ETHIOPIA 🇪🇹 ADDIS ABABA 1st day AFRICAN AMERICAN 😱 WOW!

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African American shows off Ethiopia and the city of ADDIS ABABA. If you never been here my videos will take you there.
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@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Let me know what you've heard about Ethiopia

@jkperkins4582 Ай бұрын

I've heard they have the most beautiful women in the world!

@Shaddyraddy92 Ай бұрын

I heard the oldest Bible originates there. Ethiopian Jazz is some of the best 70s music to come from the continent. And about the women, they are simply top 10!

@lebo5281 Ай бұрын

They have the greatest coffee culture and probably some of the aesthetically pleasing cuisines in Africa.

@thedolamitechannel2756 Ай бұрын

That they are the most arrogant and backward people ever

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

True story. Coffee is 👌🏽 in Ethiopia

@desstadessta Ай бұрын

there Are alot of stores that import orgional items from USA. Don't misslead your followers. Research before you make a conclusion. you need to explore the city with tour guides.They Will help you to have a great exeriance in Ethiopia. Enjoy your stay!!

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

This is the beginning of my journey. More to come

@yaballo1 Ай бұрын

@Jay: Thanks. Yes, Addis Ababa is the highest city in Africa with an altitude of nearly 2,500 meters or nearly 8,000 feet above sea level. The hills behind the city which you showed us are called "Entoto" & they are even higher at about 3000-3500 meters above sea level. In fact, most of Ethiopia is a known as the "Roof of Africa" because most of its landmass sits on one massive volcanic high plateau which is, on average, 2000+ meters above sea level. @So, due to the mountains the rainy seasons can get foggy, drizzly & cold - just like in Europe. Because of the high altitude, the nights tend to be a lot colder & this confuses many foreign visitors who only consider the latitude or the tropical location of Ethiopia & ignore the effects of the high altitude on local weather. @Basically, Ethiopia's volcanic highlands - like the highlands in tropical Bolivia or Peru (Andes Mountains) - moderate the weather & allow Addis Ababa & most of Ethiopia to experience a spring-like weather all year round. @Another good effect of the high altitude is that there are fewer mosquitos on these highlands & there is hardly any need for mosquito nets in hotel rooms, etc. But this last aspect is changing now maybe due to 'global warming' as some mosquitos are settling in high Addis Ababa too. @In contrast, Ethiopia also has the lowest & hottest place on planet in the form of 'The Afar Triangle' &/or 'The Afar/Danakil/Dalol Depression' located east of the highlands & closer to the Red Sea/Djibouti. The Danakil/Afar Depression is one of the lowest places on earth (the lowest place in Africa), with an altitude of about 110 (?) meters BELOW sea level. @Intriguingly, the highest mountain in Ethiopia (nearly 5000 meters above sea level) is located only about 300 (?) Kms west of the lowest ground in Africa/Ethiopia [depending on one's geographic perspective] from 'The Afar/Danakil/Dalol Depression'. @There you go .. & thanks again. Wish you a safe travel in Ethiopia.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Great info. Thanks for sharing.

@letshealtogether5226 Ай бұрын

Don’t be surprised about the food prices…besides inflation is one of the reasons, almost everything you eat In ethiopia or anywhere in Africa doesn’t have all the toxic things or ingredients /no GMO and highly organic…/. It’s the same price or less that the organic foods and products in USA and other countries sale 🤷🏾‍♀️

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

I hear you. I don't live in the States, tho. I've been on the African continent for the last 11 months, uninterrupted. I'm comparing to prices in African countries. Thanks for watching

@letshealtogether5226 Ай бұрын

@@JayFocused sadly the price is increasing every single day 🥹thank you for sharing you experience

@AstralNomics Ай бұрын

bro you always on the move. a true inspiration

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Thank you sir

@ZestOrange Ай бұрын

🧶 Africa is more than that! Don't compare it with the Western Countries! We also have things that you don't have! Wait and see! Don't judge quickly! 🧶 You have too many homeless People in America! Especially, African Americans! It is a Shame, not much Social Services provided to them! No Equity! Unbelievable and Unacceptable for a Rich Country! Try to be Polite! Show the great Historical Places too!

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Just getting started, don't worry. Much love to Ethiopia

@tihetenad3710 Ай бұрын

We all know the racism in his own "country", bro is more safe in Africa than America

@makeitmakesense98 Ай бұрын

Bole Edna mall area was a former central area, but that was over 10years ago. These days there are several centers that are far more developed and urban centres that are beautiful and full of things to do. Meskel Square, Arat Kilo around friendship park and the library, piassa and even CMC which is further out.

