Media personality Pelumui Nubi has revealed the reasons behind her audacious journey—a solo drive from London to Lagos.
In an interview with Punch, she stated that her goal was to encourage other women to step outside of their comfort zones and try new things.
Pelumi narrated how she overcame several obstacles on her journey—including an accident at one point—before arriving in Lagos on April 7, 2024.
She said: “I wanted to inspire more women to step out of their comfort zones and do things that were challenging for them. I wanted to explore the two places I consider home London and Lagos; as well as tour West African countries because not much is known about such places. It was important for me to do this and inspire other travellers so that they could step out of their comfort zones too.
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“The most difficult border to cross was the longest one I stayed at, and that was Liberia. I stayed there for two nights. Other challenges I faced included navigating it all on my own as a woman. I did not have a team, so I had to wear multiple hats and do it all flawlessly. I had to constantly keep people updated on social media, which was also a very important part of the trip, to inspire the next generation.”
The travel enthusiast discussed her plans and stated that she will keep traveling because it is something she enjoys doing.
She added: “I have always been a traveller, and I have been to over 80 countries. It is something I will continue to do, especially as regards the educational service and policy changes in border control. We need to do better to make sure it is freer to travel around Africa.”
