Inside Africa's Largest Floating Village! (GANVIE)

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Inside Africa's Largest Floating Village! (GANVIE)

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Inside Africa's Largest Floating Village! (GANVIE) is a video about me exploring Ganvie which is a lake village in the Benin Republic, Africa, lying in Lake Nokoué, near Cotonou. I take a trip to this village and explore how people here live. With a population of around 45,000 people, it is probably the largest lake village in Africa and is very popular with tourists. I definitely recommend this place if you are looking for things to do in Benin republic. Do like, watch and enjoy.
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@dejavu1107 2 жыл бұрын

So many places in our beautiful mother land called Africa that we discovered thanks to you Tayo and BIG🙌🏽UP to ALL the African KZfaqrs for your breathtaking contents and for putting Africa on the map like no one has ever done it before !!! Your brother from Congo🇨🇩 #ForAGreaterAfrica✊🏽

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾

@southafricaismyhome814 2 жыл бұрын

@@TayoAinaFilms Good job this fire

@FelThommy 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing this to us, there’s a similar village in Ghana 🇬🇭 called Nzulezu There are many similar cultures in Africa. This tells us Africans are indeed one ☝🏽 people 🖤🤝

@MsPrincessaj 2 жыл бұрын

I have been to Ganvie and it is a sight to see! There is so much to see in Benin - a beautiful country. Didn’t know that it is bigger than Makoko village in Lagos. Well done Taiyo. 🙌🏾🙌🏾

@IamGodSon 2 жыл бұрын

What took you there?

@jimohtoheeb3081 2 жыл бұрын

I said am not going to watch KZfaq today because I don't have enough data. But immediately Tayo notifications showed up. I can't resist. Let me grab my Pop corn

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Take mine 🍿

@shinesellsatlanta2014 2 жыл бұрын

Love my country!! Thx for sharing..🇧🇯🇧🇯✊🏾✊🏾

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhythmicnarratives Talking is easy

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhythmicnarratives Let's just say I'm replying you from one of the world's biggest cities.

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhythmicnarratives Talking is easy

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

@@rhythmicnarratives Talking sht on the internet is easy

@lawrencekano6825 2 жыл бұрын

Go find your village go ND live

@FebineAwuor 2 жыл бұрын

The village has a lot to offer with friendly people.

@Winis_World 2 жыл бұрын

This was so fascinating.. everything is done on water. Incredible!

@rivartnorton6030 2 жыл бұрын

The same water is used for toilet, for drink, for shower, for garbage, etc...

@hugo-di6xm 10 ай бұрын

@@rivartnorton6030But still they are alive and their population is growing...

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

You are simply in your Own League as we discover Africa through Your Lense! Wow! What a loaded educational and informational video. I am extremely blown by this information. You're the BEST in African excellence in content creating. The experience you are giving us through lense is in a whole other level. Just wow!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Appreciate you always 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@chineduobanye6370 2 жыл бұрын

I swearr

@helpmereach45ksubswithoutvideo 2 жыл бұрын

These videos makes our days better

@abbassaquee286 2 жыл бұрын

It brings me back to 90s when I first visited the island what a nostalgia thank you for the video Tayo for good work and your passion for Africa.

@EstherAivinhenyi 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tayo for sharing this VALUABLE and INFORMATIVE content of GANVIE lake village in Benin Republic with the global AFRICAN community! We are collectively CHANGING the NARRATIVES of every village, town, city, and nations across our beautiful Motherland one day at a time! 😊😊😊😊✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

@faithwawira5615 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful piece from this great son of Africa.asante

@nicksoniyoha6624 2 жыл бұрын

Telling our stories by ourselves!😍Taiyo Aina much love.Africa to the world.

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! 🙏🏾

@jimohtoheeb3081 2 жыл бұрын

I really like how original this video is. It's not too serious. I love it

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

@ugowoundo 2 жыл бұрын

I can feel the peace in this place. 😇

@MajorrBison 2 жыл бұрын

Our Yoruba family lol, it's fascinating mixing yoruba with french like when you pronounced the price in English and she had to say it in french.

