” Asinobi says. “I can just clip it on my shirt and go on my journey without having to carry a huge camera around.”
Challenging passport privilege
Asinobi’s Guinness World Record attempt is not just about breaking a record; it’s about challenging the systemic inequality that passport privilege perpetuates. By showcasing the hurdles she has had to overcome due to her Nigerian passport, she hopes to spark conversations and inspire change.
“It’s not just about breaking a record. It’s about challenging passport privilege, showing people that it’s possible to travel the world even with a weak passport,” she says. “I want to inspire others to dream big and not let their circumstances hold them back.”
As she embarks on this journey, Asinobi is not just traveling for herself; she’s traveling for every African whose dreams have been stifled by visa restrictions. Through her record attempt, she hopes to shine a light on the need for a more equitable travel system that doesn’t discriminate based on nationality.
With just one week to go until her journey begins, Asinobi is ready to take on the challenge and make history. Her determination, passion for travel, and commitment to challenging passport privilege make her a trailblazer in the fight for global travel equality.
As she sets out to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest journey across all seven continents, Alma Asinobi is not just chasing a title; she’s chasing a dream of a world where travel is truly accessible to all, regardless of where they come from.
Follow her journey on social media as she sets out to challenge passport privilege and inspire change one continent at a time.
