Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian postgraduate architecture student, aims to break the Guinness world record for the fastest time visiting all seven continents after traveling to over 30 countries. Despite facing challenges like obtaining multiple visas and discrimination at immigration, she remains determined to showcase the difficulties of traveling with a less powerful passport. Asinobi's ambition reflects the wider trend in West Africa where record-breaking applications have surged, as many aspire to challenge norms and redefine boundaries related to identity and travel freedoms.
'My dreams will not be limited by the colour of my skin or the colour of my passport,' Asinobi stated, emphasizing the challenges faced by Nigerian travellers.
Asinobi described her attempt to break the Guinness world record as the 'most do it afraid' thing she's attempted in her life.
Nicholas Brookes noted that more than 7,000 applications from West Africa to break records have emerged since 2023, highlighting a growing trend.
She also faced challenges acquiring visas and often dealt with immigration issues, reflecting broader experiences of Nigerian travellers abroad.
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