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I was struggling to understand the French

@MajorrBison 2 жыл бұрын

@@TayoAinaFilms 😂

@hassannjoya9286 2 жыл бұрын

Your so open-minded nice point u picked up

@odevivi7452 2 жыл бұрын

They actually have their native language.the youbas are actually a tribe there and their dialect is quite different from the Nigeria yoruba.I speak one of the languages which is Ogu alada But I was born in Nigeria,Badagry so lol yeh

@odevivi7452 2 жыл бұрын

Also not all them can speak French fluently just like some Nigerians can’t speak fluent English.so they speak pidgin french

@Nicholas-kn6hl 2 жыл бұрын

I love the love Mr Aina is having for my Country! Thanks for visiting.

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Your country is Beautiful bro!!!

@AfriPrincess411 2 жыл бұрын

Beninese would never promote Nigeria

@Nicholas-kn6hl 2 жыл бұрын

@@AfriPrincess411 Nooo Pls....don't speak this way! We have a cordial relationship.

@homepillar9302 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nicholas-kn6hl not only relationship same traditions but many nigerians don't understand. Kudos to tayo aina for enlighten.

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

@@Nicholas-kn6hl they need to let my boy Sunday out though :cries:

@Hilenen 2 жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful site. The people are beautiful, lovely, and friendly.

@aiyenuroseun6225 2 жыл бұрын

I just have to applaud Tayo for this world class documentary. Quality sound, quality pictures

@lewisbhebhe285 2 жыл бұрын

This is a Photographer's dream ... 😍 all i see is a collection of beautiful pictures of people just living their daily lives in Ganvie .

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

For real. If they know their stuff, they will blow the world with images from this place for days.

@christiangideon7966 2 жыл бұрын

This place is so amazing, clean and neat, thanks for showing the positive side of Africa to the world

@madoza2356 Жыл бұрын

Sorry, This is not clean man!

@fatmahajat4828 Жыл бұрын

It can't be clean Where do they get water for cooking?

@tvs9978 2 жыл бұрын

I was just reading about Ganvie last night Tayo and here you've dropped a video about it. Thanks. I didn't realize it was soo big. And it's great that you added the history of the town as well. I love the ingenuity of their floating hotel and their carvings

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

Ikr. A floating hotel, how cool!

@aruaajuwahan-nelson6719 2 жыл бұрын

A bro I gotta let you know man you guys are doing something fantastic thank you 🙏

@adetorrent 2 жыл бұрын

There's a place in Asia that's pretty much like this, the name escapes me right now, but they attract millions of tourists annually. I'm not saying this place should become a tourist trap, but it's sure got a lot of potential. Another cool thing about African countries that I love is how the average person speaks 3-4 languages. Thanks for another incredible video bro. Now I want to go visit Ganvie.

@kyoga4845 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, I know exactly what you’re talking about and that’s the first place I thought about when I saw this video. The country I believe is Thailand and Damnoen Saduak is the most famous water market.

@kevinmawia4060 8 ай бұрын

Tourists especially from Europe and America's bring alot of bad habits to local villages . . If the villagers are happy and comfortable let them stay that way

@DATA_with_RA 2 жыл бұрын

A local woman can speak three languages. That's inspiring

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

Very! I was marveled too.

@johnjackissorryinfrench7777 2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget her own local language making 4! A lot of Africans are multi-lingual for instance in parts of Benin and Togo people will speak various combinations of French, English, Ga, Ewe, Egun, Fon and Yoruba.

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjackissorryinfrench7777 Yes it was 4

@DATA_with_RA 2 жыл бұрын

@@johnjackissorryinfrench7777 yeah.. that's crazy

@timesup4454 2 жыл бұрын

A average south African from Gauteng province speak 3-6 languages .we Africans are amazing

@rochellemckinney3220 2 жыл бұрын

So nice to be introduced to another historical part of Africa. 🙏🏽🙏🏽. Venice in Africa 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

@WODEMAYA 2 жыл бұрын

The Makoko or Nzulezu of Benin not Venice of Africa 😂

@edigeorge548 2 жыл бұрын

Wode maya, they are the same people living Makoko 95 % are benin republic

@youme1414 2 жыл бұрын

@@edigeorge548 He meant we don't have to be using European city as a yardstick in this regard. Wode Maya is a pan Africanist!

@MeMeC283 2 жыл бұрын

I believe he said this- to give Americans a frame of reference - but now i have to go search The Makoko or Nzulezu of Benin 🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️🏃🏿‍♀️

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

True!

