Seychelles, Heroin and Me - BBC Africa Eye documentary

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The Seychelles is known as a tropical paradise with a multi-million dollar tourist industry. But beyond the 5-star hotels and azure beaches is a country in turmoil. Based on population, Seychelles has the biggest heroin problem in the world with around 10% of Seychellois dependent on the drug. Joseph Fady Banane, who’s lived on the islands all his life, was one of them.
Now free of heroin, Fady investigates the secret epidemic that lies behind the luxury. Meeting drug users, dealers, police, and the communities caught in the middle, Fady confronts a painful past and tries to reconnect with those he loves…and almost lost.
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Credits:
Africa Eye Editor - Tom Watson
Produced and Directed by Louise Adamou, Chris Alcock
Reporter - Joseph Fady Banane
Camera - Chris Alcock
Second Camera - Louise Adamou
Film Editors - Domenico Favata, Carole Bertinet
Local Producer - Rassin Vannier
Reversioning Producer - Anna Payton
Social Media Producer - Anusha Kumar
Digital Producer - Tamasin Ford
Impact Producer - Courtney Bembridge
Production Manager - Simon Frost
Online Editor - Chris Stott
Dubbing Mixer - Jez Spencer
Colour grader - Boyd Nagle
Graphics - Aslan Livingstone RA
Production Coordinator - Sarah Clarke
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@BBCAfrica Жыл бұрын

🎞You can watch this film in FRENCH here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/kL-ffNh2yJ2wiWQ.html

@emptyhad2571 Жыл бұрын

Oh.

@emptyhad2571 Жыл бұрын

My cousin could do this because he knows French unlike me ;(

@hush2071 Жыл бұрын

Why do they smoke it in a cigarette instead of cooking foil aluminum foil instead of having to smoke with tobacco all the time

@hush2071 Жыл бұрын

Stopping the small drug dealer and user won’t stop it u need to stop the import of it if u don’t stop the import u are just arresting the small fish that are stuck in the cycle

@hush2071 Жыл бұрын

Her son come to the visit high on heroine

@TayoAinaFilms Жыл бұрын

I was in Seychelles in 2021. Never would I have imagined that there was a story like this to be told. Thanks for telling it and I wish Fady good luck in Life.

@kasaggadavid1061 Жыл бұрын

God bless you ma dear friend I love ur content man

@geraldpoterai5615 Жыл бұрын

You thought everything was roses?.

@valchung296 Жыл бұрын

You should use your platform to cover stories about the uprise in drug use among the youth in Africa. Your platform is pretty big. Perhaps it might be an eye opener for some. And keep them away from drugs.

@herbertmacaulay8987 Жыл бұрын

No one asked

@Tamara-xp9nx Жыл бұрын

He doesn’t need to use his platform for anything beyond what he wishes to.

@donwilliams8564 Жыл бұрын

Excellent documentary. I don't know Fady personally but I think he should win some sort of award for presenting this documentary. This is arguably the best documentary or the best piece of journalism that has come out of the Seychelles for a very long time if not ever. Definitely enlightening, sad and provides a good illustration of the breakdown of society and it's sociological impact. I see users as victims of such breakdown. I also see users as patients in most parts. Well done Fady et al.

@Veronica-qn4ri Жыл бұрын

Well said

@briogetonserio4961 Жыл бұрын

I agree with you!

@Nick-ix4cs Жыл бұрын

I have so much admiration for Fady. He should be tremendously proud of himself not only for what he is doing within the community, but for getting himself clean in the first place. No easy task and a phenomenal achievement in itself. I am so touched by what he is doing.

@pienjopienjo7697 Жыл бұрын

Hear hear.

@jenipherasiimwe7199 Жыл бұрын

Ohhhh! What an award winning documentary! Thank you so much Fady for this. I love the Seychelles.

@davidpool1171 Жыл бұрын

Being here in Seychelles and being a citizen of Seychelles this documentary really hit hard , I take my hat off to the creators of this documentary, really opens up reality we face in this small island nation .

@hawkins7000 Жыл бұрын

Why were the rehab centres closed??🤔

@brahimbmzo490 Жыл бұрын

Unthinkable for a beautiful country that is known to be a 5-star holiday destination in the world.

@truthbtoldwright6411 Жыл бұрын

@@hawkins7000to keep the citizens smashed up. Government can do what they like when strong men and women become addicts cos addicts have no voice and are to busy looking for drugs to fight the government and their policy's.

@liveandletlive7152 Жыл бұрын

@@hawkins7000 I think the answer is obvious without saying much. Whoever knows the history will know.

