Female biker takes a journey from Nigeria to South Africa
With her courageous journey, she hopes to empower women on the continent, and around the world, to pursue their dreams. And to foster Pan-Africanism.
Adesuyi's journey began from Nigeria to South Africa.
She has built a significant online following and the 'Ride for African Unity' which is one of her most ambitious projects. She took up this solo motorcycle journey spanning approximately 7,000 kilometers and took her across seven African countries.
Mama Spade's journey went through Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Angola, Namibia and South Africa with the aim of promoting unity, collaboration and gender-focused inclusivity across Africa.
ENCA managed to get an interview with Adesuyi after she finished her journey. She explained the importance of this trip and whether she maintained to achieve most, if not all the goals she had set for herself.
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