@klamatsi 2 жыл бұрын

What? Nzulezu is not in Benin I beg

@bolarinwatewogbade6428 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Mr. Aina watching all the videos you did in Benin Republic 🇧🇯 really brought a lot of joy to me honestly, because my mum is from there and all her family lived over there, she has no one here in Nigeria except my dad and us (her children) . She visits Benin once in 2 years or more, and we the children barely visit. Seeing this video, men i just want to explore all of benin and get more closure to my families over there too. Thanks So much sir.

@ghettodread01 2 жыл бұрын

Tayo dude your content, research and filmmaking has grown immensely and you are a credit to Africa. Keep up the great work bro. Thanks for showing the world this amazing floating village. You work is encouraging people to venture to these amazing places due to your content.

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 Appreciate you taking the time to comment!

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

You sure are!

@apriljackson5304 2 жыл бұрын

This is unique and outstanding content! 😎 What a joy to hear of African people who evaded capture as slaves because of their strength and ingenuity. 👏🏼 It warms my heart to see the people of Ganvie maintaining so much of their original culture. Thank you for this enlightening video, great work! ☺️ Greetings from Southern California, USA. 🇺🇸👋🏼

@johnjackissorryinfrench7777 2 жыл бұрын

There are many sites of refuge in Africa where people evaded capture into slavery. Mountainous areas were common places of escape. The Akoko region of South Western Nigeria had many settlements in the surrounding hills as the region was constantly raided by different armies for slaves. The Atakora hills in Ghana also served as refuge from slave raids.

@deg3363 2 жыл бұрын

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 Well done Tayo. I learned something new today 😁🇺🇲 Thx👍🏾

@radiantty1402 2 жыл бұрын

Loved it! The fusion of French, Yoruba and English. The ambience, the people. I'll love to visit it one day. Oh and it's "Oui" for "Yes" not "Wi". You're doing an amazing job! Thank you Tayo. Merci beaucoup.

@webpresent Жыл бұрын

@@NG-fq5lf why not be technical ignorance is not a solution. Learning will not hurt you.

@koudousmoutairou6074 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for bringing me memory from my country. Now that i am in the United States, this brings me joy.

@FaizahPossible 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, beautiful. This should be my next travel destination. 😲

@oriode2783 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tayo 😊 this is so good to know. And thanks for exchanging Yoruba with that banana lady 🖤

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

😁😁😁

@klamatsi 2 жыл бұрын

And Nzulezu in Ghana, 🇬🇭 Ganvie in Benin 🇧🇯 and makoko in Nigeria 🇳🇬

@PatriciaAbijah 2 жыл бұрын

Yessss

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

Tayo when next you go to Ghana kindly cover Nzulezu. Would love to learn about their history of their existence and what life is like of people in that community from You. Do us the honor in future 🙏🏾

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

Three books were written in the 1800s "The Tshi speaking peoples ", "The Ewe speaking peoples", and "The Yoruba speaking peoples". They give you a a comparative history of these three groups along the western coast

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

@@seismicvertigo345 Where can one get them. Please share. Will appreciate

@chrisudoka5420 2 жыл бұрын

Some in South Africa and Angola , guinea

@ethellemengot 2 жыл бұрын

This video is giving me vibe. I'm definitely going back to visit Benin and will visit here. Thanks for all Tayo♠️

@viokand 2 жыл бұрын

Cleaner than Makoko, nice video.

@emamereprosper4189 2 жыл бұрын

@tayoaina have been waiting please drop more videos of Benin

@abotsia 2 жыл бұрын

O my! Tayo, this wad Amazing to watch. I think you should submit it to the CAN festival competition under documentary section. 👌🏾👌🏾

@rayajao1566 2 жыл бұрын

It's heavenly...I love West Africa

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

It is black art and culture. Other parts of Africa are cool too :)

@stephanieukandu 2 жыл бұрын

I watch Tayo Aina vlogs every time and always learn something about vlogging.🙌🏿🙌🏿

@TheWt6012 2 жыл бұрын

If only I could subscribe more than ones...👍nice one!

