I Spent 30 Days in New York City; Here Is My Honest Review

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Tayo Aina

Tayo Aina

9 ай бұрын

I Spent 30 Days in New York City; Here Is My Honest Review is a video where I share my thoughts on NYC as an African traveling to America’s most famous city for the first time. Do like, watch and enjoy.
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@christianmpassi3450
@christianmpassi3450 9 ай бұрын
Tayo, this video is probably one of the best piece of content about New York and America. I don't want to criticize other popular African travel content creators but everything in this video was super balanced, honest, very intelligent and way above others usually do. I particularly loved all the characters you interviewed and send them my prayers: the Nigerian food business guy, the two young beautiful ladies ("find your tribe" what a smart piece of advice) and the lady in the street from Trinidad. Félicitations Tayo, tu es le meilleur.
@TayoAinaFilms
@TayoAinaFilms 9 ай бұрын
Appreciate you!!!
@bishop_lyfe4181
@bishop_lyfe4181 9 ай бұрын
🎉❤❤😅🎉❤😊
@bukkyseton2585
@bukkyseton2585 9 ай бұрын
❤🎉 Christian you said it all, couldn't have said it more.
@georgeosas6607
@georgeosas6607 9 ай бұрын
Tayo I don't think capitalism is civilisation
@A_utumn
@A_utumn 9 ай бұрын
I’m I’m ❤ we
@kelvinukhurebor8329
@kelvinukhurebor8329 9 ай бұрын
The homeless lady's advice, GOLD. Don't lose yourself. Proud of you Tayo.
@martinschinedu3173
@martinschinedu3173 9 ай бұрын
You almost likely will given the exposure and environment. However, if you remember were you came from it help. America in general could take one soul 😅 Newyork is just a promax.
@can_you_guess_my_new_username
@can_you_guess_my_new_username 9 ай бұрын
@@martinschinedu3173 What does that mean? What does it look or feel like if America "takes your soul"
@paulokeke8337
@paulokeke8337 9 ай бұрын
@@can_you_guess_my_new_username It's literally called Babylon or sodom for a reason
@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236
@chukwumaolisehemekaouwarre3236 9 ай бұрын
​@@paulokeke8337exactly
@dexterity_1st
@dexterity_1st 9 ай бұрын
19:31-20:38 Best part.
@daniraulisa4966
@daniraulisa4966 9 ай бұрын
You've come a really long way from the first video of you stuck in a Joburg apartment at the start of the pandemic, which was my introduction to your film brilliance. Most KZfaqrs just go around filming a bunch of random stuff, but you do it so purposefully and attentively that everything just falls into place, as it should. I appreciate the time you put into planning, cutting and putting these videos together behind the scenes. One love from Southy!
@TayoAinaFilms
@TayoAinaFilms 9 ай бұрын
Appreciate you ❤️❤️❤️
@teweoluwaseyi9514
@teweoluwaseyi9514 9 ай бұрын
I have learnt something valuable. Thank you 🙏
@VTPr0
@VTPr0 9 ай бұрын
@@teweoluwaseyi9514Jesus loves you
@lecadou
@lecadou 9 ай бұрын
To join , he is best KZfaqr coming from Africa. I have been begging him to create the join button so I can pay .
@monjue55
@monjue55 9 ай бұрын
From LA you need to visit Las Vegas which is next door. Great job on this video.
@addisonpeterson
@addisonpeterson 8 ай бұрын
As an American it always amazes me how nice people are in other countries. Your right people in America don’t care about you. Your value is how much money you can bring in. I’ll never forget being in Bali, Indonesia after 3 days and I realized they had no homelessness. I was shocked. It’s the moment I realized how bad my country really is and how much we could afford to take care of our people if we really wanted to.
@crishnaholmes7730
@crishnaholmes7730 8 ай бұрын
How many places in Bali did you see
@mysterioanonymous3206
@mysterioanonymous3206 8 ай бұрын
I'm from Switzerland. When I lived in Zürich it was like that. Business city (banking town). People are mostly a holes. Arrogant. They're all interchangeable. Boring. I moved to the mountains recently. The Alps. People are totally different here. Friendly. Considerate. So yeah... I don't miss it. I only wish I had moved away 10 years earlier. 😂
@Versiongurl
@Versiongurl 8 ай бұрын
Remember America is a very big place with millions of ppl.
@utahdan231
@utahdan231 7 ай бұрын
America is a huge country of immigrants. Homeless people come from every nation. How many immigrants did you meet in Bali or Indonesia ? In America is an attitude “how much money I can make without work? How can I cheat a system?” I’m the immigrant myself and I know tens of immigrants who sold houses for $500-$600K and live in city housing for $100-150 a month , get SSI and Medicaid.
@acersterl
@acersterl 7 ай бұрын
New York City is NOT America. It’s 1 City.
@glamslamcam
@glamslamcam 9 ай бұрын
I’m a born & raised NYer & i enjoyed your take on NYC. It’s not for everyone. The term “only the strong survive” fits this place and i think that’s part of what makes this place so unique & so great. This place is very flawed but it’s flaws are part of the uniqueness of NYC. I’ve lived outside of NYC for a moment in the military and have visited many cities in America and around the world. Great places but none can compare to New York City. One of the ladies said it best, this is a place where you need a break from it but for me, once that break is over, I’m ready to deal with it again. It’s only Dog Eat Dog if you let it be. NYC Rocks & I’m proud to be a New Yorker.
@BigWill007
@BigWill007 9 ай бұрын
Facts NY ❤️
@DmzirzlofxZzri
@DmzirzlofxZzri 9 ай бұрын
Honestly nyc just feels like a worse London. Visited both and not from either but nyc is more expensive for significantly worse public transport and less attractions. Spent more than a week in both tho and i plan to visit again.
@MiguelUnfiltered
@MiguelUnfiltered 9 ай бұрын
@@DmzirzlofxZzriyeah nyc is just top tier for scaling your career and better food lol. london definitely has the attractions on lock!
@drewnjiru2164
@drewnjiru2164 9 ай бұрын
Hello,can i be your friend Glam?
@vintagetriplex3728
@vintagetriplex3728 8 ай бұрын
There are lots of places out there that are more interesting then new York.
@muchit3629
@muchit3629 9 ай бұрын
One thing you can always say about Nigerians - enterprising. They are the blueprint tin terms of entrepneurship for all of us Africans. Zimbabwean and proud to say it and give credit to my Nigerian brothers and sisters.
@universalnihi8374
@universalnihi8374 9 ай бұрын
One love, brother 🙏🏽
@NLZource
@NLZource 9 ай бұрын
❤❤❤
@francisarinze6928
@francisarinze6928 9 ай бұрын
We love you bro. Nigerian here.
@JeezWhiz1
@JeezWhiz1 9 ай бұрын
Nigerians are born HUSTLERS,,,must be in thier DNA.
@KabodS7
@KabodS7 Ай бұрын
Facts!Zimbo here too🇺🇸🇿🇼
@sneakytacos773
@sneakytacos773 7 ай бұрын
The Suya Guy is truly an entrepreneurial genius. An artist & really humble too.
