He Turns Shipping Containers Into Luxury Hotels!

He Turns Shipping Containers Into Luxury Hotels is another episode of my Made in Africa series where I feature black entrepreneurs from all across Africa who have built successful businesses and they tell us how they did it. Today's episode is about Mr. Olaoluwa who is a Nigerian entrepreneur building tiny homes and restaurants with shipping containers. He tells us how he left the UK and shares with us how he was able to build his business in Nigeria and some of the challenges he has faced on his entrepreneurial journey.
In this video, I toured his pre-fabricated real estate container house project made in Lagos Nigeria and I also show you a new innovative way of constructing and owning real estate in Africa. If you have plans of moving to Nigeria and owning real estate, this video is for you. Do like watch and enjoy.
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Timestamp
00:00 Intro
01:06 How he started
04:02 The Factory Tour
05:14 Ad Break
06:43 The container restaurant
09:15 Container Build Challenges and Processes
11:28 Container vs Brick Build
12:29 The cost of Container Builds
13:28 Family and Early Life
13:43 Business Challenges
14:45 Benefits of Container Builds
16:38 Lessons Learnt
17:31 Parting words
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  • @moztransform9108
    @moztransform9108 Жыл бұрын

    Nigerians are purely intelligent and hard working people 🇲🇿✔️🙏

  • @MrMECHGaming1

    @MrMECHGaming1

    Жыл бұрын

    Right 👍

  • @ibiboataisijustin5492
    @ibiboataisijustin5492 Жыл бұрын

    Creativity is something you can't take away from Nigeria. This is really awesome.

  • @sladewilson377

    @sladewilson377

    6 ай бұрын

    Really what have they created ? Boko Haram? Juju? Bad leaders? Large prostitute and drug network?

  • @relaxandchillsound6760
    @relaxandchillsound6760 Жыл бұрын

    I started learning how to make container houses 2 months ago I'm a lady and some persons thinks I'm stupid But I'll come out strong This motivated me a lot 😭

  • @IWishIWasTold

    @IWishIWasTold

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Started some years ago so you're definitely not stupid. You definitely will come out strong. Make efforts to do case studies, visit existing ones and meet their builders.

  • @olivenwosu

    @olivenwosu

    Жыл бұрын

    We can achieve whatever we put our mind to. I wish you well in your endeavor.

  • @NaijaProjectHub

    @NaijaProjectHub

    Жыл бұрын

    Pls do you mind you drop details of where u learning

  • @sugaplum2350

    @sugaplum2350

    Жыл бұрын

    Not stupid, but brave and ready for a blessed challenge. You go girl#

  • @noelmatthew8686

    @noelmatthew8686

    Жыл бұрын

    Is there a way to contact you?

  • @lorrenzom
    @lorrenzom Жыл бұрын

    It's so heart warming seeing fellow Africans doing great things. GOD bless Africa

  • @sunshineellivic2858

    @sunshineellivic2858

    Жыл бұрын

    Amen amen amen 🙏

  • @FelThommy
    @FelThommy Жыл бұрын

    “Basically you don’t know what it is that you want to do, just start, start, start now!! “

  • @kaykay-uy1qi

    @kaykay-uy1qi

    Жыл бұрын

    Cool

  • @WazirinJosnEnvirons
    @WazirinJosnEnvirons Жыл бұрын

    When you have lemons, make lemonade! WE have excess containers because we export minimal finished goods and import everything. So ships come to our ports with goods and the containers get left behind and the ships leave our ports empty. We don't even fabricate the containers ( i stand to be corrected). this is great stuff and hope the idea expands to help with lowcost housing.

  • @sundayabanise9508

    @sundayabanise9508

    Жыл бұрын

    No, most of the containers are rented from their base and return whenever they offloaded their goods in fact they have limited time they must return, failure to do so there’s always a fine to pay. No container is wasted the one that are seeing not returned are the one the agents bought

  • @WazirinJosnEnvirons

    @WazirinJosnEnvirons

    Жыл бұрын

    Interesting. Possibly the mountains of containers around Lagos are resold from agents who paid for the containers then. I always assumed it was a logistic inefficiency to be carrying deadweight on ships to diffferent ports around the world. Imagining if a ship had 3-6 ports to stop before going to home port weeks later.

