Nigerian Travel Creator Alma Asinobi to Embark on Historic Seven-Continent Journey

Nigerian travel content creator, Alma Asinobi, has announced her ambitious plan to visit all seven continents, aiming to set a world record while highlighting the challenges of African passport holders.

Alma revealed that her journey will kick off on March 15, 2025, beginning in Australia and concluding in Nigeria. Unlike many global travelers, she will be taking on this challenge with a Nigerian passport, a bold move aimed at shedding light on the difficulties faced by Africans when applying for visas.

Challenging Passport Privilege

In a video shared on her Instagram page, Alma explained her motivation for this daring adventure:

“I’m doing this with a Nigerian passport to shed more light on the issue of passport privilege. When I fully recover from having to apply for more than 10 visas for this trip—and being rejected for two of them a total of five times—I will go in-depth about why we simply cannot afford to accept and remain silent about the second-class treatment we are subjected to when it comes to travel and visa requirements for citizens with low-mobility passports.”

She emphasized that her mission is not just about breaking records, but also about challenging global inequalities in travel freedom, which disproportionately affect Africans both on the continent and in the diaspora.

Current World Record for Fastest Travel Across Continents

TalkTalk Nigeria reports that the current Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents is held by Indian travelers Ali Irani and Sujoy Kumar Mitra, who completed the journey in just three days, one hour, five minutes, and four seconds. Alma Asinobi has not disclosed whether she is attempting to break this specific record, but her journey is expected to gain global attention.

Opinion: A Bold and Necessary Statement

Alma’s journey is more than just an adventure—it’s a powerful statement about passport privilege and the inequalities in global mobility. While citizens of Western countries can often travel visa-free to dozens of destinations, Nigerians and other African passport holders face lengthy visa processes, high rejection rates, and even racial profiling.

By taking on this challenge, Alma is pushing boundaries and proving that Africans can be global travelers despite the hurdles. Whether she sets a new record or not, her journey will undoubtedly spark important conversations about the need for fairer travel policies.

What do you think about Alma’s challenge? Would you embark on such a journey with a Nigerian passport? Let’s talk! 🌍✈️🔥