@shabatidjani1354
@shabatidjani1354 9 ай бұрын
That suya guy making $100k a month is insane men
@BloodyNigerian
@BloodyNigerian 9 ай бұрын
My first night in NYC 9 years ago I vibed with strangers from like 5 countries. Still remains one of the coolest nights of my life. I love the diversity and vibe of NY nightlife.
@WCEO66
@WCEO66 9 ай бұрын
Ngl the homeless woman is such a sweetheart and I pray and hope she gets a better place and life🙏🏼
@CharitySL
@CharitySL 9 ай бұрын
I am a NYC native. Born and raised in BK. Everything you stated is true. As far as the cleanliness, the subways, the noise, the fast paced life and lack of courtesy as well as homelessness and drugs etc. A lot of things were magnified due to the pandemic and it’s even worse now. There were already existing issues but seems like things have become 10 times worse. We as NYers don’t understand why our streets aren’t cleaner. Why our transit system is trash etc. However, change really begins with the individual. Also, yes, there are those who just don’t care and contribute to the negative aspects but there are a lot that do. That are kind, compassionate and empathetic. ❤
@fewkeyfewkey5414
@fewkeyfewkey5414 8 ай бұрын
Nyc transit isn’t to bad where you live. Sometimes I just take the bike if the subway don’t wanna work out. But the cleanliness is something that needs to be considered so much tax money is going to what??
@user-st3lq2bk8v
@user-st3lq2bk8v 8 ай бұрын
Look at all the illegals nyc is not a community for hispanics or africans. Quite disturbing it has come to this.
@crishnaholmes7730
@crishnaholmes7730 8 ай бұрын
@@fewkeyfewkey5414do you ever Uber while in the city
@jaehongsong4904
@jaehongsong4904 7 ай бұрын
It's simple. People don't care about all of those. If they actually cared, they would vote for a politician that cared about those. They keep voting for the same kind of people all the time and expect a change to happen 😂
@fewkeyfewkey5414
@fewkeyfewkey5414 7 ай бұрын
@@crishnaholmes7730 yes sometimes I have to uber especially when certain bike paths might be closed, a bridge is closed, or I have to go elsewhere where it isn’t transportable. You can also use taxis if you want but my area don’t have an abundance of them
@shainaponpin
@shainaponpin 9 ай бұрын
Everything Tayo said in this video was correct. I flew to New York from Texas last month to renew my Nigerian passport at the Nigerian House and I can tell you for free that if they pay me $100,000 more than what I make here in Texas, I can never live in New York. In summary, New York is not for everybody. Good job Tayo!
@lunalea1250
@lunalea1250 8 ай бұрын
🎯🎯🎯🎯
@periechontology
@periechontology 7 ай бұрын
The city wasn't always like this, go back 10 years. NYC was making headlines for being one of the safest big cities, the streets were cleaner, the mentally ill homeless were in institutions. The De Blasio mayoral administration and the pandemic made the city completely unrecognizable. I didn't know it was possible for a city to change that drastically that quickly.
@AbotsiHot
@AbotsiHot 6 ай бұрын
Hello,I am Caleb from Ghana.If you have PayPal or NETELLER I am willing to buy USD from you and pay you a rate slightly higher than CBN rate.Thank you
@hotchocolategirl1der
@hotchocolategirl1der 9 ай бұрын
I'm a native New Yorker. I love that you visited my home town. Even other Americans don't think NY gets hot. It's not small, I'm from the Bronx and had a boyfriend in BK, we were two hours apart. It's just that it's so crowded it may seem smaller. Also, don't judge the entire US, by NY. It's pretty unique. There are places that are cleaner, cheaper and people don't step over the homeless. I had to learn to be kinder when I left. I left twice, because as much as I love it, my money goes MUCH farther down south. But I'm glad I'm from there. I wouldn't want to have grown up anywhere else.
@Dan-ei9em
@Dan-ei9em 9 ай бұрын
Sometimes the city gets relatively hot for a couple of days in the summer. August is normally the hottest
@sagacious4559
@sagacious4559 9 ай бұрын
It is summer time
@bliisso3477
@bliisso3477 9 ай бұрын
Good my tribe. I hail you. I am a New Yorker, still lives in NY. My husnand and I raised 2 adorable children: A medical doctor and the other in grad school. We own a house and live in Queen, but I have lived in the Bronx, Brooklyn. Originally from Lagos, Naija🥰
@johnmeans9562
@johnmeans9562 9 ай бұрын
@@bliisso3477❤
@SUNGODDESSMOONCHILD555
@SUNGODDESSMOONCHILD555 9 ай бұрын
geographically its a tiny place in square miles. Traffic plays a part in why that took 2 hours. Even by train- there are so many factors why it takes so long to travel
@KenRobert1
@KenRobert1 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for NOT sugar coating things. Thank you for seeing the reality. Africa is freer than they believe. The beautiful thing I see about Africa is their room to improve on things that makes lives better. Bless Africa I cannot wait to visit.
@NjieZiphougarth
@NjieZiphougarth 9 ай бұрын
Visit and secure a land build it up and financially stable move to the future
@godsownson2469
@godsownson2469 9 ай бұрын
Africa is freer? Are you on drugs? The rich can use the police to lock up in Nigeria for as long as they want and you have the audacity to write nonsense about Africa is freer...come to Nigeria and see the hell people go through in the hands of the rich because no one is there to fight for them...Husband's beat their wives everyday in Africa and nothing happens and you call that freedom? You need to stop writing nonsense
@estelalopez3563
@estelalopez3563 9 ай бұрын
@@NjieZiphougarththere are places in Africa that are very expensive
@vnosike
@vnosike 8 ай бұрын
Amen ❤❤
@paulsingletoniii
@paulsingletoniii 8 ай бұрын
"Something is chasing you. What is chasing you is bills!" Facts! 🤣
@FrancescaRizzoNYC
@FrancescaRizzoNYC 7 ай бұрын
I grew up in NJ and moved to NYC in my 20’s. Lived here for 30 years then had to move back to NJ for a variety of reasons outside my control. It took me another 20 years to crawl my way back. I am a New Yorker again. I’m home.
@adekomayadotun
@adekomayadotun 9 ай бұрын
Tayo is the goat... He has mastered the art of storytelling
@adekomayadotun
@adekomayadotun 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for the ❤️ Tayo.
@MosesMatsepane
@MosesMatsepane 9 ай бұрын
That guy who sells bowls from Nigeria still kept his accent since 2003. That’s the one thing I appreciate about Nigerians, you guys take Nigeria with you wherever you go. As a result you don’t feel isolated and need to conform in the diaspora, obviously not everyone is like that, but it’s a common trend. I was in America for a week, and nearly came back sounding like Denzel Washington, kidding.😅😅😅😅 Excellent video bro, I’ve been a subscriber since day 1.
@dugebuwembo
@dugebuwembo 9 ай бұрын
It depends on the age you migrate, it's more likely to catch an accent as a youngster than as an adult.
@MosesMatsepane
@MosesMatsepane 9 ай бұрын
@@dugebuwembo True, but that guy is relatively young. And he’s been there for 20 years. No doubt that if you go to school there, you’ll sound like them. But my point is that Nigerians tend to lose it naturally, they’re not quick to try and sound Americans as soon as they arrive.