  • @odutayoademayowa5830

    @odutayoademayowa5830

    Жыл бұрын

    The containers must be returned, else a penalty is paid. Those containers are assets to the shipping companies.

  • @Nell654
    @Nell654 Жыл бұрын

    Nigerians are brilliant!

  • @franck3603
    @franck3603 Жыл бұрын

    The last time I came to your channel, you had about 280k subscribers... Now you're clocking half a million subscribers?? Man, kudos to your hard work. And the quality of your contents keeps on improving. Well done brother.

  • @EstherAivinhenyi
    @EstherAivinhenyi Жыл бұрын

    An ENTREPRENEUR who sees OPPORTUNITIES not challenges. Well done 👏 👏👏👏🌍

  • @DavidJohnson-dc8lu
    @DavidJohnson-dc8lu Жыл бұрын

    My dream is to live in an off grid but modern 2x40ft shipping container home in the Caribbean, by far this is like the most interesting shipping container video. What Olaluwa is saying is on point and no messing around.

  • @kbjojo

    @kbjojo

    Жыл бұрын

    Most modern hotels In the Docklands area of London just opposite London City Airport are built using shipping containers .

  • @sanguiniuswarhammer4669

    @sanguiniuswarhammer4669

    Жыл бұрын

    Smart idea. Love to the Caribbean family from Nigeria!!!!!!!! Bloodline.

  • @thestarseeker8196
    @thestarseeker8196 Жыл бұрын

    Dude I love repurposed materials/sustainable housing…that whole world, this is so cool.

  • @levisview.5492
    @levisview.5492 Жыл бұрын

    I can listen to this dude all Day ,He knows his stuff

  • @kiaora7214
    @kiaora7214 Жыл бұрын

    Container homes are cool 😎 and resilient. They are popular here, as a cost effective and 'sustainable' way to address our housing crisis. And we have earthquakes, but shipping containers are resilient to shakes. Thanks for posting this... from New Zealand 🇳🇿

  • @BronzeJfkay

    @BronzeJfkay

    Жыл бұрын

    What’s MW

  • @OlatundeAdegbola

    @OlatundeAdegbola

    Жыл бұрын

    Shipping containers can withstand earthquakes? 😳 🤔

  • @kiaora7214

    @kiaora7214

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OlatundeAdegbola yep, they can withstand earthquakes and cyclones we have here often

  • @IWishIWasTold

    @IWishIWasTold

    Жыл бұрын

    @@OlatundeAdegbola very well so. They're made from non corrosive highstrength steel with 6 reinforcements elements. That's how they can move through the sea, storm and sunshine carrying cars nd goods stacked on themselves and don't collapse lol. You get?

  • @IWishIWasTold

    @IWishIWasTold

    Жыл бұрын

    I'll factor new Zealand as a travel location. Do you have an Instagram?

  • @JennieCapri
    @JennieCapri Жыл бұрын

    Man, the way you tell stories through your videos are so good.

  • @fashdbash
    @fashdbash Жыл бұрын

    True talk, he actually learnt every aspect himself and has always been of the opinion that if you want to do something just start and figure it out along the way.. Thanks Ola for bringing me along on part of that journey..

  • @taharka3897
    @taharka3897 Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely beautiful, this can solve the housing problems in Africa

  • @barrywilliams8289
    @barrywilliams8289 Жыл бұрын

    One thing I have learned in my BUSINESS MANAGEMENT degree is from a module called CPD [Continuous professional development] this guy shows that very well from photography/videography /banking & now the building of businesses using shipping containers watching this from the CARIBBEAN in TRINIDAD&TOBAGO this a very good idea to alleviate homelessness in the continent there is a next guy who builds a home from plastic I think you have just found & presented the solution in breaking down all these shanty towns blighted looking shacks thanks to you & KZread yesterday was my birthday I love this video it made my day & is a gr8 gift for our people BLESSINGS & THANKS.

