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In a recent podcast, some foreigners shared their thoughts on visiting Nigeria — and their remarks have sparked heated debates online. Here’s the full conversation:

“Are you telling me as a tourist, if I go to Nigeria, like to make- Why the Bleep would you go to Nigeria for a tour? There's no tourism. You want to go see Davido's house, or what? Maybe Spotify are setting up and they want to- To see Basket Mouth Live. They have a big, I mean, the entertainment industry is robust. That's undeniable. But they don't perform there. Are you telling me that I'd have to get armed security, like just to go to my hotel? Now, here's the thing.”

“There are different tiers of transportation you can organize. So normally in Kenya, when you organize a taxi, you just tell them whether you want a van or an SUV or a salon car, right? In Nigeria, it's the same, but then with personnel as well. So it depends on how much you're willing to pay. Now, normally, everyone that comes in, especially Western organizations, Nigeria is marked as, I think, an orange state. So it's not too safe. It's not green. Green is safe. Orange and red. What do we do?”

“I think we're orange. This is what, terror? I mean, yeah. So kidnapping. It's Nigeria, dude. It's Nigeria, right? It's just rough. It's rough. But I guess, so you're telling me in a sense, GDP doesn't mean shit then? Like in terms of development of a country. I think there's very, obviously there's very rich Nigerians. We were talking about Banana Estate and Blackie Beach and all that. There's very high end areas. But you just, so the airport experience is rough, right? So we had armed personnel escorting us to the hotel.”

“Now, when we think of the hotel, have you been to a high-end hotel in Kenya? Like Radisson Blue? It's the one in Upper Hill. Pristine. Pristine, done exceptionally well. This was a Lagos Continental. Welcome. It was considered the most expensive and best place to have the conference, right? Best facilities. They lied to you, man. So when you engage over there, you're looking at the roof, you're seeing watermarks and stains. You look at the chairs, the chairs have cuts on them.”


💬 What’s your take? Do these views reflect your experience of Nigeria, or do you think they exaggerated? Share your opinion in the comments!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jnec0LI0t0?si=XAipy8b8FeBxrf4J

Summary:

Foreigners on a recent podcast questioned tourism in Nigeria, citing safety concerns, armed escorts, and subpar hotel experiences despite the country’s wealth and vibrant entertainment industry. Their remarks sparked mixed reactions online, with debates on whether these views reflect reality or exaggeration.

Nigeria to the world..

They can't stop talking about us.... They call us loud-mouths,we agreed but they still can't breathe without mentioning our names...

If not for our leaders who derive their erections by maltreating us, nowhere on the earth would be better than Nigeria..

Just look at Tinubu u will have an idea of how things are in Nigeria. It starts with the leader

So says the most unsafe country in the world. America

If you're not a Nigerian and read about the daily killings and kidnappings happening here trust me, nothing would make you come here.

Glimpsetv:
Summary:

Foreigners on a recent podcast questioned tourism in Nigeria, citing safety concerns, armed escorts, and subpar hotel experiences despite the country’s wealth and vibrant entertainment industry. Their remarks sparked mixed reactions online, with debates on whether these views reflect reality or exaggeration.

What does our president, who is always out of the country, say about this matter

anonimi:
May 1, 2025

May Day: Hunger, unemployment, insecurity real— Tinubu

According to him: “The theme demands our collective attention and serves as a stark reminder of the need to create an environment where every worker feels safe, valued, and empowered to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our nation. As your President, I assure you that this administration is committed to creating such an environment for the common good.”

On the economic hardship, he noted that while it is a global phenomenon, its effects on Nigerians are particularly severe.

Tinubu said: “I am aware of the peculiarities of the economic hardship Nigerians face—rising living costs, hunger, insecurity, unemployment, and the loss of livelihoods. These challenges are real and demand definitive solutions, which I am poised to address as your President.

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/05/may-day-hunger-unemployment-insecurity-real-tinubu/

It depends on what we want to relate to people as the views by foreigners about Nigeria. Hence, a filtered content.

Nigerians we are talented in lying to ourselves

Nigeria currently houses the wealthiest Black Man in the entire world. Aliko Dangote reinforced the fact that he has only one house he owns in the whole world and it is in Nigeria.

I watched this Podcast and as an avid traveller across Africa ,the EU zone and the US, I can categorically say that this presenters are the most narrow minded and vague minded OAPs.

History and Geography favours Nigeria's prospects and potential more than any African Country.

Its blend of the sahel and rainforest vegetation within same geographical territory had made its splendor more attractive.

In December, 2024 Nigeria smashed a record breaking feat where it aggregated 1 Million visitors and 500,000 new entrants to Nigeria for the "Detty December" creating the one of the biggest Tourism breakthroughs in Africa.