@dugebuwembo
@dugebuwembo 9 ай бұрын
@@MosesMatsepane If you are young when you migrate there will be a lot of pressure to change your accent. This is something experienced by many immigrants, having to change yourself to fit in. This phenomenon is less likely to occur as an adult or late teen.
@ifeifesi
@ifeifesi 9 ай бұрын
For some as they adapt to living in a society where a language like English is spoken more fluently an accent change naturally will come especially to those who are younger and want to speak the language in a more standard way so they fit in.
@kennid6743
@kennid6743 9 ай бұрын
He could also be speaking with his accent because is speaking to a fella countryman. I do the same; code switching as needed
@chapatimoto
@chapatimoto 9 ай бұрын
I really enjoyed this. Am from Kenya and as an African I ❤ to see other Africans flourishing in different regions while upholding (never forgetting) their Roots and culture. One day I'll travel to New York and have a meal at Suya 😂😂😂😂😂
@giddymufasa3630
@giddymufasa3630 9 ай бұрын
Chapatimoto surely
@adeyinkaoladapo5863
@adeyinkaoladapo5863 9 ай бұрын
And I'm hoping one day, I'll surely leave the city of Lagos and come to pay you a visit in Nairobi😂😂😂
@TechBeautyQueen
@TechBeautyQueen 9 ай бұрын
This is so real. I was in NY for 1.5 years for work and you really captued how important it is to know who you are and finding your tribe because the city can be isolating. During my time, I found it hard to have a solid west african community in brooklyn which was a change since I am so used to being around the african community in the dmv. I left relatively early because I couldnt stomach the lack of community. It can be chanllenging. Like the brother said it takes time 5year, 10 years etc. It is possible but definelty not for everyone.
@TheFuture36520
@TheFuture36520 9 ай бұрын
Tayo is a brilliant genius 👏
@lunalea1250
@lunalea1250 8 ай бұрын
Very true, so many people comes to NYC for the " hustle & bustle", but find isolation amongst millions, I see it daily, it accounts for some of the mentally unwell roaming about...😔
@goagray5
@goagray5 9 ай бұрын
"it's like something is chasing people.." 🤣🤣 so true
@kojo7485
@kojo7485 9 ай бұрын
😅 Hustle and Bustle 😅
@sizwetraveladventures
@sizwetraveladventures 9 ай бұрын
He said the bills are chasing them
@voyageswithshyeasha1398
@voyageswithshyeasha1398 9 ай бұрын
New York state of mind 😅😂
@kreativeforce532
@kreativeforce532 9 ай бұрын
You never heard of running with the Bills? It's like what they do in spain but with debt instead of bovines.
@teachermomo2624
@teachermomo2624 9 ай бұрын
That was the best line to summarize the USA
@abdulmuizzkelani3760
@abdulmuizzkelani3760 9 ай бұрын
Tayo's way of storytelling is amazing, I love how he mixes up his story, he puts different events together and not like one after the other, he mixes them together and it becomes a Movie. Someday he would be nominated for a BET or Grammy with the way he is going, it's just amazing.
@Vivthedocpreneur
@Vivthedocpreneur 9 ай бұрын
So true
@wodlthedaughteroftheking8062
@wodlthedaughteroftheking8062 9 ай бұрын
Amen
@slimpop77
@slimpop77 9 ай бұрын
.......and Accompanied with a soulful background music ❤❤❤
@ceazaar
@ceazaar 23 күн бұрын
Since i started following Tayo on all socials some years back, I've never felt like wasting my time watching his videos. He is true to his art. I always wish you the best Tayo, you motivate me a lot. Your lens tells a lot of stories.
@Karahalios1
@Karahalios1 4 ай бұрын
I woke up 4.30am, my goddess asleep, put a nespresso, rolled a cigarette, and after a few homestead videos, this guy appeared saying something about passports. Watched that one, really honest one, liked and subscribed in a split second. This is the second I watched. Although in northern Europe, first time I felt so close to Nigeria. Loved all people interviewed and I deeply appreciate the beauty of people like Tayo creating a hope in a world who is getting uglier every day. Hey Tayo, this is my contribution towards your million goal.
@hillcrestprofessionalservi3502
@hillcrestprofessionalservi3502 9 ай бұрын
I am convinced that Tayo will make an award-winning documentary sometime in the near future. The story telling is top notch
@aznsstarr
@aznsstarr 9 ай бұрын
As a native New Yorker, and I lived in NYC for all my life, I can contest that this is true. It has gotten harder and worse over the past decades, and it will get harder and worse in the years to come.
@j0epark1
@j0epark1 9 ай бұрын
I used to love NY. But the liberals are all making it a shithole and New Yorkers have to take it back
@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658
@voltrondefenderoftheuniver8658 9 ай бұрын
This is the reason I moved to Florida many years ago. I will never vote blue again.
@TysheenOrane
@TysheenOrane 9 ай бұрын
I totally agree.
@reggierodriguez6546
@reggierodriguez6546 9 ай бұрын
Yeah but New York isn’t just about manhattan and Brooklyn
@broddablack5290
@broddablack5290 9 ай бұрын
❤ so true ❤
@emmanuelokon9162
@emmanuelokon9162 9 ай бұрын
Really feel for the woman who got abandoned by her kids. It's so easy to get lost in the midst of all the noise and hustle that you lose yourself. Thank you so much for the video. It goes a lot deeper than the average travel vlog. Nice work Tayo
@carolbazunu2274
@carolbazunu2274 9 ай бұрын
Awesome video. you captured the good, the bad and the ugly. No bias. I lived in. NY over 30 years ago, before I relocated. NY is not for the faint heart. Good job, Tayo! .
@ionutroman7040
@ionutroman7040 9 ай бұрын
" everyone runns only for money , there is no community ...there is no love " the lady is right and the bad part in this is...this is all around the world . no one gives a hand to someone who really needs it , no one shows true love....everyone is focus only for money and power .
@Versiongurl
@Versiongurl 9 ай бұрын
I disagree with the there’s no community part. That’s absolutely not true about this city.
@broddablack5290
@broddablack5290 9 ай бұрын
@moniho6907
@moniho6907 9 ай бұрын
@@Versiongurl exactly i disagree
@bosse1092
@bosse1092 9 ай бұрын
Native New Yorker and this can’t not be more false
@JKyRei
@JKyRei 9 ай бұрын
Around America not the world
@mehmedkhan.6198
@mehmedkhan.6198 9 ай бұрын
"The only thing people care about is money,there's no real love, no real community". Sounds to me like America. GREAT VIDEO TAYO I FEEL YOU...KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK.
@Dantor1990
@Dantor1990 9 ай бұрын
True
@Lando-kx6so
@Lando-kx6so 9 ай бұрын
That is the US, profit over anything else
@beaujac311
@beaujac311 9 ай бұрын
That's New York City she was talking about. I bet she has never been outside that city since she got there. She knows NYC but not the rest of the United States.