@timesup4454 2 жыл бұрын

Ooh how I wish I can travel and explore the whole of Africa .one day is one day

@tinamaps1605 2 жыл бұрын

Tayo my brother.. Ur on another level now. Ur content and video..👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾 Top notch..❤️🇿🇦

@FelThommy 2 жыл бұрын

If I’m counting well, the banana 🍌 seller is speaking 3 languages already 😅🔥

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

That is mind blowing. And her fluidity or change was just like, woooo . So beautiful to have experienced through his lense. Genuine organic interaction.

@jeanadolphe9112 2 жыл бұрын

This is actually part of world history. I salute this heroic people, they are the pride of Africa!!!

@aggiea7618 2 жыл бұрын

It's so nice that Yoruba is spoken in other African countries Amazing!

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

This is Benin. They have Yorubas in that country who are indegenous

@Open_DoorMedia 2 жыл бұрын

They have indigenous Yoruba population in Benin Republic.

@Addi_Teacha509 2 жыл бұрын

Because you guys are talking about colonizers borders, get real

@ralphgabahvlogs1760 2 жыл бұрын

Wow.. Similar to Nzulezu in Ghana 🇬🇭.. Bigups Tayo

@owene 2 жыл бұрын

Tayo, Omo Aina, how far youngman ? ? You're doing an exemplary job ! ! Keep 'em comin' ! ! Blessings & Prosperity 👉🏾👌🏾✌🏾👍🏾🙏🏾💪🏾

@tezzakulture 2 жыл бұрын

Those who disliked this wonderful docu…ain’t in a place of peace. Heal haters! 😂

@rejoiceokoro91 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@PatriciaAbijah 2 жыл бұрын

Benin🔥. I saw this village in the Netflix documentary High on the Hog and I thought of you

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Oh really. I need to watch the movie I guess 🙌🏽

@PatriciaAbijah 2 жыл бұрын

@@TayoAinaFilms Yes you should. It traces how African American food is connected to its African food roots

@doreenonekalit9888 2 жыл бұрын

We check it out. But I'm happy this under Tayo's belt!!!!!!

@cougar2777 2 жыл бұрын

A very honest presentation. Well done Tayo and keep it up.

@mariaamara4217 2 жыл бұрын

Cool! The banana lady speaks many languages

@Open_DoorMedia 2 жыл бұрын

She is probably Yoruba from Benin Republic.

@DavidNkwa 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing documentary Tayo. Rich culture here. Thanks for sharing this Well done.

@samsonmohie2219 2 жыл бұрын

I have been following you for a while now and I must say, I'm inspired and humbled by your work. The sheer dedication and diligence that goes into all your videos is just amazing. Thank you for doing what you do 💪

@iamachildofgod2375 2 жыл бұрын

Even I the citizen of Benin Republic🇧🇯 can't tell our story as much as you're i applaud you bro Tayo and I really appreciate you for this great job all the way from Germany🇩🇪 coming back soon to embrace my mother land again missing him badly😢 I love you all. Salut all my country people🤗

@bakarynouri9394 2 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Benin Republic bro , you are doing well

@ahyitan6818 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing this quality video with the right historical narration and nice insight from my country. Bravo continuez comme ça !

@cool_lateef 2 жыл бұрын

Tayo for president! 🙌 Your film making skills are amazing. Good job on this one.

@exquisitecaribbeanqueen7198 2 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video. Africa is a gem. My people. Wow, can't wait to travel

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

Do travel :)

@georgecummings8839 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this and loved the people. Gentile ...particularly the market lady in the boat. True testament to resilience of Africans.

@REJOICESCREEN 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one

@omoope6150 2 жыл бұрын

I'm still waiting for the Porto Novo tour ( project sunghai) .

@arellysritchieauthor 2 жыл бұрын

look like I found another place to put on my places to travel bucket list, thanks for another amazing video tayo.

@alexisabakasanga 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful video, Thank you Tayo 🎉

@babsjob8729 2 жыл бұрын

Le Benin est un beau pays. Peace and love from Senegal

@hugo-di6xm Жыл бұрын

Le Sénégal aussi est un beau pays.

@o3integratedfarming492 2 жыл бұрын

Another amazing one, bravo *great T* I enjoy your work. You make exploration easy fir people who like to explore. Bravo

@ariyocreates 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video bro. Thank you for sharing 🙌🏼

@patiencepat4256 2 жыл бұрын

Waoh so beautiful

@emmanuelokonta1241 2 жыл бұрын

Lovely content! Thank you you do to showcase African counties in good light and expose us to some great tourism opportunity in the continent.

