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

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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[christianmpassi]

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.

[kelvinukhurebor]

The homeless lady's advice, GOLD. Don't lose yourself.

Proud of you Tayo.

[daniraulisa]

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 YouTubers 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!

[addisonpeterson]

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.

[CharitySL]

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. ❤

[muchit]

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.

[shainaponpin]

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!

[sneakytacos]

The Suya Guy is truly an entrepreneurial genius. An artist & really humble too.

[sen.chisom]

Ngl the homeless woman is such a sweetheart and I pray and hope she gets a better place and life🙏🏼

[BloodyNigerian]

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.

[chapatimoto]

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 😂😂😂😂😂

[shabatidjani]

That suya guy making $100k a month is insane men

[KenRobert]

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.

[hotchocolategirlder]

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.

[TechBeautyQueen]

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.

[FrancescaRizzoNYC]

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.

[goagray]

"it's like something is chasing people.." 🤣🤣 so true

[abdulmuizzkelani]

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.

[emmanuelokon]

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

[ionutroman]

" 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 .