I Just Became A Trillionaire In Zimbabwe (#176)

Maybe you've heard about inflation in Argentina or Venezuela, or 1920s Germany if you're old school. Yeah, those countries had a crazy situation, but none of them come close to Zimbabwe, a country that really puts the hyper in hyperinflation. The largest bill they ever printed, which is also the largest in history, was 100 trillion dollars, which at it's peak was worth $0.80. Nowadays it goes for much more as a collector's item.

This was all I had ever heard about Zimbabwe. But that was more the result of one man's poor economic policies. What were the people of Zimbabwe like? What does the country look like in 2024? How is the food and matakos? Due to the turbulent history the country had with race, I was a little nervous flying in. But there was only one way to find out..

Credit to Epimetheus and Casual Historian for footage used in the montage.

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#sabbatical #zimbabwe #africa

[SabbaticalTommy]

We have one last stop ahead on this newest tour of Africa--and it's a big one. Hope you're enjoying the journey.

Also fun fact I forgot to mention: the former dictator of Ethiopia, Mengistu, actually fled to Zimbabwe and is still in exile there today. Didn't think there'd be a connection between the two places but there you go!

[Not.Motivation]

bro im from Zimbabwe and been watching you for quite a while. Thanks for visiting my country.

[jasonsimmons]

Zim is definitely a beautiful country I pray the economy gets better 🙏🏿🇿🇼

[lucynyu]

I had the pleasure to make friends with people from Zimbabwe online from Australia and they were the nicest and most honest people. I wish them the best.

[christiaancoetzee]

Hats off to Zimbabweans. Your country is clean and neat with minimum waste. You obviously have respect for your environment. Note how the table of money is left while the vendor goes off. Total trust. Wow, they may not have a lot of money, but they are rich in values.

[SmallvilleSP]

Tommy, I absolutely love this African series and the fact that you take the time to learn the country's local language to speak with people. I am very grateful to you for that. Made me want to learn Swahili down the line! Would love to meet in New York whenever you're not traveling!

[CrAck-MoNey]

"Ma'am I'm a tourist."
"What are you doing in Zimbabwe?"

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[alexfensome]

Zimbabwe is a wonderful country that has suffered a lot over the years. I've supported their cricket team from afar for decades and it will always have a place in my heart: hopefully one day I'll visit.

[Techvideos-wssv]

Zimbabwe is a great country .
As a kenyan I will be visiting soon
Would love to see the water falls🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪

[Parker-cv]

My husband and I religiously watch your show Tommy. Thank you for educating the world. We love your channel. Many blessings and many more safe travels. God Bless you Tommy.

[bsr]

Zimbabwe looks so amazing. Definitely on my bucket list of places to visit.

[sith]

Best youtuber, hands down. Super interesting and educational videos! Keep up the great work man.

[arroarro]

I traveled through Zambia and Zimbabwe about ten years ago and have to say in those two countries I found the most friendly people I have ever met, and I have been to quite a lot of countries with extremely friendly people. Zambia and Zimbabwe were the very top of the top🥰

[MishaElRusito]

Bro, Tommy! Can't believe I've been watching you for almost 3 years now lol time flies. Youve come a long way!

[ConordoDoyle]

Tommy I been watching your vids for years, you should have millions of subscribers. Balls of Steel.dont live in fear your the ambassador for that frase. most people would have been murdered. I actually feel anxious for u sometimes. Fair play lad living life to the full. Don't how the feck u learn languages so quick. 🇮🇪 keep her lit bud.

[scimpe]

Nice presentation ... I was in Zimbabwe during the election time, August 23 and I met very nice people there, hard working people and I wonder how such a great country and its people has become a "victim" of bad politics ... shame

[kaleabkiros]

to be fair, 300 dollars for being a civil servant is not bad compared to other African countries, still ridiculously low to survive on but for example in Ethiopia civil servants salaries and average salaries are about 140usd per month and average house rent being 145- 185usd/month. with an inflation rate of 40-50 percent

[sidneycole]

Luv it, its good to see you two back together!!!!

[khunbob]

I lived in Zimbabwe as a kid in the 80s and loved it. It would be great to see Gweru and Kwe kwe!

[claudehopper]

From watching lots of travel videos Zimbabwe looks much cleaner than most African coutries, Your video gave me a totally different view of rhe country and the people than what i expected .