@abiolasamson4808 2 жыл бұрын

I will definitely visit someday

@tobookoro3779 2 жыл бұрын

Again...thanks for this authentic content.!!

@TayoAinaFilms 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

@naijapluginstv 2 жыл бұрын

your videos always been satisfying one 🥰🥰

@olubalogun7794 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic you just keep raising the bar. I also enjoyed your vlog on the salt city. Cheers

@charlenebarrett3308 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative video. I'm learning so much about Africa that I don't get in the US. The perseverance and creativity of the African people is a testament to despite the circumstances we have the capacity, fortitude to survive.

@TheBetslipMovie 2 жыл бұрын

You keep documenting cool & good stuff Tayo. I'm addicted to your story telling & film making skills ... I wanna be like you when I grow up ... 😃😃😃

@veterinarianandfarmerdjawa3243 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. Proud of my country 🇧🇯🇧🇯🇧🇯

@oyeyikanmi 2 жыл бұрын

Another nice glimpse into a fascinating culture!

@AbimbolaAkin 2 жыл бұрын

The way the functions of the boats are divided is funny. 1. One for me to go and catch the fish 2. Second for the women to go and sell the fish 🐠 caught 3. Third for the children to go to school...

@FredHosy 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing Tayo ! I enjoyed every bit of the video. Cheers!

@joypoet3298 2 жыл бұрын

Tayo!!! You are INCREDIBLE!!! Documentary about Africa?🙈

@scottr3484 Жыл бұрын

I am from Pennsylvania and my African wife (Benin) took me there and I loved the place.

@billinuma8078 2 жыл бұрын

Great to see you are doing the water tour even though you are starting out in Benin republic. These are delightful episodes.

@JonJ5768 2 жыл бұрын

Visited Ganvie back in 2019. It is an incredible place and certainly worth a visit.

@tawiahansen4108 2 жыл бұрын

That was really lovely and I see the intelligence of it all. Africa is blessed.

@djb.8507 2 жыл бұрын

Another great video. Another beautiful an unique place in Africa that goes on my bucket list. Thank you Tayo. Keep it up.

@innocentkboateng 2 жыл бұрын

*Interesting place, reminds me of my recent visit to Nzulenzo in Ghana, keep showing us around Tayo*

@nmg1909 2 жыл бұрын

So much to see in Africa.

@naturalgirldiy 2 жыл бұрын

This was beautiful. Very interesting.

@belindadei8852 2 жыл бұрын

Wow the insides of the hotels and restaurants are beautiful How deep is the water

@itoeasuh850 2 жыл бұрын

When I thought have seen it all here comes another thing to make me sounds like an ambulance wow wow

@idwinner9517 2 жыл бұрын

Tayo its the same people at Makoko Lagos lagoon. Same people at Nzulezu Benin republic, some tribe in Benin Cotonou are Yoruba speaking, we were separated by maps.you can paddle your canoe from Lagos to Cotonou within ours.

@temiladealamudun5063 2 жыл бұрын

TRUE 💯👍

@seismicvertigo345 2 жыл бұрын

But how did they get to Nzulezu which I understand is in Ghana. That one is confusing me

@stephanieukandu 2 жыл бұрын

Very entertaining and educative as usual. Lovely documentary.

@bikeojomo 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. Very informative.

@hammanbanjiram1611 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video, man. Thanks for the exposure. May God continue to bless you richly in Jesus name.

@Francoisbienaime1 2 жыл бұрын

thanks alot Tayo Aina I had tears of joy thanks Sir peace!!!

@tombimashri8149 2 жыл бұрын

Nice one Tayo, interesting ND different. Love yr contents ND yr pasona keep doing yr thing u will grow bigger ND obtain yr rightful place.

@rosemond1644 2 жыл бұрын

It looks like a place i can visit it looks like an adventure and relatively clean.

@nomsaledwaba8931 2 жыл бұрын

@Tayo Aina the background music + narration is well combined. The combination just makes one to pay attention to what you are narrating. Cinematography is upgraded !!! How is the beer fermented in this water village? Please post a Ganvie Beer Brewery Tour. Light and live from South Africa.