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Nigerian Content Creator Alma Asinobi Made It To All Seven Continents in a Whirlwind 71 Hours

• written by Eavesdroppr's
• 2 min read
• 27 Mar, 2025

Imagine traveling across the globe to all 7 continents, against time zones, and all the odds. all while holding a Nigerian passport. This would seem virtually impossible, especially if you're trying to beat a world record. For Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian travel content creator, she didn't just imagine it; she lived it. In a breathtaking 71 hours, 26 minutes, and 25 seconds, she stamped her name into the history books, by becoming the first person to travel all seven continents with Nigeria's iconic green-white-green flag.

This was certainly the biggest race around the clock, and it was also a major and defiant stand against the often-restrictive realities of Nigerian travel. Nigerians born in Nigeria know about the harsh reality of traveling with a Nigerian passport, and Asinobi's journey around the world was certainly to prove a point that despite the hurdles that come with the flag, your potential and dreams cannot be stopped. Nevertheless, the 26 year old creator faced the usual visa hurdles, frustrating flight delays, and the ever-present weight of global travel restrictions. Yet, she kept going, driven by an unapologetic and unwavering spirit, as well as a desire to showcase her resilience and that of her country whose flag she carried through all 7 continents.

"Our Nigerian flag is officially the first and fastest flag to visit all 7 continents!" she exclaimed, a testament to her determination. "I guess my work here is done. I cannot wait to be homeeeee."

While her journey is about ticking off destinations, it runs deeper than that and has a much bigger picture.  It was truly about shining a light on the challenges faced by Nigerian travelers on the world stage. Asinobi's achievement resonates far beyond personal triumph; it's a beacon of hope and a call for greater global accessibility.

Every moment of her travel to all continents in the world was filled with gushes of adrenaline and nonstop excitement, and sometimes, exhaustion, anxiety, and hope. "Gosh… Continent 8 (Dreamland) was kind to me. No visas needed, no flight needed, just a bed," she shared "To be honest any bed would have been fine. I just needed my swollen feet to not move for a few hours and all I can say is… mission accomplished. As I was sleeping I heard ‘this is the final boarding call…’ and I jumped out of bed startled only to realize it was only a dream. That’s not normal."

While she narrowly missed the existing Guinness World Record of 64 hours set by Johnny Cruz Buckingham, her achievement remains a monumental milestone. Asinobi's journey will go down in history as one of utter determination and a strong will. The adventure doesn't end there. Asinobi is now gearing up for a grand homecoming celebration on March 30th, where she aims to break another record: gathering a multitude of Nigerians to sign the very flag that journeyed across the world.