In Nigeria, many look to the United States with anticipation during election season. As an African nation with a strong socially conservative population, many Nigerians hope Donald Trump returns to the White House.
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00:00Afam Uga is getting set for this year's U.S. elections.
00:06He describes himself as a graphic artist and an adventurer.
00:10Although he has friends and family in the U.S., he has never been there himself.
00:16Donald Trump is his hero.
00:19Afam has already spent more than 200 euros on things like this.
00:25Afam is convinced a Trump presidency will benefit Nigeria's economy.
00:45And he doesn't mind that Trump has been insulting about Africa in the past.
00:51It's just reality.
00:53I like people that tell you to your face, this is what you are, you change.
00:57You understand me? If you say s*** your country in Africa, is he really lying to us?
01:03People are taking our money away, let people to suffer in pain we're here.
01:10In markets around Lagos, books by Donald Trump are among the best sellers.
01:18I sell books almost every day.
01:20His book, I sold it, I organized two copies, three copies in a day.
01:25When you read his book and you apply it, you make it a life.
01:30In a deeply religious country like Nigeria, it's also Trump's conservative agenda,
01:36including how they assume he stands on gay rights that appeals to people.
01:42He believes in God, I don't know.
01:45That's my opinion, he believes in God.
01:46And anybody who believes in God is someone for me.
01:50We need him, he's the best thing that happened to the world now.
01:55Because when he entered there, you know what to do, you know the right thing to do,
02:00to bring the world together, to bring peace to the world and make everywhere to be okay.
02:06The popular columnist, Inedi Ogaziechi, cannot understand her fellow Nigerians' love for Trump.
02:14She would love to see a President Kamala Harris as an inspiration for young women in her country.
02:21If she becomes the first American female president, that, beyond every other economic, political
02:31or spiritual powers that America wields, would send profound political and economic message
02:41to the rest of the world.
02:44AFAM is determined to show his devotion to Trump.
02:48This poster is heading for his office.
02:51Anyone doing business with him will know who his idol is.
02:56He also plans to visit the U.S.