@liveandletlive7152 Жыл бұрын

@@brahimbmzo490 yes true but the beauty of the islands is most definitely still very much present. I have hope Seychelles will get better with the new government. They are there barely 3 yrs. Those rehabilitation centres will be back up soon

@khanyi_zulu Жыл бұрын

Drugs are becoming a big problem all over Africa, it's like someone wants to deliberately destroy our youth. I'm South African and it really breaks my heart to see my fellow youngsters rotting away on the streets due to drug addiction. 💔

@islandbbbuoy7680 Жыл бұрын

You are right!! 100% we are the target!!! Destroy, divide and conquer. It is a sad truth.

@khanyi_zulu Жыл бұрын

@@islandbbbuoy7680 very sad 😭💔 and our leaders don't give a damn!

@ntombizethugebashe1067 Жыл бұрын

I’m also South African😊, I think that everyone should take responsibility. If it affects one person in the neighbourhood and nothing is being done then it’ll surely affect our friends, siblings and the community. We need to stop turning a blind eye to such things.

@khanyi_zulu Жыл бұрын

@@ntombizethugebashe1067 true, it takes a village to raise a child.

@bhumane8178 Жыл бұрын

Its the gloobolists for sure...the kapitalits, New Woorld Ordar....

@bluediamond1414 Жыл бұрын

As a recovering addict from the UK, this epidemic breaks my heart. Humans, all over the world, are trying to heal. Heroin robs you of your life. Paradoxically, it really took me hitting rock bottom before I felt the strength to change.

@scovyaporsha Жыл бұрын

Congrarulations my lovely. Sending Love and good health to you. Muah.❤❤❤

@zebibtekietekie6072 Жыл бұрын

Keep praying never give up and don't look back, 🙏🏽 and wish you all the best in life🙏🏽

@Alex-hd6ek 11 ай бұрын

I don't believe in praying or sending love. I believe in neuronal networks and synapses, in the dopamine reward center, in particular, which is a substrate of the vicious circle of addiction. I deem that Bluediamond could have taught the addicts how to restore the working of the center.

@jethrotuakilii2474 11 ай бұрын

Oh my God!! I tried for ten years to leave heroine, over and over, but finally drop the addiction February 2022. I feel for nations that are😢 exposed and battle with this pandemic, I also think about the lives of our innocent kids. We need to do something as a people.

@kulwinderkaurrandhawa8416 4 ай бұрын

Hey i am here with you, ride on brother, love you.

@suziebest6871 Жыл бұрын

There's nothing like a praying mother. Well done mom! My heart breaks for Mimi. I can feel her pain.

@TakePrayersSayVitamins Жыл бұрын

I’m the a product of a praying mother. I should be dead 10,0000 times over from my foolish & selfish days. My mom praying humbly praying on her knees can be the _only_ reason I am alive. I thank her & Gods grace for my ability to still be breathing & being an able bodied today & being a mommy to my two gifts. God bless each of u watching & reading. ❤❤❤

@richieogun3093 Жыл бұрын

How he can abstain, with contacts with friends who still use is beyond easy conception. Big respect to him for exposing himself, just to highlight the problem and help others

@yvesislands1986 Жыл бұрын

As a seychellois i am very proud to see faddy i have known him for years since we live close in the same district,i know his family and son, he motivtes nd inspires me to do the same and become a good father and son to my own family, thank you faddy

@kelvinmulei7442 Жыл бұрын

I know this guy personally, I have worked with him for a while,I never knew he had such a deep story...Big up man,but truth be told all he is saying about the beautiful Seychelles islands is true both the beauty and the drugs,its a sad state of affairs

@JohnK-pp1oj Жыл бұрын

Am a Kenyan, I lived in Baie Lazare and Anse Boileau in Seychelles in 2010, I can attest that the level of drug usage is quite high. Great story by Faddy, thumbs up.

@thedrflo4558 Жыл бұрын

Give this gentleman a Nobel Prize. He deserves it.

@philipotwagirayezu3263 Жыл бұрын

My advice for young people is pls don't try any drugs learn from them

@DavidLoveJanet Жыл бұрын

Young and old people!! All people!!!

@emptyhad2571 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir.

@masroorahmedkhan5028 Жыл бұрын

Learn from drug's how u learn from drug's other than trying it

@205west8 Жыл бұрын

@@masroorahmedkhan5028 wise people lean from other’s mistakes. We just saw a whole documentary about the horrors of drugs and you ask such a dumb question ? Your name suggests you’re a Muslim and if you are , you should know better.