The number of international standard film villages, resorts and Hotels that have been built or upgraded in the last 10 months would leave this OAPs stunned.

Nigeria is better than most African Countries as at today and improvements are significantly being addressed.

TrueWellWisher:
My prayer is for God to enlighten Nigerians to chose the right leader in 2027.

Corrupted leaders is the main issue we are facing in Nigeria.

That prayer ain't working. The voting population ain't smart enough to pick a right leader.

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jnec0LI0t0?si=XAipy8b8FeBxrf4J

what I see is a dialogue between two people from two irrelevant backwards countries; Kenya and Nigeria

Nigeria is a no go place end of story. as a nigerian i will not advice any foreigner to come here

Glimpsetv:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Jnec0LI0t0?si=XAipy8b8FeBxrf4J

Everything they said is absolutely true so why the mix reactions? If y’all are tired of seeing foreigner talking bad about us why not use the energy to hold govt and the security agencies accountable? I mean if Nigeria is safe like other countries they won’t be having this conversation

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We don bad mouth out country finish. Wetin wuna dey expect?

No lies. Nigeria is over rated. Oyibo man will literally move about with security everywhere or else, story for the gods.

dogo568:
So says the most unsafe country in the world. America

America is way safer than Nigeria, you can drive a distance of say from Lagos to Accra in the US without fear of being kidnapped.

If asked about America, the American government will deny you their VISA lol 😂. If you talk negatively. Perhaps citing examples of how Trump was almost assassinated and how a recent assassination has sparked outrage yet, the culprits yet to be apprehended.

We know those that made Nigeria a poster boy for insecurity and terrorism today . God will judge you all.
Now everyone is being painted with the same brush 🫤.

This is a very big disgrace to us as Nigerians.
And we keep claiming to have it in us.

Even our five stars hotels in the best city in Nigeria is a disappointment.
What a shame.

Nigeria as a whole is a reflection of our leadership. Me,you and everyone that is a Nigerian has failed in placing our best hands in leadership positions.

omoredia:
Just look at Tinubu u will have an idea of how things are in Nigeria. It starts with the leader

Spot on bro, you nailed it 📌. Nigeria is a joke, 🤡 in leadership position

TrueWellWisher:
My prayer is for God to enlighten Nigerians to chose the right leader in 2027.

Corrupted leaders is the main issue we are facing in Nigeria.

tell Inec that one

Nigerians have been choosing Right leaders but yeye INEC always making sure evil leaders gets there

They didn't lie did they? We can't market what's unmarketable. If we could, our president will not choose foreign countries any time he wants to vacation

These won't visit any other state aside Lagos, whenever they visit Nigeria..

They will now come online to generalize the entire country based on what they experienced in Lagos ...

Lagos is living in it past glory, the current Lagos is smelling, polluted, dirty, raze, flood prone, touts everywhere

Talk more of the kinda president we have, that one is another case itself.

When you a drug lord and a corrupt Lord as a president, what do you expect other country to say about you.

kolente:
Nigeria currently houses the wealthiest Black Man in the entire world. Aliko Dangote re-inforced the fact that he has only one house he owns in the whole world and it is in Nigeria.

I watched this Podcast and as an avid traveller across Africa ,the EU zone and the US, I can categorically say that this presenters are the most narrow minded and vague minded OAPs.

Of what benefit is it to have the richest man in Africa while the remaining 90% of the population are impoverished? Make una dey think first before going into nationalistic overdrive

Glimpsetv:
Summary:

Foreigners on a recent podcast questioned tourism in Nigeria, citing safety concerns, armed escorts, and subpar hotel experiences despite the country’s wealth and vibrant entertainment industry. Their remarks sparked mixed reactions online, with debates on whether these views reflect reality or exaggeration.

Nigeria is not a tourist destination .......I am not sure we understand what that means!

kolente:
Nigeria currently houses the wealthiest Black Man in the entire world. Aliko Dangote re-inforced the fact that he has only one house he owns in the whole world and it is in Nigeria.

I watched this Podcast and as an avid traveller across Africa ,the EU zone and the US, I can categorically say that this presenters are the most narrow minded and vague minded OAPs.

Nigeria currently houses the richest Blackman with how many security men ? so you see, both of you are right.

This is the low moments ,I wished from ancestors was among those that was trafficked during the time of slave trade...imagine the ridicule...chai the mockery is loud...

Let's call a spade a spade, most times, we ignore excellence. I have passed through one of our International airports, a basin was placed on the floor to collect the water drops as it was raining that day, and the roof was leaking. What an eyesore for a foreigner. Foreigners' experience and how they perceive the country starts from the airport, through the hotel they stay at