  • @Beacons-of-Light-JustBeIT
    @Beacons-of-Light-JustBeIT Жыл бұрын

    You Don't Have to Know What You Want to Do. Just Start NOW!!! Best Advise! Just Be It Because It's The Only Way Of Being!

  • @aBc-123-XyZ
    @aBc-123-XyZ Жыл бұрын

    Build an idea, build a team, build a business.........😎🙏✌️

  • @chinazoucheaga4825
    @chinazoucheaga4825 Жыл бұрын

    This is great for creating open and fun workspaces for people who work remotely. Just so they can leave their homes every now and then and network with others like them. There is definitely room for this in Nigeria.

  • @blckprnz261
    @blckprnz261 Жыл бұрын

    This brother has vision and mad technical know how. Awesome!

  • @King_Krypto
    @King_Krypto Жыл бұрын

    I am the happiest to work with the Bamisile Brothers too, Smart guys they are.... Keep on with the great work

  • @DonReality
    @DonReality Жыл бұрын

    This man is a genius. Glad he's planted IN Africa, we need these geniuses here. More opportunities for him there. I'll be retiring in Ghana, currently in UK, I could use a professional like that, we already have a 9 bedroom house with enough land. I'd like to build a private gym using shipping containers

  • @Radar2400-Freight-Dispatch

    @Radar2400-Freight-Dispatch

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm setting up a couple of units with containers in the mountains as well in Ghana

  • @Chosenandtrusted
    @Chosenandtrusted Жыл бұрын

    It's the Horses for me and my Grandmother's name is Ola Jean! Salute Ola!

  • @patrickayooladokun
    @patrickayooladokun Жыл бұрын

    Good. Construction companies have been using containers for temporary buildings for workers for a long time.

  • @lilacer6841
    @lilacer6841 Жыл бұрын

    Nigeria step into your greatness. You can do it no need to run away

  • @Ah_Mariee
    @Ah_Mariee Жыл бұрын

    One thing I pray for daily is that God gives me ideas to make wealth. You may have experience and education, but when you have ideas that excite you, you're unstoppable.

  • @israeltoba644
    @israeltoba644 Жыл бұрын

    Been to Ité and if not for this video I could have sworn that the building wasn’t made with containers. Great stuff, Olaoluwa

  • @teddydavis2339
    @teddydavis2339 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing is the only word that comes to mind. Amazing things are taking place in Africa. You guys can have Portugal. I'm going to the Motherland.

  • @Unclesahm2122
    @Unclesahm2122 Жыл бұрын

    Mr Ola…..self made engr Ola…..he is actually very good at his craft

  • @csasza76
    @csasza76 Жыл бұрын

    Modular house build faster and cost less. I'm not a fan of the shipping container house. Maybe at that area it works well.

  • @jlscott7831
    @jlscott7831 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this; I just was gifted some acreage in the Caribbean, I was trying to figure out to cut the cost of building my family's home, this was very helpful. Really enjoyable.

  • @ghostnights8538
    @ghostnights8538 Жыл бұрын

    I like the plants 🌱 🔥🔥🔥 the more green the better. I also like the African art. Beautiful talent.

  • @jyde50

    @jyde50

    Жыл бұрын

    The more green the better? so why aren't you in the village? there is unlimited green over there.

  • @atamunoama3053

    @atamunoama3053

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jyde50 ignorance go kill una, em dey talk about incorporating man made structure with nature and you miss the point

  • @ghostnights8538

    @ghostnights8538

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jyde50 You don’t get it and I don’t have time to explain to you. Oh and village is beautiful bro.

  • @peakvisualsstudios4387
    @peakvisualsstudios4387 Жыл бұрын

    I want to buy one of these homes in Nigeria for my retirement.