@michelleroberts9243
@michelleroberts9243 9 ай бұрын
Have you lived in Europe? From my experience, I think it's a "western" thing not solely an American thing
@estelalopez3563
@estelalopez3563 9 ай бұрын
@@Dantor1990it’s the same thing in Latin America
@teethart9865
@teethart9865 9 ай бұрын
Kudos to these ladies. They sound deep like they've seen and conquered a lot. I wish them and every immigrant trying to put a foot forward for the next generation strength and grace to navigate. 🙏🏾
@fzmoifzmoi2575
@fzmoifzmoi2575 9 ай бұрын
I highly disagree.....She seems really gold diggish...Chasing a "luxurious" life. This "luxury" people chase around the world is what is keeping EVERYBODY separated, resulting in sad situations as the nice homeless lady is in. You lose all of your humanity chasing it. Chasing it is a selfish ambition that leaves everyone else to fend for themselves, losing your soul along the way while stepping on everyone on your way up. We are all living in another person's philosophy that has been made into OUR reality. Their reality hijacked the reality that we all, in our hearts know to be a world of compassion for humanity and left us with this fleshly shell on a dead-end path to nowhere but self endulgement. Good luck trying to reach the 3 percent, y'all...
@zehabeshatv5836
@zehabeshatv5836 9 ай бұрын
@@fzmoifzmoi2575you made good point.
@frank-ko6de
@frank-ko6de 9 ай бұрын
@@fzmoifzmoi2575 I agree. Simply put, scam artists....👍👍👍👍
@terejosh13
@terejosh13 9 ай бұрын
​@@fzmoifzmoi2575I think you looked at her and saw what you wanted to see a woman you couldn't get 😂
@fzmoifzmoi2575
@fzmoifzmoi2575 9 ай бұрын
@@terejosh13 LOL How old are you, 12? Another thing wrong with this world is some folks have absolutely no critical thinking skills..... Sad
@kenkioqqo
@kenkioqqo 9 ай бұрын
When I was a kid, I always dreamed of moving to the US one day. As a grown-up, I prefer to stay in my own country, Kenya, but I wouldn't mind visiting US as a tourist like Tayo.
@timothywang7644
@timothywang7644 9 ай бұрын
Never been to New York but I feel like this video just gave me a preview of what to expect when I go there. Big Ups Tayo. The way you have grown in this vlogging, In fact, you have graduated from vlogging to "documenting real stories in a very captivating way", we need a separate name for that 😅. Really enjoyed it
@kendrauwakwe7415
@kendrauwakwe7415 9 ай бұрын
Hey Tayao, my sister is featured in your video. Lol. We live in Brooklyn, born and raised but have been to Lagos numerous times. We are Nigerian descent ❤😂 love the video. Much love
@TayoAinaFilms
@TayoAinaFilms 9 ай бұрын
Oh really. Which one is your sister? 😅
@luke81st
@luke81st 9 ай бұрын
Who amongst the two ladies is your sis? They're both lovely by the way😊
@kendrauwakwe7415
@kendrauwakwe7415 9 ай бұрын
@@TayoAinaFilmsshe in the Brooklyn Suya ordering for Suya. She is wearing dreads with tracksuit top❤
@kendrauwakwe7415
@kendrauwakwe7415 9 ай бұрын
She did not know she was in the video and was shocked
@TayoAinaFilms
@TayoAinaFilms 9 ай бұрын
@@kendrauwakwe7415 Haha. Say Hi to her for me!
@jackieaina
@jackieaina 9 ай бұрын
nah the suya?! now I’m hungry😭😭 def will be checking them out next time I’m in town!
@bruxtonfitness9880
@bruxtonfitness9880 9 ай бұрын
Are you Tayo's sister?
@shondastacy
@shondastacy 9 ай бұрын
Love you Jackie from the Caribbean.
@ginilance7427
@ginilance7427 9 ай бұрын
​@@bruxtonfitness9880I don't think so. She even started her KZfaq channel 14yrs ago. It's been amazingly long.
@CdaPlays
@CdaPlays 9 ай бұрын
Yeah are you
@TayoAinaFilms
@TayoAinaFilms 9 ай бұрын
Thanks Sis. The suya was really good 😂
@ProudChocolateOriginal
@ProudChocolateOriginal 9 ай бұрын
I have loved this video. I watched it with breaks. I flew back from a month stay in NewYork just 3 weeks ago and it hits really different when you watch something you have experienced. This video brought things out clearly. I am going back again for further experience. This was a documentary and am really greatful to the participants too. Well done
@bncrain
@bncrain 6 ай бұрын
I love these kinds of videos about the city, and this is one of the best I've seen. Love how well you capture what's great and beautiful about New York while being completely honest about what's not. This video has some impressive insights-especially given that you were only here one month!
@Recapnext
@Recapnext 9 ай бұрын
Excellent documentary ❤
@TayoAinaFilms
@TayoAinaFilms 9 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@ochoriosify
@ochoriosify 9 ай бұрын
So you made it to NY Tayo. Welcome! I met you while visiting Nigeria for the 1st time a few weeks ago. I met you in a parking lot in Lekki. I told you that I was from NY, and you told me that you would be visiting NY soon. Do you remember? I was wearing a red dress. I am glad that you had a nice time here. Again, this is a wonderful video. So enlightening to those who have never been here.
@ohajubafranklin1149
@ohajubafranklin1149 9 ай бұрын
This is the best Tayo Aina documentary I have ever seen. This one has a soul. I felt like I was in New York. Very Powerful thing.
@princecharles421
@princecharles421 9 ай бұрын
Videos like this so educative people don’t give them attention coz they are always dreaming high to reach up not knowing the other side of life in these countries as a traveler I have experienced this thanks Tayo
@Joel_Mugisha
@Joel_Mugisha 9 ай бұрын
Tayo I just wanna say; You're the dopest African youtuber I've seen so far. Your editing, storytelling and creativity is just amazing. I'm inspired and learning from you as a small youtuber myself. Keep on shinning and soaring high👊
@tombimashri8149
@tombimashri8149 9 ай бұрын
Truth including his open mindedness, polite to all blends in with all on planet earth. Tayo deserves the Best. Keep Flying Tayo, really enjoy you nd Sabbatical we learn alot from u guyz
@crimeandcontroversy9042
@crimeandcontroversy9042 9 ай бұрын
tayo n steve nduku are good.2 of them are the best...i give tayo 10..steve 9.5 lol..they inspire my channel where i abuse nigerian govt so they do the right thing...i m into positive critism with lots of abuses lol
@dogarajamesigbeji9950
@dogarajamesigbeji9950 9 ай бұрын
People planing to Japa need this I like how you spread the cards with the good, bad and ugly in there.
@nadianurun6259
@nadianurun6259 9 ай бұрын
Except most are not moving to New York and Only 8 of Its 300 million live there . Most of America is actually just wide roads and lots of empty space
@memberguestmedia
@memberguestmedia 7 ай бұрын
Excellent video where you touch on serious issues and your friends speak on them so well. Keep up the good work. From California!
@BlackMambo
@BlackMambo 8 ай бұрын
From all the places in the Universe where I would looking for a precise and sound description of being New Yorker and how is the inner soul of its Metropolis, boy, this was the least expected but it had the most acute, down-to-earth and even poetic definition of WHAT is New York. And all of it came from the lips of some folks from the streets and a bunch of people from the African diaspora. If I would read that in the NY Times I wouldn't believe that. Tayo, just be aware that you're Awesome!
