In her own words, Alma Asinobi describes her upcoming world record attempt as “the scariest thing I’ve ever had to do,” with hands shaking as she shares her audacious plan. At just 26 years old, this Nigerian travel creator is preparing to challenge the Guinness World Record for visiting all seven continents in the shortest time possible.
Alma will attempt to complete her continental journey in under 70 hours, beating the current record of 73 hours held by Sujoy Kumar Mitra and Dr. Ali Irani. Her journey begins on March 15th in Antarctica, spanning across all seven continents: Antarctica, North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.
More than just a world record attempt, Alma’s expedition is a powerful statement about global mobility. “I’m doing this with a Nigerian passport to shed more light on the issue of passport privilege, or in our case… the lack thereof,” she explains.
Her personal struggle is evident in her candid reflection: “When I fully recover from having to apply for 10+ visas for this, and being rejected for 2 of them a total of 5 times, I’ll go in-depth about why we simply cannot afford to accept and be silent about the second-class treatment we’re subjected to when it comes to travel and visa requirements for citizens with low-mobility passports.”
Alma is clear about her mission: “I’m pushing the limits of one of the lowest-ranking passports in the world on this adventure, to show you what’s possible, and inspire you to see the world regardless of the limitations, while holding the spotlight over a much overlooked subject that affects over half of the world’s population – with the most affected people being Africans, both at home and in diaspora.”
Fans and supporters can follow her incredible journey using the hashtags #AlmaChasingContinents and #7in70. “I’ll share more updates on this journey,” Alma promises, inviting her audience to be part of her record-breaking attempt.
With a mix of vulnerability and determination, she adds a personal touch to her call for support: “If you’ve read this far, the only thing I’m asking is that you please share this video so we can get this conversation going. I could really use your support.”
Alma’s expedition is more than a personal challenge. It’s a global statement about travel, privilege, and the power of determination. As she prepares to embark on this incredible journey, her message is clear: Barriers are meant to be challenged, and the world is meant to be explored.
Follow Alma’s journey at @almaasinobi
Seunmanuel Faleye is a brand and communications strategist. He is a covert writer and an overt creative head. He publishes Apple’s Bite International Magazine.
