You have probably seen Mumbai’s Dharavi, one of the largest slums of the world. There is a slum in an African country which might surprise you. If you see this slum, you will surely feel that the condition of the Indian slums are much better. This African slum is reportedly known as a floating village. It is surrounded by dirty sewage water. People staying in the slum commute using boats. The biggest threat of staying here is gang wars, which not only claim lives but also keep the residents in constant fear. The video of the slum has surfaced on the Internet. A user named Daniel Pinto posted the video of the slum on his Instagram handle. He is a travel influencer and recently visited the African country of Nigeria. The place we are talking about here is called Makoko, a large slum built over water in Lagos, Nigeria. Shockingly, people here live in wooden houses amidst the dirty sewage water. People in this place use boats to commute from one place to another, which is why it’s often referred to as the Venice of Nigeria. People living here struggle with extreme poverty.
Daniel posted a video of this place which went viral on various social media platforms. In the video, he was seen travelling by a boat. As the video continues, he explains that this area is dangerous due to the dominance of gangs and frequent gang wars. In the video, the man mentioned that this place was established in the early 19th century by fishermen who chose to settle here as the place was ideal for fishing. The colour of the water in the video is completely black with garbage floating around.
The video has surfaced on Instagram garnering over 36 lakh views. The video was liked by around 83 thousand people. Several people commented on the video. One user commented, “The children are so joyful I love it,” while another user wrote, “Their smiles are heartwarming.” A third user wrote, “Makes me sad. But also shows the resilience of children.”
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