“The inspiration to embark on the solo drive came from my desire to explore the African continent, which is also my birthplace.”
If you’re a travel enthusiast, the name Pelumi Nubi may have lately come to your attention. Pelumi Nubi is a well-known Nigerian travel content creator. She has won the hearts and imaginations of people all over the world with her enthralling journeys and limitless curiosity.
Pelumi Nubi is known for producing entertaining and visually beautiful content about numerous areas of travel. She highlights local culture, cuisine, landmarks, and hidden gems. She frequently documents her trips with images, films, and narration.
In 2022, the travel content creator mentioned 77 locations she had visited when she was 27. Since beginning her travels in 2016, she has visited more than 80 of the world’s 193 countries.
THE SOLO DRIVE FROM LONDON TO LAGOS
Nubi began in England, travelled through France and Spain to Morocco, then across the West Sahara Desert, Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Mali, Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Ghana, Togo, and Benin before arriving in Lagos.
Pelumi Nubi made history as the first black woman to complete the 68-day solo journey from London to Lagos.
THE ARRIVAL
She arrived at the University of Lagos on Sunday, April 7, 2024. Upon her arrival, the gathering of admirers and well-wishers greeted her with carnival-style performances and cheers. Also, she received a new car, a house, and the title of Lagos State Tourism Ambassador.
She also received a customised plate number “NUBI – 9JA” while donating the Peugeot 107 vehicle that she used to travel to the J Randle Center for Yoruba Culture and History as a gift to Lagos.
Without a doubt, Pelumi Nubi has entered the club of great women such as Olufunmilayo Ransome-Kuti, Margaret Ekpo, Queen Amina of Zaria, among countless others who have reached milestones. For more content like this, subscribe to our website and follow us on Instagram @insidesuccessnigeria.
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