@wisdommudasiru
@wisdommudasiru 9 ай бұрын
The editing, storytelling and overall quality of this video is insane. I thought this would just be a talking head type of video but the combination of other peoples perspectives and evoking shots is well done. Tayo Aina >>>>
@samuelkemeshi
@samuelkemeshi 9 ай бұрын
This right here is THE COMMENT
@bandakelon
@bandakelon 9 ай бұрын
the story telling is amazing
@benjaminsmith2287
@benjaminsmith2287 9 ай бұрын
I'm from New York City, a mostly Black, middle income town called Saint Albans in the borough of Queens. I like this presentation overall, you're fair. I'm glad you didn't spend too much time in Times Square as that's basically a tourist spot and it's OK, but it's a tourist spot. The bigger part of Times Square is the Broadway theatre district beyond just the "square" area. NYC, you can "make it" but it kind of depends on the type of discipline you want to make it in. If you're some sort of abstract musician, you may have to teach and you won't make the salary just by music alone to bring in enough people to full venues. And there's always the issue of healthcare in the USA though that has improved with the passing of the ACA. Still, it's not perfect. The one area you seemed to miss was Jackson Heights. You get there via a subway, 7 to 74th St. or E or F to Roosevelt Avenue, Jackson Heights. Here's the greatest thing about NYC: ethnic diversity. This is by far the most ethnically diverse part of New York City yet many tourists seem to miss this area. If you come to NYC and have any interest in the ethnic diversity here, don't miss Jackson Heights, Queens, NYC. About the subways, the stations are hot and sometimes smelly. All of the subway cars are air-conditioned but it may not work in every subway car from time to time. Most of the subways aren't that old either, only a few are on some lines and they're being replaced slowly. The subway is crucial to NYC. I no longer live in NYC due to the ridiculous rent and that I want to see more of nature. I live 30 minutes away in a town in New Jersey and visit NYC every week. I agree with the young woman that talked about tribes. But my tribe isn't an ethnic group but more of a group of people that share similar musical tastes or entertainment choices. I am part Caribbean in family, Bajan (Barbadian), so I do enjoy getting with the Caribbean community from time to time. Funny thing is I don't find NYC fast paced. I see a lot of people sitting around drinking coffee then it is on to whatever they are doing. What I'm finding is people in their own group not necessarily connecting with the outer atmosphere like they do in other places. There is hustle, but there's hanging out and around too. Thanks for this video and great job of it.
@auxtas
@auxtas 9 ай бұрын
Great points. I was expecting him to at least ask those ladies what job they do. This is America. Jobs dey. And you get paid. It is a melting part of the world, and you have to connect with people outside your tribe. I didn't even connect with Africans to get where I wanted to be in this country. When I tried earlier on, they avoided it. It was then that I realized this is a global village.
@hopscotch39
@hopscotch39 9 ай бұрын
Love this response
@folusho
@folusho 9 ай бұрын
Lived in NYC for 10 years and i recently moved to Jersey City. Everything in the video is spot on. Great storytelling, Tayo!
@kelvinedionwe
@kelvinedionwe 9 ай бұрын
Amazing video bro, nobody has spoken about the realities and also the possibilities of New York like the way you did. Awesome work 🔥🔥
@tjr4459
@tjr4459 9 ай бұрын
I moved to NYC in 2003. I was fortunate to have family already there who I could draw support from, unlike the experience of the lady speaking on the street corner. NYC is tough, I mean really tough and I learnt some harsh lessons along the way. The city is not for everyone, a lot of people I met in my early years in the city eventually moved away. And many of them didn’t move because they hated the city, they had to move for basically survival. It’s getting increasingly expensive. If you can survive in NYC, you can survive and be successful anyway else. And so many chose to stay or use it as a launching pad to go somewhere else in life.
@fckfck4181
@fckfck4181 8 ай бұрын
NYC is crazy expensive even Paris is expensive I'm from there but fast food in NYC far more expensive than Paris and rent price are like almost 2 times higher it seem lol saw one girl on KZfaq paying like 1000 for something like 6square meter😂 if you can afford living in NYC and then move to San Antonio for example you'll live super super comfortably like a rich one lol
@crishnaholmes7730
@crishnaholmes7730 8 ай бұрын
What lessons did you learn
@jaehongsong4904
@jaehongsong4904 7 ай бұрын
@@fckfck4181 I mean...NYC pays people almost double compared to other part of USA, maybe except the Bay Area. It all evens out. New Yorkers have one of the highest median wealth in the nation. It is ridiculously expensive for visitors, but it's surprisingly manageable for people living there. They just make significantly more than almost anywhere in the world
@tobookoro3779
@tobookoro3779 9 ай бұрын
This is a very honest review, Tayo. The only caution I would add here is that NYC is not America. It would surprise you to know that America is more rural than urban as a whole.
@conniwitzig9523
@conniwitzig9523 9 ай бұрын
People get such different opinions when they visit the country areas but so many never do😢
@mwewamwandwe3056
@mwewamwandwe3056 9 ай бұрын
Tayo, Zambian fan here. Your film making is exceptional. I'm visiting these places victoriously through you. Thank you so much.❤
@olufunmilayoalabi9046
@olufunmilayoalabi9046 9 ай бұрын
Okay. This is soooooo wholesome and so good, thank you for sharing your light and your experience in New York City. I was born and raised in Oakland, California and my family both parents are from Oyo state. I have lived in Brooklyn twice in my life and now live in LA, I've moved here twice as well and have been debating on moving back to Brooklyn. It is true and felt it in this video, though I am from California originally, but NYC just feels like HOME. I can not wait to see your vlog on LA! You talked about homelessness... boy oh boy I hope you visited SKID ROW!
@AbotsiHot
@AbotsiHot 6 ай бұрын
Hello,I am Caleb from Ghana.If you have PayPal or NETELLER I am willing to buy USD from you and pay you a rate slightly higher than CBN rate.Thank you
@st.james0
@st.james0 9 ай бұрын
Your video has just opened my eyes on why Americans on Tik-tock and KZfaq are impressed by life in countries like Japan and comment why they seem to have better services, transport etc . Growing up I thought its probably one of the best cities to live in, but now I know....
@hahmadhabibu2076
@hahmadhabibu2076 9 ай бұрын
It's not easy to live in these cities... its very expensive and nobody cares about you.
@beaujac311
@beaujac311 9 ай бұрын
New York City is a world city. It doesn't represent how the rest of the USA lives.