@bircruz555 Ай бұрын

The picture in the first half of the video, and at the end, is reversed. Ethiopians drive on the right, not on the left as the video has it. Also, the city has always had many cinemas for decades. Edna mall was not the only cinema facility.

@lottigemechu1906 Ай бұрын

Amazing amazing country

@ethiopiannewendeavor8867 Ай бұрын

@ 2:12 correction. there are more than 12 modern cinemas in Addis Ababa. You have the wrong information.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Understood.

@Nightcorebests Ай бұрын

129 million people not 60+ million

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

👍🏽

@natinaelworkineh4943 Ай бұрын

That guace definetely gave you some heat😂

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

😂. Thanks for watching. Kindly subscribe to support the channel

@1inMilli Ай бұрын

Hey, I wanted to give you a heads up! So, when you mentioned that there was only one cinema, well, that's not quite accurate. You see, Addis actually has quite a few cinemas in the city. In fact, the oldest one, which opened during the time of King Menelik 2nd.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Outstanding. Thanks for clarifying. I'm not an expert on the country, just a traveler.

@Letsbebetter123 Ай бұрын

As an Ethiopian I love when Americans visit the US especially black Americans hopefully you love it

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Yes, it's been an amazing experience. Thanks for watching. Kindly subscribe to support the channel

@316JOHNLT Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Getaneh188 Ай бұрын

Thos is the hot season. But after a month , it gets so cold.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Gotta bundle up at night time

@mark52203 Ай бұрын

I've been to many places that people drive crazy Addis Ababa scared the hell out of me in those little blue taxis lol.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Hahaha..really? For a city of it's size, I think they drive well

@samuelamanual6117 Ай бұрын

Hello Jay Focused Look at one of the best square in the world located in Addis abeba. The squer is called “Adewa Square” completed about 2 month ago. Adwa Square was built to commemorate the 128-year history of Ethiopia's victory over Italy. Adwa is the pride not only of Ethiopia but of Africa and the entire black people in the world. look at the area and judge it by yourself if I lie. There are many squares in Addis Ababa, but now Adwa Square breaks record. Try to uploading from Adwa square to Mexico Squer through cherchel road. Mexico square is not far from Adwa square, it is may be around 3 to 5 kilometer or lessthan 7 kilometer. I hope, you will enjoy and uploading it on your youtube channel.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Thanks

@youme1414 Ай бұрын

OMG! That KKFC seems to have better tasty chicken than Nando's. I can't recall which country owns Nando's though. Go Ethiopia! Thank you, sir.

@josephshonga178 Ай бұрын

Nandos Is a South African brand.

@youme1414 Ай бұрын

@@josephshonga178 Hehehe... I know that very well.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

🤣

@josephshonga178 Ай бұрын

@@youme1414 Oh! My apologies, I misunderstood then. I thought you meant the origins of Nandos; which is South Africa, started by Portuguese South Africans, with a recipe mostly taken from Mozambique.

@Infraredfr3d Ай бұрын

You were right. The population is just under 6 million

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Thanks

@tsegayemergia7874 Ай бұрын

I am not surprised what white people tell you about Africa

@natikebede3845 Ай бұрын

I think the mall you have been is not the biggest mall in the city now and there is more than 6-7 cinemas across the city in a different location i guess.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Gotcha. Thanks for watching

@dawg929 Ай бұрын

I would definitely talk to you in Amharic😂

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Yeah....I learned the numbers and basic greetings on the plane over.

@Gods_Child_777_ Ай бұрын

Cap

@CacaoFlower Ай бұрын

The fried chicken prolly organic compared to the states

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

💯

@user-xj2wg6bx6r Ай бұрын

Welcome home Brother welcome 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 enjoy

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

✊🏽

@316JOHNLT Ай бұрын

Ethiopia is for Ethiopian And he is not Ethiopia and Ethiopia is not his home.ቆሻሻ።

@Letsbebetter123 Ай бұрын

@@316JOHNLT his a black American if you know the role they played during Italy invasion and Ethiopian airlines you would show him some respect. Africa is all of our homes

@cottondad1696 Ай бұрын

Research man, understand what Ethiopia is all about nation where his sprit is resting

@TanzaniaTony Ай бұрын

💪🏿🫡

@ShanntahnPininchula Ай бұрын

Do you have a video where you talk about how you are able to afford to travel and live abroad for long periods of time? If not then do you mind sharing? I want to move my wife to South Africa and/or Windhoek until she can immigrate from Angola to the United States and that's going to take up to 3 years!

