A Nigerian travel content creator, Pelumi Nubi, is set to embarked on a solo trip from London, the United Kingdom, to Lagos.
Nubi is a recent Instagram post disclosed that before she started the trip, she interacted with people who have “tackled similar adventures”.
She added that she will commence the two-month solo trip in a car Today.
Nubi said she realised “no black woman has made this journey before”. She also expressed excitement to be embarking on the trip, notwithstanding the outcome.
“London to Lagos solo road trip ???? ????✨. Hey, everyone! I’ve got a crazy idea that I’m actually turning into reality – I’m driving solo from London to Lagos Starting 30th January 2024,” she wrote.
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“For months, I’ve been chatting with folks who’ve tackled similar adventures. As far as I know, no black woman has made this journey before. But hey, this isn’t about breaking records. It’s about showing the world that “impossible” is just a word, especially when you’ve got enough grit and determination. I can’t fully describe my emotions right now but I am just so excited to finally put it out there -no matter the outcome!”
Nubi is making the trip with a Peugeot 107. The vehicle has been customised with features that will enable space for sleeping and dining.
During the trip, Nubi traverse 17 countries beginning from England to France, Spain, and then Morocco.
“Starting from England, I’ll cross into France, then Spain, and head to Morocco. After that, it’s through the West Sahara Desert, Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Ghana, Togo, Benin, and finally Nigeria, reaching Lagos. We will see how things go!”
