Pelumi Nubi, a Nigerian lady known for her solo road trip from London to Lagos, has survived a recent car accident.
Nubi on Tuesday, 26th March, 2024, shared an Instagram post featuring a photo of her now-damaged car, revealing significant front-end damage and a shattered windshield.
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In the accompanying video, she is seen being transported in an ambulance, with the caption: “Say a prayer for me”.
Her journey, which began on January 31, 2024, faced hurdles like a 24-hour delay at the Liberian border and being denied entry to Sierra Leone. Originally set to return by March 23, 2024, she’s now aiming for April 7, 2024.
During an interview with Channels Television, Nubi explained her motivation for embarking on the cross-continent drive, she also expressed her goal of inspiring others to explore beyond their comfort zones.
Honestly, I simply wanted to demonstrate that this type of travel was entirely achievable for someone who resembles me and to truly inspire the next generation of adventurers to venture beyond their comfort zones and accomplish remarkable feats. Every time I envision it (driving into Lagos), I feel a surge of excitement because it has been such an incredible journey, revealing different facets to people, and then to arrive at this climax, where I hear it’s like a homecoming with people showing their support.
Pelumi Nubi, Nigerian female solo driver
Despite the accident, she emphasizes the importance of safety, particularly for solo female travelers, but encourages them not to be deterred.
Story: Asma’u Sani