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Wow, 3 years is a long time. It's a disgrace that the U.S. immigration system takes that long for spouses.

@ShanntahnPininchula Ай бұрын

@@JayFocused It really is a disgrace. And as far as I can tell from what I have read and heard the US is the only country that does this type of treatment sadly. Thank you for all that you do. I'm going to try to save enough money to where I can quit my job and go visit her in different countries where the US dollar exchange rate is good and see her for at least a month at a time. That's why she and I are interested in Namibia and South Africa and why I asked you how do you afford to travel and stay over there. She's actually been to both Cape Town and Windhoek and loved both places.

@316JOHNLT Ай бұрын

@@JayFocusedThey only do this to African people .

@BirukTessema-nq7ft 9 күн бұрын

lol when there’s accidents they just out and box it out

@JayFocused 9 күн бұрын

Word. I never heard that

@estiphanosget3602 Ай бұрын

Thank you for showing Addis but you showed us only the 50m radius...Why? Afraid to go out?

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

More videos coming. This was just the first. Subscribe and turn on notificatio s to get informed

@user-ov8qv3hp9d Ай бұрын

I picked you up on Uber the other day

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Are you sure? In which country? No uber in Ethiopia

@iamoromonotethiopia3095 Ай бұрын

Explore all over #Oromiya Inshallah enjoy try Oromo #Jimma be safe brother enjoy

@AmedAfash Ай бұрын

Oromia region is not safe for Ethiopians. You want to get him killed or mugged @JayFocused , don't go without asking a local.

@316JOHNLT Ай бұрын

ምን ሊአደርግ የመጣ መሰለህ ዝሙት ሊፈፅም እኮነው የመጣው ታድያ እንኮን ደህና መጣህ ወደ ኦሮምያ ትለው አለህ? ባይመጡብን ይሻላል።

@selamawitmohammed3192 Ай бұрын

You look like my brother

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

That's interesting

@emebetassefa9639 14 күн бұрын

The center of the city is Piyassa not Bole.

@JayFocused 14 күн бұрын

True. Thanks for watching

@momopopo5384 Ай бұрын

Who told you Edna mall is the biggest and has the only cinema brother?Big misinformation.Have you been anywhere esle besides bole medhane alem ?

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Yes, I got incorrect info. Keep watching and subscribe, more videos coming.

@taajirahamanur8240 12 күн бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@JayFocused 12 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching. Kindly subscribe to support the channel

@kelion7176 Ай бұрын

Addis temperature is lowest 17° at the night day time highest 28° , you said 55 the highest & lowest 45 ° that is in Fahrenheit make a correction .

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@alanm03 Ай бұрын

No. That's fine. Probably the majority of his audience is american. We know fahrenheit. That's just fine for this video.

@alanm03 Ай бұрын

@@JayFocused You're good with that Jay. We relate better to what you said.

@ziongebru5272 Ай бұрын

You really look like local

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Maybe I'm a long-lost cousin. 😂 Thanks for watching. Kindly subscribe to support the channel

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

@@JayFocused you hv some white mix in you have you done dna test ?

@JayFocused 28 күн бұрын

@rediettadesse2828 Why do you care? Have you done a dna test?

@samuelamanual6117 Ай бұрын

Hello Jay Focused I want to remind you to look at one of the best beautiful square in the world called adwa square that located on central of Addis abeba. Adwa square connecting 5 main roads like Bole road that every one can reach all sides of Addis ababa. There are alote of constraction around adwa square. Adewa Square completed about 2 month ago. Adwa Square was built to commemorate the 128-year history of Ethiopia's victory over Italy. Adwa is the pride not only of Ethiopia but of Africa and the entire black people in the world. look at the area and judge it by yourself if I lie. There are many squares in Addis Ababa, but now Adwa Square breaks record. Try to uploading one of beutiful main road starting from Adwa square to Mexico Squer through cherchel road. Mexico square is not far from Adwa square, it is may be around 3 to 5 kilometer or lessthan 7 kilometer. I hope, you will enjoy and uploading it on your youtube channel.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Indeed

@rudiesan_89 Ай бұрын

You look a lot like a Habesha.. I'm certain many Ethiopians will start talking to you in Amharic without asking lol. Safe traveling bruv 🙇‍♂️

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Yeah, it happens everyday...haha

@AssabisEthiopian Ай бұрын

No he doesn't

@Gods_Child_777_ Ай бұрын

@@AssabisEthiopian black americans say that because they wish they were another culture or country they say they look like people from this country or that country and that the only difference is the language these people have too many issues to explain but they must be kept out of our countries because they want to usurp our culture and bring their American victimhood we are all black we are all a color and that's all that matters!!