@richardredmond1480 Жыл бұрын

Go to Nyamirambo there’s plenty young kids destroying themselves

@LadyGodiva0611 Жыл бұрын

Fady connecting with his son really touched my heart. His son is so smart, beautiful and with a great head on his shoulders. I wish them so many blessings on this path of healing and sobriety. Ronel's future is so bright! Good luck to you both!

@onyekaenwesi7216 Жыл бұрын

I'm surprised this is happening in Seychelles. I lived in Mauritius and drugs were a felony in Mauritius. If you're caught with any form of drugs, you'll go for 14 years. They are effectively battling it. I'm really sad that this is happening in somewhere we thought was paradise.

@waarisaboobaker6492 Жыл бұрын

Yup, ADSU is wild. But they're also known for getting information in an illegal matter.

@sarahdixon6011 Жыл бұрын

There is NO paradise on earth! No matter how hard we try to close our eyes.

@lifehacks1019 Жыл бұрын

Fady is a hero for his community! Doing outreach to try change the other addicts is such a courageous and selfless act. The Seychelles is one of the last natural beauties on the planet,let not drugs ruin this paradise 🙏

@KatKall3107 Жыл бұрын

This documentary is very well done, and unfortunately, this problem is not limited only to Seychelles, but to most of Africa too. The end of the documentary brought tears to my eyes, to see Fady and his son. Fady, your son is a beautiful, intelligent and mature young man, very articulate and wise for his young age. Fady, your humility throughout the documentary is evident, and I commend you for doing this, as I am sure it was very painful to revisit what must have been very difficult to break away from. God bless you.

@usa7530 Жыл бұрын

Me too cried

@stevosapaya434 Жыл бұрын

@acajudi100 3 ай бұрын

THE WORLD!

@theafricanjumbee1197 Жыл бұрын

There is no love like a mothers love.

@BBCAfrica Жыл бұрын

💞

@sayiddahbey4718 Жыл бұрын

This documentary was exceptional. Fady's vulnerability as well as those that were were willing to share their stories was just, heart wrenching. My heart goes out. I had an uncle who was a heroin addict from the age of 16 and he died of an overdose at the age of 53. Heroin addiction, I think, is worse, than crack cocaine. Thank you.

@apparently2972 Жыл бұрын

My heart goes out to anyone struggling with drugs.... I hate what our beautiful African has turned into...expecially the coastal areas...

@fawziaabdurrahman2251 Жыл бұрын

True also lamu, malindi and mombasa coastal tourist towns in kenya. Same story

@muchit3629 Жыл бұрын

This does not grow without corrupt politicians, military , judges, police turning a blind eye. Pretty sad whats going on. To be honest it is a worldwide problem but drugs in the past was a thing of the rich. Africa has too many problems to add on the drugs issues on top of everything.

@georgfriedrichhandel4390 Жыл бұрын

This is very sad. The Seychelles is my favorite nation and favorite tourist destination. But like most tourists staying in luxury hotels and resorts, I seldom mingled with the locals to see how they live so this video was a real eye-opener for me. I just hope that tourists don't start coming the the Seychelles thinking it's an easy place to get drugs.

@shukriaawale1099 Жыл бұрын

When I saw Jude’s mum crying it broke my heart …such a beautiful lady inside and out …Sending Fady. Jude and everyone affected love and strength …

@fiankolarbi Жыл бұрын

I lived in Seychelles from 2014 to 2019 as a Missionary. We did our best to help and had some impact. Hopefully things get better and better

@patriciarowe6685 Жыл бұрын

I am 28 years free from addiction. Since then I have been diagnosed with mental illnesses. I truly believe I took heroin to self medicate because no Dr diagnosed me for years. My prayers go out to all the families and all people struggling with addiction. It's a fight we fight every day but it gets easier and easier.

@missmannydxb Жыл бұрын

Hugs 🤗

@patriciarowe6685 Жыл бұрын

@@missmannydxb Thank you xxx

@walterhartwellwhitereal Жыл бұрын

Take care

@theworkethic Жыл бұрын

Congratulations on your recovery. Seek doctors how you can for your mental illness.

@verochinz7325 Жыл бұрын

Mad respect for you Fady.....keep on supporting your community. It shall be well

@lcm2351 Жыл бұрын

The moment with his son was so beautiful. And he’s so HANDSOME 😍

@ahronrichards9611 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Fady for highlighting the heroin problem in your country. Also for the personal aspects that came out in your documentary. As a regular viewer of these Africa Eye documentaries, this was very moving on a different level for me. It's hard watching your homeland, and especially the youth, being destroyed by drugs. I also liked that you highlighted the importance of rehabilitation. It does wonders for the recovering user. More emphasis needs to be placed on that, so hopefully the rehab centre gets to be built. We don't have a lot (if any) of such centres in the Caribbean (where drugs is also a major issue) and most addicts end up in prison, where they don't get the help they need, and graduate from petty to very serious crimes. Here's hoping the scourge of drug addiction could be removed from our regions. Wishing you continued success in your advocacy, sobriety and in your relationships with your family. Keep up the good work. Watching from St. Vincent 🇻🇨

@wambuimburu939 Жыл бұрын

Best wishes Fady and all those struggling with addiction. It was beautiful at the end , seeing father and son making up for the lost past. I wish you light.

