius1999]

Actually, French will be the most spoken european language in Africa in 2050 because despite its population, Nigeria is too corrupt, too diverse, unequal and unstable to become a superpower. The future of Africa is in smaller, but more stable countries, like Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana for example. People underestimate the importance of stability and no corruption to develop a strong state and enconomy.

[@jeffreytube]

@@Antarius1999 lol seems like you're not even an African cuz this take is the direct opposite of reality as we speak. The top 3 most influential countries in Africa is Nigeria, South Africa and Egypt. These countries you mentioned are struggling to be seen on the world map. Even with the curropt system in nigeria, they have managed to even get in more influential positions on the world stage. I suggest you do more research on this.

[@Antarius1999]

@@jeffreytube The only topic where Nigeria is dominant is demographics, and demographics do not make a country powerful if you cannot create jobs to absorb it (it's the Indian situation), moreover, stability and institutions are too weak to create a prosperous economy, that's why the countries i've mentionned are small in land area and population, but they are more likely to became "developed" country with high standard of living (in scale of Africa).

[@Zeyede_Seyum]

French isn’t going anywhere.

[@idowuomisile]

Hi Geoff, Thank you for the video and thank you for the effort. I commend you. However, as a Nigerian living in Nigerian and well acquainted with our history and some of those of our neighbours, I think your facts are not too well grounded. Like other commentators have said, you forgot to mention the Old Oyo Empire, which had a significant impact in shaping the entire southwestern region of Nigeria from Benin Republic (Dahomey) to Edo (Bini Kingdom), you left out the important Kanem-Bornu empire, Ijaw-Urhobo kingdom among a vast host of others. Also, I would think that your points on why Nigeria has more population than others is not well grounded. Sorry that I criticised you.

[@Destruct02367]

Nigerians are always on their way to KZbin videos about their country to correct the KZbinrs and sometimes are rude about it

[@prawnstar502]

lol @ Kingdom of Da Homie

[@teuast]

the chillest of the kingdoms

[@lafayettemoreira4423]

More nigerians, than brazilians.

[@68404]

I like Brazilians.. Oh, you're talking about the people..

[@adb_500]

I don't believe it's 220 so Nigeria gained 20m in 3years

[@alllove6874]

Liberia independence is 1847 not 2867 Preciate the vid

[@waspwrap1235]

Cuz’ve Lagos brah

[@you3ee]

Nigeria needs to be divided. Biafra needs to be created. Igbos and hausas and the others have nothing in common

[@joye5761]

As someone with an Igbo heritage, I can say you are not well. You people are the ones unfortunately giving Igbos a bad name. Continue with your internet country.

[@okene]

​@@joye5761you are either igbo or not. Wtf is "Igbo heritage".... Internet identity

[@ikechukwuukeje2606]

Kano is more than 10 million people.

[@sephirothprime8403]

3:21 look. We are not THAT cool to have a place named “da homey” it’s pronounced Da-ho-MAY.

[@carltongill2607gb1]

😅Thanks!

[@KennethLanders-i8b]

Never mind WHY Nigeria has so many people. The real question is HOW is Nigeria and the world at large, going to cope with so many black people of different tribes in a relatively small area under weak leadership? The rest of the world may see markets. I see trouble!

[@CathodeRayNipplez]

Nigeria must be very very rich. Many Princes email offer me millions of dollars every day.

[@railfan_neon]

😂😂

[@danielating1316]

🤣🤣🤣🤣the Princes of Nigeria love you

[@TeeO8080]

You mean you attracts criminals?! What are you into;....crime?

[@tanybynature]

Nigerians individualy are rich, however they are also alot of poor people. There really is no middle class your either super rich or super poor and the general economy isn't really good

[@danielating1316]

@@tanybynature I am Nigerian so I know that first hand

[@juanacastillo1772]

Nigeria 🌍🤩❤

[@gsftom]

Dang Jeff - I am interested in watching yr video. I usually miss out on watching “upcoming” videos bc other things come up and I forget to go back and watch later. Just me sharing. Hope I remember to go back and watch this one whenever it goes live. Love watching yr stuff.

[@chefnyc]

I wonder how many people actually watch it "live" and if it's really worth polluting people's feed. Since the announcement I got so many new videos my subscribed channels, this thumbnail is no longer visible. So the reminder is gone! Just came back here to rant :)

[@BrendaSmart-e3g]

BECAUSE IT'S PEOPLE EAT ORGANIC FOOD ,WHICH MAKE THEM VERY FERTILE.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@miguelbonifacio9038]

It wont be a superpower

[@SamuelComah]

Ghana the warrior King 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🦁

[@laotanfaji5728]

You have the bights of Benin and Biafra swapped

[@Nigerianprince419]

Kano definitely has way more than 4.7 million 😂😂

[@wisdomenake242]

Kano state not kano city

[@smart741]

All these population growth is also due to the number of immigrants from nearby countries, they troop in daily in their thousands.

[@KingMeMgmt]

Nigeria 🇳🇬 💰

[@ProudTurkroach]

Nigeria isn't the African superpower Ethiopia is

[@bigbootros4362]

Ethiopia is dirt poor.

[@ProudTurkroach]

@@bigbootros4362 It is far more stable, secular and progressive than Nigeria can ever be

[@bigbootros4362]

@@ProudTurkroach maybe. Or maybe not. But either way it's dirt poor and not culturally or politically as significant as Nigeria is on the international/African stage.

[@realdreamerschangetheworld7470]

Ethiopia, while a great force, is in a major war and lacks access to ports

[@homoeconomicus5711]

@@ProudTurkroach Did you really just say that Ethiopia, a country that recently had a civil war, is more stable than Nigeria? I don’t think you know what you’re talking about. Ethiopia is only relevant on the continent because it houses the African Union.

[@uromvictor]

Nigeria is not small oh. Its as Big as Texas.

[@dereksylvester6545]

It's bigger than Texas

[@eggzykenneth8338]

Why do foreigners keep saying Lagos like (La-Gos) 😂 even though that's how it's spelt abeg use our accent talk am (Lay-Gos)

[@rheffner3]

It is estimated that Nigeria will have 500,000,000 people by 2100. How the heck can that country support that many people? Jobs, food, etc. I don't think so. The country is a disaster today and I don't see it getting any better.

[@afrokg5745]

Hater😅😅🇳🇬🇳🇬❤❤

[@patriciapsouza]

132 people plus Peter Zeihan has downvoted this video.

[@blueexpresstv5401]

This is why I don't like when none indigenous people makes a history based video about those indigenous people. It is too often filled with mistakes and sometimes outright falsehood that is then digested by other clueless people as fact/history. I mean, why even bother if you are not going to visit, live among, and talk to them before making a video about them. Stop using Wikipedia and the internet as a fact-fetching machine ffs!!