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

@@JayFocused yah he look habesha a bit , he might have some mix in him in his dna

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

Bzw most mixed people come out looking like Ethiopians 😊

@Getaneh188 Ай бұрын

Exchange your dollar on black market. It is twice of the government rate

@316JOHNLT Ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂 የተያዘ ከሆነ ጉድ ይገባል

@JerryMartin-pz1bf Ай бұрын

I am planning on coming soon do the beautiful woman's speak English. In bole area

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Some do, and some don't. It really depends

@dawg929 Ай бұрын

If you got cash, they speak Chinese too😂

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

🤣

@Zelazella1 23 күн бұрын

Addis Ababa Ethiopia

@JayFocused 22 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching

@solomonderese9311 Ай бұрын

I have seen a lot of beggars in Harvard square in Boston

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

I believe you

@dawg929 Ай бұрын

Yes there are a lot of beggars in Addis Ababa. Let's not be too defensive. Even myself as an Ethiopian find it difficult to deal with it

@neonomad1939 Ай бұрын

Exactly, call a spade a spade. No other place compares.

@solomonderese9311 Ай бұрын

@@dawg929 Not defensive at all, it is an issue that need to be addressed, it is the culture of giving small alms which is attracting beggars

@dawg929 Ай бұрын

@@solomonderese9311 yep, it is sad to see school aged children on the streets everyday. The gov is not doing anything about it, either. It almost has become a culture. Not all is because of poverty, btw. The Orthodox Christian tradition sees super righteousness in giving, and some of the children are actually egged on into begging

@tingrettilaye1168 Ай бұрын

በጣም ደስ ይላል ያምራል እንኩዋን በሰላም በጤና ወደ ሰዎች ልጆች ምድር ኢትዮጵያ መጣህ መልካም ቀን::Bienvenu dans la terre du monde de l' Ethiopie bon journe. Welcome to the land of origin our mother land in Addis Ababa Ethiopia.!!!(°!°)🇪🇹🇪🇹🇪🇹🌍🌍🌍

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Merci beaucoup

@Getaneh188 Ай бұрын

The population is well above 10 million. The last time we had census was more than 10 years. Everywhere u go, the city is packed with people.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Makes sense. Thanks for watching

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

Yes its like suffocating a lot of people coming out from countryside ,fleeing wars flleing poverty , looking for work , like the locals r minors now , 😂they fucked over the city tho 😂 like its overcrowded n theyre weirdows too 😂😂😂😂 😮😢

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

@@JayFocused most ppl you see on the steet r not local to the city or city lofe tgey come from other places to the city ,

@hageraethiopia24 Ай бұрын

But you didn’t show Ethiopian traditional food

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Not yet

@thedolamitechannel2756 Ай бұрын

We have all seen your pancakes!

@iamoromonotethiopia3095 Ай бұрын

#Finfinna #Oromo get learn the history of that Land #Oromia

@tamlamoore7962 Ай бұрын

WE ARE ABORIGINAL PEOPLE OF TURTLE ISLAND.. TAMLA TANETTE MOORE IS THE MOST HIGH AND UNSTOPPABLE TOO..ASE HEKA AMEN RA AHO MOORE NATION GRAND RISING KARMA 🤟🏿🤑💪🏿👑 NEVER MOCK GOD 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. Subscribe to support the channel

@biruktensye2163 Ай бұрын

Poor camera

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching

@abuhaile6517 Ай бұрын

Ferrenji is mostly used for white people and it came from the name French.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Interesting. I didn't know that

@Ollinnews Ай бұрын

there is a lot to see bro, dont stay in just one area, find someone who can help your or hire a guide

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

I hear you. More videos coming

@anbesodemissie7751 Ай бұрын

You keep saying 45 degrees, maybe degree frhnite.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Yes, I'm American. We think in Fahrenheit. Thanks for watching. Kindly subscribe to support the channel

@Getaneh188 Ай бұрын

Beggers are everywhere in fhe States too. U may even get shot for not offering a dollar.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

🤣

@ethiocsc8289 Ай бұрын

Looks are deceiving.so many Ethiopians will confuse you for Ethiopian and try to speak to you in Amharic. When you tell them where you are from, they will still think you are lying.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Hahaha, you already know. Thanks for watching. Kindly subscribe to support the channel

@Gods_Child_777_ Ай бұрын

Cap

@gamebirhanu Ай бұрын

This is a city with a Cinema 100 years ago please get your facts straight man!!! This used to be the latest cinema in the town

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

I hear you.