@dreamproject1069
@dreamproject1069 9 ай бұрын
When you lose your job you ain't family no more😢😢....it sink into my brain so deep. Some homeless people have the best motivational stories
@tombimashri8149
@tombimashri8149 9 ай бұрын
Truth when u have money you help fam, friends etc, the day your situation changes nd u are down, friends, family distance themselves thry see u like you are No USE Nor Ornament. People Be Wise put yourself First
@abubakarusmanabubakar2063
@abubakarusmanabubakar2063 9 ай бұрын
Tayo aina a best youtuber , you’re such an amazing and honest influencer Thank you for being real all the times
@deeryn
@deeryn 9 ай бұрын
I love NY and it's so vast! I honestly think there are 4 different lifestyles in this beautiful state! From upstate NY to central City NY, they all offer something for everyone! It's so beautiful and luscious upstate too especially in the fall 🍁🍂 and spring 🌼🌱
@KayceeMonwuba
@KayceeMonwuba 9 ай бұрын
Tayo is a fantastic storyteller! Truly appreciate his brilliance
@oladayomartins
@oladayomartins 9 ай бұрын
One thing your documentaries have consistently summarised is that there are opportunities everywhere and every country of the world has its peculiar challenges. Well done Tayo. 🙌
@I_Achimi
@I_Achimi 9 ай бұрын
I like ur view and loved how you gave us the views of American and Africans living there, mostly the honesty,not just showing the top of sky scrappers with dope music, we have seen all that, Keep going the work, African love 💚💯
@dorothyholmes5403
@dorothyholmes5403 9 ай бұрын
New York is expensive but there is a magic feeling that you get living here that you don't feel in any other city! You feel it even as a visitor!
@hannahn7375
@hannahn7375 9 ай бұрын
Hahaha 3mins and you're 10000% spot on. I lived there for 14 yrs and while what you showed was true , it's honestly not the complete story of NYC, you didn't really see the real real NYC. There are people who live a different reality from what you experienced - and I mean good reality. The city works for some but not for everyone. It wasn't for me but I respect NYC. It taught me a lot.
@douglaswamburu2920
@douglaswamburu2920 9 ай бұрын
I enjoyed this vlog very much. As a Kenyan living in London, I’ve been to New York twice and I found it to be a land of contrast with very rich people and very many homeless people at the same time. As for quality of life, I think that London is much better.
@nadianurun6259
@nadianurun6259 9 ай бұрын
Def compared to NY. Won’t say the same for the rest of America
@RoyaltySarah
@RoyaltySarah 8 ай бұрын
I’m born and raised in ireland and moved to London to live and been to Newyork but stayed in Jersey for that short period but I definitely loved New York because of the vibrant and confident personalities you come across
@devdeal4146
@devdeal4146 8 ай бұрын
This is such a great video. As a Londoner, many things in NYC will piss you off right off the bat. I like NYC but don’t think I could ever feel at home there.
@anatejada1100
@anatejada1100 9 ай бұрын
Liked this video!!…I’m born and raised in the Bronx and went to college in NYC, worked in every borough, my hustle and work ethic came from NYC, made lifelong friends and met my husband in NYC…this city made me but it has DEFINITELY changed, I miss old NY, left last year to upstate NY because I got a remote job, and miss it dearly but wanted a slower pace lifestyle and it’s gotten to expensive….MANY native New Yorkers did not want to leave but left because of the home prices…..anyways love the vid!
@ambrosebarigyemukiga
@ambrosebarigyemukiga 9 ай бұрын
I used to drive trucks to Vermont and Maine alot through route 87 through Albany and I loved upstate New York alot..That is when I realized New York is such a huge state
@crishnaholmes7730
@crishnaholmes7730 8 ай бұрын
@@ambrosebarigyemukigaare you from maine
@ambrosebarigyemukiga
@ambrosebarigyemukiga 8 ай бұрын
@crishnaholmes7730 no dear.Iam originally from Uganda but a resident of Maryland Baltimore county.I just went there Maine and Vermont doing my truck driving jobs servicing the the Keirug coffee roasting plants there.
@anatejada1100
@anatejada1100 8 ай бұрын
@ambrosebarigyetheyrucker upstate NY has many beautiful areas, it’s not all depressed how many think and yes it’s huge lol, I’m in central NY and still can take me 3/4 hours to go to another city west lol…safe travels !
@edidiongekpo
@edidiongekpo 9 ай бұрын
Interesting video. Tayo's way of storytelling is amazing. I am a Nigerian who lives in California. America is about the money, job and survival. I have gone through a lot of experiences and still survive.
@George-zd7mu
@George-zd7mu 9 ай бұрын
nwanne bring me there i wan hustle with my muscle
@ghanawalktour
@ghanawalktour 7 ай бұрын
Hats off to these ladies. Their voices convey a depth that suggests they've faced and overcome significant challenges. I extend my best wishes to them and every immigrant striving to pave the way for the next generation, hoping for the strength and grace to navigate their journeys.
@fursklasugo1777
@fursklasugo1777 9 ай бұрын
That suya spot is a must anytime I visit New York and that woman’s advice of “don’t lose your soul” is apt. Overall, awesome video.
@adstix
@adstix 9 ай бұрын
Tayo is on the roll! He's on the fast lane to becoming Nigeria's own Wode Maya 😜 I like the interaction with the articulate and candid Africans like Umazi, Sochima and the Suya guy! Glad that Tayo also showcased the ugly side of the USA just as Western youtubers often head straight to the slums of Makoko or Kibera! Stay safe, bro ... a lot of trigger-excited gun lovers on the prowl, especially down south!
@drujay6869
@drujay6869 9 ай бұрын
Becoming who! What are you talking about? He is bigger than that name you mentioned! Dey play.
@drujay6869
@drujay6869 9 ай бұрын
@@godwinoluponmile5743 well you can say that, fear👍
@babangidasegun2400
@babangidasegun2400 9 ай бұрын
@@drujay6869 not really 😄
@BoskiM
@BoskiM 9 ай бұрын
What's the obsession with comparing people these days? Tayo is Tayo and Wode Maya is Wode Maya two distinct individuals. Tayo will grow and achieve more things
@benjaminmorgan3766
@benjaminmorgan3766 9 ай бұрын
​@@drujay6869You have a lot of healing to do guy man. Stop being petty. Life doesn't revolve around you and your shallow mindset. 😊
@dahotone106
@dahotone106 9 ай бұрын
I live in NYC, I love the fast paced culture. Also what’s beautiful is that you will never get bored because there’s always something to do. However once you get into a routine the city has its negatives. Not everyone is partying every weekend and enjoying life also the hustle and bustle of the city does get old. There are other cities that are far more laid back yet still exciting and you can live a better lifestyle for a cheaper cost. Also with the tip thing, that guy was rude, you are never obligated to leave a tip if you are getting your food to-go. I usually only tip if I’m eating inside at a restaurant or getting food delivered.
@kainsdealmeida9212
@kainsdealmeida9212 2 ай бұрын
Tayo videos are amazing. Gives a great insight and realistic view of the popular cities.
@ndungutsey
@ndungutsey 9 ай бұрын
Wow, the quality of this video is so good. I love the production!
@DebbieRoye
@DebbieRoye 9 ай бұрын
For someone who grew up in Newyork I can totally relate everything about this documentary..You are doing an amazing job Tayo
@Iam_chrisbenson
@Iam_chrisbenson 9 ай бұрын
Hmm! This video has really changed my perspective about some things. Normally when people living down here in Nigeria consider relocating abroad, we imagine only the good side and think everything is rosy abroad, maybe its because of how they paint their country to be to the outside world. I think everyone planning to relocate to any foreign country should do a thorough research on the good and the bad side of that country so as to be mentally prepared and also be able to make sustainable plans on how to survive . Most people leave Nigeria to abroad with a wrong perspective. They just think once u land America, boom u get a job and the rest is history. About the dirts littered on the streets 🙁 seriously I used to think it’s in Nigeria alone one can find such. Thank you so much for this unbiased review of America and also please consider making a video for Canada because a lot of Nigerians are interested in relocating to that country including I myself.
