After a 68-day journey driving from London to Nigeria, Pelumi Nubi, a UK-based Nigerian travel content creator and solo driver, has finally reached Lagos.
Pelumi, who announced her plan in January to travel from London to Lagos by road, was welcomed with excitement by a live band and the Commissioner for Tourism, Arts, and Culture for Lagos, Toke Benson, upon her arrival at the Lagos border on Sunday, April 7, 2024.
On February 1 she started the long journey to Nigeria
Pelumi's car (Lumi) specifications
She travelled across 17 countries. Her path took her from England to France, Spain, Morocco, and through the huge West Sahara Desert.
Pelumi in Spain
The journey wasn't all rosy for Nubi. She had different experiences, some good and some bad, and documented them all on social media. She faced quite a hassle with many immigration officers in Africa. She was denied entry to Sierre Leone at the border and her car was involved in an accident on the Ivory Coast.
Pelumi in an accident
Pelumi in Guniea
During a podcast interview, she revealed that the entire trip will cost $15,000 – $20,000, covering fuel, accommodation and other essential needs.
Pelumi's morning routine
Pelumi Nubi in Ghana
Pelumi's vehicle, Lumi, breaks down
Pelumi arrives Lagos
Pelumi's previous road trips
Nubi, who has visited more than 80 countries, stressed that as a woman travelling solo, safety is paramount. However, she believes that it shouldn't deter women from exploring the world on their own.