@haimanotmeried4124 Ай бұрын

A total misleading info, do a reaserech before giving wrong info and fyi we have plenty of cinemas in addis and the hotel u stayed @ is the average priced which u can afored we have so many luxury places to visit and hangout, ok

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Hahaha...thanks for watching.

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

Haha comeon our hotels aint nothing to brag about we need to do more on that aspect

@wossenmekonnen2465 Ай бұрын

"Bigest Mall in the city and only cinima in the capital," buhahahahaha.....Tish .....lair big lair with full of misinformation. Ahhhh

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

I was misinformed. Thanks

@moriti411 Ай бұрын

i know for a fact you had less beggars in Southern Africa approaching you innit?

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

Hahaha..Southern African cities are far less dense than Addis Ababa. Addis is a highly walkable city, so you are likely to have more street interactions.

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

@@JayFocused its true its a nonstop migratiom from other regions of Ethiopia into the city , they have completely fucked up the city by now they have taken over , its very dense and suffocating, I bet the city now has like 12 million ppl

@yosephhiruy5151 2 күн бұрын

Wrong information! Addis Ababa has a lot of beautiful places to see and enjoy. You have no any idea about Addis. Don'd this mistakes again Please!!!

@JayFocused 2 күн бұрын

Thanks for the info

@bennyhanna6 Ай бұрын

I heard that there are a lot of baddies

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

The rumors are true. Thanks for watching

@oz-zy Ай бұрын

yea but i hear they're conservative. one of the most religious countries in the world. christians and mulsims.

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

@oz-zy Yes, it is generally a conservative society. Very refreshing to see in this era.

@roselindagaoses439 Ай бұрын

Wow. You look really like everyone else in Africa Jay😊😊😊

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

@roselindagaoses439 Yep. Same in the Carribbean. In D.R. they think I'm Dominican. In Cuba they think I'm Cuban. And Brazilians think I'm Brazilians.

@thedolamitechannel2756 Ай бұрын

Abashi Ethiopian only speak Ethiopian no English

@lebo5281 Ай бұрын

@thedolamitechannel2756 Which language is "Ethiopian"?

@thedolamitechannel2756 Ай бұрын

@@lebo5281 watch abashi blogs and listen carefully to the language

@AmedAfash Ай бұрын

@@lebo5281 Help me ask am please hahaha

@lebo5281 Ай бұрын

@AmedAfash I do not think we shall get an answer in this lifetime but, at least we asked.

@thedolamitechannel2756 Ай бұрын

I thought I answered already

@iamoromonotethiopia3095 Ай бұрын

Get your facts right you don’t even know the indigenous name you over here runaround good don’t even have since learn how to speak #Oromo and you are in #Oromiya #IamOromoNotEthiopia

@moriti411 Ай бұрын

I hear the Oromo people have a different name than Addis Ababa for the capital city? is this true..what do they call it?

@iamoromonotethiopia3095 Ай бұрын

@@moriti411 facts #Finfinna indigenous name get your facts, right

@AmedAfash Ай бұрын

Just up ante zimbam

@rediettadesse2828 28 күн бұрын

Oromo ppl hv also expanded up north 😂😂😂😂😂

@AmedAfash 28 күн бұрын

@@rediettadesse2828 They migrated up South too. They just cry about it without telling the whole truth and I am Oromo. But a self-awared one

@teshomeroba2141 Ай бұрын

I don’t know 🤷 why African Americans they love ❤️ Ethiopian ladies. Why they don’t go to Latin Countries they are the most beautiful women ever

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

We go everywhere, at least I do. Check out my channel. I think I've covered over 25 countries in Latin America, Europe and Africa. Thanks for watching

@teshomeroba2141 Ай бұрын

@@JayFocused okay bro! Which country have z most beautiful women? Let me know

@Jeff-xv6gk Ай бұрын

@@teshomeroba2141Ethiopian women are beautiful that’s why

@JayFocused Ай бұрын

@teshomeroba2141 It depends on what you like. Great faces : Norwegians, Ethiopians, Japanese Great bodies: Southern African, East African, Dominicans, Romanians Exotic looks: Moroccan, Venezuelan, Sudanese, Tunisia

@oz-zy Ай бұрын

@@JayFocusedaye!!! Awesome intel Jay! That’s what I’m talking about!! 👍👍👍😁😁😁 ✍️ 🗒️