@TheSunnySlimEffect
@TheSunnySlimEffect 9 ай бұрын
Wether u like it or not over there is far neater than nigerian wack cities dont compare
@Iam_chrisbenson
@Iam_chrisbenson 9 ай бұрын
@@TheSunnySlimEffect I wasn’t comparing both countries so your response is not valid.
@beaujac311
@beaujac311 9 ай бұрын
Still this video only represents New York City and not the USA as a whole.
@SaI-is5nt
@SaI-is5nt 9 ай бұрын
​@Iam_chrisbenson bros I can tell you for free that most of the things this guy said about New York are all lies. He only visited less than 10% of the entire new york and he is talking trash already.
@aprilwilliams1788
@aprilwilliams1788 9 ай бұрын
Beautifully and well done. You capture the true essence of living in the city for such a short time of you being there. I like when the young ladies spoke about finding your tribe. You found a down to earth tribe very quickly. I feel that you being creative and sharing your perspective on being in New York City is very valuable to even the people who live there. This film/ documentary reminds people they are not alone. The energy in New York is exciting but after a while it can become draining. Now, thank God for Technology being used in a positive way has enabled you to share this with us. It allows you to travel and share and earn a living. You will not learn this way of survival in school. You learn this by living and being out in the trenches! This is when you start to discover who you are and what you're here to do and who you're here to serve. I love your stories because of your friendliness and fearless approach to people. Keep shinning and stay true to who you are! Hugs!
@thanosbutwithanafro6137
@thanosbutwithanafro6137 9 ай бұрын
This is one of the best vlogs I've ever seen. Love & respect from Belgium.
@debylove16
@debylove16 9 ай бұрын
My City, the big 🍎. Good job Tayo. NYC is mix of everything. The good, the bad and the ugly. I ❤NYC.
@sisterkamilah4373
@sisterkamilah4373 9 ай бұрын
You’re so good at what you do Tayo. I’m very proud of you. I’m born and raised in America and have visited Lagos and Abuja multiple times. I’m glad you came to America/New York to give your honest perspective. You did so well. I’m going to have to visit that suya spot next time I’m in New York. 😌
@AbotsiHot
@AbotsiHot 6 ай бұрын
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@chalippon1
@chalippon1 9 ай бұрын
I truly enjoyed watching this video. Now I wanna do a complete tour of NYC, thanks to you Tayo 😅 Been living in Maryland for more than 20yrs now. Been to NY a few times but never did a tour of the city like this. So I may just have to get to it now due to this your video. So thank you very much bud!
@abdul-fataiadetula1239
@abdul-fataiadetula1239 8 ай бұрын
Tayo, the level of commitment you've shown to creating these stories and sharing your views is unmatched, thanks for sharing about Newyork, but most importantly thanks for telling these stories through an authentic Lense of a Nigerian and African, this makes it super relatable , heading to Newyork in a couple weeks , hoping I can stop by Brooklyn suya , haven't had great suya in America and that sounds like a good place to start.
@AbotsiHot
@AbotsiHot 6 ай бұрын
Hello,I am Caleb from Ghana.If you have PayPal or NETELLER I am willing to buy USD from you and pay you a rate slightly higher than CBN rate.Thank you
@samuelolotu371
@samuelolotu371 9 ай бұрын
The street woman's message touched me. Awesome video Tayo.
@allend6137
@allend6137 9 ай бұрын
Went to NY for the first time August ‘23 … and like he said..NOBODY CARED!!!! Everyone was in their own zone… but I more so liked that I could be in my zone and no one seemed to give two f*cks about what I was doing.. Every one was so casually dressed with comfort seeming to trump appearance. I would love to live there ❤..Oh.. I also liked how accessible everything was via public transportation.. No matter where you are everything feels like it’s right around the corner
@MarcusMason-wu4zr
@MarcusMason-wu4zr 2 ай бұрын
TAYO I REALLY RNJOY YOUR CHANNEL. U GIVE REAL TRUE ORGANIC INSIGHTS ON DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES
@Ameejack
@Ameejack 9 ай бұрын
Just discovered your channel today and I’m hooked!! Amazing content. Thanks for showing us the world!!
@KijijiSanaa
@KijijiSanaa 9 ай бұрын
An American living in Africa and was really curious about how you were going to tell this story. Great job! What I can't understand though is how in the hell you thought that NYC was CLEAN? It feels like there is an endless amount of negative media on the USA and some people refuse to consume it. Also nothing in the US is like NYC. It's not an accurate representation of the US. I think most Americans haven't even been there. So I'd suggest touring other parts of the US when you can. Blessings.
@echetabuemeka4087
@echetabuemeka4087 9 ай бұрын
" An American living in Africa" I think it should be an American living in ..... which country?
@beaujac311
@beaujac311 9 ай бұрын
Exactly, you can't judge the USA by only New York City.
@squiggleworks9
@squiggleworks9 9 ай бұрын
Haha. I remember a subway ad that went something like ‘remember, once you leave NYC, you’ll be in America” lol
@user-bh1vh1ic2q
@user-bh1vh1ic2q 9 ай бұрын
​@beaujac311 not sure he did that
@beaujac311
@beaujac311 9 ай бұрын
@@user-bh1vh1ic2q No he did not do it. And I'm not blaming him. I enjoyed his video. My problem is people in the comments saying that NYC is representative of the whole USA. It would be like people thinking that Lagos represented the whole of Nigeria. Urban living and rural living are very different.
@susanlovetv
@susanlovetv 9 ай бұрын
So many people always thinks Abroad is bird of roses, until they come abroad they will see not all that glitters are gold
@EfficientlyInspired
@EfficientlyInspired 9 ай бұрын
Wow, I'm truly impressed by the top-notch quality of your video production! 🎥💫 Thank you so much for consistently delivering valuable content that's both enjoyable to watch and informative. Keep up the fantastic work, and I can't wait to see what you come up with next! 👏👍
@scurry6821
@scurry6821 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for this inside look of my hometown from a new comer's point of view. I have lived here all of my life and I have been to many other places that have their perks but I can say there's nothing like this place. What I love is the intellectual exchange and that most people are creatively building their lives here. In that effort there is a deep respect for each other's way of expression and style. Yes, in every sense New York is an artistic town. Native New Yorkers respect the innate artistry that it takes to find a way to live here. That's what makes this place so exciting. If you are a native, you know how to live quietly in the city and party joyfully when you want. The food is fresher and more varied than most places I go to outside the city. It's an athletic environment because you have to walk and climb stairs quite a bit. It keeps you healthier than folks who ride in cars for everything they do. I love the independence of movement. Public transport makes the city work. But mostly it's the people from all around the world , they are interested in me, and I am interested in them. It's like international travel in your hometown. Not going to live anywhere else. I will visit other places but Home is Home! Love NYC!