@Kamau1865 Жыл бұрын

The presenter's 20 year old son is very impressive with his intelligence and insight. I wish him all the best for the future.

@anwabone7 Жыл бұрын

This was exceptional Mr Faday 💐. You took us on a journey with many layers of loss, struggle, survival, health, family, power dynamics, leadership and policy issues. At the core of this work, we saw your world and we saw ourselves without judgement. Bravo! Light and more light to individuals and families recovering and yet to recover from the grip of Heroine.

@skmwirabua Жыл бұрын

Well said. This is quite enlighting

@b3l3ma42 Жыл бұрын

this is so sad,but im glad bbc is putting all these struggles in Africa for people to see and understand

@michaelmeme8054 Жыл бұрын

Fady, I’m so proud of you coming out and also showing us of what is really happening. You have illustrated the suffering of what the victims of drug go through. You are right that we cannot tackle or fight drugs with only the law but robust rehabilitation. I hope that soon enough there will be this option to help those that want to reset their life. I wish you well. Michael

@NONS1024 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for Fady , family and friends and all involved for being so open and showing us how difficult, it is to overcome the drug epidemic in different parts of the world. Fady surely does have a gift in telling stories, we hope he can continue to uplift and help where he can.

@madmama1804 Жыл бұрын

This is so unfair it's very difficult to get out in using drugs you have to have a lots of help and our gouvernment is not helping at all there are criticised our users of drugs ...The president own son is bringing drugs in seychelles

@hieudang3511 Жыл бұрын

My fellow drug addict, let me be the first to tell you that to stop drug use has to start and end with U and no body else. I was an addict for over 30 years and it took for me to look in the mirror and not like the person in front 9f me. Once I accept that I was ready to change for me, everything was easy. I hope that U can find Ur own path to recovery, I will leave with U that hope is all we have and never give up on trying, it gets easier with every try. God bless 🙏

@skqq3250 9 ай бұрын

This is so hard for me to watch!! I also had a relative who was an addict until he died and I simply can not thank Fady enough for being strong. This documentary should be taught in all middle schools but it will also give curiosity to our young children who may start when we are trying to educate the masses about this sh*t while drug kingpins live in luxury!!! Who is doing this to our humans/families?

@Highly_Favoured_ Жыл бұрын

Wonderful son and dad bonding moment at the end ❤️. Super son!!!

@avion44690 Жыл бұрын

My heart breaks for every victim….from the users to the family members. Such a superbly executed documentary and an eye opener to those who think that this could not happen in their neighborhood. Anyone of us can fall victim to this monster…specially our young ones.

@tendayiification Жыл бұрын

very heartbreaking. much respect to the presenter, im sure it was difficult to be around drugs as a recovery addict.

@emekaakude6448 Жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking stuff! BBC Africa eye never disappoints

@sethsamuel6357 Жыл бұрын

The disturbing part of Seychelles many are unaware of. Thanks for this documentary. It is really, really educative and I wish quick recovery and safe transition on those caught in this deadly web of opioids addiction.

@MAKAVELLI207 Жыл бұрын

My only question is, why would any leader want the only rehabilitation centre closed? Unless they are part of the trade of course.

@charlespatricketienne Жыл бұрын

The one is closed down but there is another center building up not shown in this footage. Their will be a cold turkey program also.

@maureenjonaantat960 Жыл бұрын

The president didn't closed the center it was during COVID it was closed by the previous govt but than during election same year country was bankrupt no money to support that program so a new center is being built, anyway did the president asked them to used drugs the previous govt allowed these dealer to do what they want in our country now the new govt is fighting to eliminate drugs and some are not happy now they are blaming the new govt it's thanks to the new govt baddy can do this program to film for the word to see with the previous govt baddy could have just disappear instead he should have said since October 2020 he now make a film to show and still be alive

@Albertonification 8 ай бұрын

There is nothing more touching and fascinating than a son looking at his mother .No matter how old he is, he immediately turns into a child, he looks at her with love, attention , gult and anxiety. I wish health to all people who are faced with the sore temptation of drugs. And thanks for creating this movie!