  • @digital_treshz

    @digital_treshz

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, I intend to build a container home

  • @theonly6359
    @theonly6359 Жыл бұрын

    Wow 🤩, even the interior aesthetics is satisfying to the eyes 😍

  • @FitiMilele
    @FitiMilele Жыл бұрын

    Those horses at 4:08 so casual enjoying a snack at the beach. Lovely

  • @naijainfotainmenthub6999
    @naijainfotainmenthub6999 Жыл бұрын

    Another advantage this building has is its moveable

  • @pauldarse_1382
    @pauldarse_13824 ай бұрын

    He's a better and most rational architect that any Austrian one. He should come here to teach them how to build apartments blocks with regular shapes and usable spaces!

  • @djblast6265
    @djblast6265 Жыл бұрын

    My plans already when I come back to Nigeria

  • @emmychidi7305
    @emmychidi7305 Жыл бұрын

    I love this. Tayo= My Favorite Vlogger ❤️

  • @oludaily
    @oludaily Жыл бұрын

    Few minutes ago I was imagining how tayo Aina will caption this Video I just finished editing, boom I saw your notification 😁... Keep Inspiring us king... Great Video here again 🙏

  • @TayoAinaFilms

    @TayoAinaFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Whats the video about. Let me give you a caption ?😁

  • @oludaily

    @oludaily

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TayoAinaFilms I talked about a philanthropy and how he's trying to end poverty in Lagos by setting up a Foundation, helping less privileges, widows and more people in need

  • @littlekingkingbeareroftheking
    @littlekingkingbeareroftheking Жыл бұрын

    Masters in KZread

  • @Africanvoicez
    @Africanvoicez Жыл бұрын

    Tayo have a shop build with container, I which I can share the pictures here. My shop use to be a makeup shop when I was full time make up artist. It's a 10 by 10 container shop, I got the container for 110k, I covered it with pvc and tiled the floor and corridor. It has slide class door, it is beautiful. If you see it from the inside you won't know it's a container shop. But the problem is, the outside has started damaging because of rain and sun. It's a good way of setting up things like restaurant or beautiful shops if there is a way to prevent it from rusting .

  • @adeolaolatunji9324

    @adeolaolatunji9324

    Жыл бұрын

    I have too. Where i cook. It gets too hot at some point

  • @IamAfrikan
    @IamAfrikan Жыл бұрын

    Hey Tayo, trust you are well. Thanks for another amazing story. I really like the Made in Africa logo. This is a story of creativity, courage and wisdom. I like when he said ‘I SAW THE NEED’. Many entrepreneurs has jump on the opportunity of the gap in the market to start solving problem and built wealth in the process. I always say the KZread is the biggest KNOWLEDGE DATABASE in the world. Uncountable number of people has shared stories of how they learn important skills on KZread. Learning is important for growth and I really appreciate that I am reminded of the value in leaning again in this video. I am amazed at how quickly it takes for the building to be ready. The interiors look great. The business surely have great potentials in across Nigeria and West Africa area. I pray his business continue to grow and continue to impact the society around him. Thanks you Tayo for another job well done.

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    Жыл бұрын

    These AFRICA GUYS have PhDs coming out their asses but no JOBS

  • @BOSSKIRKTRAVELSTV
    @BOSSKIRKTRAVELSTV Жыл бұрын

    Yes my brother that was very wonderful really really wonderful I am from London I really hope I can get to meet you one day because you’re very interesting

  • @Mywatercrystaltv
    @Mywatercrystaltv Жыл бұрын

    What type of licensure is involved? what about the land on top of which it is built? do you buy or do you lease the land? perhaps do another video on building requirements

  • @JudahKibalama
    @JudahKibalama Жыл бұрын

    But there are way more challenges if the house is residential eg proper insulation has been an issue in Australia /USA whr u hv heat and cold

  • @mastersintegrityrealtyserv8178
    @mastersintegrityrealtyserv8178 Жыл бұрын

    this is so creative, and it can help with with lowcost housing in Nigeria.

