- Alma Asinobi announced that the Guiness World Record for fastest travel across seven continents was broken two weeks ago
- Alma raises the stakes, aiming to complete the challenge in 60 hours instead
- Nigerians react with support, humour, and encouragement, emphasising the challenges of travelling with a Nigerian passport
Nigerian travel and lifestyle creator, Alma Asinobi, has just encountered an unexpected twist in her attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the fastest time to visit all seven continents.
In a recent post on X (formerly Twitter), Alma revealed that the record she had been aiming to beat, 73 hours, was shattered just two weeks ago.
The new record now stands at 64 hours, a change she discovered while refreshing the Guinness World Records (GWR) page.
Overwhelmed by the news, Alma expressed her shock, posting:
"I just refreshed the GWR page for our record and someone just broke the record in 64hrs 2 weeks ago and they just verified it 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭."
The current title holder is Johnny Cruz Buckingham, a U.S. Air Force veteran and citizen of the United States, who achieved the feat in 64 hours after a previous failed attempt in 2022.
His journey, however, has sparked scepticism among some social media users, as there appears to be little public documentation of his record-breaking trip.
Despite this setback, Alma remains determined to push forward with her mission. She has now announced an even more ambitious goal, #7IN60, aiming to complete the challenge in just 60 hours.
The new mission means shaving off an additional four hours from the freshly set record, making the challenge even more intense.
However, as her challenge gains more attention, Alma has issued a clear warning to her supporters: she must plan the attempt herself to avoid disqualification. She urged people to refrain from sharing strategies or advice, stating:
"Guys please, part of the rules is that I’m supposed to plan this myself, so please avoid sharing plans and suggestions so I don’t get disqualified.”
Alma's journey has already captured global attention, as she is not only attempting a groundbreaking feat but also using her platform to highlight the challenges faced by travellers with low-mobility passports.
As the youngest and only Black solo traveller attempting this record, her mission carries a strong message of representation and perseverance.
With her plans already in motion and the stakes even higher, Alma’s journey is set to be one of the most inspiring travel challenges yet.
As she races against time, all eyes are on her to see if she can set a new world record and make history.
Reactions as Asinobi sets new goal for GWR attempt
News of the updated record has sparked reactions across social media, with many Nigerians rallying behind Alma, offering encouragement, prayers, and even humour.
@ebe_nne: "Are you sure about this record? I see no traces of his travel.. His IG is private, no video of him on YouTube breaking the record and the last time he posted was 6 months ago on LinkedIn.."
@Nabhel_: "With all the limitations on that green passport, I still believe in you girl, u can break this record. Go ALMA✈️"
@drchidiogo: "Make the attempt. You’d never know if you don’t try. Plus you’ve not come this far to quit. You got this & God’s got you. I salute your courage & I’m rooting for you❤️"
@titilayodm: "If he can do it, you can do it too. Don't let your mind create any limitations. Just do your research and plan properly, stay healthy, remain focused, delegate tasks like managing your social media so you can have time for other things, and most importantly, trust God."
@iwilsinnonny: "He should do it with a Nigerian passport naw. Please continue, your own record is with a Nigerian passport."
@zayne_ovaa_: "This would hit hard as a Nigerian 🥹 God abeg 🙏🏽🙏🏽"
@JamesBa4568∅824: "In case you need witchcraft to disappear, holla at me—we can do it in less than 2 hours 🇳🇬😂😂"
@AdemidunAkintu1: "I pray Nigeria embassies across the globe work with you for easy movement. @abikedabiri always loves to support Nigerians doing international moves. Link her up, Aunty will come through."
@beingUzosike: "We do it anyway... Let it not demoralize you, rather let it be your oxygen. Validate your conviction that if this individual can do it within this space of time, you can do better."
@tobi_aroo: "This guy probably has a USA passport, doing it with the Nigerian passport has to count for something tbh."
@YomzyPelz: "It’s giving God's strongest warrior cause whatttt—how does this just coincidentally happen? But you already know you can beat it & be even more extraordinary 🎉🎊. We are rooting for you, baby girl! 🥳💃🏽"
@BenedictDayas: "If they like, they should break it by 2 minutes, you’ll break it by 1 minute 55 seconds! Because who are these people sef 😒😒😒”
Nigerian content creator breaks Guinness records for most fast-food restaurants visited
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that a 22-year-old Nigerian content creator and food consultant, Munachimso Brian Nwana, is the latest holder of the Guinness World Record (GWR) for most fast-food restaurants visited in 24 hours.
Nwana reportedly visited a total of 150 fast-food restaurants across Abuja, Nigeria in a day to smash the record-breaking title.