@amosokoth8213 Жыл бұрын

Faddy, this documentary is great. i lived in Seychelles in year 2020 and saw many young persons engage in drugs. I believe your efforts to get the generation change their desire for drug will go along way to save Seychelles as a whole. well done, keep it up.

@janeegreene963 Жыл бұрын

Can we get an update on Jude? Keep fighting don’t stop. EVER. I’ve been clean for three months it’s been the hardest three months.

@joaoleiA Жыл бұрын

You have an amazing son. I live in a tourist area in Mozambique and am so worried about my kids one day getting involved in drugs... ❤️

@koimajepngetich1961 Жыл бұрын

I'm still shocked how the reporter did all the interviews and remained sober. That was too close

@loriannrichardson7644 Жыл бұрын

I hope he is, but he doesn't look sober

@benjaminnargeteyoyinka5424 Жыл бұрын

I think he doesn't look sober

@user-sz8km9dy5v 4 ай бұрын

@@loriannrichardson7644negative energy

@Irida24 3 ай бұрын

Joseph’s son broke my heart. He was so sweet and was trying real hard to rationalise the situation. There was so much more to be anticipated in the attempted rekindling with the son. The acknowledgement, the expression of an honest apology and the discussion of how he was going to be present in the future. At the very least that boy deserved a hug.. Overall it was great content and exposed a side of Seychelles that not many of us knew. I hope that they all find healing and the state comes through with the scheduled support as a matter of urgency.

@teekolinski491 Жыл бұрын

Oh wow, they are speaking a version of French Creole, just like Haitians. Beautiful.

@Akinwalesegun Жыл бұрын

formerly french colony then British hemce they sound carribbean and not african accent

@sylviahkinyangi9892 Жыл бұрын

Yeah,they sound like Jamaicans, l'm shocked

@islandbbbuoy7680 Жыл бұрын

@@Akinwalesegun what is African Accent?

@lizlovesafrobeats Жыл бұрын

@@Akinwalesegun there's nothing like African accent!!! Africa is a huge continent with over 53+ countries it's extremely diverse both in culture and language which affect the accents of several ethnic group, seeing that you're nigerian I'm surprised by your ignorance

@stephanieelizabeth7306 Жыл бұрын

Its called kreol seselwa meaning seychellois creole. It's sad my country has come to this.

@puravidahoy Жыл бұрын

This is heartbreaking! I wanted to hug June’s mom… what unconditional love😢 And what a remarkable and kind hearted man Fady is… he feels their pain, understands their struggles but does not judge any of them…Sadly this reality is everywhere where that all inclusive “ gated paradise” tourism is sold… the revenue from that tourism does not benefit the locals and is certainly not used to improve their lives or help them out of poverty. Thank you for this excellent documentary

@LetitGolazziter-uk9xi 4 ай бұрын

As someone who has recovered from opiate addiction this is a reality check of how easy it is to fall back into it if I don’t stay aware of the pitfalls.

@obrightmanemyotabor9358 Жыл бұрын

His brief chat with his son put me to tears...

@margyiphillips4931 Жыл бұрын

I didn't imagine Seychelles as this. Sad

@teekolinski491 Жыл бұрын

Its still paradise, for the tourists and the upper class (just like any country/island)

@Nikkinoonie Жыл бұрын

I can’t even watch this mess. The obvious is there and BBC should address that . The people are a small part of the problem . The smuggling that’s allowed is the problem. What is this a scene from Bad Boys 2 the extended cut . Signing off from this depressing video. I pray for Seychelles and it’s People ‼️ Don’t fall for the Setup , it’s Real ‼️

@patienceasambu2371 Жыл бұрын

Drug addiction is the worst menace ever. Recovery is not easy but very achievable. Fady is a living testimony. Anyone struggling with any kind of addiction, please seek help. One day at a time.

@daudimwaka5240 3 ай бұрын

Brave son, really appreciate his maturity

@annasamwel1463 Жыл бұрын

I hope this documentary reach as many people as possible, especially those caught up on drugs addiction. They might find a purpose and hope after watching it.

@aishaaisha9653 Жыл бұрын

How is Jude? Did he make it? Thanks Fady for taking your time to do this documentary and being vulnerable with the world about your addiction too. God bless you.❤❤❤❤. Much love from Nairobi.

