Pelumi Nubi defies all odds, emerge as first woman to embark on solo drive from London to Lagos in 68 days
Driving in her mini Peugeot car, Nubi embarked on a quest never attempted by a woman. Her goal was to show all women that such journeys are achievable.
On January 31, 2024, Pelumi Nubi, a Nigerian solo traveller and content creator, embarked on a historic road trip from her second home in London, United Kingdom, to her first home in Lagos, Nigeria.
In a world where women are often discouraged from traveling alone due to concerns about sexual harassment and security, the 29-year-old explorer, who has visited about 80 countries, was determined to change this negative perception.
Driving in her mini Peugeot car, Nubi embarked on a quest never attempted by a woman. Her goal was to show all women that such journeys are achievable.
“It was just important for me to do this and to inspire all the black women, all the travellers that they can step out of their comfort zone,” Nubi said to The Record.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including a car crash and being detained at the Sierra Leone border for two days, Pelumi Nubi successfully completed her 68-day solo journey, making history by arriving in Lagos, Nigeria on April 7, 2024.
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