  • @Koiva232
    @Koiva232 Жыл бұрын

    I think containers are GREAT for businesses. They are quick and easy to setup. I would not advise for someone to use a container as a primary home - if it is for a business like an AirBnB then that works well but not as a primary residence. I would make an exception and say that if you are just starting out and need a cheap place as a primary residence, then 1 container could work while you save your money to build a proper home.(e.g. buy a few plots of land, bring the container and make it livable and live rent free while saving) I would definitely like to see these type of projects make their way to my area in Sierra Leone

  • @esthervanda7401

    @esthervanda7401

    Жыл бұрын

    Check Steve KZread page, you will see a house built with iron, it's very dope

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    Жыл бұрын

    Your VERY BRAINEY i bet and well travelled.

  • @digital_treshz

    @digital_treshz

    Жыл бұрын

    People are already using it for proper homes. Its pretty cool. There is nothing wrong with using it as permanent residence.

  • @tuforu4

    @tuforu4

    Жыл бұрын

    @@digital_treshz ok for AFRICA in oil rich nation.

  • @dmedilicious8488
    @dmedilicious8488 Жыл бұрын

    That Pillow app that sponsored your video is quite tricky. The complains on the Play store are very scary.

  • @abdulganiyuhabeeb8683
    @abdulganiyuhabeeb8683 Жыл бұрын

    This is really nice. Innovation changes this future,this great. Nigerians are making much more impact in the developing Africa continent.

  • @mr1pearl
    @mr1pearl Жыл бұрын

    Being economically challenged ( poor ) you repurpose all the time so this makes perfect sense to me and I mean why not we through away too much ! Thanks for sharing 🙏

  • @dadaolusola2923
    @dadaolusola2923 Жыл бұрын

    Are we going to talk about the extreme heat in Nigeria and the rising cost of electricity to keep such homes cool?

  • @Kingofnatureaje
    @Kingofnatureaje Жыл бұрын

    I also worked on the art work at the gate of the restaurant including the tables art work I’m happy to see our work here on KZread

  • @Afwich
    @Afwich Жыл бұрын

    I'm starting to tilt towards an establishment like this. The container would have been a lot cheaper had it been that our Aluminum and steel industry were working effectively. If I was to consider a beach front apartment for holidays, I'm definitely considering this type of building. Keep up the good work Tayo 👏🏾.

  • @olholm22q69
    @olholm22q69 Жыл бұрын

    Good job. Thank so much for promoting our African artworks for the decoration.

  • @bnshivakumar
    @bnshivakumar Жыл бұрын

    JUST START... That's the Mantra. Loved the way the containers used.

  • @DavyBaaky
    @DavyBaaky11 ай бұрын

    Man Tayo thank you for your masterpiece always man. I last saw you in Sandton doing what you love

  • @kemikemi
    @kemikemi Жыл бұрын

    WOW!....Another fabulous! vlog from Tayo. shout out! to Ondo State o! my beloved father's home, my home. Thank you! Tayo for bringing us along.

  • @EarthyTravels
    @EarthyTravels Жыл бұрын

    I HAVE BEEN WAITING PATIENTLY TO WATCH ANOTHER VIDEO OF YOURS. i started watching all your videos all over again because i had surgery 3 months ago and all i do is watch your videos to pass time.

  • @Michelle-fz4px

    @Michelle-fz4px

    Жыл бұрын

    I hope you’re getting better 😊🫂❤️

  • @EarthyTravels

    @EarthyTravels

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Michelle-fz4px thank you so much Michelle am getting better

  • @Michelle-fz4px

    @Michelle-fz4px

    Жыл бұрын

    @@EarthyTravels That’s great😊

  • @sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298
    @sithabelamandlawenkosiwodu6298 Жыл бұрын

    I understand it's a show for Nigerian audience but Would be nice if you could also quote prices in USD. This was very eye-opening.

  • @Meba94

    @Meba94

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree ... we want his expertise too..snd his professional contact?