@newgirl6982 Жыл бұрын

This documentary is the sad reality that is actually happening right now in seychelles and not much is being done for rehabilitation of these addicts.Its the children that are suffering from addict parents and parents suffering from addict children.The problem is affecting the whole seychelles population because the addicts are a menace to the society and not much is being done about it.I hope that with time all this will change especially for the sake of the children suffering as a consequence of this.This methadone program does not work at all just a waste of tax payers money.The addicts go for methadone in the morning and still go for heroin during the day.As a mental health nurse I know what is happening here.So many things need to change

@donwilliams8564 Жыл бұрын

I believe that the divide between the rich and poor is now much greater. When you stretch the two areas, you end up with a vacuum midway. Taking into account that Seychelles society is some sort of Top-Down society, dealers, criminals etc will fill that vacuum. Children/teenagers will then look up to these dealers and have them as them as their role models. Unfortunately, once you have a drug dealer as a role model, then you'll be most likely to become a distributor for them and then a user. You become a victim. Whoever is in charge needs to appreciate this great divide in the Seychelles' society, break the cycle by getting rid of that vacuum that exist or try and replace it. Easier said that done as drug issues are complex but I believe that it is doable. Sometimes and this happens in a lot of countries across the world irrespective of size, that this vacuum may be filled/occupied by some in the top echelon of society. It wouldn't surprise me if there are people other than the dealers and traffickers benefitting from this. It just seems 'too easy' to get drugs in..!

@starlightvalerie Жыл бұрын

As a Seychellois This Moved me to tears.

@banjiegirl2001 3 ай бұрын

❤thank you Joseph Fady for this very well produced video.

@fatimaahmed7249 Жыл бұрын

Your 19 year old son...will be just fine. ...He obviously had a good upbringing despite your not being there.... You are both in my prayers and I wish you both all the very best and much❤❤❤❤❤❤.

@orangeninja912 Жыл бұрын

Addiction has a way of robbing you of your life. Keep fighting, life rewards those who are determined. Best of luck to everyone

@liveandletlive7152 Жыл бұрын

This is heartbreaking for me to watch as i love my country fiercely. Despite what you see here, the beauty of the islands can not be overlooked. It is magnificent, undeniable and it's everywhere. It's in the kindness of the people, the food ,the culture,the calmness and quietness of the islands,the breeze that blows through the palm leaves. The drugs problem in Seychelles is just one part you willI probably see. I hope that one day this 'rough diamond' of a country will be transformed into the perfectly cut diamond that i know she is capable of being.

@charleshoang566 Жыл бұрын

Your country is dying it's just another Haiti in the making.

@liveandletlive7152 Жыл бұрын

@@charleshoang566 The current government in place now, barely 3 yrs, after a long battle that has taken them decades to finally get a fair election result is not going to allow this. There is a big improvement in drug seizing already during this time. Haiti is on a completely different level. You don't see gang rivals shooting at eachother like you will see in Haiti. If a fight happens it's not even made known to the ordinary public. Guns are not something floating about,intact there's zero gun violence in Seychelles. Not many countries can say their drug problem is under control. Look what Tranq is doing to even big cities like Philadelphia? Every one of them is battling and the 'tiny dot on the world map' of a country which is Seychelles is no different. Like I said, I love my country fiercely and no she will not go down at this time because there will be rehabilitation centres that the old government closed down. What you saw was footage from mostly drug ghettos. You did not see the beautiful booming tourism part of Seychelles. I don't think you have even been to this country have you? Because if you did you would not say something so utterly clueless. Come talk to me in a few more years, by then there will be those centres in place,less drugs floating about and a better Seychelles.

@johnworld3954 Жыл бұрын

Fady, God is your strength, may God guide you and be with your son, tears were rolling out of my eyes when I watched you talk to your soon, may the work never departs

@musokescovia9630 Жыл бұрын

Usually there is a catalyst. In Faddy's case his business was struggling, financial hardships, job loss, unemployment, poverty lead to anxiety and depression and one thinks if I smoke this I'll numb the pain and feelings of desperation. This is when counselling and psychotherapy comes in handy in helping distressed individuals deal with life issues. In this documentary I see poverty and lack of resources in a country marketed as flourishing, as the main cause of susceptibility to drug addiction, I'm not in anyway downplaying the other issues like the country being a strategic transit point due to it's proximity to the ocean. The point is humans succumb to drug addiction as a result of underlying pyschological issues and this is what should be dealt with first.

@damongray-hr4jc Жыл бұрын

Depression is not real

@uoyebut2151 4 ай бұрын

They are a very gentle people facing a lot pf hardship and adversity. Happy for him and his son. Great Documenatary.

@ruthmelicharles5062 Жыл бұрын

In my diary, I penned in Seychelles as the destination for my honeymoon. I'll still come once I'm married. It's heartbreaking to see the pain of drug use. Let's pray and hope for positive change. 🙏🏾 I edited to add that Fady seems like a decent man. His son seems focused, driven, and sincere. I wish them both the best.

@codeosagie Жыл бұрын

I'm touched. Fady's son is so handsome.

