Welcome to Lagos

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  1. Tominokar's Avatar

    Tominokar said: April 23, 2010 04:13 PM

    Default Welcome to Lagos

    Has anyone seen this new series by the BBC? You can still watch episode 1 on iPlayer, and 2 has just been released. It's a fascinating look at one of the fastest growing urban centres in the world, where the vast majority of people live in (at best) slum like conditions. But it's not about misery at all, completely the opposite. It's one of the most uplifting documentaries I've seen in a very long time.

    It shows how resourceful the human race can be, and follows some heart-warming stories of people living on and around a huge dump. One man, Joseph, has an enterprise of buying and selling scrap metal, and manages to afford a one room apartment and supports a wife and two girls. Not only is he incredibly intelligent but an entertaining guy to watch. Another is scavenging to pay for the recording of his own CD. Everyone pulls together, there's jokes and big smiles all round, and they all seem much more happy and content with their lives that most westerners I know. I wish TV would show this side of Africa more often.

    For those who can't access iPlayer, first episode can be watched on youtube.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8llgvgHxHE

    Great stuff, highly reccomended
    Last edited by Tominokar; April 23, 2010 at 04:15 PM.


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    Moorish guy said: April 28, 2010 05:07 PM

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    wow no post looks u guys lied on my ''Are you Racist'' Thread huk huk.


    but on topic I,ve just stated watching it great music they'd better hurry up an develop so I can buy thr CD's.

    But honestly if the poor people can do that much were in screwed .
    Last edited by Moorish guy; April 28, 2010 at 05:22 PM.
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