Kunle Adeyanju, the Nigerian tourist who embarked on a “charity ride” from London to Lagos, has arrived in Africa.
The entrepreneur and author announced his arrival on Monday while updating his followers about the trip.
Adeyanju shared a picture of himself in Casablanca, Morocco alongside a terse post which reads: “I am in Africa!!!”.
BREAKING NEWS!!!!
I am in Africa!!!#LondonToLagos pic.twitter.com/ft1DSRuNzT
— Kunle Adeyanju (@lionheart1759) April 25, 2022
The biker started the journey, which is expected to take 25 days, on April 19.
Adeyanju had earlier said the initiative was to help raise funds toward sustaining Africa’s polio-free status. He also disclosed that his target is to raise the sum of N20 million.
“Please be reminded that we have started receiving your support for this noble charity cause. 100% of fund raised will be channeled to primary health, water & sanitation, polioplus project,” he had said.
“Particularly 20% of fund raised will be targeted to support the fight to sustain Africa polio free status. Our target is N20m, please join hands with me and support this noble initiative.”
The adventurer said the about 12,000km ride would see him travel across several countries including Spain, Senegal, Ghana, and Togo.
“The ride will traverse London – France – Spain – Gibraltar – Morocco – Western Sahara – Mauritania – St Louis – Senegal – Gambia – Mali – Cote d’Ivorie – Ghana – Togo – Benin – Lagos,” he added.