@jillc7697 Жыл бұрын

Well done Fady for this amazing documentary on the drug epidemic in the Seychelles. I just don't understand why any government would close down all the rehabilitation centres and then criticise the addicts for using when they are not doing anything to help them to get off the drugs. I don't believe the president will do anything to address the issue. I'm so glad Fady's son said nobody will make him to anything he doesn't want to do.

@MsJayski Жыл бұрын

These governments are puppets, it's not them in control of their own countries. Slavery has not ended and control over Africa and African territories is real

@billowabdi6346 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this story, I learnt alot about drugs, addiction and recovery pathways or struggles. Fady deserves an Oscar award for his excellent work and openess. I will love to hear again about the addicts mentioned in the story.

@sandrathulambo508 Жыл бұрын

Jude's mother...unconditional love, the love of a mother. I'm not crying, you are 😢😢😢

@dorotealicata5221 Жыл бұрын

Congratulations Mr Banane on your excellent piece. The best documentary I have watched when it comes to Seychellois reporting. Interesting to say the least ... awfully frightening and touching. I sincerely hope that your work is rewarded. Very best wishes.

@TheIsaacbangi Жыл бұрын

This man is stronger than a whole battalion of soldiers. That is pure strength...

@UmvimvaniT 6 ай бұрын

My beautiful Seychelles. How could this sadness have taken over.

@sammiemohammed476 Жыл бұрын

This is the Best Documentary I have ever seen in my life and I am a connoisseur of biographies! Man I have watched this bio x 2 in less than 24 hours because it’s the most honest and transparent! To show paradise is only a frame of mind! If you have personal demons from upbringing, childhood trauma and turn to self medicating it matters not about how privileged you were! But knowledge is power and must outweigh desire to destroy one’s life to a point of no return! This I never heard of this country prior to this bio! But I plan on becoming a tourist and exploring other options. P.s. they definitely need a transparent aggressive drug rehab program in place or ultimately if drugs take over there will be no tourists to help offset economic cost and growth ❤❤❤❤

@gabriel82030 Жыл бұрын

Heartbreaking to see young people perish like this! The narrator - a former heroin-user himself- is examplary. In his own words, 9 years on he's been off drug dependency and that's where I can see a glimmer of hope flickering for those trapped in this cycle of horrible addictions. Fady meeting his son is encouraging.

@Dpraslin Жыл бұрын

All the best Faddy on your journey. Long way to go still. The passion is there. Heartbreaking to watch and a great reminder to be open minded to everyone’s journey.

@PearlyPearl. Жыл бұрын

How do I hug everybody in this video😪😪, sending all you much much much love 💔 Thank you Fady!

@thetruthonelove8884 Жыл бұрын

I hope the Seychelles government will do more in fighting drugs especially opening those rehabilitation centres again because it's the first step if they're really serious about fighting drug and helping drug users. Say n🚫 to drugs .

@Nikkinoonie Жыл бұрын

Wait the same crack cocaine in the West 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔 . The same drug that killed the Black communities across parts of America back in the day . WOW‼️ BBC should do a video exposing the suspect’s smuggling in the drugs .

@secondopinion89 Жыл бұрын

I couldn't stop tears as I watched that interaction during Jude's prison visit. What a great mother... Broken hearted but still loving and hopeful. I truly hope Fady inspires Jude to be a changed man. Love from India to all who were involved in this important documentary 👏👏 Fady was so brave to let us in on his vulnerability and to go back to his community and tell their story too.. if you're watching this and struggling with any addiction.. wishing you much courage and a new dawn ❤️

@thedaveiknow. Жыл бұрын

I wish jude all the best..for his mom's sake.May God guide you 🙏

@nursewiththomas5244 Жыл бұрын

I am currently leaving in Seychelles, in as much as this is a dark side, they are very very very good people.

@amarteybruce6590 Жыл бұрын

Am from Ghana, west Africa. Jude mom cry broke my heart…. I cried 😢😢😢.. I pray everyone going through this situations. It’s really saddens my heart. God strengthen them to come out from this drugs .I can see how emotionally fady Is. He really want to help this youth …

@Veronica-qn4ri Жыл бұрын

Well done Fady! On your ongoing recovery and the reporting too. God bless. It's great that you are highlighting this very sad issue in the Seychelles, especially with the young... I pray that the Seychelles government will now step in with some form of recovery programme. And although the documentary focused on the ghettos I think this drug doesn't discriminate. It can catch anyone rich or poor..

@kkadam96 Жыл бұрын

Addiction is hard to stop. However if my mom sits beside me and cry because of my addiction, that will be the end of it. I will never cause pain to my mom. This is heart breaking.