  • @forest6702
    @forest6702 Жыл бұрын

    thanks for sharing!

  • @pcotrades
    @pcotrades Жыл бұрын

    This is so inspiring

  • @KelechiNlemibe
    @KelechiNlemibe Жыл бұрын

    Amazing stuff!❤️❤️

  • @maobudtv
    @maobudtv Жыл бұрын

    Nice content brother ❤

  • @jessierosefull
    @jessierosefull Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much Tayo for putting these videos together, Thanks to them I was encouraged to start my own business too🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @davetv4705
    @davetv4705 Жыл бұрын

    This is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing, Tayo.

  • @u.802
    @u.8026 ай бұрын

    love this🤩

  • @sundayanyam2145
    @sundayanyam2145 Жыл бұрын

    Nice 👍

  • @jamesthomas3778
    @jamesthomas3778 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful 👏🏿

  • @doreenonekalit9888
    @doreenonekalit9888 Жыл бұрын

    Happy New Month, Tayo ! More Blessings 🙏🏿

  • @cbx360
    @cbx360 Жыл бұрын

    Thank God for Africa and African excellence

  • @malama_ka_aina
    @malama_ka_aina Жыл бұрын

    Another good one, Tayo. Thank you

  • @thehustleconnect
    @thehustleconnect Жыл бұрын

    Really nice video

  • @buildervision7082
    @buildervision7082 Жыл бұрын

    Can't wait to watch this

  • @iRepNGR
    @iRepNGR Жыл бұрын

    Bamshare!!!!!...nice one bro!

  • @bertobertoberto3
    @bertobertoberto3 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @Kikongolessons
    @Kikongolessons Жыл бұрын

    Great interview, thanks 👍👍

  • @moekaba
    @moekaba Жыл бұрын

    Very interesting!

  • @patriciamatthews9390
    @patriciamatthews9390 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

  • @TayseysBoudoir
    @TayseysBoudoir Жыл бұрын

    This is such valuable content. Thank you Tayo🙏

  • @naomimatthews4834
    @naomimatthews4834 Жыл бұрын

    I love it. Thanks for sharing

  • @xavierallen6274
    @xavierallen62744 ай бұрын

    Just joined. Great content. This video inspired me. Thank you

  • @Winis_World
    @Winis_World Жыл бұрын

    How creative! Wow! 👏🏾

  • @patiencejohnsonanakwe3352
    @patiencejohnsonanakwe3352 Жыл бұрын

    This is brilliant

  • @lilacer6841
    @lilacer6841 Жыл бұрын

    Great video.

  • @abdallahbamokila4818
    @abdallahbamokila4818 Жыл бұрын

    I love much this channel

  • @pherado
    @pherado Жыл бұрын

    I love this. It's a brilliant idea

  • @kimaniyaniadventures835
    @kimaniyaniadventures835 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video and inspiring

  • @limitless9971
    @limitless9971 Жыл бұрын

    Very creative

  • @folageorge4718
    @folageorge4718 Жыл бұрын

    This right here is inspiring 🔥

  • @CleVerCPO25M
    @CleVerCPO25M Жыл бұрын

    The design is great I love this video

  • @baimustapha
    @baimustapha Жыл бұрын

    Keep up the good work tayo 🎉

  • @sallygrace1495
    @sallygrace1495 Жыл бұрын

    Wow. This is wisdom!!!

  • @TheWright52
    @TheWright52 Жыл бұрын

    Edifying piece , once again. Thanks Tayo

  • @LacolonieFunFrench
    @LacolonieFunFrench Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing tayo

  • @ogeenext
    @ogeenext Жыл бұрын

    Skile! Big up's man!

  • @D_Luxe_explorer
    @D_Luxe_explorer Жыл бұрын

    Tayo always delivering amazing contents

  • @percy_concept
    @percy_concept Жыл бұрын

    tayo i love what u do 😘😀

  • @skoanese7372
    @skoanese7372 Жыл бұрын

    Nice one