@h.patriciablackshire6003
@h.patriciablackshire6003 9 ай бұрын
Love your comments! Beautifully stated. The intellectual exchange , THAT PART.😊
@idan8259
@idan8259 9 ай бұрын
I find this video very interesting because I recently moved back to my country after about a year and a half of living in New York. I agreed with most of your takes about the culture and had almost identical observations when I first moved there. New York is amazing and I hope to be back one day when I have more tools to add to my resume that I don't currently have so i'll be able to make a comfortable living because heck living in America on your own without a "real" profession can be a nightmare. New York and America in general have a lot of problems. I personally found it at times to be SUPER alienating, especially as my experience was as a young immigrant, but at the same time , like Umazi and her friend said in the video (btw shoutout to them they explained some things beautifully) you can always find your tribe. New York really makes you feel small because you realize you are not special because there are so many people with the same exact interests as you, but that's not really a bad thing because you can make a lot of friends based on that fact. Eventually after I settled in I started to feel like the culture was TOO demanding, it's kind of crazy that even though New York is the most diverse city on earth, and there are all walks of life in there still New Yorkers are some of the most judgemental, exploitative and ungenuine people i've met. Not all of them or most of them, but a lot are just like that unfortunately. That was atleast my experience that I wanted to share. Thank you so much for this video Tayo!
@Soul.in.the.garden
@Soul.in.the.garden 9 ай бұрын
Beautiful said! Am from California, but the Southern California am from is different than the culture in L.A. where am from you can keep your doors unlocked and sleep with the windows open for fresh air. Visiting New York and other places in America, made me realize that not everyone is nice nor did everyone have the same experience as me growing up. With that said, for NYC newcomers come with and open mind, don’t lose your kindness, but be vigilant and protect yourself as a whole.
@webpresent
@webpresent 9 ай бұрын
...a concrete jungle.
@estelalopez3563
@estelalopez3563 9 ай бұрын
@@webpresenta lot of people like privacy that’s why it Can people can be distant
@Dream331
@Dream331 9 ай бұрын
The lady on the corner, giving advice was beautiful. I enjoyed hearing her speak. She needs to have her own vlog from that corner.. 🙏🏾 This was a very good and interesting video. I’m looking forward to your perspective on life in LA where I’m at. I think you’ll find similar issues, maybe even more so with the homeless problems, crime and other issues. I’m sure you’ll do the Hollywood stuff, Venice Beach, but definitely try to hangout in Leimert Park. LA is very spread out. You need a car, Uber etc. The train isn’t a safe option. You’ll experience the same things you saw in NYC but perhaps twice as more… 🙏🏾 Safe travels
@estelalopez3563
@estelalopez3563 9 ай бұрын
What about bus ? Sometimes I look at nyc vids from 1969
@Dream331
@Dream331 9 ай бұрын
@@estelalopez3563 Bus? Yep.. another option. Not one I would personally choose but definitely available, I’ll have to checkout the videos from 1969. I love traveling back in time anyway so I’m sure I’ll enjoy it 👍🏽
@georgehosea139
@georgehosea139 9 ай бұрын
Tayo Aina i love your content you are a serious KZfaqr with good content may God help your channel to over 1 million,from Kenya.
@1mochadelightable
@1mochadelightable 8 ай бұрын
Yaaay, this was awesome! I am a native New Yorker & you did a really good job on this ❤
@bolodipo
@bolodipo 9 ай бұрын
Tayo! You killed this! I've been on all your videos non-stop for more than a month now, every single day. Some I've seen twice or even more. I love and respect what you do so much! Keep going. Life is so so big, and we realize how small we are in the grand scheme of life. You do so much to remind us humans how small we are in our little worlds, and how big God is with this huge and humongous world we live in. Kudos man!!!
@IamAfrikan
@IamAfrikan 9 ай бұрын
The city that never sleeps. I visited few years ago. My wife didn’t like New York but for me it wasn’t that bad for a visit but to live not for me. True, my wife wondered how emergency ambulance are able to find their way in the middle of busy roads. I must saw I love Time Square despite the busyness. Travelling is education and it’s always amazing experiencing new locations. Another great video. Thanks Tayo.
@angelicakweku5293
@angelicakweku5293 9 ай бұрын
Don't say you don't like NY. Rather, you say you don't like New York City.
@IamAfrikan
@IamAfrikan 9 ай бұрын
@@angelicakweku5293 good point. Thanks for the correction. You are right.
@MoriyonIpuole
@MoriyonIpuole 9 ай бұрын
@Tayo Aina I hope you gave thAt woman by the street corner a huge TIP, she is a wonderful woman and definitely deserves better in life. Her parting words: ''...don't lose your heart and your soul when you come to America...'' couldn't have summed it up best. God bless!!!
@Kof_Believer
@Kof_Believer 9 ай бұрын
Man, this is one of your best contents so far. Kudos to you. I am one of your biggests fans. Always waitining for the next content. I guarantee you most of the Nigerians you meet out there are struggling with huge debt payments but will not tell you the truth. It is a great place to visit and learn but Africa is the best place to implement such new ideas.
@dapraiseworthy
@dapraiseworthy 9 ай бұрын
Kudos to those ladies, and the advice from that homeless woman is worth a million ❤
@ManLikeBishy
@ManLikeBishy 9 ай бұрын
The quality of this video, the storytelling, the everything is top notch! One, on seeing the title and thumbnail would think this is just another vlog of New York City but little do they know they are in for a surprise. I remember watching your video for the first time in 2018, a flight review of Azman Air and seeing how far you’ve come since then is truly inspiring.
@Stonecoldalston
@Stonecoldalston 8 ай бұрын
As a Native of Jersey City on the border of NYC & growing up with a lot of NYC experience it’s interesting to see other people’s perspectives from outside the country
@crishnaholmes7730
@crishnaholmes7730 8 ай бұрын
Do you feel Jersey is similar to nyc
@Stonecoldalston
@Stonecoldalston 8 ай бұрын
@@crishnaholmes7730 depending on where in Jersey it is similar there’s small differences like certain slang but for the most part it’s really similar Especially since a lot of New Yorkers move to Jersey and many People from Jersey move to NY and we both travel to eachothers states to party shop etc
@crishnaholmes7730
@crishnaholmes7730 8 ай бұрын
@@Stonecoldalston ok how is public transportation in jersey
@Stonecoldalston
@Stonecoldalston 8 ай бұрын
@@crishnaholmes7730 I can’t speak for all of Jersey but I live In Jersey City & the transportation could be better but it’s great we have a Lightrail System that go through most of Jersey City & through 3 other towns & we have the Path which is the Subway with 24 Hour Service from Jersey to Newark NJ & to NYC it gets you too NYC in 12-15 mins we also have buses and a service called the via which is like a car pool Uber type system we also have a ferry that goes into NYC & with the holland Tunnel can be in NYC in less than 15 mins depending on traffic
@crishnaholmes7730
@crishnaholmes7730 8 ай бұрын
@@Stonecoldalston ok
@sheilaodiari530
@sheilaodiari530 9 ай бұрын
I'm so glad that you did this video, so that people back home in motherland (Africa) understand that its not all roses in the USA.
@AbotsiHot
@AbotsiHot 6 ай бұрын
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