@kevinphilipsmomanyi Жыл бұрын

Good story my brother Banane.You educated the world and in the same breath made peace with your mum and son. Exceptional story telling!

@vandyvick2903 Жыл бұрын

His son made me cry cuz 😢😢😢really true sincerity and love ❤. Intelligent boy and handsome

@nathasiaball7836 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Faddy and may God bless you and your family. May he protect you and others struggling with drugs.

@mghazale3046 Жыл бұрын

I wish i had a caring mum like jude🙏❤️❤️❤️. Jude plz jst try your level best.. Pick up your self man. Its not too late.. All the best man🙏🙏

@jeanetteatwellnash3616 Жыл бұрын

I've have a trio of Seychelles canvas paintings on my wall and now they have an even more beautiful meaning after this documentary. I wish each and every person a wonderful Day of Life in sobriety with Love and Light to guide each step. May Jude keep seeking counseling and recovery to keep his promise, one day at a time. Thank you Fady 💙🙏🤗

@thugimmi 4 ай бұрын

The mother of the guy in jail, i think his name is jude, she looks like a pure hearted mother! Such a strong and beautiful woman, such a gold hearted woman… i wish i could give her alot of power and patience…

@judyngina2330 Жыл бұрын

Fady, you are a force to wreckon with. Your story alone, and to see what a great personality you've become will encourage someone to make better choices

@Joobajuba Жыл бұрын

Tourism always plays a part of it. The beautiful island. God bless you all out there.

@Lexxxxxy Жыл бұрын

In part perhaps. Seychelles relies heavily on tourism for income, so much maybe that any other potential industry has been neglected. The island is small and we can't do large agricultural production like Mauritius. Any industrial scale production for export aside from tuna fishing and canning ceased a while ago. Now we are reliant on tourism and when there are fewer tourists etc (like during covid) the people suffer more poverty. I moved away a while ago and everytime I come back I see a strange mix of new entrepreneurship and hope but also poorer people. The people need more local industry, more jobs, higher salaries. A huge part of the problem are expats rather than tourists, who have driven rents etc up over the years and the fact that a lot of essential goods need to be imported into the country, which all carry import taxes. On the other hand, Seychelles has always been a melting pot of cultures, which is what makes it so special, so stopping expats from moving over, doesn't seem like the solution either. Global warming and the shrinking beaches pose another issue. All this contributes to a general feeling of hopelessness, which can lead people to find other ways such as drugs, to give them purpose and meaning. It's a sad situation but I think the focus of the government should be finding innovative solutions to reduce the amount of poverty, which in turn will give people the hope back, that they can have a good enough life without chemical assistance. It's not easy but it must be done.

@AfricaTekk Жыл бұрын

Yes where there is tourism there is also drugs and prostitution

@meatmachine449 Жыл бұрын

100% , same thing in Mauritius bro

@arnoldwilson5377 4 ай бұрын

This is quality journalism.

@norahappolus8994 Жыл бұрын

Fady’s son is so grounded! Good strong head on his shoulders. He’ll go far.

@colinnicholls4605 Жыл бұрын

Superb piece or television reporting. A fantastic open and honest account from someone who clearly knows what he's talking about. Drug addiction is terrible everywhere, but in a country that most people consider to be a Paradise, it is particularly sad. Best wishes to all the people featued in the programme.

@victork4700 Жыл бұрын

With all the beautiful natural beaches in the island, i have never once stopped to think of this side. So sad

@angelinemwikali3691 Жыл бұрын

This is soo inspiring.Good job Fady and God bless as you continue touching people's lives through change.

@antonyagaba2895 Жыл бұрын

Powerful documentary. Much love and regards going out to all the people there facing addiction

@unapologeticallyMOI Жыл бұрын

Amazing documentary Faddy highlighting this major problem in our beautiful country,,well done and continue the great work you're doing 👏👏👏👏

@faithmuisyo758 Жыл бұрын

In mombasa Kenya young girls and boys are into this nightmare, i call it a disease because it eat you until you are no more,it us even worse pregnant young girls take it and they breastfeed while taking Heroin so their youngsters are taking it through the breastplate they became so high at such a tender age.God help us as Kenyans.

@ayandasigxashe7198 Жыл бұрын

Faday, Jude, & 2 Moms & other worriers, what a journey in the battle of drugs! Detailed ,informative documentary🙏🏾

@okpenkedimeemmanuel1020 Жыл бұрын

Sending my love, strength and Prayers to everyone battling with any addiction, i hope you are able to overcome the addiction, you are not alone, I'm rooting for you to come out stronger 💪 Much love from Nigeria